[Lefty Noob]

The San Francisco 49ers have retained Mike Nolan has head coach, but he's been stripped of his GM powers.

According to Yahoo! Sports, "After two days of deliberation, 49ers owners John and Denise DeBartolo York decided Tuesday to retain Nolan, who has two years left on the five-year contract he signed before the 2005 season. His 16-32 record over three seasons, including a 5-11 mark in '07, put his job in jeopardy, and he will likely make changes to his coaching staff." Among those expected to go is offensive coordinator Jim Hostler, who will likely be replaced by either Mike Martz or Cam Cameron.

Nolan gives up control, keeps coaching job - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[Seahawker 562]

I like Mike, not sure why. Maybe its the way he dresses or his overall attitude.

[azrael492]

I don't think it has ever worked with the coach being the GM aldo. There is too much to do in just one job it can't be possible to do both well.

[ThePundit]

I think that was a mistake. The team pretty much fell apart last year. Keeping him will just waste another year. They'll fire him next year.

[Seahawker 562]

maybe it was sympathy for his father