49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on next defensive coordinator, plans for Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on next defensive coordinator, plans for Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan still likes the defensive scheme the San Francisco 49ers have run since he arrived in 2017. “And I plan on looking into all of them.” Though he had plenty of experience in the Seattle Seahawks-style defense that Shanahan likes, last season was Sorensen’s first as a defensive coordinator. This was a tough year, but Nick didn’t lose any respect or anything like that from any of our players.” Shanahan, Lynch leave no doubt about Brock Purdy On Monday, Brock Purdy said he wanted to avoid “drama” in his upcoming contract negotiation and signaled he’d like a deal done before OTA practices begin in the spring. “We don’t even know yet,” Shanahan said, noting that other contract decisions — undoubtedly, Purdy’s — will be tied to Greenlaw’s. “Trent’s mindset is where it always is, and he’s still very interested in being the great player that he is, and I think he’s still got a lot left in the tank,” Lynch said.

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49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator and replace Brian Griese as QBs coach
1 month ago

49ers promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator and replace Brian Griese as QBs coach

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Klay Kubiak into the offensive coordinator role that had been vacant the past two seasons and replaced Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach. Coach Kyle Shanahan announced several changes and additions to his coaching staff on Tuesday after previously hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator to replace the fired Nick …

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach
2 months ago

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jeff Ulbrich expressed some regrets about the way he handled his 12-game stint as the New York Jets interim coach as he looked ahead on Monday to his new job as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. Ulbrich said “the delegation piece” of his responsibilities as interim coach was important and added “which I failed at, …

The 49ers bring back Robert Saleh for 2nd stint as defensive coordinator, AP source says
2 months ago

The 49ers bring back Robert Saleh for 2nd stint as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after …

49ers hire Robert Saleh for second stint as defensive coordinator
2 months ago

49ers hire Robert Saleh for second stint as defensive coordinator

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, Michael Silver and Zack Rosenblatt Welcome back, Robert Saleh. ALL GAS, NO BRAKE 😤 — San Francisco 49ers January 25, 2025 Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville …

Jets interview interim coach Jeff Ulbrich for their head coach vacancy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets interview interim coach Jeff Ulbrich for their head coach vacancy

Associated Press  

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff Ulbrich on Monday for their head coach vacancy. “I’m far from perfect and I’m excited about that opportunity to really, with a fine-tooth comb, evaluate every decision and everything I did in the last whatever it’s been, 10, 11 weeks.” Ulbrich continued in his role as the defensive coordinator after taking over …

49ers interview Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers interview Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator job

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend. The Niners fired Nick Sorensen earlier this week after just one season in the role and are seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in the past four …

The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, AP source says
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, AP source says

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. This is the third straight offseason that San Francisco will change defensive coordinators, starting when DeMeco Ryans left following the 2022 season to take over as head coach for Houston. Steve Wilks …

Barrows: 49ers have a personnel issue on defense, not a Nick Sorensen issue
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barrows: 49ers have a personnel issue on defense, not a Nick Sorensen issue

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Let’s begin with this: Sam Okuayinonu and Evan Anderson are intriguing, young defensive players who have been far better than anyone expected this season and ought to be part of the San Francisco 49ers’ future plans. All of which is to say the 49ers don’t have a problem with defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen so much as …

'Shocked' Kyle Shanahan reveals his first words to Robert Saleh after he was fired by the New York Jets
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Shocked' Kyle Shanahan reveals his first words to Robert Saleh after he was fired by the New York Jets

Daily Mail  

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says he's reached out to his former defensive coordinator and axed New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh after his sudden firing on Tuesday. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he reached out to fired Jets coach Robert Saleh Saleh was fired after a disappointing 2-3 start to the season for the Jets …

The 49ers are counting on new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen to get the unit back to dominance
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The 49ers are counting on new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen to get the unit back to dominance

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers’ experiment of bringing in a defensive coordinator from the outside didn’t work out, with the team firing Steve Wilks after just one season. Now they’re counting on the internal promotion of Nick Sorensen into that role — with a dose of outside perspective from former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley — to …

Dan Quinn: Eric Bieniemy won’t be on Commanders’ staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Quinn: Eric Bieniemy won’t be on Commanders’ staff

New York Times  

New Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Eric Bieniemy, who just completed his first season as the team’s offensive coordinator, will not be on the team’s staff moving forward. I wish EB nothing but the best.” Quinn and the Commanders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury as the team’s offensive coordinator. Bieniemy joined former Washington coach …

How Jeff Ulbrich’s Senior Bowl coaching experience benefits him and the Jets
1 year, 1 month ago

How Jeff Ulbrich’s Senior Bowl coaching experience benefits him and the Jets

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — Twenty-four years ago, an undersized linebacker from the University of Hawaii lined up for a team drill during Senior Bowl practice. It’s a great opportunity from that standpoint, to look at it through that lens.” Coach Ulbrich's fondest memory from playing in the Senior Bowl: "Honey, you gotta stay away from Brian …he's making you look really …

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at elusive Super Bowl title
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gets another shot at elusive Super Bowl title

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan’s offense is mimicked throughout the NFL as his innovative schemes are utilized by teams throughout the league. No matter what you accomplish, if you don’t win that Super Bowl, it’s always disappointing.” Shanahan has experienced plenty of postseason disappointment that critics have questioned his ability to win the “big one.” He was the offensive …

Who will Packers’ next defensive coordinator be? Here are 10 candidates
1 year, 2 months ago

Who will Packers’ next defensive coordinator be? Here are 10 candidates

New York Times  

The Green Bay Packers need a new defensive coordinator after head coach Matt LaFleur’s decision Wednesday to fire Joe Barry after three seasons. Ejiro Evero, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator LaFleur reportedly chose Barry over Evero in 2021, and now Evero, 43, is getting head coach interviews as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator. If he doesn’t get a head job, the Panthers’ …

Nguyen: Why defensive candidates could ace out offensive for NFL head-coach openings
1 year, 2 months ago

Nguyen: Why defensive candidates could ace out offensive for NFL head-coach openings

New York Times  

One thing’s been clear in the past five years when NFL teams have hired head coaches: Offense has been the desired side of the ball. In the Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia’s article 10 Rules for Hiring a Head Coach, one rule is prioritizing offensive efficiency because in the past 10 years, 35 of the 40 teams that participated in their conference …

Will the Rams’ new offense be influenced by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will the Rams’ new offense be influenced by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan?

LA Times  

Mike LaFleur was the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator the last two seasons and worked with the San Francisco 49ers previously. LaFleur, who turns 36 next month, spent the last two seasons as the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator and play-caller, a relationship that ended after the team finished 7-10 under second-year coach Robert Saleh. The Rams’ staff also includes …

‘That guy is going to be a superstar’: Meet Matt Daniels, the Vikings’ special teams coach
2 years, 4 months ago

‘That guy is going to be a superstar’: Meet Matt Daniels, the Vikings’ special teams coach

New York Times  

One day in 2014, Matt Daniels, a young defensive back and special teams contributor for the then-St. Louis Rams, stepped into Les Snead’s office. As they shook hands following Duke’s 14-3 loss, Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer stopped Cutcliffe and said, “I admire the way you guys played.” “Matt led that night,” Cutcliffe says now. “He’d sucked it in, and …

NFL: New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur on working with Kyle Shanahan
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL: New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur on working with Kyle Shanahan

Daily Mail  

Mike LaFleur has been touted as a future head coach. The New York Jets offensive coordinator revealed some of the lessons he has learned from the people he knows best in the NFL – his older brother Matt, Shanahan, Robert Saleh and Mike McDaniel - four head coaches at different stages of their careers. New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike …

Sean McVay, Brandon Staley and their clashing football evolutions that could shape the direction of the NFL
3 years, 6 months ago

Sean McVay, Brandon Staley and their clashing football evolutions that could shape the direction of the NFL

New York Times  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A hawk could be spotted around the Rams’ training facility through the summer of 2020, and was even around as the team opened camp and practiced in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the building in the spring of that year. “My initial reaction to it was ‘This is good shit’, to …

Jets make hiring of Robert Saleh as head coach official
4 years, 2 months ago

Jets make hiring of Robert Saleh as head coach official

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Robert Saleh left no doubt for the New York Jets that he was their guy. “Throughout the interview process, it became clear that this is the right place to call home,” Saleh said in a statement issued by the team. The 41-year-old Saleh, who is the first Muslim American coach in NFL history, was one of nine …

Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach
4 years, 2 months ago

Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. The Jets reached an agreement in principle with the popular and energetic San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Thursday night to hire him as their head coach. Saleh, recognized as an energetic leader who is well liked by …

Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach
4 years, 2 months ago

Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

LA Times  

The New York Jets were searching for a leader, someone who could bring a frustrated, playoff-starved franchise back to respectability. The Jets reached an agreement in principle with the popular and energetic San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Thursday night to hire him as their head coach. Saleh, recognized as an energetic leader who is well liked by his players, had …

49ers officially hire Kyle Shanahan as new head coach
8 years, 1 month ago

49ers officially hire Kyle Shanahan as new head coach

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers officially hired Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan as their new head coach on Monday, more than a month after firing Chip Kelly after just one season. Shanahan is the son of two-time Super Bowl winning head coach Mike Shanahan, who also won a title as offensive coordinator in San Francisco in 1994. …

NFL: San Francisco 49ers close in on Atlanta’s Kyle Shanahan for head coaching job
8 years, 2 months ago

NFL: San Francisco 49ers close in on Atlanta’s Kyle Shanahan for head coaching job

LA Times  

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan talks with receiver Julio Jones before an NFL playoff game against the Seahawks on Jan. 14. The search for a new San Francisco 49ers coach has narrowed in on Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan after the only other candidate remaining pulled out of consideration. Joseph said Woods “is ready for this opportunity” and “no …

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