muddy waters Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Close friends Singletary and Frazier meet EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — At first glance, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier couldn’t be much more different. Singletary is the Hall of Fame linebacker with the fiery, intense personality of an old-school football coach who specializes in straight talk and in-your-face confrontation. Frazier is the former cornerback who quietly commands respect with a more analytical and subdued approach in the mold of one of his former mentors, Tony Dungy. But 28 years after they first met as rookie teammates with the Chicago Bears, Frazier and Singletary remain the closest of friends. “Maybe on the outside it may seem that we’re different, but we are very similar in a lot of ways,” Frazier said on Thursday. “I think that has had a lot to do with why, from the day we were rookies in the NFL, that we hit it off. We do have a great deal in common.” The two talk every week, except for this one. Frazier’s Vikings (2-0) host Singletary’s 49ers (2-0) on Sunday in the only matchup of undefeated teams in the league this week. Both say shared values of faith, family and football brought them together. “There is not enough time for me to tell you how much value and how much trust I have in him,” Singletary said. They broke into the league as players together in 1981 and were roommates in their first training camp with the Bears. They bonded instantly and played on that vaunted Chicago defense that took the Bears to the Super Bowl title in 1985. So Singletary says he saw a side of Frazier few see. “Leslie can fool you,” Singletary said. “He seems to be a quiet guy, really calm and reserved. But inside of him is a rage. Inside of him is a mad man. He doesn’t let it come out too often, but it’s in there. He does a great job covering it up.” Frazier? A mad man? “I have no idea what he is talking about,” Frazier said with a laugh. “When we do talk, I will be sure to ask him that question. It’s a great relationship. Unfortunately this week we haven’t had a chance to converse because of the circumstances. I look forward to talking with him when our game is done.” So would you pull your pants down at halftime to get your players’ attention, like Singletary did in his debut as interim coach last season? “No,” Frazier said with a hearty chuckle. “I’ll leave that to my friend in San Francisco to handle.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanjosh Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Frazier sounds like Jauron 2.0. No fire, no passion. We need a real in your face coach because a lot of the young guys on this team have never been pushed to their potential. They've had it too easy for too long. Another mild-mannered coach would be a waste of time in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Frazier sounds like Jauron 2.0. No fire, no passion. We need a real in your face coach because a lot of the young guys on this team have never been pushed to their potential. They've had it too easy for too long. Another mild-mannered coach would be a waste of time in my opinion. Picking the opposite of what you had before simply because you didn't like what you had before isn't always rational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Frazier sounds like Jauron 2.0. No fire, no passion. We need a real in your face coach because a lot of the young guys on this team have never been pushed to their potential. They've had it too easy for too long. Another mild-mannered coach would be a waste of time in my opinion. We only disliked Jauron's persona because he was lousy at picking coaches, players, schemes, game plans and making in-game decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Picking the opposite of what you had before simply because you didn't like what you had before isn't always rational. Yet the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDG Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yet the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. By that logic, you'd be upset if Tony Dungy became our head coach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 We only disliked Jauron's persona because he was lousy at picking coaches, players, schemes, game plans and making in-game decisions. Correct. Frazier cannot be judged simply on his similarities to DJ. DJ was and is a monumental ass it is incredible that he came so far in life at all. He really should be packing groceries, if that is not too insulting to grocery packers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 By that logic, you'd be upset if Tony Dungy became our head coach.... I would be. This roster needs someone to motivate them. Dungy is the perfect coach for a team that's self motivated. This isn't that kind of team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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