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49ers aiming for continuity
Ted Tollner might not see it this way, but the decision to allow the incoming offensive coordinator to pick his own quarterbacks coach is a wise one. The move was done with continuity in mind. That is, the incoming OC brings an apprentice with him. Should that OC leave for greener pastures, ...
Martz looking for work again
blogs.nfl.com — San Francisco brought back head coach Mike Singletary but it decided today not to retain offensive coordinator Mike Martz , a league source said. (more) Martz looking for work again
Singletary named coach after 49ers win
sfgate.com — "I am very excited and humbled to be the head coach," Singletary said Sunday in his postgame address, with his wife Kim and five children watching. "Very humbled." The day began with the announcement that Jed York, 27-year-old son of owners John and ... (more) Singletary named coach after 49ers win
49ers take off interim coach tag, hire Singletary
49ers take off interim coach tag, hire Singletary
sports.espn.go.com — Mike Singletary was given the 49ers' full-time coaching job on Sunday. (more) 49ers take off interim coach tag, hire Singletary
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Moving forward for the 49ers
Mining the Gold Rush — ... With Singletary as head coach, the firing of QB coach Ted Tollner and RB coach Tony Nathan made sense. With Martz out of the picture, it's going to be another overhaul for the team on offense. The offensive coordinator that is being brought in better stay for more than a year. And this may be the opportunity to do just that. Matt Barrows mentions that the coordinator should bring in his own staff members, therefore allowing a solid mainstay for years to come. ...

Around the NFC West: James feels end near
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee says the 49ers are wise to let their next offensive coordinator select his quarterbacks coach. He also provides information on end-of-season leaders in a few categories. Joe Staley might have played every offensive snap. ...

FRIDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... . After Mike Singletary took over as coach, the 49ers cut their penalties down to three and a half per game, good enough for least in the league over a full 16 games. The Broncos signed OT Clint Oldenburg to ...

Golden Nuggets: Continuity. That's all I have to say.
Niners Nation — ... but already stating that there will be a battle worries me because Shaun Hill isn't... good at those things. (SFGate.com) Singletary wants control of this team. He pretty much has it. (SFGate.com) The 49ers are moving forward--whether you like their decisions or not (I do) you're along for the ride. (MVN.com) Who really has control of the 49ers? Honestly, I believe its Singletary regardless of who officially is. (MercuryNews,com) Continuity is the key here, I hope we get it. (SacBee.com) Kentwan Balmer ...

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