Mangini held the job on Jim Tomsula's staff last season. He, along with Mike Vrabel, were interviewed for the position on Kelly's staff. Vrabel turned down the 49ers to remain the linebackers coach with the Houston Texans.
The 49ers defense has a lot of room for improvement. In 2015 under Mangini, the unit finished 18th in points allowed, 29th in total yards allowed, 27th in passing yards allowed, and 29th in rushing yards allowed.
Linebackers coach Jason Tarver, who remains employed by the 49ers, remains a candidate for the job along with Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach Don Martindale. Tarver has been the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders while Martindale was a defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos.
Why 49ers' Nick Bosa is a top-5 defensive centerpiece
By David Bonilla
Apr 4
NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks recently ranked the top defensive centerpieces he'd build an NFL roster around. Topping the list are two dominant pass rushers—Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett—which comes as no surprise. Both are under 30 and widely considered among...
49ers hold pre-draft interview with UCF CB BJ Adams
By David Bonilla
12 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers recently conducted a virtual interview with UCF cornerback BJ Adams, continuing their pre-draft evaluations. The team initially met with Adams at the NFL Scouting Combine in February.
According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the 49ers are among...
49ers hold pre-draft visit, workout with Pitt OL Branson Taylor
By David Bonilla
Apr 5
The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler reports that the San Francisco 49ers recently visited with Pitt offensive lineman Branson Taylor and held a private workout with the draft prospect.
The 49ers recently visited with Pitt OL Branson Taylor (6'6", 321, 33 1/4 arm) and also held a...
Florio: Brock Purdy may never become a top QB, so why should the 49ers pay him like one?
By David Bonilla
Apr 5
Mike Florio's hot takes frequently spark debate among NFL fans, and his latest comments about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will probably be no exception. As the 49ers enter contract extension talks with Purdy—talks expected to make him one of the NFL's...
