Eric Mangini may not have had experience coaching tight ends before the year began, but he already was quite familiar with his most prominent pupil.
… Extra Point:
Eric Mangini was formerly head coach with the Jets and Browns, and wants to be
Harbaugh needs to balance new idea with his winning ideas. According to John Madden, he should be focussed on doing what he believes works and not listening to the outside world. Madden may be right, but I still think Harbaugh has a few steps in the creativity department on offense to make this team hum along.