The 49ers wanted to interview Falcons’ secondary coach Justin Hood for a “high-ranking staff position.”
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.”
Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a defensive quality control coach for the Green Bay Packers from 2021 to 2023.
The Falcons had two safeties finish in the top 25 in the NFL in interceptions this past season, while another cornerback was 27th. As a team, the Falcons were sixth in the NFL with 16 receptions. That’s more than double the 49ers’ (10) total.
The 49ers’ interest in Hood could also signal an interview with one of the more popular defensive coordinator candidates, former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.
Another takeaway is that Robert Saleh could potentially be poaching one of the 49ers’ secondary coaches, and the Niners are aware they’ll need a replacement.
We will learn more about Saleh filling out his staff and which external and internal candidates the 49ers interview in the coming weeks.
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