49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider

The 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday, the first move made by coach Kyle Shanahan after a 6-11 season.

Schneider’s units were a year-long problem in contributing to one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

Place kicker Jake Moody slumped badly after missing three games with a high ankle sprain and ended up missing 10 field goal attempts in all. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky last nine games before he was sidelined with a back issue.

The 49ers coverage units were also ineffective...