The defensive line sits at or near the top of the list of roster flaws the San Francisco 49ers must fix this offseason if they hope to return to Super Bowl form. One issue they run into in their quest is that their ability to spend big in free agency is going to be

The 49ers stacked a ton of third-round picks over the first few years after the NFL’s adoption of the minority hiring incentives. They got third-round picks for Martin Mayhew and Ran Carthon landing GM jobs. They also got them for Robert Saleh, DeMeco Ryans and Mike McDaniel getting head coaching spots.

The San Francisco 49ers coaching staff has undergone a slew of changes this offseason, and now another could be on the horizon. Sport Illustrated’s Albert Breer on Sunday reported 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley is interviewing for the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator position under new head coach Kellen Moore.

With a defensive scheme under Robert Saleh that demands strong cornerback play, Brown’s role will be critical in refining the technique and consistency of the secondary unit. The post 49ers Hire Versatile New Coach Amid Defensive Staff Overhaul appeared first on Heavy Sports.