Emergency podcast: 49ers reportedly promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, hire Brandon Staley as assistant head coach

49ers Talk with Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco discusses the 49ers' reported promotion of Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hiring of Brandon Staley as the assistant head coach and what immediate impact the moves will have on the organization. Then, Jennifer Lee Chan is joined by Bucky Brooks to break down the 49ers' biggest positional needs, Chase Young’s future and the importance of keeping Brandon Aiyuk around for the long haul.

(1:46) Sorensen promoted to DC as Staley joins 49ers’ staff

(8:50) What will Staley’s role entail?

(16:08) Brooks on the 49ers’ biggest positional needs

(21:04) Brooks shares why he could see Young returning next season

(25:03) Brooks on Aiyuk’s impact

(30:30) Possible secondary targets in the draft

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