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49ers Offensive Coordinator search reportedly goes OLLLLLLDDDDD school with Jimmy Raye
49ers Offensive Coordinator search reportedly goes OLLLLLLDDDDD school with Jimmy Raye
And so we apparently finally have an offensive coordinator and quarterback coordinator.  The 49ers have reportedly (per Adam Schefter) gone in the way back machine and hired former New York Jets running back Jimmy Raye as Mike Singletary's new offensive coordinator.  Elsewhere, Jim ...
Hue Jackson in for second 49ers interview
blog.pressdemocrat.com — The 49ers' search for an offensive coordinator might be reaching its conclusion.... (more) Hue Jackson in for second 49ers interview
Niners hire Raye as offensive coordinator
blogs.nfl.com — After weeks of looking, the San Francisco 49ers finally found their man. They hired Jimmy Raye as... their offensive coordinator, league sources said Wednesday night. (more) Niners hire Raye as offensive coordinator
Singletary to staff: You decide
sacbee.com — Very interesting KNBR interview yesterday with Jim Trotter , the SI reporter who, along with Adam Schefter,... broke the news about the Jimmy Raye hire Wednesday evening. According to Trotter, before Mike Singletary made his final choice for offensive ... (more) Singletary to staff: You decide
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Getting some more info on Jimmy Raye
Mining the Gold Rush — On Wednesday, the 49ers invited Jets running backs coach Jimmy Raye for an interview for the offensive coordinator position. Raye left Santa Clara as the new offensive coordinator for the team, according to numerous sources. Given the fact that Hue Jackson was the front-runner at the time for the position, Raye's hiring comes as a shock since it happened on the exact day of the interview. Niners Nation has helped compile some information on Raye, including his NFL résumé. 1977 - WR Coach, San Francisco 49ers 1977-79 - Detroit Lions 1980-82 - ...

49ers hire Jimmy Raye as offensive coordinator; fool's hope shimmering hope
Cincy Jungle — ... . League sources told Schefter Wednesday night that the 49eres hired Jimmy Raye, who was formerly the New York Jets running back. Raye was the last person interviewed for the job, and hired that same day. This surprised Fooch who was convinced that Hue Jackson had the job. ...

A look into the unimpressive impressive résumé of Jimmy Raye
San Francisco 49ers Examiner — ... However, Raye s hiring does bring a question as to why the 49ers would hire the 62-year-old so quickly. On Tuesday, Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson came in for a second interview and was thought to be the front-runner for the vacant position. However, it was not to be as Raye was hired the following day after one interview. Raye s r sum is rather impressive. Yet at the same time, it really isn t impressive. 49ers blog Niners Nation compiled the places Raye has served in during his NFL coaching career 1977 - WR Coach, San Francisco 49ers 1977-79 - Detroit Lions 1980-82 - ...

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