San Francisco 49ers fire coach Jim Tomsula

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CBS sideline reporter Jay Feely said he believes Jim Tomsula will return as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers for a second season.

“I had a chance to talk to Al Guido, the COO for the 49ers beforehand,†Feely said on the broadcast. “They knew what they were getting into when they had all the defections. (He) said they underestimated a little bit the impact that it had in the locker room, specifically the lack of leadership. . . But I think they’re confident with Jim Tomsula going forward.â€

When CSNBayArea.com asked Jed York for his reaction after the game, York responded, “We’ll talk about everything at the end of the season.â€

Guido appears the likely candidate to replace Paraag Marathe as 49ers president after the Super Bowl.

http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/35883/49ers-Confidant-In-Jim-Tomsula-Moving-Forward

 

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They seriously just need to fire him. There is no way possible that he is ready to be a head coach.

 

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The 49ers learned in 2015 that life without Jim Harbaugh wasn't so easy. They started 2016 by changing head coaches again.

San Francisco announced Sunday night that Jim Tomsula was fired after only one season at the helm of the team. The 49ers won 19-16 in overtime against the Rams on Sunday to finish 5-11.

Tomsula, a longtime defensive line coach, wasn't a conventional choice for the head coaching job after Harbaugh left last season. But he's essentially getting fired for the failures of 49ers management over the last few years. Owner Jed York did not mention the fate of general manager Trent Baalke in his statement.

"Jimmy has been a valuable member of the 49ers organization for the last nine years," said York. "We all know he is a man of high character, and his contributions on the field and in our community have always been greatly appreciated. This entire organization is proud and grateful to have worked so closely alongside Jimmy. We all wish him and his family great success in the future."

The news of Tomsula's firing did not go unnoticed by Harbaugh.

Tomsula was well-liked by his players and alternately frank, awkward and funny with the media. But that didn't help improve a roster ravaged by defections, age and retirements in the past two years. The 49ers were outscored by 149 points this season, second worst in the NFL. They were ultimately lucky to get five wins.

The next head coach will be walking into a difficult situation. Colin Kaepernick's status as the team's franchise quarterback is in doubt to put it mildly. Baalke's golden touch acquiring players has turned rusty over the last few years. The Cardinals and Seahawks have loaded rosters in comparison and dominated the 49ers in four games this year.

While Harbaugh turned the 49ers around in short order, he took over an underachieving roster that was ready to take off. The next 49ers coach figures to have a longer road.

Source: NFL.com

 

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That would be great for SF.