Tag Archives: Mike Singletary

911 call for secondary: Is there a CB in the draft?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by staff

Late in the second quarter of the Niners’ 34-7 loss to San Diego on Thursday night, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers spotted the mismatch — wide receiver Vincent Jackson on linebacker Takeo Spikes — and lofted a pass to Jackson for … Continue reading →

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Singletary playing familiar tune with The Smiths

Posted on December 17, 2010 by staff

Given the circumstances, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said quarterback Alex Smith “handled himself about as well he could” in a 34-7 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night. Even so, Singletary said he considered benching Smith during the game. And … Continue reading →

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Singletary, Chargers’ Rivera have a history

Posted on December 16, 2010 by staff

Here’s a good story from today’s San Diego Union-Tribune on the connection between Mike Singletary and San Diego defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Rivera was Singletary’s backup at middle linebacker on the 1985 Chicago Bears and later played alongside Singletary for … Continue reading →

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