If Kyle Shanahan’s hiring of Jon Embree is an indication, the 49ers 37-year-old head coach is off to a solid start. Even though Shanahan is behind on recruiting a staff because he was the last NFL head coach hired, Shanahan was nevertheless able to snare Embree, tight ends coach from the Buccaneers, as his tight ends coach.
Embree, 51, will also carry the title of assistant head coach. A former head coach at the University of Colorado, Embree will provide counsel to Shanahan as he navigates being a first time head coach at any level.
With his Colorado experience and sterling character, Embree appears to be an excellent choice to assist Shanahan with the roster, play-calling, quarterback development, and mostly, relating to players.