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.
More on Nolan’s replay challenges and Paraag’s presence
The 49ers’ system for replay challenges has been a topic of discussion this week. After all, coach Mike Nolan has experienced the least success of any coach in the league this season. He is 0-for-4 on replay challenges.
Staley wanted another crack at Strahan
Left tackle Joe Staley says he wanted the rematch with Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, who schooled him when the teams met last season at the Meadowlands. That game remains as the most humbling – and probably biggest learning experience – of Staley’s young career.
Niners fill roster spot with fullback signing
The 49ers this morning signed fullback David Kirtman (6-0, 238) off the Chargers’ practice squad to take the roster spot vacated when Zak Keasey was placed on injured reserve.
No changes are coming for 49ers’ beleaguered defense
There will be no changes to the 49ers defense, coach Mike Nolan said today during his Monday press conference. “No, I’m looking for us to play better,” Nolan answered when asked if changes were coming.
Kick above the top of upright is not reviewable
Just received word from the NFL Office in New York on what happened when 49ers coach Mike Nolan challenged David Akers’ 38-yard field goal on Sunday. The kick gave the Eagles a 27-26 lead midway through the fourth quarter. My first question to league spokesman Randall Liu (via email) is whether the play was even reviewable.
Is there hope? Niners fold with fourth-quarter meltdown
Is the 49ers’ season lost? Coach Mike Nolan tried to ease the concerns of his team afterward. His postgame talk to his team focused on how the season is long and there’s still a lot of time for the 49ers to turn this thing around.
Bloggin’ live from the 49ers-Eagles game
Check here throughout the day for all the latest happenings from the 49ers-Eagles game at Candlestick Park.
Hearing voices? Willis expected to wear green dot
There might be someone new wearing the green dot on the 49ers’ defense Sunday against the Eagles.
Friday afternoon 49ers-Eagles updates
News out of Philly is that the Eagles will be without running back Brian Westbrook, receiver Reggie Brown and guard Shawn Andrews.
Bust? Nah, Davis among 49ers’ best offensive players
Are the 49ers getting from Vernon Davis what they expected when they selected him with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 draft?
Niners defense has been a disappointment
We’re roughly one-third of the way through the season. (Actually, we’re 31.25 percent of the way through the 49ers’ 16-game schedule, but who’s counting?) So this seems like a perfect time to take a step back.
