Mike Singletary. Could he be DV's replacement?

Coogs · 01-31-2005, 03:57 PM

Could be a guy worth keeping an eye on. He is taking over as DC for the 49ers this year. If they make dramatic improvement on defense, they weren't much higher than us in total defense and were last in scoring defense, he might be a good candidate for our soon to be vacated HC slot. Here is the bio from the 49ers...

Mike Singletary enters his first year as Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers for Mike Nolan.

Singletary coached with Nolan for the previous two seasons as the Baltimore Ravens inside linebackers coach. Players have flourished under his tutelage, with linebacker Ray Lewis earning 2003 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. Under Singletary, the inside linebackers have finished first and second in tackles in each of his seasons coaching the position. He has also coached on a Ravens defense that finished third overall in 2003 and sixth overall in 2004.

In 2001, Singletary won the Walter Camp’s “Man of the Year Award”, based on his reputation for integrity and leadership within his profession and contributions benefiting his community, country and fellow man. He also co-founded Leadership Zone, a company that provides leadership training.

Singletary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998 after a stellar career with the Chicago Bears from 1981-92. He boasted 1,488 tackles (885 solo), finishing as the Bears’ first or second leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons. Singletary was named to the NFL Team of the 80s after being selected to play in a team-record 10 consecutive Pro Bowls. He was also named All-Pro eight times (1983-89; 1991), and an All-NFC selection nine consecutive times (1983-91). Singletary was drafted in second round of the 1981 NFL Draft from Baylor University. He started a defensive team-record 172 games for the Bears, trailing only running back Walter Payton’s 184 career starts for the all-time team lead.

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BTW, I also think DV being a lame duck coach will hinder us in sigining much in the way of FA's this off season.

01-31-2005, 03:57 PM	Topic Starter
Coogs In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northern Kansas Casino cash: $-2265651	Mike Singletary. Could he be DV's replacement? Could be a guy worth keeping an eye on. He is taking over as DC for the 49ers this year. If they make dramatic improvement on defense, they weren't much higher than us in total defense and were last in scoring defense, he might be a good candidate for our soon to be vacated HC slot. Here is the bio from the 49ers... Mike Singletary enters his first year as Assistant Head Coach / Linebackers for Mike Nolan. Singletary coached with Nolan for the previous two seasons as the Baltimore Ravens inside linebackers coach. Players have flourished under his tutelage, with linebacker Ray Lewis earning 2003 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors. Under Singletary, the inside linebackers have finished first and second in tackles in each of his seasons coaching the position. He has also coached on a Ravens defense that finished third overall in 2003 and sixth overall in 2004. In 2001, Singletary won the Walter Camp’s “Man of the Year Award”, based on his reputation for integrity and leadership within his profession and contributions benefiting his community, country and fellow man. He also co-founded Leadership Zone, a company that provides leadership training. Singletary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998 after a stellar career with the Chicago Bears from 1981-92. He boasted 1,488 tackles (885 solo), finishing as the Bears’ first or second leading tackler each of his last 11 seasons. Singletary was named to the NFL Team of the 80s after being selected to play in a team-record 10 consecutive Pro Bowls. He was also named All-Pro eight times (1983-89; 1991), and an All-NFC selection nine consecutive times (1983-91). Singletary was drafted in second round of the 1981 NFL Draft from Baylor University. He started a defensive team-record 172 games for the Bears, trailing only running back Walter Payton’s 184 career starts for the all-time team lead. -------------------------------------------------------------------- BTW, I also think DV being a lame duck coach will hinder us in sigining much in the way of FA's this off season.
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