The writing was on the wall with this move.
The San Francisco 49ers have fired their special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. As mediocre as the 49ers were on offense and defense, their special teams took the cake. Almost every week there was some issue with them.
The #49ers have fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, sources tell ESPN.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) January 7, 2025
Every facet of special teams was atrocious. Kick-off coverage was putrid, punt coverage was pitiful, punts were getting blocked, and being prepared for any fake punts/kicks was lacking. In the regular season finale against the Cardinals, the 49ers allowed a fourth down conversion due to a fake punt…