Eberflus Joins 49ers, Focuses on Linebackers

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th, and here's what's going on. The San Francisco 49ers just hired Matt Iberfluse as their assistant head coach for defense. He'll work alongside Rahim Morris to run the unit. This comes after they had Gus Bradley in a similar spot last year. Iberfluse brings a solid coaching resume. He was defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colt from 2018 to 2021. Then he led the Chicago Bears as head coach from 2022 to 2024. Before jumping to the Dallas Cowboys as they're defensive, coordinator last season, his defenses have had mixed results. The Colt ranked decently in key metrics back then, but the Bears struggled badly, even hitting a 14-game losing streak that got him fired. Mid season, Dallas finished near the bottom this year too. Fans and analysts see this as a push to fix the 49ers linebacker group. Iberfluse shines there, developing stars like Shaquille Leonard into multiple all pros during his Colts days. The team just drafted Nick Martin in the third round,

1:02and with D Wincher's contract winding down, it's a key area. Looking ahead, his scheme favors strong interior pass rushers. That can mean the 49ers target a three-technique defensive tackle this off-season to boost their front. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com-S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com