The San Francisco 49ers general manager and head coach search process have taken longer than many expected. Jed York has proclaimed a need for patience as they look to get this right, rather than end up in a never-ending cycle of bad football teams.
It is hard to be patient given the fact that Jed York put the 49ers in this situation to a certain degree. However, the New York Jets provide a fascinating cautionary tale that involves many of the characters in our own little tale.
Jets beat writer Manish Mehta put together an article on Wednesday that features all sorts of fascinating details about the team’s search process in early 2015.