Mike Singletary Joins Vikings' Staff

Mike Singletary told ESPN 1000 on Tuesday that he is joining the Minnesota Vikings staff, where he will be reunited with former Chicago Bears teammate Leslie Frazier.

"I will be in Minnesota with Les," Singletary told "The Waddle & Silvy Show." "I will be a linebackers coach/assistant head coach."

Singletary was fired as the San Francisco 49ers head coach with one game left in the season (ESPN).

Singletary did a good job when he was the linebackers coach for the Ravens, so this could be a very good fit for him. The Vikings have a talented defensive line, so one would think that should make the job easier for Singletary, because the two Williams and Jared Allen should take a lot of the focus of the offensive line.

Mike Singletary Finally Fired

I liked Mike Singletary, I originally thought he was a good coach as he was a no nonsense guy who seemed to be a decent disciplinarian. However, he was just another coach that was in way too deep and couldn't handle the role. San Francisco had a lot to be excited about to this year as they made the playoffs last years and seemed to have the pieces in place. But this year was frustratingly bad and it was the right move for the franchise. Singletary was 18-22 in two-plus seasons.

I think he will go back to being a defensive coordinator for a while before getting another shot.

One way or another the giant wooden cross will not be missed.

Troy Smith Finally Gets His Chance

Alex Smith will miss Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos in London because of a separated left shoulder, and instead of going with David Carr the 49ers are going to start Troy Smith.

I don't think Troy Smith is good, but I do think this is the right choice. He will at least inject some life into this offense, and right now that's really all you can ask for. I'm not saying he is going to turn this season around, but we have seen players come in and pull it off (Vince Young anyone?).

Still, this won't be enough to save Mike Singletary's job, and this team will be drafting a QB in the next NFL Draft.

How Does Mike Singletary Still Have A Job?

I figured going 0-5 would be the last straw and Mike Singletary would be fired, but it seems the 49ers have no intention of doing that...

"His job is not on the line," York told NBC Bay Area in an interview that aired before the Niners' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night. "When you're losing football games or when you're winning football games, it doesn't matter what happened before. It's what's coming up."

Honestly, this shocks me. The 49ers were supposed to roll through the NFC West and instead their year is basically already over. Maybe is Singletary took a little bit more time working on a game plan instead of the bible his team would be better (sorry couldn't help it). Anyways, I really can't see how they can bring him back next year, and I also can't see Alex Smith keeping his job for too much longer.

There are a lot of other coaches that have to be on the hot seat:

- Wade Phillips
- John Fox
- Marvin Lewis
- Eric Mangini

Singletary In, Martz Out

"The San Francisco 49ers will remove the interim tag from coach Mike Singletary's title and make him the full-time coach following the season finale on Sunday, the Sacramento Bee reports. Since taking over for the fired Mike Nolan mid-season, Singletary has coached the 49ers to a 4-4 record, enough to show management that progress is being made. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz will not be returning, however, per the Beem (Sportsline)."

I don't really care about Singletary. I know DP has some kind of man crush on him, but I don't think he is anything special. The big story here is Martz getting fired once again. Can this be the last time? He is a terrible coach, and his pass happy offenses don't work. Her makes every team soft, and in my opinion is one of the dumbest coaches of all time. I just hope I never have to see his stupid face on the sidlines ever again.

-BMack

Mike Singletary Knows Motivation

"His team was down 20-3 and he wanted to illustrate how badly they were playing.
So, a 49ers spokesman confirmed, Singletary dropped his pants. The coach was wearing boxers. "

To each his own. Everything Mike Singletary has done I not only agree with, but I would do. I think that he should really coach in his boxers and moon his team every time an opponent scores. In his first week as a coach he already benched perennial bust Vernon Davis, had a press conference saying he would only play with 10 guys if he could and done his halftime speech in his boxers.

Mike Singletary Is Badass

I like Mike Singletary and he is doomed in San Fran. This guy should have been a coach a long time ago and here is his angry press conference pissed, especially with TE Vernon Davis.

Nolan Out, Singletary Inn

The 49er's got rid of Mike Nolan (best known for wearing a suit) and replaced him with Mike Singletary. Nolan led the Niners to a 18-37 record and was extremely inconsistent offensively. Nolan's legacy is based on how shitty Alex Smith turned out. He drafted him, he was a bust, then he benched him for JT O'Sullivan.

I guess Mike Singletary has the respect of the players in the ocker room and has always been in coaching conversations, so now is his big break...... good luck.