Beyond that, four of this year's best coaches , Mike Smith, and were total unknowns when they were hired. Only Smith and Tomlin were coordinators. And remember that owners currently pleading "poverty" during talks with the union can get those kinds of coaches cheaper than they can get Gruden, Cowher, Fox or college "celebrities" like or even .Hester has exceptional vision and rare burst.

Notes: LB Ahmad Brooks (shoulder) and TE Garrett Celek (foot) did not practice on a rainy, cool afternoon. CB Tarell Brown (shoulder), RB Bruce Miller (shoulder) and LB Aldon Smith (shoulder) were limited in practice.But give York credit. When he went into marathon discussions with candidate Harbaugh, some people on the outside (OK, I was one) thought that might be a dealkiller. What if Harbaugh chats with York and for several hours and realizes he is being recruited to head up some rich kid's Junior Achievement project?.

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