New San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly is expected to add Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers coach Bob Bicknell for the same role, according to FOX Sports NFL reporter Alex Marvez. Bicknell was Kelly's wide receivers coach for all three seasons of his tenure in Philadelphia.
This news comes a year after the 49ers tried to interview Bicknell for Jim Tomsula's staff. Matt Maiocco suggested back then that Bicknell might be in the mix for the team's offensive coordinator role. Bicknell did not interview with the 49ers at that time. Early reports suggested the Eagles prevented him from interviewing, but an Eagles radio personality reported Bicknell turned down the interview, wanting to stay in Philadelphia.