Report: Hightower expected to reunite with Shanahan with 49ers

Yes, Shanahan is expected to reconnect with his college teammate, who is currently the Bears assistant special-teams coach. In 2014, he was an offensive quality control coach with the Browns when Shanahan was the offensive coordinator. In 2002, before their senior season, both Shanahan and Hightower were awarded scholarships by Texas head coach Mack Brown after they had been walk-on wide receivers. “Michael, Richard and Kyle are guys that are always working hard and doing everything they can to help the team win,” Brown said in 2002. Michael and Richard really do a lot for our special teams with their attitude, while Kyle is a guy that we think will be a factor at receiver this year.