Steve Mariucci Visits 49ers Minicamp
Posted by on June 13, 2012 – 11:53 AM
The road Steve Mariucci used to take to work every day doesn’t exist anymore. Centennial Blvd. has since been leveled out as the foundation is being laid for the new Santa Clara Stadium, within a stone’s throw of 49ers headquarters.
The former 49ers coach and current NFL Network analyst visited the veteran minicamp session on Tuesday, but he got a bit turned around as he tried to figure out the detour to his old workplace.
“It’s a whole new deal,” Mariucci said. “Just driving in here was an experience – I got lost over there by the soccer fields.”
Mariucci, who coached in San Francisco from 1997-2002, said he was impressed with the facilities and prospect of a new stadium being built next door. The players flying around in the red and white jerseys caught his eye, too.
“All that aside, I was impressed with the team,” Mariucci said. “It’s a veteran team that looks like they know what they’re doing this early in the offseason. I know they’ve been working a little bit with OTAs, but they’re further ahead than most teams, believe me, with the things they’ve installed and taught. There’s some carry over from last year and it’s a good football team.”
Mariucci watched the entire practice session on Tuesday before chatting with Harbaugh and walking into the 49ers locker room. But the NFL Network analyst was back at his day job by Wednesday, as he prepared to be in studio for the unveiling of players No. 21-30 on the NFL Top 100 Players list of 2012.
The 49ers still have three players remaining on the list, while tying for the league lead with seven total players in the Top 100.
“Jim has been able to get the most out of his players and the talent,” Mariucci said. “Some of those guys has been around here and they’re just on the verge of doing some good things. Jim made it come together. There’s a good confidence level here and I like the chemistry with this team.”
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By Steven on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
I wonder who the 3 remaining players are…
By Eric on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Gore WIllis and Bowman all day
By Mark on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Gore, Willis and Justin Smith all day!!!!!!
By sean on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Willis! Justin Smith! Bowman!
By Crystal on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Mucci! Love that man
By Jason on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Bowman has already been revealed on the top 100. Its going to be Willis, Justin Smith & Gore.
By raymond on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
j smith f gore p willis
By corvaninerfan on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Must be a trip coming back to the place you used to rule…Mooch does a great job on NFL-N. Really liked he and Mayock’s coverage of the draft. He’ll be back, along with a slew of other analysts to see how the Niners look. Good to hear how far along they are compared to other teams he’s seen.
By JAMES on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
@ ERIC… HEY ERIC NICE TRY BUT IF YOU WER REALLY A NINER FAN YU WOULD NO BOWMAN IS ALL READY ON THE LIST SO ITS GORE WILLIS AND JUSTIN SMITH.
By Wesley on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Steve Mariucci? The guy who before this last year who always chose the team but the 49ers to win a game? Haha Yea hes gona say the 49ers are looking good because it would be stupid and in explainable to say anything else.
By tillman3780 on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
alex smith, f. gore, p. willis im gon to pick alex because he did have a outstanding year and he desired it
By jackdaniel on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
the 3 last players on the top 100? come on guys bowman already came out at 85 and if justin s comes out so will aldon s witch by the way led the team in sacks so i would see him on there before justin. and if carlos r made the list what about goldson they both had 6 pick in the season but goldson was the better of the two. i mean you try takeing a hit from him lol. and last but NOT least BIG PW* thats all i got to say. am i right? what u think?
By jerry on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Boman was already unveiled on the list…….Gore……Willis……..J Smith. Goldson, A Smith and Big A Smith should also be on here before some of the other players that made it!……..Just sayin!
By JasonXFlash on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Alex Smith, Wllis, N Navaro B.
By 9erstotheend on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Bowman was already on it. J. Smith, P. Willis, Gore should be on it but I dont think he is so I am going with D. Goldson
By SaksV on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Bowman was already listed in the 80s…
My guess is Aldon Smith, Justin Smith and Patrick Willis
By layzie16 on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
you know Mooch left with that same feeling he used to get watching his own Niners…cant wait for the season…even the preseason is going to be exciting…i want to see the depth on this roster
By Brian on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Bow is already on the list. its P Willy, Frank the Gore, and Justin Smith.
By 9erFaithful on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
It’s going to be Gore, Willis, and Justin Smith… Bowman was like #89
By Ninerpride on Jun 13, 2012 | Reply
Mooch has always been a favorite for me. I still believe hes a niner at heart! And i know he loves the niners just as much as Jim Harbaugh does! This season will be wonderful as long as we stay healthy and hungry! Love my niners. Its in my blood! Lets go 49ers!!!!!!!
By CBENO on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply
N. Bowman was already on the list, and F. Gore made it yesterday. It has to be Willis (Top 5), and J. Smith. I was hoping Alex would make it since he’s on the show talking about other players, but now theirs 20 players left so I don’t think he’ll be that high on the list. I mean V. Davis was 40 something and he’s significantly better than Alex in terms of skill at his position.
By faithful12 on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply
What about Aldon Smith?