Report Tracker: 49ers GM, Head Coach Candidates

Jan 09, 2017 at 01:18 AM

The San Francisco 49ers are in search of a new general manager and head coach. As soon as the announcement was made on Jan. 1 that the 49ers relieved Trent Baalke and Chip Kelly of their duties, reports have emerged on how the franchise will look to fill both roles.

49ers.com has compiled those various media reports on both positions. For the full list of interview candidates, visit the 49ers Report Tracker page.

General Manager Reports

Nick Caserio did not interview with the 49ers today. It looks like the Patriots will keep him onboard.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 8, 2017

NEWS: Panthers Assistant General Manager Brandon Beane will be interviewing for the 49ers General Manager job next week. @NFLonFOX @gmfb
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 5, 2017

The #49ers are expected to interview #Seahawks execs Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer and AHC/OL coach Tom Cable next week, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 5, 2017

Source: The #49ers have a GM interview scheduled with Minnesota assistant GM George Paton.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) January 4, 2017

Per source, #49ers will interview Colts VP of football operations Jimmy Raye III for their GM opening. He's the son of former 49ers OC.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) January 3, 2017

Insider alert: ESPN analyst Louis Riddick will interview next week in NY for 49ers' GM job, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2017

Eliot Wolf is interviewing for 49ers GM position. Big. Why? GB did NOT grant him permission to interview for a GM job a year ago. @nflonfox
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 3, 2017

49ers will interview Packers Director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst, per source. Also Packers exec Eliot Wolf, as @TomPelissero said.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2017

With a great situation in KC & an excellent relationship wih GM John Dorsey, #Chiefs personnel man Chris Ballard won't interview with #49ers
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2017

The 49ers have requested to interview highly regarded Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard, per source.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 2, 2017

#49ers GM hunt includes Nick Caserio, Chris Ballard, Louis Riddick, George Paton, Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer.https://t.co/b9MwlwTAg5
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) January 2, 2017

49ers requested interviews with Josh McDaniels for HC job, and Pats' Director of Player Personnel Nick Caserio for GM job, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2017

Head Coach Reports

Interest in Carolina D coordinator Sean McDermott continues to heat up. The 49ers have now requested an interview too. Chargers have as well
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 5, 2017

Source: #49ers to travel to Seattle to interview Cable, GM candidates (@MaioccoCSN) https://t.co/hjMBnRtEpm #Seahawks #NFLPlayoffs #NFL pic.twitter.com/KXr90r6Rng
— NBCSAuthentic (@NBCSAuthentic) January 5, 2017

49ers requested HC interview with Washington OC Sean McVay, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2017

Source: #49ers expected to interview Joseph, but meeting not set (@MaioccoCSN) https://t.co/rOwiy0iJew #NFL #Dolphins pic.twitter.com/5pg3tmbovD
— NBCSAuthentic (@NBCSAuthentic) January 3, 2017

The #49ers also will interview Kyle Shanahan for their head coaching job, source said. 6 teams with vacancies (so far) and he'll meet with 4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 2, 2017

Bills interim coach Anthony Lynn will interview with the Rams and 49ers, per source. He will be exploring his options outside Buffalo.
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) January 2, 2017

Sources: #49ers begin coaching search with Josh McDaniels, Tom Cable, Anthony Lynn, Doug Marrone and Vance Joseph.https://t.co/b9MwlwTAg5
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) January 2, 2017

List of 49ers coaching candidates includes former Raiders head coach Tom Cable https://t.co/OPrbWR64ug
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 2, 2017

Josh McDaniels has agreed to interview with the Rams, 49ers and Jaguars, who have already requested permission
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 2, 2017

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Report Tracker: 49ers GM, Head Coach Candidates

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