The San Francisco 49ers continue to express their desire to improve in all aspects for the 2017 season, and with the latest news that they interviewed a Detroit Lions staff member, things may look even brighter for the organization.
The San Francisco 49ers understand that they must enhance every part of the franchise for the 2025 season, including the special teams unit. They need a new coordinator, and that might be a Detroit Lions assistant who has helped his team achieve success this season.
According to various reports, Jett Modkins, a Lions staff member, was recently interviewed for the position of special teams coordinator. In Detroit, he works with Dave Fipp, the unit’s coordinator who has been in the NFL since 2008 and with the Lions since 2021.
Modkins could be an ideal choice to strengthen the 49ers’ special teams, which suffered during the 2024 season. The squad struggled with using this vital unit to bolster the defense during games. Notably, San Francisco concluded the regular season conceding 25.6 points per game, placing 29th out of 32 teams.
According to fantasy football metrics, the Lions had one of the NFL’s greatest special teams units this season, ranking first, with Fipp and Modkins playing key roles. Fipp, a Super Bowl champion, was a member of the Eagles’ winning team in 2014.
Jake Moody: The Key Factor in Modkins
If Modkins takes over as special teams coordinator, his primary responsibility may be to address difficulties with Jake Moody, whose future with the 49ers is unknown. Some anticipate Moody will go after struggling with field goals this season, but others want him to stay, citing his ankle ailment.
Who is the current Special Teams Coordinator for the 49ers?
Brian Schneider has held the position since 2022. He formerly worked for the Seattle Seahawks, winning a Super Bowl ring with them in 2013. Schneider also spent one year with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021. His assistant is Matthew Harper, who won the Super Bowl with the Eagles.
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