Here’s a running list of reports and rumors pertaining to the 49ers’ head-coaching and GM searches. Be sure to check back for the latest news.
Latest:
- Tom Pelissero of USA Today reports that Packers executive Eliot Wolf will interview for the 49ers GM job on Thursday in Green Bay.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers are also interviewing Packers Director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst.
- According to Ian Rapoport, Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard will not interview for the 49ers’ GM position, despite their recent request to meet with him. Rapoport says that Ballard has a great situation with the Chiefs and an excellent relationship with GM John Dorsey.
- Ian Rapoport reports that Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan will interview with the Rams, Jaguars, Broncos and 49ers between Friday and Saturday.
- Ian Rapoport reports that the 49ers have requested permission to interview Bills interim HC Anthony Lynn for their head-coaching job
- Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area confirms that the 49ers have requested permission to interview Patriots OC Josh McDaniels and adds several candidates to the watch list for San Francisco including: Seahawks OL Tom Cable, Bills interim HC Anthony Lynn, Jaguars interim HC Doug Marrone and Dolphins DC Vance Joseph.
- As for the 49ers’ GM position, Maiocco lists Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio, Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, Vikings assistant GM George Paton, and Seahawks co-player personnel directors Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer.
- Ian Rapoport reports that the 49ers have requested permission to interview Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard.
- Patriots OC Josh McDaniels is interviewing with the 49ers, Rams and Jaguars. (NFLTR)
- Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers have requested interviews with Patriots OC Josh McDaniels for their head-coaching job and Patriots Director of Player Personnel Nick Caserio for their GM position.
- Ian Rapoport says that the 49ers are trying to find a coach and GM with a great relationship, which explains their interest in Josh McDaniels and Nick Caserio of the Patriots.
- Jason La Canfora reports that the 49ers have interest in two of the Seahawks’ top personnel men — Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer — for their GM position along with ESPN analyst Louis Riddick.
- Mike Silver reports that while the Bills are “very high” on interim HC Anthony Lynn, he’s likely to draw “heavy interest” from other teams including Rams, Jaguars and 49ers among others.
Interviews:
Head Coach
- Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan (scheduled)
- Bills interim HC Anthony Lynn (requested)
- Patriots OC Josh McDaniels (scheduled)
GM
- Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio (requested)
- Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard (declined)
- Packers executive Eliot Wolf (scheduled)
- Packers Director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst (scheduled)
We’ll have more regarding the 49ers’ coaching and GM searches as the news is available.
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