San Francisco 49ers run game specialist history
James Bettcher
Bettcher was the run game specialist for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 season. Bettcher's record as the team's run game specialist was 10-7-0, making him the most successful run game specialist in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Bettcher in playoff games.
Johnny Holland
Holland was the run game specialist for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Holland's record as the team's run game specialist was 23-25-0, making him the second-most successful run game specialist in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Holland 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.
Mike McDaniel
McDaniel was the run game specialist for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. McDaniel's record as the team's run game specialist was 10-22-0, making him the third-most successful run game specialist in San Francisco 49ers history.
San Francisco 49ers run game specialist record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bettcher | 2021 | 10-7-0 | 58.8% | 2-1 |
| Johnny Holland | 2018-2020 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 2-1 |
| Mike McDaniel | 2017-2018 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
San Francisco 49ers run game specialist facts
- Mike McDaniel was the first run game specialist in 49ers history in 2017.
- Johnny Holland coached the most seasons as the 49ers's run game specialist at three seasons.
- James Bettcher was the last coach to hold the position of run game specialist, leaving the role after the 2021 season.