San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach history
Chris Foerster
Foerster is the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2008 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2021-2023) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Foerster 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.
John Benton
Benton was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2020 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Benton 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.
Pat Flaherty
Flaherty was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Flaherty's record as the team's offensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Mike Solari
Solari was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2010-2014 seasons, a total of five years. Solari's record as the team's offensive line coach was 50-29-1, making him the third-most successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Solari 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.
Reggie Davis
Davis was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 season.
Tim Drevno
Drevno was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Drevno's record as the team's offensive line coach was 36-11-1, making him the most successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Drevno 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.
George Warhop
Warhop was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years.
Mark Nori
Nori was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 season.
Gregg Smith
Smith was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 season. Smith's record as the team's offensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Pat Morris
Morris was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999-2003 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Morris in playoff games.
Bobb Mckittrick
Mckittrick was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979-1999 seasons, a total of twenty-one years. Mckittrick's record as the team's offensive line coach was 219-108-1, making him the second-most successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs sixteen times (1981, 1983-1990, 1992-1998) and had a 22-11 record under Coach Mckittrick 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. 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. 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. 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 White
White was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978-1979 seasons, a total of two years. White's record as the team's offensive line coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful offensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Howard Mudd
Mudd was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1977 season.
Dick Enright
Enright was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976 season.
Dick Stanfel
Stanfel was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1971-1975 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Stanfel in playoff games.
Ernie Zwahlen
Zwahlen was the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968-1970 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Zwahlen in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Foerster | 2008-2009, 2015, 2021-2023 | 55-44-0 | 55.6% | 6-3 |
| John Benton | 2017-2020 | 29-35-0 | 45.3% | 2-1 |
| Pat Flaherty | 2016 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Reggie Davis | 2014 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Solari | 2010-2014 | 50-29-1 | 63.1% | 5-3 |
| Tim Drevno | 2011-2013 | 36-11-1 | 76.0% | 5-3 |
| George Warhop | 2005-2008 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Mark Nori | 2007 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Gregg Smith | 2004 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Pat Morris | 1999-2003 | 39-41-0 | 48.8% | 1-2 |
| Bobb Mckittrick | 1979-1999 | 219-108-1 | 66.9% | 22-11 |
| Mike White | 1978-1979 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Howard Mudd | 1977 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Dick Enright | 1976 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Dick Stanfel | 1971-1975 | 33-36-1 | 47.9% | 1-2 |
| Ernie Zwahlen | 1968-1970 | 21-17-4 | 54.8% | 1-1 |
San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach facts
- Ernie Zwahlen was the first offensive line coach in 49ers history in 1968.
- Bobb Mckittrick coached the most seasons as the 49ers's offensive line coach at twenty-one seasons.
- Chris Foerster is the current offensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2008 season.