The CEO of the San Francisco 49ers spoke with the media on Monday to discuss the team's decision to relieve Jim Tomsula of his duties as head coach.
Here are some of the key comments from Jed York:
Walking up to the podium now. Want to send this to the best fans in the NFL first pic.twitter.com/UwASc41dWc
— Jed York (@JedYork) January 4, 2016
York: I appreciate the opportunity to speak directly to our fans. I want to thank the Faithful for sticking with us during difficult season.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York: This season was frustrating on a number of levels. We took a step backwards from our ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York on coaching change: Unfortunately, I didn’t see the team improve collectively over course of the season, which led to our decision.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York: I wish nothing but the best for Jim, Julie, and their family.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
Trent Baalke will remain our GM. He understands that I’m not satisfied with the current state of the team.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
Trent and his staff will have all the resources at their disposal to get us back where we belong.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York: Before we turn to 2016, we need to put 2015 behind us. I want this team to win. Nobody wants this team to win more than I do.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York on coaching candidates: We have a clear understanding of what we want. We definitely have a short list, but I won't go into details.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
York on head coach search: There’s not a specific timeframe. When the time is right, we will make an announcement.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 4, 2016
