What drives 49ers RB coach Turner’s passion after 52 years in football

SANTA CLARA — Running backs coach Bobby Turner still feels incredible passion for football, even after 52 years in the game, including the last seven with the 49ers. This is exemplified by Turner's infamous offseason efforts to dig deep into every running back prospect's background during pre-draft discovery. "It's not not something that just comes easy," Turner told NBC Sports Bay Area. "I do have to work at it and you have to love it. It's just like the love of the game. And it's part of the job. I love what I'm doing, and I want to be the best at what I'm doing. "I have to be able to look myself in the mirror, that I did the best I could do during that whole evaluation process. Same thing in preparing weekly for the games, regardless of the score. If I get better, I can make everyone around me better." At 72 years old, Turner is completely adept at not just calling, but texting players throughout the draft process. The long-time coach, who has even been dubbed a "legend" by Christian McCaffrey, believes in the importance of a player's maturity and dedication that must go along with exceptional game film. The venerable Turner started coaching in 1972 at Kokomo High School...