49ers Fire Head Coach Mike Singletary

The San Francisco 49ers announced late Sunday night they have fired coach Mike Singletary after 2 1/2 seasons at the helm. Singletary was informed of the decision shortly after the team returned from St. Louis, where the 49ers (5-10) were eliminated from NFC West contention after losing 25-17 to the Rams. Owner Jed York confirmed the coaching change hours after addressing reporters on the mater in post-game interviews. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula will serve as interim coach in the season finale at home against the Arizona Cardinals. A news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. "One of the greatest experiences of my life was having the opportunity to coach the San Francisco 49ers," Singletary said in a team-issued statement. "What made it so special were the players. They were some of the most outstanding men I have ever been around in my life. The coaches were truly professionals. I wish the 49ers nothing but the best. I am thankful to the York family for having given me the opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL. I am indebted to them for that. I am also thankful for the Faithful fans, I am just sorry I couldn't give them more."

Source: NFL.com

 

The 49ers want winners.....

 

so I guess I shouldn't buy the Mike Singletary version of the "Coach 'Em Up" DVDs?

 

Finally a move that should have been done long ago...like NEVER GOTTEN THE DWEEB...

 

i'd rep you if i could bbb...rofl.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQM6P5bgr0A]YouTube - Troy Smith Sideline Blow up with Mike Singletary feat Ted Ginn[/ame]

 

Story updated with Singletary statement.

 

That's FOUR head coaches fired in-season this year. By comparison, only three were fired overall in 09-10. After the season, I expect there to be at least four more openings (Texans, Bengals, Browns, Panthers) and perhaps up to nine (Redskins, Dolphins, Giants, Cardinals, Titans).

 

How many will last until the CBA situation is resolved?

 

No surprise.

I'd be curious to hear what was being said between Singletary and Smith.

 

He was way over his head as a head coach. Think at least 2 more get the axe at the end of the year, and there just isn't that much available on the market for decent coaches.

 

Texans and Bengals are probably 100%.
If the Giants lose again it wouldn't surprise me if Coughlin goes.

 

^this.

 

Smith sucks end of story. Like I said in a previous thread where everyone thought Smith was the next greatest thing because he had a good game or two!! He will never be a worth of crap NFL QB. Like Vick, like Pyror, like D-Rob, like Newton, like Smith...etc etc!!

 

tha heck

 

I could be mistaken but it appears that you're not terribly fond of black quarterbacks,

 

Ummm, he forgot McScab and Vince Young but Vick???? I'm with adamm, tha heck? :moe:

 

He's a man of class and I wish him the best. Should have been given the opportunity to finish the year, or canned after 0-4/0-5. Classless move by the Niners organization.

However, glad he's gone because we now have a chance to win again! Next is Manusky!

 

Whoa? Class? Wasn't that the biggest knock on him? His lack of class? Screw, I would crack up listening to that BS....he's too much of a hard butt. No, that's not it you touchy-feely west coast hecks. It's simply that Singletary was too proud to admit he was way in over his head. He hecked up when he got rid of Shaun Hill so Alex Smith wouldn't feel pressure in camp. Are you kidding me? And one other heck up was when he wasn't able to land Scott Linehan as offensive coordinator. His schemes would have been perfect for the skill set the team was cultivating. Bonehead Mike was all 3 yards and a cloud of dust. He was doomed before he even started.