Patriots’ McDaniels bows out; 49ers’ focus turns to Shanahan
Jan 16, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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The Patriots offensive coordinator confirmed reports this morning he's removed himself from consideration for the opening after interviewing with the 49ers on Jan. 7. McDaniels, 40, and his wife have four young children and the idea of moving across the country for a job known for its instability weighed heavily in his decision. The 49ers will employ their fourth head coach in four seasons in 2017 after firing Jim Harbaugh, Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly to cap each of their past three non-winning seasons. McDaniels has accepted responsibility for his role in his dismissal, but he also felt he didn't receive all the financial resources to sign free agents the Broncos had pledged when he took the job. McDaniels has spent 13 of his 16 seasons in the NFL with the Patriots, who are preparing to host the Steelers on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. The 49ers are interviewing Seahawks co-directors of player co-directors of player personnel Scott Fitterer and Trent Kirchner today for their general-manager opening.
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