Is There a Big-Name Coach in 49ers’ Future?
Let the speculation begin.Now that the 49ers have officially ended the Jim Tomsula experiment – one that so many fans and NFL analysts predicted would be short and painful – reporters across the country have started to write stories about possible successors.Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Twitter that former Eagles and University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly "has reached out to 49ers to express interest in their HC opening, per league source. 49ers likely to at least consider it."Michael Silver of NFL.com also reported that a representative for former Raiders, Broncos and Washington head coach Mike Shanahan, now 63, contacted the Niners about his interest in succeeding Tomsula as head coach.Schefter and Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported, too, that current Saints head coach Sean Payton may be available, and that the 49ers have interest in speaking with him.They reported that the Eagles and 49ers both have interest in Payton, who has two years remaining on his contract in New Orleans, but has apparently fallen out of favor there after consecutive 7-9 seasons. Because he has time left on his deal, the 49ers would have to work out a compensation package to get Payton,...
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