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Baalke’s lack of communication skills reason for his firing
Some assistant coaches said Baalke never learned their names. Communication with coaching only ran through Chip Kelly.
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Chip Kelly wanted to draft Dak Prescott, Baalke wasn’t interested [report]
His biggest faux pas may have occurred in the most recent draft, and likely could’ve saved both his and Chip Kelly’s jobs.
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49ers one of three teams to reach out to Josh McDaniels [report]
McDaniels famously coached the Denver Broncos from 2009-10, where he had personnel power and drafted Tim Tebow in the first round. McDaniels has been coaching with the Patriots since 2012 and is currently their play-caller.
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Firing Chip Kelly likely the right move, but he still got a raw deal from Jed York
The 2016 season was essentially like punting on second down. We’ll wait to see how York explains himself Monday morning in Santa Clara.
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Bowman on his relationship with Baalke: ‘It’s deeper than this, I’m sad to see him leave’
Bowman was drafted in the 2010 draft by the 49ers, when Trent Baalke was the Director of Player Personnel.
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49ers officially announce firings of Chip Kelly, Trent Baalke
Jed York: “Despite my feelings for Trent and Chip, I felt the decision to change our football leadership was absolutely necessary.”
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49ers locker room sad, but not surprised to see Chip go
For as staunchly as these players defended Kelly in his final days, and as much as they’ll miss his relaxed style of coaching, there was no outspoken bitterness from the players on Jed York’s decision to fire the head coach after just one season.
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Chip Kelly shares scene in locker room following season-ending loss to Seahawks
SANTA CLARA – With the season finally over, and his job seemingly on the line, Chip Kelley addressed the media following his team’s 25-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. During that news conference, a reporter asked Kelly if any players had approached him after the game and asked about his status as the head coach. Kelly’s…
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49ers lose 25-23 to Seahawks, end season with 2-14 record
In two weeks, the 49ers will have their fourth head coach in four seasons. In two weeks, the Seahawks will likely be marching to their third NFC Championship game in four seasons.
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Baalke wishes the 49ers well, confirms he’s been fired as GM
Baalke said he chose to still attend today’s Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and explained why on KNBR