Mike Singletary makes Vernon Davis an example
Mike Singletary began his head coaching era with an embarrassing loss to the Seattle Seahawks 34-13. Afterwards, he apologized.
As the Hall of Fame MLB for the Bears 4-6 defense, Mike Singletary is tough and expects perfection. When he sees an undisciplined player commit a stupid penalty, he reacts like this:
But should Singletary have reacted this way? Should he have addressed this with the media?
In general, I believe coaches/players should keep these things in house. However, considering the state of the San Francisco 49ers, I think Singletary wanted to show the rest of the team that you are either part of the solution or you're part of the problem.
This is the first step in creating a culture of accountability and discipline in San Francisco.
As the Hall of Fame MLB for the Bears 4-6 defense, Mike Singletary is tough and expects perfection. When he sees an undisciplined player commit a stupid penalty, he reacts like this:
"I will not tolerate players that think it's about them," Singletary said. "We cannot make decisions that cost the team and then come off to the sideline and be nonchalant.Vernon Davis, drafted 6th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft, is a physical freak of nature. After catching 52 passes for 509 yards, I predicted Davis would have a break-out season in 2008. Instead, he has struggled in 2008. He has 16 receptions in 8 games with 0 TDs.
"I'd rather play with 10 people and just get penalized, rather than play with 11 when I know that right now that person is not sold out to be part of this team.
"I told him that he would do a better job for us right now taking a shower and coming back and watching the game than going out on the field."
But should Singletary have reacted this way? Should he have addressed this with the media?
In general, I believe coaches/players should keep these things in house. However, considering the state of the San Francisco 49ers, I think Singletary wanted to show the rest of the team that you are either part of the solution or you're part of the problem.
This is the first step in creating a culture of accountability and discipline in San Francisco.
