So they have quite the search ahead of them. The 49ers quarterback coach is historically a prestigious position, so it's not like the team can fill the role with just anyone. Whoever the team uses to replace Olson, Knapp will surely play a large role in grooming them and in working with the quarterbacks. His role was somewhat two-fold last season, and Olson was a very strong coach.

Finding a quarterback coach could be a long process, and if the 49ers don't have anyone in mind I'd be very surprised if they fill the spot before they get final word from Schulters let alone the draft. All of which are bound to be time consuming processes. The 49ers most certainly lost a good coach in Olson, someone who was largely responsible for the vast improvement from Tim Ratty and someone who was able to continue the flow and work seamlessly with Greg Knapp.

It's possible, however unlikely that the 49ers use Greg Knapp in a duel role rather than looking for a QB coach. A system could be set up where an assistant works with Knapp in the same manor that defensive coordinator Jim Mora Jr. worked with Brett Maxie last season with the defensive backs. Such an assistant could be found in Steve Bono a former 49ers quarterback himself, long time veteran, and someone who has just signed up as an alumni coordinator with the team.