SANTA CLARA (KRON) — There is a strong possibility that 49ers defensive coordinator Eric Mangini will return to the San Francisco for the 2016 NFL season, according to reports.
Mangini spent two years as the 49ers tight end coach before moving to the defensive side of the ball.
The 2015 49ers defense had a lackluster year, ranking 29th in the NFL in total defense but lost veteran members on that side of the ball
With new head coach Chip Kelly’s offense prone to quick drives, his defense often winds up spending more time on the field than most NFL teams. Kelly’s defense ranked 30th in the
Kelly’s defense ranked 30th in the NFL this season.