Tied together
Just 675 miles separate Seattle and San Francisco, but for several members of the Seahawks, that distance might feel a lot closer. Take a look at all of Seattle’s connections with the 49ers:
- Coach Pete Carroll coached two seasons for the 49ers
- Linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. played seven seasons for the 49ers
- Special teams assistant Jeff Ulbrich played 10 seasons for the 49ers
- Assistant defensive backs coach Kris Richard played one season for the 49ers
- Tight ends coach Pat McPherson’s father, Bill, coached 20 seasons for the 49ers
- Senior personnel executive Scot McCloughan worked in various personnel capacities for the 49ers for five seasons (2005-09)
- Running back Michael Robinson (four seasons) was previously a member of the 49ers
- Executive assistant to the head coach Dawn Beres worked for the 49ers for seven years