Tag: Mike Singletary

The O-Line Gains 654 lbs.

The O-Line Gains 654 lbs.

After allowing the league-worst 150 sacks over the past three seasons, the San Francisco 49ers finally addressed their biggest need.

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Different Paths Finally Cross

Different Paths Finally Cross

For the first time in their careers, Alex Smith’s San Francisco 49ers will face off against Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers. These two young men have been intertwined since their inception into the league. Although they have been in the league for five seasons, they have never played against each other because of different circumstances. [...]

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Reality Check: Let Singletary Go at End of Season

Reality Check: Let Singletary Go at End of Season

After watching the 49ers over their last six games, it’s obvious Singletary is in over his head…

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Singletary on Dan Patrick Show

Singletary on Dan Patrick Show

Head coach Mike Singletary joined the Dan Patrick show on Tuesday to talk about the following.

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Singletary: I’m Not Here to Ski

Singletary: I’m Not Here to Ski

Singletary spoke with reporters at the 49ers Winter & Wine Fest and here are some of the responses Mike had to say. Mike’s big eyes during his playing days were not a result of drugs. “There are a lot of misconceptions about that,” said Singletary, a career-long Chicago Bear from 1981 to 1992. “I remember [...]

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It’s Official, Singletary Named Head Coach

It’s Official, Singletary Named Head Coach

The 49ers removed the interim tag today and officially announced the hiring of Mike Singletary as Head Coach. According to the Press Democrat the details of the contract is four years, $10 million. In the contract he has the right to hire and fire his assistant coaches. Here is a little more from Maiocco: Team president [...]

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Singletary Likely to Stay

Singletary Likely to Stay

The 49ers are most likely to sign Singletary after the season according to Adam Schefter. Nothing’s official yet — it can’t be until after the season. But Mike Singletary is on his way to having the interim removed from his title and becoming the 49ers head coach for 2009. San Francisco could make the announcement [...]

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Rooney Rule Forbids 49ers From Hiring Singletary

Rooney Rule Forbids 49ers From Hiring Singletary

If the 49ers wanted to remove the interim title from Coach Singletary they will have to wait until after the season to offer him a contract. The 49ers are forbid to sign Singletary anytime sooner. Why might you ask, well it is because of the Rooney Rule. The rule states that a “club may name [...]

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What We Learned: Jets at 49ers

What We Learned: Jets at 49ers

The 49ers won their second game in a row under Mike Singletary and also for the second week in a row played spoiler. After winning all aspects of the game against the Jets, the Yorks need to remove the interim title at head coach and lock Singletary up now. Also while they are at it, [...]

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Around Ninerland 12.03.08

Around Ninerland 12.03.08

Time to take a walk around Ninerland and see what others are talking about in regards to the 49ers. Seems Singletary and Hill realize that their performances so far this season have not guaranteed them anything for next year. Matt Maiocco compares Matt Cassel and Shaun Hill and asks the question. Who would you rather? [...]

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An ‘A’

An ‘A’

Ross Tucker from SI hands out grades every Monday to derserving NFL parties. This week he handed out an “A” to coach Mike Singletary: Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers. One of the toughest things to do for any head coach is to get his team to play inspired football when the playoffs are no longer [...]

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