A “Raye” of Light for the 49ers?

By Lorenzo Reyna
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: May 24, 2009

... are probably hoping he can spend more than one year running the offense.

New offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye is the latest man to find ways at making the 49ers offense click heading into the 2009 season.

The organization may be hoping that he has more longevity compared to the likes of Mike Martz, Norv Turner and Jim Hostler among others.

The 49ers have been known for changing offensive coordinators in recent years, most recently replacing Mike Martz.

Martz and Singletary made clashes towards the philosophy for the offense, which led to Singletary letting the former Super Bowl coach go.

Martz preferred a pass-first offense. Singletary wanted to be hard-nosed and emphasize a running attack.

With Raye, he gets a man who knows running backs and how to make the rushing game work.

Raye has helped coach Marcus Allen, Eric Dickerson, Stephen Davis, and most recently Thomas Jones.

While at Kansas City from 1993-1997, Raye helped ...

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