Kris Kocurek, one of the NFL’s most highly regarded defensive line coaches, doesn’t believe in taking any backward steps
SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers’ offseason program concludes to start summer break, coach Kyle Shanahan urges his players to stay ready during their 40 days away before training camp. Don’t get out of shape. Show up with a clear head, prepared to hit the ground running.
“It’s mid-summer and we’re on a break and I can’t sleep at night thinking about the first day of training camp,” Kocurek said. “I wish I could hit a turn-off button, but that’s the way I’ve always been.” Ask Kocurek if he’d like to run his own defense and his response is as decisive as a bull rush on third-and-long.In that way, Kocurek is similar to the late Bobb McKittrick, a trusted lieutenant of Bill Walsh who coached the 49ers’ offensive line from 1979 through 1999. McKittrick, rather than accepting other opportunities to be an offensive coordinator, stayed with his specialty throughout his professional career.
Blunt, direct and occasionally profane, Kocurek’s style is straight ahead, which meshes perfectly with his philosophy of the defensive line never taking a backward step. 49ers defensive linemen Clelin Ferrell , Javon Hargrave and Arik Armstead take their orders from line coach Kris Kocurek. A.P. PhotoShanahan was amused at Armstead’s description.Kocurek appeared slightly taken aback at the characterization.
Not that anyone is confusing Kocurek with an old softie. He looks at his approach as a deal — give him your best and you’ll get his best. And none of it will be easy.
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