The San Francisco 49ers are navigating a challenging offseason, focusing on retaining key free agents, securing a long-term deal for quarterback Brock Purdy, and addressing wide receiver Deebo Samuel's trade request. A crucial under-the-radar priority highlighted by ESPN's Nick Wagoner is improving their special teams, an area of weakness under coach Kyle Shanahan. After finishing last in expected points added via special teams, San Francisco fired their coordinator and hired Brant Boyer, who boasts a successful background in enhancing special teams performance during his tenure with the New York Jets.
Under coach Kyle Shanahan, the Niners haven't cared much about the third phase, but that has come back to bite them in some big moments.
The 49ers are turning to former New York Jets special teams coordinator, Brant Boyer, who brings a successful track record of enhancing special teams performance.
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