San Francisco 49ers defensive secondary coach history
A.J. Christoff
Christoff was the defensive secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 season. Christoff's record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Michael Barnes
Barnes was the defensive secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-2000 seasons, a total of seven years. Barnes' record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 71-41-0, making him the most successful defensive secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994-1998) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Barnes 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.
Billy Atkins
Atkins was the defensive secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976 season. Atkins' record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 8-6-0, making him the second-most successful defensive secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Don Heinrich
Heinrich was the defensive secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1971-1973 seasons, a total of three years. Heinrich's record as the team's defensive secondary coach was 22-19-1, making him the third-most successful defensive secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971-1972) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Heinrich in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers defensive secondary coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Christoff | 2005 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Michael Barnes | 1994-2000 | 71-41-0 | 63.4% | 6-4 |
| Billy Atkins | 1976 | 8-6-0 | 57.1% | 0-0 |
| Don Heinrich | 1971-1973 | 22-19-1 | 53.6% | 1-2 |
San Francisco 49ers defensive secondary coach facts
- Don Heinrich was the first defensive secondary coach in 49ers history in 1971.
- Michael Barnes coached the most seasons as the 49ers's defensive secondary coach at seven seasons.
- A.J. Christoff was the last coach to hold the position of defensive secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2005 season.