49ers Hire Kent State Coach to Strengthen O-Line

0:00It's March 6th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. The San Francisco 49ers are bolstering their offensive line staff by bringing in Ken State Coach, Angel Matute. This move aims to better protect quarterback Brock Purdy and improve the run game heading into next season. At Ken State last year, Matute's unit cut sacks allowed by 16 and boosted rushing yards per game by 20. The 49ers gave up 27 sacks overall, with Purdy taking 11 before missing 8 games due to injury. Fans and analysts see this as a smart step to keep Purdy upright and help running back Christian McCaffrey, who topped 1,000 rushing yards, but average just 3.9 yards per carry. Back up Mac Jones faced 16 sacks in those 8 starts, highlighting the line struggles. Matute knows the organization already, having joined through the Bill Wallace Diversity Coaching Fellowship in 2024. His quick rise includes stops at Purdue, Minnesota, and Missouri, where he also played before a medical issue ended his career.

1:01Meanwhile, the team eyes contract talks with left tackle Trent Williams and possibly free agent center Tyler Linderbaum to further shore up the trenches for a more balanced offense. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Lincoln the Description. Comfort, you can hear. Sound, you can relax into. S-----------------