The 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday, the first move made by coach Kyle Shanahan after a 6-11 season. Schneider’s units were a year-long problem in contributing to one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has a low bar for his special teams, often saying he’s primarily concerned with those units not harming the San Francisco 49ers rather than helping them win. “I would always love to make plays on special teams,

The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider following a season when repeated blunders in the kicking contributed to a losing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider, multiple media outlets reported. Schneider's special teams had several high-profile mishaps during his third season with the 49ers, w

In an offseason that figures to bring change following a 6-11 finish, the San Francisco 49ers made their first major move on Monday, relieving Brian Schneider of his duties as special teams coordinator,

The San Francisco 49ers made the first offseason change to their coaching staff. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner on Monday reported the 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. Special teams was a thorn in the 49ers side all season,