Why the 49ers Hired Matt Eberflus as their Assistant Head Coach
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Key Points:
- The 49ers have hired Matt Eberflus as their new assistant head coach of defense, replacing Gus Bradley who left to join the Tennessee Titans.
- Eberflus, previously the Chicago Bears head coach from 2022 to 2024 with a 14-32 record, will work alongside new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who has a 37-56 head coaching record.
- Both Eberflus and Morris are former head coaches with underwhelming track records, and they run different defensive schemes, raising questions about their collaboration.
- Eberflus will not call defensive plays but will assist Morris with game planning and team leadership, similar to the role Bradley had last season.
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