San Francisco 49ers assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach history

Eric Wright

Wright was the assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. Wright's record as the team's assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach was 34-14-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Wright in playoff games.

Ray Rhodes

Rhodes was the assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years. Rhodes' record as the team's assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach was 16-9-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Rhodes 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.


San Francisco 49ers assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Eric Wright 1991-1993 34-14-0 70.8% 2-2
Ray Rhodes 1981-1982 16-9-0 64.0% 3-0

San Francisco 49ers assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach facts

  • Ray Rhodes was the first assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach in 49ers history in 1981.
  • Eric Wright coached the most seasons as the 49ers's assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach at three seasons.
  • Eric Wright was the last coach to hold the position of assistant defensive backs (secondary) coach, leaving the role after the 1993 season.