Introduction
Bob Bicknell (born November 13, 1969) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL), a position he has held since February 2013. Bicknell is the son of former Boston College head coach Jack Bicknell and the younger brother of Jack Bicknell, Jr., the current assistant offensive line coach for the Miami Dolphins.
Playing career
Bicknell played college football at Boston College, where he was a two-year letterman at tight end from 1989–1990.
Coaching career
Frankfurt Galaxy
Bicknell joined the pro ranks in 1998 as the defensive line coach with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe. The following season, he switched to the offensive side of the ball to coach the offensive line. During his two-year tenure in Frankfurt, the Galaxy reached the World Bowl final twice, winning the championship in 1999.
Buffalo Bills
Bicknell was named tight ends coach for the Buffalo Bills on January 27, 2010. Following the departure of former wide receivers coach Stan Hixon to join Penn State's staff under new coach Bill O'Brien, Bicknell was named the Bills wide receivers coach. He was dismissed, along with the entire Bills coaching staff, on December 31, 2012.
Coaching tree
NFL head coaches under whom Bob Bicknell has served:
- Herman Edwards, Kansas City Chiefs (2007-2008)
- Todd Haley, Kansas City Chiefs (2009)
- Chan Gailey, Buffalo Bills (2010-2012)
- Chip Kelly, Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers (2013-2016)