Nickerson was on Smith's staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the past two seasons. He was not retained when the Buccaneers fired Smith and promoted offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as their new head coach. Nickerson was just hired to the 49ers' staff in January, just five days after interviewing with the team.
As a player, Nickerson was a five-time Pro Bowl player after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL Draft out of Cal.
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By Wayne "Breezie" Brown
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But maintaining an elite defense in today's...
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By David Bonilla
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He will assist new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris in improving a defense that struggled with...
49ers fill tight ends coach vacancy with internal promotion
By David Bonilla
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The San Francisco 49ers are filling their tight ends coach vacancy with an internal promotion.
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have promoted Cameron Clemmons from assistant offensive line coach to tight ends coach. He replaces Brian Fleury, who...
49ers LB Fred Warner praises Mike Evans signing: "He fits right in"
By David Bonilla
4 hrs
There is plenty of excitement within the San Francisco 49ers organization following the signing of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, who brings more than 13,000 career receiving yards and 108 touchdowns to the team.
One player especially enthusiastic about the move is All-Pro...
