Jim Harbaugh’s Signing Marks a Critical Opportunity for the 49ers This Offseason

San Francisco 49ers President and primary ownership representative Jed York has finally proven a man of his word this offseason.

Back in Week 17 of 2008, following a meaningless win by the 49ers in a home finale against the Washington Redskins, York made his first major move as team president: removing the interim tag from head coach Mike Singletary's title and naming the former Hall of Fame Chicago Bear linebacker the official successor to the ultimately disappointing Mike Nolan. York pledged that things would be different under Coach Sing, and that 2008 was "the last time [the 49ers'] season ends in December."

It was a promise the young and overly exuberant president could not live up to, as the 49ers have missed the playoffs in the following two seasons.

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