The San Francisco 49ers have formally fired head coach Jim Tomsula, and the head coach search is officially on. Kyle McLorg reported earlier today that Trent Baalke will handle the entire coaching search process, and Jed York will stand aside.
There was some question about Baalke's job security today, and really in recent weeks. The belief is that Trent Baalke's job is safe, but when Jay Glazer reported on Tomsula likely being fired, one concern was if the 49ers could find a coach who would work with Baalke. Additionally, Jed York's biggest fans, Ted Robinson and Tim Ryan, have harped lately on the problems with the roster, and the situation in which Tomsula was placed.