Quote:
http://www.knbr.com/DesktopModules/Podcaster/podcast.aspx?moduleid=2366
I'll paraphrase what i've heard on this interview..
Kevin and Ralph were discussing the FO under Eddie D and how it worked. Some stories on the past, etc. Then at the 7:30 mark, he started saying that the GM, HC, people in the FO are all inexperienced.
At about the 8:30 mark, they were talking about the current FO structure. Kevin Lynch said if you walked into the building and asked who ran the 49ers, they would get about 6 different answers. They need someone to point to to say, this guy is the head of our football operations. If they don't succeed, its on the HC, but its also on whoever thats going to be.
At the 9 minute mark, Ralph asks "Would Jed be inclined to do that". At this point, Kevin Lynch starts to say (again paraphrasing..)..."I think Jed is really fed up. Jed really wants to win, he'll do anything to win. I think, this time around, they may change how they operate (in terms of the FO). Thats why you hear all the rumors about Gruden and Holmgren, want a guy who can bring in his own system, knows football, where you don't have to constantly start from scratch. At this point, they're ready to move forward with a proven guy".
At the 13 minute mark: "I think the 49ers, at this point, have seen what Singletary is and what he brings, and unless there is a miracle and they go to the NFC Championship game or win a playoff game, i think the 49ers will fire the entire coaching staff"
On what Sing is thinking about his job status: "I think thats completely out of his mind...he's immersed himself in these last games, he's put it out of his mind"
Also, Ted Robinson (the 49ers radio playcaller)
At about 16 minutes, Ralph asks Ted "what kind of scenario could you see in terms of cleaning house, getting a football guy, what do you see..
Ted responds: I really beleive that Jed will not be deceived by a short-term run, even if this ends up in the playoffs, i don't think that will deceive them in the long-term picture...there's too much at stake, Jed understands that he has to rebuild the franchise and the stadium. I just don't think this will influence what Jed thinks will be the best long-term decision.
This seems to echo what i've heard from other reporters on this issue.....
Damn.
