Shanahan focused on the 4-3 defense with wide-9 alignment and zone coverage as key elements when considering new staff. This strategy guided the hiring process for new defensive coaches.
The decision to hire both in-house candidate Sorensen and external candidate Staley for defensive roles at the 49ers was not preplanned but a natural evolution, aiming to combine established knowledge with fresh ideas.
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