Just weeks after his arrival , he was being recommended by assistant coach Rhodes as a strong candidate for an assistant defensive backs coach position in the organization .
It did n't take very long for Pelini to impress , going quickly from 49ers scout to assistant coach .
Just weeks after Pelini 's arrival , Pelini was being recommended by assistant coach Rhodes as a strong candidate for an assistant defensive backs coach position in the organization .
It did n't take very long for Pelini to impress , going quickly from 49ers scout to assistant coach .