[Marvez] Colts will hire Tom Rathman as RBs coach

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SN source: Colts hiring 49ers legend to coach running backs 

February 27, 2018 8:27am ESTFebruary 27, 2018 8:27am ESTA source tells Sporting News that the Colts are hiring Tom Rathman as running backs coach.

 

NDIANAPOLIS — New Colts head coach Frank Reich is adding a Univ. of Nebraska and San Francisco 49ers legend to his coaching staff. A source told Sporting News that Tom Rathman is being hired as Colts running backs coach.

After a prolific college career with the Cornhuskers, Rathman became a key member of two Super Bowl-winning teams as a multi-threat 49ers fullback from 1986-1993. That includes leading all running backs in receptions (73 for 616 yards) in 1989.

 

Rathman finished his NFL playing career with Oakland in 1994 before retiring and entering coaching. Rathman enjoyed two stints as San Francisco’s running backs coach (1997-2002, 2009-2016) between stops with Detroit (2003-2005) and the Raiders (2006-2008).

Rathman, 55, spent the 2017 season out of football when he wasn’t retained on the 49ers staff by incoming head coach Kyle Shanahan.

 

 

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Nice sign!

[Somewhere ovr the Waynebow]

Hmmmm. I’m starting to become convinced Gore is coming back. Reich’s eagles inquired about trading for him. And I’m sure Rathman is a big Gore fan as well. 

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[IndyScribe]

Interesting. I guess most of the coaches have been filled out. Can't say I know a lot about him, or any of the other coaches.

[pgt_rob]

He sounds like a good hire. We just need to give him the right pieces to succeed! I wish Gore was like 5 years younger.  

[krunk]

Now this is a strong hire. Frank Gore spoke very highly of him in the past.

[PrincetonTiger]

1 hour ago, IndyScribe said:

Interesting. I guess most of the coaches have been filled out. Can't say I know a lot about him, or any of the other coaches.

Is this as a Coach or player?

[Myles]

Seems like a good hire.  

[PrincetonTiger]

Impressive group of coaches he has worked with

[PrincetonTiger]

This might solve the RB issue?

[DougDew]

Rathman was the starting FB during the Steve Young Super Bowl years.  WCO.  Lead blocker and pass catcher.   He's been a RB coach for several teams, mainly in CA since that's where he lives.

[PrincetonTiger]

5 minutes ago, DougDew said:

Rathman was the starting FB during the Steve Young Super Bowl years.  WCO.  Lead blocker and pass catcher.   He's been a RB coach for several teams, mainly in CA since that's where he lives.

With exception of his stint in Detroit his stints were with his former teams 

 

  The Detroit stint was with Mariucci

[Four2itus]

Nice..........

[Marvin49]

Hey Colts fans. I'm a Niners fan and had to join up just so I could post this...

 

Tom Rathman isn't a good hire, he's a GREAT hire. Tom survived several Head Coaches in SF because he was so good and the ONLY reason he isn't the RB coach in SF right now is that the Shanahans always bring Bobby Turner with them as a package deal. 

 

Kyle tried to keep Tom on staff in another position but Tom is all ball and just wanted to coach RBs. It was his decision to leave SF and take the year off.

Frank loves the guy as do pretty much everyone in SF. Thats a great hire.

[jskinnz]

3 hours ago, Somewhere ovr the Waynebow said:

Hmmmm. I’m starting to become convinced Gore is coming back. Reich’s eagles inquired about trading for him. And I’m sure Rathman is a big Gore fan as well. 

 

I don't think this hire has anything to do with Gore.  As a matter of fact, I would be willing to bet that Gore's days in Indy are done.  

[richard pallo]

9 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

I don't think this hire has anything to do with Gore.  As a matter of fact, I would be willing to bet that Gore's days in Indy are done.  

I agree.  And if anything this might boost Carlos Hydes chances of becoming a Colt. 

[PrincetonTiger]

3 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

I agree.  And if anything this might boost Carlos Hydes chances of becoming a Colt. 

I forgot Hyde was a FA

[Steamboat_Shaun]

13 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

I don't think this hire has anything to do with Gore.  As a matter of fact, I would be willing to bet that Gore's days in Indy are done.  

 

Holder's not ruling it out per se, but he doesn't think this hire is reflective of an imminent Gore re-signing.

 

[krunk]

if we get Hyde I'm going to take it that Barkley wont be the pick.

[richard pallo]

7 minutes ago, krunk said:

if we get Hyde I'm going to take it that Barkley wont be the pick.

I would say that is a definite truism. 

[PrincetonTiger]

9 minutes ago, krunk said:

if we get Hyde I'm going to take it that Barkley wont be the pick.

Yep

[A8bil]

Rathman is a very good hire.  He likes a pro set offense...so not sure what that means in terms of personnel.  If it signals Hyde coming to Indy, it's a mixed bag.  Hyde is not much quicker than Gore and is definitely not more elusive.  He runs violently and is prone to injury as a result.  Signing hyde probably means a roster shift that includes a FB and a back up for when Hyde inevitably goes down from injury, but who knows.    

[jchandler7]

Strong hire!

[Marvin49]

Hyde is actually pretty quick but not real fast in a straight line. Also a violent runner as you said and has a ton of problems staying healthy.

 

He isn't a great fit in SF for that run scheme which is why I think he'll reach free agency. Shanahan I think it looking for a one-cut slasher and thats not Carlos.

 

If he can stay healthy in a power scheme Carlos can be a really productive back.

[Jaric]

I have such a man-crush on Tom Rathman.

[Scott Pennock]

This is the exclamation point on what will go down in history as a great offseason! 

 

Yet another offensive coach that can bring different philosophies to the weekly offensive play sheets with his extensive knowledge of the WCO from his playing days and Jim Harbaughs offense as well....

 

I love this signing!

[Aaron86]

33 minutes ago, krunk said:

if we get Hyde I'm going to take it that Barkley wont be the pick.

A backfield with possibly Gore, Hyde and Mack would be awesome. I think Gore has some left in the tank to at least help break a team down.

[IndyScribe]

3 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Is this as a Coach or player?

Coach. Found out more about him and apparently he's a good RB coach.

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, IndyScribe said:

Coach. Found out more about him and apparently he's a good RB coach.

Yep

 

  

[krunk]

1 hour ago, Aaron86 said:

A backfield with possibly Gore, Hyde and Mack would be awesome. I think Gore has some left in the tank to at least help break a team down.

I dont think we will keep Gore. I'm just saying I dont think we will spend good dollars in FA on a back and then spend the #3 pick in the draft on another back.

[Reality Check]

I like this signing for the Colts.

 

IMO, Rathman will be a nice it on Reich's staff.  Both guys were on "cutting-edge" offenses during their playing days & I expect they will introduce some new things with the Colt's offense.

[IndyScribe]

12 minutes ago, krunk said:

I dont think we will keep Gore. I'm just saying I dont think we will spend good dollars in FA on a back and then spend the #3 pick in the draft on another back.

Who says we draft Barkley?

[jskinnz]

2 hours ago, Aaron86 said:

A backfield with possibly Gore, Hyde and Mack would be awesome. I think Gore has some left in the tank to at least help break a team down.

 

Gore has beat father time to this point.  I don't think the Colts are willing to bet Gore can hold him off for another year.

[richard pallo]

7 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

Gore has beat father time to this point.  I don't think the Colts are willing to bet Gore can hold him off for another year.

Agreed.  We have been lucky with Gore up to now.  Age will finally win out.  Time for the Colts to move on and get younger.

[A8bil]

10 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

Gore has beat father time to this point.  I don't think the Colts are willing to bet Gore can hold him off for another year.

I don't think it is much of a bet.  Gore is not going to have a host of teams lining up to sign him.  He'll take a team friendly contract or none at all, and he'll be cut mid-season if he is no longer productive.  The bigger issue is whether a back up/occasional starter RB who doesn't play special teams can justify a roster spot, particularly if Reich adopts a pro set, which is Rathman's strength.  The team will have to sign a dedicated FB if he does, which means one fewer spot available for a RB who doesn't play special teams.

[Aaron86]

54 minutes ago, krunk said:

I dont think we will keep Gore. I'm just saying I dont think we will spend good dollars in FA on a back and then spend the #3 pick in the draft on another back.

Me either. But it would be nice to have those three. Gores experience would be beneficial to the younger guys. 

[Aaron86]

44 minutes ago, jskinnz said:

 

Gore has beat father time to this point.  I don't think the Colts are willing to bet Gore can hold him off for another year.

You might be surprised. I'm not counting on him resigning but I could see it happen.

[MPStack]

7 hours ago, Somewhere ovr the Waynebow said:

Hmmmm. I’m starting to become convinced Gore is coming back. Reich’s eagles inquired about trading for him. And I’m sure Rathman is a big Gore fan as well. 

[ReMeDy]

If Trent Richardson were still here, he could have coached him on the art of going on a diet.