It’s another beautiful day on Candlestick Point, site of today’s 49ers-Seahawks elimination game in the NFC West.
Baas moves into 49ers’ starting lineup
When Chris Foerster replaced George Warhop as a position coach it turns out that wasn’t the only change on the offensive line.
Singletary cherishes balance of football, family
Niners interim head coach Mike Singletary said today that he has prepared his entire life to be a coach. But he had other priorities that stood in the way of his turning to that profession after his playing career concluded.
The Singletary-Walsh connection
In August 2007, a few days after the death of Bill Walsh, I spoke to Mike Singletary. I asked the Hall-of-Fame player about the Hall-of-Fame coach. What follows is the article I wrote for The Press Democrat.
Martz holds biweekly session with reporters
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz met with the media today in Santa Clara. He talks to the media every-other week.
Fielding questions from the studio audience
Thanks for participating in the Q&A. The session has expired. I know it was a little (OK, a LOT) difficult to follow the progression of the questions and my responses. Probably in the future, the best way to handle it is to put all the questions and their answers in a separate post. Hey, you live and you learn. –Matt M.
Holmgren shares thoughts on 49ers situation
Seattle coach Mike Holmgren was patched through to the media trailer for his conference call. His first words: “It’s kind of wild down there.”
Singletary conducts first Wednesday briefing
Mike Singletary talked to the media, just moments before hitting the field for the first time for the team’s walk-through.
Exit interview: Nolan saw it coming for a couple weeks
Mike Nolan has spent a lot of time the past two days on the phone, speaking with friends and family and many of his former players. Nolan was fired Monday after going 18-37 in 3 1/2 seasons as head coach. Today, he was gracious enough to return my phone call. We spoke for about 15 minutes, and covered such topics as what went right and what went wrong. Ultimately, he said…
Niners: Game against Seahawks will NOT be blacked out
The 49ers’ game Sunday against the Seahawks will not be blacked out on local television, a team spokesman said just moments ago.
Mariucci’s comment on Nolan firing
The 49ers have not enjoyed a winning season since Steve Mariucci was dumped after the 2002 season. The 49ers were 10-6, champions of the NFC West, and won a first-round playoff game.
Mike Nolan’s statement
Mike Nolan made his first public comment today, one day after being fired as 49ers head coach. Nolan released a statement through the 49ers today.
Singletary introduced as 49ers’ 16th head coach
The 49ers just held a press conference in which Mike Singletary was announced as the head coach, replacing Mike Nolan, who was fired on Monday.
Quick takes on day’s events
Before I get to bed, I just wanted to give you some of my thoughts on what happened today.
Singletary deal is done
The 49ers have announced that Mike Nolan has been fired, and Mike Singletary has signed a deal through the end of the season to become the interim coach.
Nolan out; Singletary’s deal is pending
So did anything happen while I was traveling back from the East Coast?
Is Seahawks game a must-win for Nolan?
When looking at the schedule prior to the season, it was easy to predict a four-game losing streak at this point. After all, the 49ers stood little chance at Saints, home against the Patriots and Eagles, and then back on the road against the Giants. Right?
Bloggin’ live from the 49ers-Giants game
Check here early and often for a live blog from today’s 49ers-Giants game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Internet connection has not been good, so I’m not sure how much I’ll be able to blog today.
Looking ahead to Sunday’s game
Just arrived in New Jersey. The team will be touching down a little later this evening.
Niners fill Spencer’s roster spot with O-lineman
The 49ers claimed offensive lineman Kirk Barton off waivers today to take cornerback Shawntae Spencer’s spot on the 53-man roster.
