Santa Clara, California – After the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, coach Kyle Shanahan finds himself in need of a new defensive coordinator following the departure of Steve Wilks.
In a recent appearance on the “Rich Eisen Show,” 49ers Play-by-Play Announcer Greg Papa suggested that former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would be a natural fit for the role. Papa emphasized that Carroll’s familiarity with the NFC West and his experience with the defensive approach that the 49ers have been running make him a strong candidate.
Compared to other potential options, such as former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Papa believes Carroll would be the ideal choice. He highlighted Carroll’s history with the 49ers as their former defensive coordinator and his Bay Area roots. However, Papa also acknowledged the possibility that Carroll may not want to revert to a defensive coordinator role after spending over 20 years as a head coach.
During Carroll’s time as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, the team excelled, finishing first in the NFC West with an impressive record and boasting the NFL’s second-best defense scoring-wise. His successful track record with the 49ers further solidifies the argument for his consideration as the next defensive coordinator.
The potential transition to Carroll as the new defensive coordinator has sparked interest and curiosity among fans and analysts. Speculation about Shanahan’s decision-making and the future of the 49ers’ defense has been a topic of discussion following Wilks’ departure. As the search for a new defensive coordinator continues, it remains to be seen which direction Shanahan will ultimately take.