[Quality88]

Barring a dramatic change of course, the San Francisco 49ers plan to fire head coach Mike Nolan after the team's game against Seattle on Sunday, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith on Monday.



Next week is the 49ers' bye week. Nolan is expected to be replaced by assistant head coach Mike Singletary. When reached by ESPN, a 49ers spokesman said: "We don't respond to speculation. We are focused on Seattle."
Nolan, 49, is in his fourth season with the Niners, posting an 18-37 record. San Francisco is 2-5 this season and has lost four in a row. The 49ers are 23rd in both offense and defense in the league.
The 49ers have had five straight losing seasons and are 4-12, 7-9 and 5-11 in three full seasons under Nolan, who was retained after last season, which saw Scot McCloughan, their top personnel executive, formally annointed as general manager with a contract extension and a raise.
Nolan previously had the final say on all football decisions. He and McCloughan have made joint decisions on personnel issues, but McCloughan has had the final say.
"I will remain the one voice in this organization, and the face," Nolan said at the conclusion of the 2007 season. "I don't believe it will change at all. The important thing is that we will maintain the relationship."
Entering this season, Nolan had two years remaining on a five-year, $8 million deal.

ESPN - Source: 49ers plan to fire coach Nolan after Sunday's game - NFL

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UPDATE:
Seven games into the NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers have fired head coach Mike Nolan.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that they have offered the job to assistant head coach Mike Singletary and he has accepted. The two sides are working on a suitable contract.
The firing came late Monday afternoon after Nolan met with ownership. Earlier Monday, ESPN's Michael Smith reported that Nolan was going to be fired after next Sunday's game and be replaced by Singletary. Whether that story sped up the process or not, it was clear that Nolan's days were numbered following Sunday's 29-17 loss to the New York Giants in the Meadowlands.
49ers ownership was noticeably upset following that loss, which accelerated talk of change. The 49ers play the Seahawks Sunday and then have a bye week, which is a convenient time to make a coaching change. Apparently, the York family didn't want to wait.

ESPN - 49ers fire coach Nolan, give job to assistant Singletary - NFL

[Seahawker 562]

Lets hope they dont do a rams HC switch and start kickin ass

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

Lets hope they dont do a rams HC switch and start kickin ass

Eh, maybe Holmgren will go ahead and step down now instead of waitin til the end of the season

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Eh, maybe Holmgren will go ahead and step down now instead of waitin til the end of the season

Who knows, maybe it would be a good thing. The players would take things more seriously stop half assing everything

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

Who knows, maybe it would be a good thing. The players would take things more seriously stop half assing everything

Maybe... I think ya'll lost a whole lot with your QB bein injured. Your game is totally different with him out.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Maybe... I think ya'll lost a whole lot with your QB bein injured. Your game is totally different with him out.

Really? I didnt see much of a difference we still stink up the place, QB or no

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

Really? I didnt see much of a difference we still stink up the place, QB or no

I'm talkin about the mindset. The mindset carries a whole lot. Now I could be wrong, they just plain stink.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Quality88

I'm talkin about the mindset. The mindset carries a whole lot. Now I could be wrong, they just plain stink.

well hasselbeck was healthy and they looked about the same... but yes I agree they do stink.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

well hasselbeck was healthy and they looked about the same... but yes I agree they do stink.

There you go... take the hits and just keep on goin