The San Francisco 49ers have hired former New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, signaling a potential push to turn around struggling units under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After years of challenges, the team fired Brian Schneider following a 6-11 season due to mistakes in special teams execution.
Boyer, who led the Jets’ top-tier special teams for nine seasons, aims to bring needed improvement. The unit ranks near the bottom in efficiency stats and has struggled with key plays like fumbles and kicker reliability.
The hire comes amid a rebuild under Shanahan’s leadership. Boyer’s expertise could address recurring issues, including the fumble on defense and missed opportunities from kickers. The 49ers recently fired coach Mike McDaniel to bring in Klay Kubiak as offensive coordinator.
Boyer has successfully coached top-tier special teams units across three different Jets teams. With his proven track record and the team’s pressing needs, he could be key in turning things around under Shanahan’s watch.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2025/01/27/49ers-hire-new-coach-to-oversee-struggling-special-teams