San Francisco 49ers special assistant to the head coach history
Bill Nayes
Nayes was the special assistant to the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009-2012, 2016 seasons, a total of five years. Nayes' record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 40-39-1, making him the most successful special assistant to the head coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Nayes 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.
Johnnie Lynn
Lynn was the special assistant to the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Lynn's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 14-18-0, making him the second-most successful special assistant to the head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Robert Talley
Talley was the special assistant to the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years. Talley's record as the team's special assistant to the head coach was 11-21-0, making him the third-most successful special assistant to the head coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
San Francisco 49ers special assistant to the head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Nayes | 2009-2012, 2016 | 40-39-1 | 50.6% | 3-2 |
| Johnnie Lynn | 2009-2010 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Robert Talley | 2005-2006 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
San Francisco 49ers special assistant to the head coach facts
- Robert Talley was the first special assistant to the head coach in 49ers history in 2005.
- Bill Nayes coached the most seasons as the 49ers's special assistant to the head coach at five seasons.
- Bill Nayes was the last coach to hold the position of special assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2016 season.