The Facts:
At this point in the morning, we know that Mike Nolan will be back as head coach of the 49ers next season. We also have confirmed that Jim Hostler is out as offensive coordinator, as expected. Clearly, Nolan saved his job for another season because ownership believed that a lot of what happened this season was out of his control. For example: The club started four different quarterbacks.
Reported by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As Press-Democrat staffer Matt Maiocco noted, Hostler was promoted from QBs coach after Norv Turner left to become Chargers head coach. The transition was not a smooth one. The 49ers, who ranked 26th in the league last season, finished last in most important offensive categories this season -- including scoring. The 49ers have scheduled a 1 p.m. press conference today, during which Nolan will talk about the recently completed season . . . and then the questions will begin. Other staff changes could be announced. It is unclear whether there will be an announcement that VP of player personnel Scot McCloughan has been elevated to GM and Nolan will be stripped of his "final say" powers. The Yorks were expected to offer that position to McCloughan, but the timing of such a move is unclear.
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