49ers Make Significant Coaching Changes Ahead of 2025

The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing significant changes following a disappointing 2024 season, which saw them finish with a 6-11 record. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the firing of special teams coordinator Brian Schneider and the reassignment of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, expressing a desire to retain Sorensen in another role. Shanahan plans to promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, while also searching for a new defensive coordinator, possibly Robert Saleh, who previously held the position from 2017 to 2020. Critics note that the team's defensive scheme has become outdated, with calls for adapting to a more modern approach. Shanahan acknowledged the need for flexibility in defensive strategies, especially given injuries that plagued the team last season. As they prepare for the 2025 campaign, the 49ers aim to rebuild and regain their competitive edge in the NFC West.