Dre Bly Joins Charlotte 49ers Football Staff

Posted Apr 3, 2024
Charlotte 49ers football coach Biff Poggi announced the addition of NFL veteran Dre Bly to the team's staff. Bly was cornerbacks coach for the Detroit Lions last year after spending four seasons as the cornerbacks coach at UNC. He will serve as a defensive analyst for the 49ers. A former Tar Heel All-American, Bly played in the NFL from 1999-2009. (Charlotte 49ers)

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