afparent Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8070295 Niners fire coach Erickson Jan. 5, 2005 By Clark Judge SportsLine.com Senior Writer Two sources close to the San Francisco 49ers told SportsLine.com on Wednesday that the club has fired Dennis Erickson as its head coach. The move ends two turbulent seasons for Erickson -- who was 9-23 with the club -- including a franchise worst 2-14 this season -- and was anticipated for weeks. Owner John York asked Erickson to fire some of his assistants, and when the head coach balked, speculation centered on Erickson's dismissal. The club is expected to make an announcement later Wednesday. Erickson was hired in 2003 to replace Steve Mariucci, fired after the 49ers reached the playoffs the previous two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Thus, the inevitable has transpired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Whoever hired him in the first place should be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Would San Fran make a play for Gregg Williams? I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 That would be Terry "Wha'appen?" Donahue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 And so the search begins.....I hope Greg Williams doesn't interview. Then again, what coach in his right mind would want that job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Somebody lock the door so none of our defensive coaches get out. Please fill the position with someone other than a Redskins assistant! Every one of these head coaching vacancies bothers me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by LeesburgSkinFan Would San Fran make a play for Gregg Williams? I hope not. I wouldn't worry about Williams...it's the other Greg I am worried about...Greg Blache (sp?)...he interviewed for the SF job when they hired Erickson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Bring back Bill Walsh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyZeb Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Can they fire the owner, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Should have taken the Ole Miss job. Holgram may leave Seattle for Frisco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofluid Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I'd be willing to bet that the 49ers are very interested in Romeo Crennell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA56Dawg Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 49ers are stupid... why would you fire Steve Mariucci after back to back playoff appearances... and then hire some college coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 would Holmgreen leave for the 49ers job? He's struggled here and there in Seattle, and problems seem to loom, but one would think Seattle would try and keep him. Gregg Williams remains, but Greg Blache, he would only leave for a head coaching job, and this may be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Would San Fran make a play for Gregg Williams? I hope not. Plenty of successful DCs, such as Wade Phillips and Dave Wannestadt, have made bad head coaches. Others, like Jimmy Johnson and Ray Rhodes simply don't WANT to be head coaches anymore. Since we haven't heard a thing about the possibility of any of our assistants leaving, despite the several jobs openings before the season even ended, I am hopeful Williams is off the market this season for one of the above reasons. We'll just have to cross our fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Rumor has it... Pete Carroll wants the job. Of course, that's according to Profootballtalk.com, so there's no way it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Speaking of 49er coaches, did George Seifert kill his legacy with his pathetic last year in Carolina? It seems like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 49ers Head Coach Mark Brunell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 What are Terry Robiskie's sources saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailVictory Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 The niners are always known for their offense, so it would be surprising if they get a defensive coach, though York is probably the worst owner in the league at this point and wouldn't surprise me with anything. They also won't pony up any significant cash so I'd expect them to go with an obscure assistant or upstart college coach willing to take Mike Tice money. The offense is in shambles, especially qb, so expect them to get a good offensive minded coach to tutor their first round qb -- leinert or rodgers. I could also see them trading out of the number one spot because they don't want to commit eli money to their pick. Watch them offer Cal's Tedford the job and he will quickly decline. Then they'll hit the assistant du jour path and end up with a Linehan or Childress yawner type of pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Really great move to fire Mooch wasn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Talk about bad ownership. And people wnat to bash Snyder. :doh: York is almost worse than Bidwell,, , , , , , ,, Nevermind... He's worse :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXREDSKINS44 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by CrazyZeb Can they fire the owner, too? :laugh: I don't know by they sure need to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by Hooper Rumor has it... Pete Carroll wants the job. Of course, that's according to Profootballtalk.com, so there's no way it's true. Yea, Carroll want's to get back to coaching in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 It's a shame to see one of the greatest franchise in the league suddenly being the worst. The NFL needs to intervene and force the owners to sell. Unfortunately, even with a new coach, the team is still very far away from doing anything. They just have too many holes to fill and are just recovering from cap hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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