How much difference can Derius Swinton make with the 49ers special teams? Or will it just be a matter of being healthy?
The San Francisco 49ers coaching staff remains a work in progress, but one job that appears to be settled is the special teams coordinator. Matt Barrows reported earlier this week that the team was hiring Derius Swinton for the special teams job. Swinton spent the last three seasons as a special teams assistant for the Chicago Bears.
Swinton is replacing Thomas McGaughey, who spent one year with the 49ers. The 49ers special teams had some issues last year, with inconsistent performances.