RAW: 49ers CEO Jed York holds news conference on firing of Jim Tomsula
The 49ers will be searching for their third coach in as many years, and while their direction under owner Jed York has devolved from perennial contender under Jim Harbaugh to firing both Trent Baalke and Chip Kelly within the past few days, one thing is for certain: York isn"t going anywhere.
Speaking with the media on Monday to explain the newest direction the 49ers will look to take with no remaining people to attribute blame to, York was asked why he wasn"t dismissed like the others, giving a clear reminder who"s boss.
I own this football team. You dont dismiss owners, York said via the Mercury News. Im sorry thats the facts and thats the case, but thats the fact and Im going to do everything I can to get this right. This isnt about doing everything we can to make money. Its about building a championship culture.
The 49ers reportedly owe $69 million to Kelly, previous head coaches Jim Tomsula (2015) and Jim Harbaugh (2011-14) and their assistants. This time around, York asserted the future head coach and general manager will have a relationship, citing characteristics of an ideal GM candidate which include "someone that can evaluate talent, create culture and communicate well.
York says the process is underway, and it"s been reported they Niners have requested Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and director of player personnel Nick Caserio for an interview. Other names reportedly include Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard for their GM opening, while Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn is expected to get a look for the coaching job.
York apologized to the fans for a disappointing 2016 showing, admitting the marriage between Kelly and Baalke "didn"t work". Yet, York refused to acknowledge whether letting Harbaugh walk was a mistake, choosing to keep things in the present.
"We need to make sure were looking forward and doing everything that we can to get this team back. Its very easy to play revisionist history. Im just not going to play that game," york said.
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