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Mike Singletary Monday lunchtime press conference

Coach Singletary will be addressing the media today at 11:45am.  Things got a little bit feisty during the post-game press conference, so we'll see how that carries over to today.  What do I want to hear out of this press conference?  Well, I'd certainly like to get some clarification on the future role of Jason Hill.  Isaac Bruce was benched midway through yesterday's game and Hill was quite productive in his place.  Hill seemed to be in the doghouse much of the season, but might finally have re-emerged.  I'm also curious to hear about the injury situation.  The 49ers had a rather lengthy injury report after the game, so it will be interesting to see how the team will be addressing the depth issue.

One thing I don't want to hear is a bold proclamation about making the playoffs.  I have no problem inferring it's still an option, but to make some bold playoff prediction at this point would be more or less useless.

Head on over to 49ers.com's video section to view the press conference, and feel free to discuss it here.

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I have nothing against Singletary, to be honest. Both of our options at quarterback suck, as far as I’m concerned, and the O-Line…er… sucks as well. I feel like the defense should be playing much better, but there is only a small handful of guys that have played consistently well each week on that side of the ball.

Panther Watch ’09 all the way!

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by Useful_Idiot on Nov 9, 2009 11:46 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

It was three whole minutes before the phrase “work their tails off” was used. Is this a new record?

by Chimneyfish on Nov 9, 2009 11:49 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

just out of curiosity...

how many years is sing signed for?

by renke81 on Nov 9, 2009 12:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

4

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by chikmagnet_565 on Nov 9, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whats with all these personal questions about coaching?

That’s cool and all, but I want to know about the TEAM. Just thought it was a little odd to be asking him these questions right now..?

by ZonaBacks10 on Nov 9, 2009 12:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

It’s like the media enjoys going gown the personal tangent instead of asking about strategy then they write stories about who Sing the person is and question his coaching abilities.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it’s because the story they’re all shooting for is the “Singletary vs. the Bears” angle.

by Chimneyfish on Nov 9, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i’d believe that if the game was in chicago

by srill waiting on Nov 9, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

90% of the time...

he says that 90% of the time what u see in practice is what you get on the field. that practice squad must be awesome.

by srill waiting on Nov 9, 2009 12:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL

The dude asking the question about why he thinks the niners will turn it around.. He is ridiculous! Coach Sing answered the dang question, and it wasn’t good enough for him?? lol

by ZonaBacks10 on Nov 9, 2009 12:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Another reason I love Gregg Popovich

His one word answers and death stares to stupid questions.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I love Coach Popovich

by GeeMunster on Nov 9, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I learned a lot from Singletary from that one question in how to keep my cool. Whoever that dude is, he is a complete idiot. He was very foolishly questioning Singletary’s integrity as far as his relationship with the players.

by Mangoman1 on Nov 9, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think it was Lowell Cohn

Who has had this passive thing against Sing and his mention of his faith. Yet he asks questions that bring it up.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh, that explains it. Jew vs. Gentile! :) j/k

by Mangoman1 on Nov 9, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There should be a poll just on how we felt about Sing's response to that question

I would vote “Loved it”. Coach Sing is a tuff man and very strong willed and he can handle himself, with class, so well. I think that is why his players love him

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"

by Eastbayjim on Nov 9, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dead on with that

If the players watch the way Sing answered that question several times, there’s no question in my mind they will respond!

by Mangoman1 on Nov 9, 2009 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know right

49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha

by 49erSalvatrucha on Nov 9, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I do like that Sing has a fight and is not defeated like Nolan

Some of these questions deserve a fighting response.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 12:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He Is Right

It’s the other 10 percent that is killing us. In the grand scheme of things 7-10 plays in a game that has over 130 represents only 10 percent. It’s the false starts (two on Vernon Davis), fumbles (two on Alex Smith) and interceptions (three on Alex Smith), it’s the bad route running (four on Josh Morgan, 3 on MIchael Crabtree and an amazing 3 on Isaac Bruce. When you have 10 plays in which the receiver isn’t running a good route that puts your QB in a bad situation. On the two INT’s the receiver ran a bad route. Did anyone even notice that?

"Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win!!!"

by nocal81 on Nov 9, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not impressed with the questions today...

But Sing none the less is a great coach. I understand the frustrations with the 4 game losing streak, but just listening to him I have a good feeling about him and the team.

The reporters, were dumb quite frankly. Dumb questions. I thought there was one GREAT question, about why he thinks the team will turn it around, but the one who asked it was a little slow. lol. I personally liked his response. The reporter answered back with, We’ll we will see thursday… Why did he even ask the question then if he was going to respond with We’ll see thursday. lol

Anyways. I have complete confidence in coach sing and this niner team.

by ZonaBacks10 on Nov 9, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Let me clarify

I don’t mean all the reporters were dumb.

Just thought there was more important things to ask as opposed to why he got into coaching, the teams he wanted to coach for, and about 3 more follow up questions with that.

I would have like to have heard about the upcoming game more so than his decision on coaching, seeing how the game is Thursday.

His response to Larry Johnson was quite funny too.

by ZonaBacks10 on Nov 9, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I do have to say...

even though this season is turning out (record wise) like the previous 5 seasons, there is a better feeling with the team that they could actually win every game on their schedule, that they can actually compete with the other teams. I play here, a good call there, we are talking a 7-1 Niners team instead of a 3-5, but sometimes the ball just doesn’t bounce your way.

by sanfranfanmdk on Nov 9, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I agree

However “if” we were just a little better or greater we wouldnt be looking back in hind sight at a couple of plays. We would JUST WIN! plain and simple

by dalien82 on Nov 9, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whenever I’m down about a loss…Sing’s presser brings me back up. I like that he’s confident. And we’re in every game. He can’t make the guys execute, and you can bet he’s motivating the crap out of them, sometimes literally. The bottom line is that he knows there is no reason to be down and glum and negative. It does no good no matter what your record is.

by Tre9er on Nov 9, 2009 1:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

in a bit

It takes them a little while to transcribe it, so I’ll have it posted a little later this afternoon.

by Fooch on Nov 9, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Singletary would make for a good Minister

However, he should absolutely be looking into the possibility of bringing aboard X-Chiefs RB Larry Johnson. He would be a good back up to Gore. Now with Coffee out, It should be seriously considered. Johnson is about 27 right now, but he sat the bench behind Priest Holmes for a few years. He still has a ,lolt of milage left in the engine…We should go grab him…Singletary would iron out any wrinkles Johnson has…Gore, Johnson, Coffee, Robinson?…Iy couldn’t hurt to have him..

by STELF BOMBZ on Nov 9, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

…I think I heard in NFL sirius radio that he’s 30..I could be wrong though.. Also we would have to pick him up what’s left on his contract I believe so I am for signing him for a one year deal n paying the vetera. Minimum like we did with Bly..he would be a good back up if he comes in with the rigjt attitude

by Living49rLegend on Nov 9, 2009 2:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Turns 30 in ten days

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

sign him for this week and release him next week

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are"

by Bo$$Ixta! on Nov 9, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hardly the answer for a backup, but does anybody know if Cory Sheets is available? He had a decent preseason and at least has somehwat of a familiarity with the offensive scheme.

by Mangoman1 on Nov 9, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think kory sheets got picked up the next day we released him..but our offensive scheme shouldn’t be too hard for a veteran…run up the middle run up the middle run up the middle.

by Living49rLegend on Nov 9, 2009 2:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I just found him on the Dolphins’ active roster. They’re pretty deep at running back. Good luck to him!

by Mangoman1 on Nov 9, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LJ is 36th out of 38 qualifying RB's in DVOA and success rate (behind only Coffee and Slaton),

was averaging ~2.8 yards per carry, and has been way less successful than Jamaal Charles with the same offensive line, so I’d say he’s almost surely done. Wouldn’t hurt to take a look though.

by Brendan Scolari on Nov 9, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A question the media could have asked

Was about the pass rush. Was it part of the game plan to passively rush VY due to his running threat or was the pass rush just dominated that much by the Titans O-line? Did the defense play more zone than usual (it seemed that way to me) due to the threat of VY running the ball?

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 2:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Probably

49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha

by 49erSalvatrucha on Nov 9, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I suspect it was part of the game plan

You don’t want to be super agressive and then have VY break a 20 yard scramble on you. We did a pretty good job containing him—failed miserably with Chris Johnson.

Coach Singletary gave a pretty good compliment to Chris Johnson in the press conference. He said he didn’t know if there was ever a faster back in the league, and that when you’ve got Patrick Willis chasing after you that’s pretty special.

by smileyman on Nov 9, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am Pontificating

What? Media keeps asking questions about why Singletary wants to coach. classic I don’t know what to ask press conference. I fell asleep.

by zonedogs on Nov 9, 2009 4:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

That was like an Outside the lines interview going on right there!

by ZonaBacks10 on Nov 9, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The real humor?

They think they are all doing a great job and asking questions that fans want to have answered. Talk about living in their own bubble.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Nov 9, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Howdy

Long time reader, new poster. I do think it was part of the plan. VY is most dangerous outside of the pocket, so they tried to contain him. I just wonder if that’s what let CJ run free. Focus on one thing and forget to take care of something else.

I keep going back to the TOs as the reason we lost. D did what they could, but the short field and the pick 6 is what killed us. I really hope we have a better plan for our O on Thursday.

That's just my opinion, I could be wrong. -Dennis Miller

by TSgtTree on Nov 9, 2009 10:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i liked our game plan

we opened it up, just didn’t give it to frank enough in the running game. he did get his touches though…but 51 pass attempts isn’t what Smith needs just yet.

Alex’s pocket presence has to improve as well as his eyes and his timing (quicker releases). The defense played pretty good but not to the level they have been. Missed tackles really irk me.

by Tre9er on Nov 10, 2009 5:42 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs


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