What a game!  The 49ers make not one, but two comebacks against the Saints.  Alex Smith and Vernon Davis have the games of their lives, and the moment of their lives, at the exact same time.  Pure Forty Niner magic in Candlestick and I felt like a kid again!  The defense and special teams were INSANE against the high powered New Orleans team.  Causing five total turnovers with Terrell Brown and Dashon Goldson each picking off a Drew Brees pass.

Patrick Willis came up with the football after Donte Whitner delivered a punishing blow to Pierre Thomas. The Special teams did work with 2 fumble recoveries of their own.  And of course, the D did what they always do, they absolutely shut down the run, holding the Saints to just 37 yards rushing on the day.

So many big time performances, so few of my Pigskins to give out.  I’m passing out the hardware after the jump

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The first thing on Jim Harbaugh’s to do list is to fill out his coaching staff.  With under experienced offensive coordinator Mike Johnson mostly likely not staying on the 49ers staff and defensive coordinator Greg Manusky interviewing with the Cowboys, Cardinals and Chargers, Harbaugh has candidates to interview to fill out his staff.  Among those most mentioned who might join Harbaugh in San Francisco, current Stanford coach’s look to be high on the list. 

Vic Fangio who is the current defensive coordinator for Stanford has been interviewed by Harbaugh.  Fangio would be a great choice to be the 49ers next defensive coordinator because he has worked with Harbaugh and has 11 years of experience in the NFL as a defensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.  Fangio spent his final years in the NFL with the Ravens as Special Assistant to Head Coach/Linebackers coach.  Check out Stanford’s web bio of Fangio to see his detailed 24 years of experience in the NFL which is impressive.
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