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Ex-49ers assistant: Wait for right head coach will be worth it

Jan 13, 2017 at 2:30 PM--


Both the Patriots (14-2) and Falcons (11-5) earned first-round byes and will host a divisional-playoff game Saturday: Both McDaniels and Shanahan are well-respected offensive coaches and the 49ers are now their only option if they want to be a head coach in 2017. Would the new head coach be able to put together a decent staff given the number of assistant positions that have already been filled around the league? Former 49ers offensive coordinator Ted Tollner, 76, who spent seven combined seasons with the 49ers and Raiders during his 15-year NFL career, downplayed that as a major issue. Tollner said candidates typically have verbal agreements in place with other coaches, with the understanding they'll be on staff if he lands a head-coaching job. Because it's a big discussion in the interview process: 'Who is going to coming with you? The 49ers, of course, are also interviewing candidates for their general-manager opening and that continued Friday as they spoke with Cardinals vice president of player personnel Terry McDonough. On Monday, they are scheduled to interview Seahawks co-directors of player personnel Scott Fitterer and Trent Kirchner, which will mark the last of their...
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