Technically, Brandon Staley is the 49ers' assistant head coach. Realistically, he's here to hold Nick Sorensen's hand. Sorensen never has been a defensive coordinator before this season.
Under Wilks, they gave up just 17.5 points per game -- third fewest in the NFL. That wasn't good enough, apparently. So they fired him, promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hired Brandon Staley to help him.
Meanwhile, Staley was the defensive coordinator for the Rams in 2020 and the head coach of the Chargers from 2021 to 2023. So he has experience. This week, Shanahan was asked about Staley's contribution to the 49ers' down season. Here's what Shanahan said, courtesy of the 49ers p.r. department. SHANAHAN: “Yeah, I think Brandon's done a real good job. He helps us out in all types of areas, works with the nickels probably the most. Real good at helping Nick with the game plan and stuff like that. Does our ball meeting.”
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