SANTA CLARA –- The decision to hire Jim Tomsula last year to replace Jim Harbaugh ended up being a costly one for the 49ers.
The 49ers paid Harbaugh approximately $20 million for his four seasons as head coach. Tomsula worked only one season in that role, and the 49ers will ultimately pay him $14 million.
CEO Jed York said on Monday the organization, owned by his parents Denise DeBartolo York and John York, are prepared to pay whatever price it takes to give the team the best chance to become a consistent Super Bowl contender.
“I would say this: We’ve got several years of Jimmy T’s salary left and we’re going to eat it,” York said.