I recently asked run game coordinator Chris Foerster why the 49ers are so reluctant to run the ball out of 11 personnel. His answer was fascinating.

The 49ers have one of the best play-action-passing attacks in the league. ... So this week, I asked running game coordinator and offensive line coach Chris Foerster about this trend.

The 49ers interviewed a second candidate Monday for their special teams coordinator job: Chris Banjo. Banjo, 34, was an assistant special teams coach this past season for the Broncos, who lost ...

The 49ers regime has used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman just once — and ended up replacing that player with a fifth-rounder.