As the San Francisco 49ers and new head coach Chip Kelly work to put together the team's coaching staff for the 2016 season, we'll update the names of the coaches that the team is reportedly interested in or reportedly contacted, interviewed, or acquired for each position. Please note that these are simply the reported candidates by various media sources and that nothing is official until the 49ers themselves make the announcement.
The latest is that the
49ers have hired Jim O'Neil for their vacant defensive coordinator position and former Dolphins RBs coach Jeff Nixon to coach tight ends. These moves fill the major pieces of Kelly's coaching staff.
49ers linebackers coach Jason Tarver, who is well liked by Kelly and the players, was considered to be a strong candidate for the defensive coordinator job. He will remain with the team as the outside linebackers coach.
Names in bold represent those that have been reportedly brought in to fill a position.
Head Coach *
Former Eagles head coach
Chip Kelly hired on Thursday, January 14.
Offensive Coordinator *
Reportedly eying Lions running backs coach Curtis Modkins.
Bills assistant head coach and running backs coach Anthony Lynn interview scheduled.
Lions running backs coach
Curtis Modkins reportedly hired.
Defensive Coordinator *
Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel interviewed.
49ers defensive coordinator Eric Mangini interviewed.
Job offered to and turned down by Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel.
49ers linebackers coach Jason Tarver in the running.
Ravens linebackers coach Don Martindale in the running.
Former Browns defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil interviewed.
Texans secondary coach John Butler interviewed.
Former Browns defensive coordinator
Jim O'Neil reportedly hired.
Special Teams Coordinator *
Eagles deny permission to speak to special teams coordinator Dave Fipp.
49ers special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey in the running.
49ers assistant special teams coach Richard Hightower in the running.
Former Bears assistant special teams coach
Derius Swinton reportedly hired.
Quarterbacks Coach *
Eagles quarterbacks coach
Ryan Day reportedly hired.
Wide Receivers Coach *
Eagles wide receivers coach
Bob Bicknell reportedly hired.
Running Backs Coach *
49ers running backs coach
Tom Rathman retained.
Tight Ends Coach *
Former Dolphins running backs coach
Jeff Nixon reportedly hired.
Offensive Line Coach *
Eagles deny permission to speak to offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.
Giants offensive line coach Pat Flaherty interviewed.
Titans offensive line coach Bob Bostad being looked at.
Giants offensive line coach
Pat Flaherty reportedly hired.
Defensive Line Coach *
Eagles defensive line coach
Jerry Azzinaro reportedly hired.
Inside Linebackers Coach *
Former Buccaneers linebackers coach Hardy Nickerson interviewed.
Former Buccaneers linebackers coach
Hardy Nickerson reportedly hired.
Outside Linebackers Coach *
49ers outside linebackers coach
Jason Tarver retained.
Defensive Backs Coach *
Eagles deny permission to speak to defensive backs coach Cory Undlin.
Former Browns secondary coach
Jeff Hafley reportedly hired.
* Position reportedly filled
On Friday, January 22, the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Eric Mangini.
On Monday, January 18, the 49ers have parted ways with 2015 offensive coordinator Geep Chryst, quarterbacks coach Steve Logan, receivers coach Ronald Curry, secondary coach Tim Lewis, defensive line coach Scott Brown, defensive assistants Ejiro Evero and Aubrayo Franklin, and offensive assistants T.C. McCartney and Joe Scola.
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Thursday night was a fun one at Levi's Stadium, where the San Francisco 49ers cruised to a 30-12 victory over the visiting New York Giants. It was a night that saw wide receiver Deebo Samuel declare himself as officially out of "awful" mode, running back Christian McCaffrey reach milestones, wide receiver Ronnie Bell create some lasting memories, and -- of all things -- Andrew Luck making a return to an NFL field (in full Civil War costume) to take part in a game of trivia.
Let's recap all that and more in this version of 49ers Notebook.
Not awful anymore
Back in June, Deebo Samuel caught some attention with his honest description of his 2022 performance
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 on the season after a 30-12 Week 3 win over the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Below are several statistics and notes from Thursday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.
With The Win...
San Francisco has started the regular season 3-0 for the first time since 2019 and the 9th time in franchise history.
The 49ers have won back-to-back regular season games against the New York Giants [W, 36-9 at NYG (9/27/20)].
San Francisco has won their home opener for the second-consecutive season.
The Niners improved to 22-21 against the Giants,
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after the team's 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. He provided injury updates from the game.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was in and out of the game due to a left shoulder injury. A reporter asked if the coach was concerned that the injury could be serious.
"I wouldn't think so," Shanahan responded. "I mean, I know he was hurting a little bit, but he was able to play through it, so I think I'll be all right."
The coach mentioned two other players in his post-game injury report.
"[CB Ambry] Thomas, he had a knee," Shanahan said. "He was in and out. After that, [CB Deommodore
The San Francisco 49ers are starting off 2-0 after a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on the road, where they pulled away in the second half to secure a victory.
The two sides were engaged in a feisty battle throughout the first half, entering halftime with a 17-17 tie, but the 49ers delivered a strong second half performance to pull away for a comfortable win.
Here are three quick takeaways from San Francisco's 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Kyle Shanahan cooking
For the second consecutive game, I've been impressed with Kyle Shanahan's
