Pariani came to the 49ers as a scouting assistant in 1990. He was a native son, born in San Francisco, then moving north to Kentfield and playing three sports at Marin Catholic High School. He was an offensive coaches assistant for the 49ers from 1991 through 1995, then went to Denver and won two Super Bowls there. He’s now with the Houston Texans, coaching their tight ends. Texans tight end Jeb Putzier said: “He’s kind of crazy, a little different. He’s a detail guy, dot the eye, cross the ‘t.’ That’s the type of guy he is. He’s kind of like if you’ve ever seen a chicken with its head cut off. He’s an intense guy once game day comes.”
