Kyle Shanahan begins adding to 49ers coaching staff

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has hired the first six members of his new staff.

The 49ers announced the additions on Friday, a day after Shanahan’s introductory news conference.

The new members of the staff are: Jon Embree (assistant head coach/tight ends), Bobby Turner (running backs), Rich Scangarello (quarterbacks), Ray Wright (head strength and conditioning), T.C. McCartney (offensive assistant) and Nick Kray (administrative assistant to the head coach).

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