San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach history

Brian Griese

Griese is the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2022 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Griese in playoff games. In 2023, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 22-25.

Rich Scangarello

Scangarello was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2018, 2021 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Scangarello in playoff games.

Shane Day

Day was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Day in playoff games. In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 20-31.

Ryan Day

Day was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Day's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Steve Logan

Logan was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Logan's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Geep Chryst

Chryst was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Chryst in playoff games. In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Jim Harbaugh, lost 31-34.

Jason Michael

Michael was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2010 season.

Mike Johnson

Johnson was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years.

Ted Tollner

Tollner was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2002-2003, 2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Tollner in playoff games.

Mike Martz

Martz was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 season.

Frank Cignetti, Jr.

Cignetti, Jr. was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 season. Cignetti, Jr.'s record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Pep Hamilton

Hamilton was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 season.

Jim Hostler

Hostler was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.

Rich Olson

Olson was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 season. Olson's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Greg Olson

Olson was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2001 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Olson in playoff games.

Greg Knapp

Knapp was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1998-2000 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Knapp in playoff games.

Marty Mornhinweg

Mornhinweg was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Mornhinweg in playoff games.

Marc Trestman

Trestman was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Trestman in playoff games.

Matt Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Cavanaugh in playoff games.

Mike Shanahan

Shanahan was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992-1994 seasons, a total of three years. Shanahan's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 37-11-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992-1994) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Shanahan in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.

Gary Kubiak

Kubiak was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994 season. Kubiak's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1994) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Kubiak in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.

Mike Holmgren

Holmgren was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986-1991 seasons, a total of six years. Holmgren's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 71-23-1, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1986-1990) and had a 7-3 record under Coach Holmgren in playoff games. In 1988, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 20-16. In 1989, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 55-10.

Paul Hackett

Hackett was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1983-1985) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Hackett in playoff games. In 1984, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 38-16.

Sam Wyche

Wyche was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979-1982 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Wyche in playoff games. In 1981, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 26-21.

Doug Gerhart

Gerhart was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.

Don Heinrich

Heinrich was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.

Jim Shofner

Shofner was the quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1970-1973 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shofner in playoff games.


San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Brian Griese 2022-2024 29-13-0 69.0% 4-2
Rich Scangarello 2017-2018, 2021 20-29-0 40.8% 2-1
Shane Day 2019-2020 19-13-0 59.4% 2-1
Ryan Day 2016 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Steve Logan 2015 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Geep Chryst 2011-2014 44-19-1 69.5% 5-3
Mike Johnson 2009-2010 14-18-0 43.8% 0-0
Jason Michael 2010 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Mike Martz 2008 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Ted Tollner 2002-2003, 2008 24-24-0 50.0% 1-1
Frank Cignetti, Jr. 2007 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Jim Hostler 2005-2006 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Pep Hamilton 2006 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Rich Olson 2004 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Greg Olson 2001 12-4-0 75.0% 0-1
Marty Mornhinweg 1997-2000 35-29-0 54.7% 2-2
Greg Knapp 1998-2000 22-26-0 45.8% 1-1
Matt Cavanaugh 1996 12-4-0 75.0% 1-1
Marc Trestman 1995-1996 23-9-0 71.9% 1-2
Gary Kubiak 1994 13-3-0 81.3% 3-0
Mike Shanahan 1992-1994 37-11-0 77.1% 5-2
Mike Holmgren 1986-1991 71-23-1 75.3% 7-3
Paul Hackett 1983-1985 35-13-0 72.9% 4-2
Sam Wyche 1979-1982 24-33-0 42.1% 3-0
Doug Gerhart 1976-1977 13-15-0 46.4% 0-0
Don Heinrich 1974-1975 11-17-0 39.3% 0-0
Jim Shofner 1970-1973 32-22-2 58.9% 2-3

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach facts

  • Jim Shofner was the first quarterbacks coach in 49ers history in 1970.
  • Mike Holmgren coached the most seasons as the 49ers's quarterbacks coach at six seasons.
  • Brian Griese is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.