December 31st, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in From: ProFootballTalk.com The San Francisco 49ers have announced that offensive coordinator Mike Martz has been dismissed from the team. “After an evaluation period I felt it was best to go in a different direction,” coach Mike Singletary regarding the decision to terminate Martz’s employment. “This was not an easy decision because I appreciate Mike Martz, [...]
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Despite Reports Stating Otherwise; Martz Still w/ the Niners
From: ProFootballTalk.com Earlier on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported that the 49ers had dumped offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports Martz has not been fired. Yet. That said, Maiocco reports that Martz “seemed to concede that he will probably get fired by the end of the day.” [...]
WR Johnson Could Leave the Niners?
From: SF Chronicle Now that the offseason has begun, the 49ers have a dozen players whose contracts expired after Sunday’s finale against the Washington Redskins. The most prominent among them are linebacker Takeo Spikes, wide receiver Bryant Johnson, backup running back DeShaun Foster, return specialist Allen Rossum and nickel cornerback Donald Strickland. Former starting quarterback [...]
Niners Wrap Up 7-9 Season w/ 27-24 Win Over Redskins
The San Francisco 49′ers capped off a late season push by defeating the Washington Redskins 27-24. The 49′ers finished the season winning 5 of their last 7 games and cementing Interim coach Mike Singletary as their head coach. Washington on the other hand didn’t help their rookie head coach gain any stability within their front [...]
Singletary Ready to Be Named as the 49′ers 2009 Head Coach?
From:ESPN Mike Singletary has been a remarkable short-term solution to the San Francisco 49ers’ woes. With each passing week, the interim coach is looking more like the long-term fix as well. The Sacramento Bee is reporting that according to a source close to the situation, the 49ers are planning on offering a multiyear contract to [...]
Safety Lewis Suffers a Stinger vs Rams
From: Rototimes.com 49ers safety Michael Lewis sustained a stinger in Sunday’s close win over the Rams, but was able to finish the game as he racked up 13 tackles, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The club is yet to update his status, but the injury appears to be minor.
Niners Growing Facial Hair for Throwback Game Sunday
From: ESPN In a tribute to the facial fuzz that was, members of the San Francisco 49ers are growing mustaches for Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Redskins. The Niners will be wearing their throwback uniforms on Sunday, and members of the team have been inspired by photos of the team’s greats — many of [...]
Singletary Ready to Become Head Coach in 09?
From: NFL Network Nothing’s official yet — it can’t be until after the season. But Mike Singletary is on his way to having the interim removed from his title and becoming the 49ers head coach for 2009. San Francisco could make the announcement as early as the days after the season, according to league sources.
