San Francisco 49ers assistant linebackers coach history

Rod Rust

Rust was the assistant linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 season. Rust's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-most successful assistant linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Ed Beard

Beard was the assistant linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1973 season. Beard's record as the team's assistant linebackers coach was 5-9-0, making him the most successful assistant linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.


San Francisco 49ers assistant linebackers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Rod Rust 1999 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Ed Beard 1973 5-9-0 35.7% 0-0

San Francisco 49ers assistant linebackers coach facts

  • Ed Beard was the first assistant linebackers coach in 49ers history in 1973.
  • Ed Beard and Rod Rust coached the most seasons as the 49ers's assistant linebackers coach at one season.
  • Rod Rust was the last coach to hold the position of assistant linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 1999 season.