Category Archives: Singletary press briefings

Coach Mike Singletary said the 49ers’ personnel department was not all about former general manager Scot McCloughan. Singletary made his first comments on the 49ers’ front-office-in-flux at the annual NFL owners meetings in Orlando, Fla.   “Don’t get me wrong: we … Continue reading →

There’s plenty to discuss from the 49ers’ loss yesterday to the Seahawks, and coach Mike Singletary had a lot of explaining to do during his Monday press conference.   Afterward, Seattle coach Jim Mora intimated that it worked to the … Continue reading →

Mike Singletary was as compelling as ever during his Monday press conference. One thing that is very apparent is that Mike Singletary tries. He tries very hard.   He listens to the questions and he does a good job of … Continue reading →

I wasn’t within a thousand miles of the Bay Area when Mike Singletary held his weekly press conference. But here is the transcript of his remarks, courtesy of the 49ers’ public relations department:

After a decade out of the game, Mike Singletary and his wife, Kim, decided the time was right for him to pursue a coaching career. Understandably, he made contact with the Chicago Bears to see if the organization would be … Continue reading →

I was running late today, as I had to hustle home from Santa Clara after flying in this morning from Indianapolis to be there to pick up the birthday girl from school.

Alex Smith will re-enter the starting lineup on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, coach Mike Singletary said. In explaining his decision, Singletary said Shaun Hill gave the 49ers their best chance to win early in the season, but the team’s … Continue reading →

The 49ers are packing for their trip to Houston after going through their last practice in Santa Clara.

Mike Singletary met with the media for the final time before the team was given a four-day break during the bye weekend.    

Mike Singletary had just started his weekly press conference when cornerback Dre’ Bly entered the room. He then issued a public apology for celebrating – a la Deion Sanders – when he was still 75 yards from the end zone. … Continue reading →

***UPDATE: ESPN reports Michael Crabtree and Eugene Parker are coming to the Bay Area to reopen contract talks with 49ers. Actually, they’re opening talks because there has been no negotiations up to this point.   * * *   Game … Continue reading →

Running back Frank Gore nursed a right ankle injury last week, taking part in limited practice. On the first play on which he touched the ball, Gore came up hobbling.   But 49ers coach Mike Singletary says the injury sustained … Continue reading →

The 49ers have won two games this season while fashioning the league’s 30th-ranked passing attack. There will be a time when the 49ers need a little more production from quarterback Shaun Hill.   But coach Mike Singletary said he hopes … Continue reading →