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49ers coaching staff at a glance

Head coach: Perhaps, you’ve heard the news. Jim Harbaugh is out, and Jim Tomsula was hired. Tomsula, the former defensive line coach, got the call to leap over defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, setting the table for wide-scale changes throughout the…

Bay Area desperately needs reunion with Kiffin, Trestman

You know we won’t get Lane Kiffin and Marc Trestman back at the same time. We don’t live that well. But on the off-chance that we do, then this is a metaphysical lesson for us all, to wit: Nothing is…

Report: Ex-Youngstown State coach ticketed for Tomsula’s staff

Former Youngstown State head coach Eric Wolford visited with 49ers coach Jim Tomsula in Santa Clara on Saturday, according to a source, and reportedly is in line to join the team's coaching staff. Wolford will become the 49ers' assistant offensive…

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Source: Seely not retained on Tomsula’s staff

The 49ers fired assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Brad Seely as part of the staff shakeup, a source confirmed to CSNBayArea.com on Friday. Seely came to Jim Harbaugh’s staff in 2011 after coaching 22 NFL seasons. He won three Super…

Tarver interviews for spot on Tomsula’s staff

Former Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver interviewed Friday with new 49ers coach Jim Tomsula in Santa Clara, according to multiple sources. Tarver is considered a likely candidate to land a job on Tomsula’s coaching staff in a still-to-be-determined role. Tarver’s…

Tomsula: 49ers will be united in one locker room

The 49ers will no longer be a team divided under new coach Jim Tomsula, he promised on Thursday. The 49ers last season opened a new, plush locker room inside Levi’s Stadium. But the other locker room, some 50 yards away…

Tomsula’s induction cements York-Baalke hegemony for 49ers

I’ll bet Trent Baalke played Alexander Haig in the middle school Christmas pageant. And I’ll bet just as much that Jed York finally has the football organization he’s always wanted -- one guy, then a bunch of other guys beneath…

Under Tomsula, 49ers will continue to lean on run game

General manager Trent Baalke made it clear what is expected from Jim Tomsula’s 49ers offense. Tomsula spoke in very broad terms about his football philosophy during the hour-long press conference Thursday to introduce him as 49ers football coach. The former…

Kaepernick excited Tomsula is 49ers coach

Colin Kaepernick’s contract might be a series of one-year deals, but 49ers general manager Trent Baalke made it clear the quarterback position is not in question for the upcoming season. “Obviously, Colin’s our starting quarterback,” Baalke said of Kaepernick, who…

Baalke plans to reach out to Justin Smith about next season

General manager Trent Baalke said Thursday he did not speak with veteran defensive lineman Justin Smith about the future after the final game of the season. Smith, who finished his 14th season, gave the impression to many of his teammates…

Kaepernick, Tomsula on same (optimistic) page; Justin Smith still mulling future; ‘Frank’s a 49er’

In case there was any mystery, Colin Kaepernick indeed is the 49ers starting quarterback heading into 2015, general manager Trent Baalke said after Thursday's main press conference introducing coach Jim Tomsula.   "I’m excited about the possibilities about the things…

Mariucci: ‘Excellent coach, leader’ Tomsula a great hire by 49ers

The 49ers named Jim Tomsula as the 19th head coach in franchise history. Steve Mariucci, who coached the franchise from 1997 to 2002, believes the 49ers made a good choice. "Great hire by the 49ers. Jim Tomsula is an excellent…

Source: 49ers have fired Fangio, Donatell and Leavitt

When Colin Kaepernick signed his contract extension with the 49ers, initial reports claimed the deal was for up to $126 million with more than $60 million guaranteed. However, it turned out the initial numbers were highly deceptive, a league source…

49ers radio analyst Ryan: ‘Big decision to be made’ on Kap

General manager Trent Baalke was busy Wednesday evening, calling many of the 49ers assistant coaches to inform them that their services are no longer needed with the organization. Running backs coach Tom Rathman will be given the opportunity to return.…

Offensive coordinator now 49ers’ key hire

General manager Trent Baalke was busy Wednesday evening, calling many of the 49ers assistant coaches to inform them that their services are no longer needed with the organization. Running backs coach Tom Rathman will be given the opportunity to return.…

Sapolu: 49ers ‘will run through a wall for’ Tomsula

The 49ers announced the promotion of Jim Tomsula to head coach on Wednedsay, making him the 19th man to assume the position in the franchise's history. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin, tight end Vernon Davis and offensive guard Alex Boone all…

Can Jim Tomsula replicate Jim Harbaugh in hiring assistants?

Hiring a staff might be the most important task for a new head coach. That’s why the choice of Jim Tomsula made sense, because, theoretically, Tomsula would be able to retain many of Jim Harbaugh’s coaches. However, now that seems…

Boone: Tomsula knows 49ers strengths, ‘wants to run the rock’

Boone's reaction to the hiring of Tomsula: "For the most part, people are taking things the wrong way. Jimmy is a great guy. He's a great coach. He's coached a lot of guys. I'm excited about this. He understands the…

Report: 49ers only plan to retain Rathman from current staff

The 49ers stayed in-house with their head-coaching hire, but they will reportedly clean house when it comes to the rest of their staff. After promoting defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach, the 49ers plan to only retain running…

Davis promises Tomsula to take part in offseason program

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin, 34, one of the most respected voices in the 49ers’ locker room, offered an endorsement today when asked about the promotion of defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach. “I think it’s a good move,”…

49ers confirm Jim Tomsula promotion, Jed York praises his ‘great class’, Trent Baalke sees ‘proven leader’

In confirming Jim Tomsula's promotion to 49ers coach, CEO Jed York and general manager Trent Baalke began explaining their rationale through a team-issued release. “After conducting a thorough coaching search, and meeting with a number of outstanding candidates, Jim Tomsula…

Jim Tomsula promoted to 49ers coach despite recent pursuit of Adam Gase

Jim Tomsula will succeed Jim Harbaugh as 49ers coach after serving eight seasons as their defensive line coach, sources confirmed Wednesday. A press conference introducing Tomsula is expected to take place Thursday afternoon Tomsula, 46, served as the 49ers interim…

Harbaugh hires two from 49ers staff

The University of Michigan announced the additions of two former 49ers staff members to Jim Harbaugh’s football program this week.…

Fangio reportedly ‘noncommittal’ about return to 49ers

The 49ers spoke to head-coaching candidates about plans at defensive coordinator, a well-placed source told CSNBayArea.com, a possible sign the organization is preparing for the loss of Vic Fangio from their coaching staff. Coaching sources and others around the NFL…

Report: Adam Gase in head-coach talks with Broncos

It appears Adam Gase has two serious suitors. After he had his second interview with the 49ers on Tuesday, the Broncos offensive coordinator is meeting with general manager John Elway this morning about Denver’s head coach opening at the team…

Source: 49ers have not followed up with Fangio

The 49ers have not reached out to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in recent days about the possibility of replacing Jim Harbaugh as head coach, a source said Monday morning. Fangio was the first candidate to interview for the 49ers’ coaching…

Are college coaches an option for 49ers’ vacancy?

With national letter-of-intent signing day set for the first Wednesday in February, there is a reason college coaches want to distance themselves from any mention of NFL jobs. The 49ers, of course, dipped into the college ranks in 2011 to…

McDaniels, Quinn only 49ers candidates remaining off-limits

As the 49ers look to lock down a head coach of the future, there are still two candidates they've interviewed who can't quite make a commitment...

Report: Roman to join Ryan in Buffalo; 49ers could follow up with Bowles

Meanwhile, the 49ers could have strong interest in Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who interviewed for their head-coaching vacancy Friday. Bowles’ agent, Tony Agnone, said he’s heard the 49ers might bring back his client for a second interview, but a…

Agent: 49ers yet to schedule second interview with Bowles

The 49ers could ask for a second interview with Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, but no meeting has been scheduled. Agent Tony Agnone, who represents Bowles, told CSNBayArea.com on Sunday morning he has no direct knowledge of the 49ers’…

Kaepernick reports to work in Arizona

An important offseason began on Sunday for Colin Kaepernick as the 49ers quarterback arrived in Arizona to begin an 11-week workout program.…

Fill-ins Cox, Skuta figure to find raises as free agents

In the final year of their contracts, two erstwhile backups, 49ers cornerback Perrish Cox and outside linebacker Dan Skuta, were given a gift this past season: an opportunity. For Cox, his chance arrived in the first quarter of the regular-season…

Lane Kiffin’s quotes weren’t as controversial at Alabama as they were under Raiders’ Al Davis

When Al Davis fired Lane Kiffin "for cause" as Raiders coach in 2008, one reason was how Kiffin bluntly spoke to the media in what Davis considered conduct detrimental to the team. This past season, Kiffin and other University of…

Skov signed: 49ers make ex-Stanford standout part of offseason roster

The 49ers signed inside linebacker Shayne Skov, 24, a former Stanford standout, to a reserve/future contract today to make him part of their 90-man offseason roster. Skov, who was undrafted, spent nine weeks on the 49ers’ practice squad in his…

Garcia disagrees with Kap’s choice to train with Warner

Former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia disagreed with Colin Kaepernick's choice to train with two-time league MVP Kurt Warner. Garcia tweeted an article from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat titled 'Colin Kaepernick's coach choice couldn't be more wrong for job,' and…

Source: Fangio would target Shanahan, Donatell

Vic Fangio would target Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator and Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator if he is promoted to head coach of the 49ers, a source said Thursday . Fangio, 56, who served as Jim Harbaugh’s defensive coordinator for…

Austin interviews, Bowles on deck as 49ers search winds down

The 49ers’ search to replace coach Jim Harbaugh appears to be winding down with only two known interviews remaining. The 49ers have an interview scheduled on Thursday with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. On Friday, the search team of…

Policy backs ‘offensive genius’ Shanahan for next 49ers coach

The 49ers are actively searching for their next head coach. They spoke with Mike Shanahan last Thursday, and former 49ers president and CEO Carmen Policy on Wednesday offered his support. "I can see some wisdom in (hiring Shanahan), I really…

Kaepernick to spend 11 weeks working with Warner, others

Colin Kaepernick will spend most of the next 11 weeks sharpening his quarterback skills -- on the field and, perhaps most important, in the film room. Kaepernick plans to report to EXOS (formerly Athletes Performance) in Phoenix over the weekend,…

Former TE Jones wants 49ers to hire Shanahan ‘hands down’

Mike Shanahan was the 49ers' offensive coordinator for the 1992, 1993 and 1994 seasons. San Francisco lost in the NFC title game his first two seasons, and won the Super Bowl in January, 1995. Brent Jones was San Francisco's tight…

Ex-49ers president Policy: ‘It’s as though I don’t exist’

Former San Francisco 49ers president and CEO Carmen Policy is conspicuously absent from the team's new museum at Levi's Stadium, and he was candid in addressing the matter on KNBR 680 Wednesday morning. "It's as though I don't exist," Policy…

Report: Kaepernick will work with Warner in offseason

Colin Kaepernick’s offseason improvement plan will include tutoring from one of the best pocket passers in NFL history. The 49ers quarterback will spend part of his offseason working with Kurt Warner, 43, a former two-time NFL MVP, at EXOS training…

Why Mike Shanahan makes sense

Mike Shanahan endured a high-wire drama in his last season as Washington’s head coach, that was not dissimilar to what Jim Harbaugh experienced in San Francisco. A constant stream of unnamed sources leaked stories of dissatisfaction between Shanahan and Washington…

Holmgren coveted 49ers job, but team not interested

The 49ers are the only team that could get Mike Holmgren to return to the sideline, but that does not appear to be part of the team's plans.…

Jim Harbaugh post script – did he want to stay?

Former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh (still seems strange writing those words) seemed downright ebullient when he was named the new head coach at his alma mater, Michigan. He told stories about growing up in Ann Arbor as the son of…

Ryan, Shanahan were fans of 49ers QB Kaepernick

As the 49ers search for their next head coach, one of the big items on the checklist is: Who will be best to help develop Colin Kaepernick?…

49ers deny Washington’s request to interview Fangio

With a defensive coordinator vacancy in Washington, the 49ers denied permission to talk with their defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.…

49ers sign Okoye to 2015 contract

Defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye, who spent the entire season on the 49ers’ practice squad, signed a reserve/future contract with the team on Friday, according to the NFL's official transaction wire.…

Will 49ers’ ‘little fat guy’ land their big job?

Asked about the qualities he’s seeking in the 49ers’ next head coach, CEO Jed York said he wanted a teacher who “understands how to get more out of less.” And that helps explain why defensive line coach Jim Tomsula is…
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