Changes Coming: Singletary's Monday Presser Highlights

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Most fans, myself included, were reeling after Sunday's blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park.  Trying to find answers and retain some hope, I turned to head coach Mike Singletary's Monday press conference.  Coach Singletary did not disappoint.

First, in a surprising but incredibly necessary move, Singletary introduced Dre Bly to the podium so he could publicly apologize for his antics during an interception return in Sunday's game.  Bly repeatedly used the term "inappropriate" in describing what he called a bad decision.  He also continually noted that his actions didn't line up with what coach Singletary wants from him as a veteran on this team. 

It was evident that Bly knew he had disappointed Singletary, first and foremost, and also the rest of the staff and fans.

I was glad to see it was dealt with, though I'm sure others will say that the fact that Singletary doesn't intend to "punish" Bly is letting him off easy.  I could tell that Bly will think twice about show boating like that again.  These guys don't want to upset the H.C.

The next interesting tidbit came when Singletary eluded several times to there being possible changes on the offensive line.  He also made reference a few times to making sure the 53 guys on the roster are the guys who give the team the best chance to win.

It's good to see the coaching staff responding to an issue that has plagued this team for quite some time now.  With fickle fans calling for Shaun Hill's benching, it doesn't take a genius to see that no quarterback could have much success without time to throw.

Add to that the fact that the running game hasn't been the dominant force that the coaches envisioned thus far...and it's easy to see why changes need to be made.  The only question now is will the team solely look within the confines of the roster and practice squad?  Or will they seek talent elsewhere?

Next, coach Singletary said when asked whether Michael Crabtree would stay in town to put in some work over the bye week: "He's already had his bye week.  A long one."

Hopefully Nate Davis or perhaps Trent Dilfer are around town to throw Crabtree the ball as he works on the routes that the coaches have no doubt given him to learn. 

Lastly, Singletary made a statement that most fans have been hoping will be the case going forward.  That this is a team building something.  That this team will be special this year.  And that this was uncharacteristic of who this team is, and will be.

Now all that's left to do is prove that statement, something that you can bet coach Singletary will put on his players to go out and accomplish.

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