The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with special teams coach Brian Schneider following a disappointing season marked by significant blunders in the kicking game. The decision, confirmed by an anonymous source, has not been officially announced by the team. Under Schneider’s guidance, the 49ers ranked last in the league in expected points added on special teams, contributing to their overall 6-11 record and failure to reach the playoffs.

Throughout the season, the 49ers faced numerous critical mistakes, including allowing a fake punt that led to a scoring drive in a Week 3 loss against the Rams and missing a crucial field goal late in the same game. The team also experienced blocked punts, a kickoff return touchdown allowed, and three fumbles on returns. The problems culminated in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the final week of the season, highlighted by another successful fake punt.