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49ers Interview Schedule: Kyle Shanahan, Vikings assistant GM and beyond
The San Francisco 49ers have been busy traveling to interview candidates for their vacant head coach and general manager positions. You can keep track of the entire search using our up-to-date
general manager and head coach tracker.
It is the first time that the organization is trying to fill both spots since 2005 when the 49ers hired Mike Nolan and then Scot McCloughan. The search and interview process will be led by 49ers CEO Jed York and Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President of Football Operations Paraag Marathe.
"Ultimately, the decision will rest with me," York said on Monday of the hiring process. "I will look at people inside the building and continue to consult people outside of the building, folks that I trust, folks that are very well respected. But, our system and our structure is going to be a head coach and a general manager and ultimately that decision will rest with me."
Below is a list of the known interviews that have already taken place and will take place. The big news from today is the meeting with Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, the son of former Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, who is considered to be one of the great young minds in the NFL. First, the 49ers will interview Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton – which was scheduled for early this morning.
Upcoming Head Coach Interviews
Friday, January 6
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan
Saturday, January 7
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels
Monday, January 9
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay
Monday, January 9
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott
Week of January 9
Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach and offensive line coach Tom Cable
Date Unknown
Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph
Upcoming General Manager Interviews
Friday, January 6
Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton
Weekend of January 7
Indianapolis Colts vice president of football operations Jimmy Raye III
Week of January 9
ESPN analyst, former director of pro personnel Louis Riddick
Week of January 9
Seattle Seahawks co-director of player personnel Trent Kirchner
Week of January 9
Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Brandon Beane
Already Taken Place
Wednesday, January 4
Buffalo Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn
Thursday, January 5
Green Bay Packers director of football operations Eliot Wolf
Thursday, January 5
Green Bay Packers director of college scouting Brian Gutekunst
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers practice and media schedule leading to Week 2 matchup vs. Jets
By Site Staff
Sep 15, 2020
The San Francisco 49ers will hold three full practices this week as the team prepares for its Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, and others are scheduled to speak with the media.
The 49ers will make the press conferences available at 49ers.com, on the team's official mobile app, and its official YouTube Page.
Below is the schedule, which is subject to change, for the upcoming week. All times are
Kyle Shanahan: George Kittle suffered a knee sprain during 49ers-Cardinals, Deebo Samuel's setback, Brandon Aiyuk and Richie James injury updates
By David Bonilla
Sep 14, 2020
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on Monday, the day after the team's 24-20 season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He provided some injury updates during the Zoom call.
Fans are probably eagerly awaiting an update on George Kittle, and Shanahan provided one.
The All-Pro tight end suffered a knee sprain during the first half against the Cardinals. He left for the locker room just before halftime to be examined. Kittle returned with his teammates in the second half and played for the remainder of the game.
"He has a knee sprain. We'll see how he comes in on Wednesday," Shanahan told reporters. "He was a little sore today, but we'll wait to see how he is on Wednesday to see if he's able to practice or be able to go
49ers' Kyle Shanahan expects Mohamed Sanu to be suited up and ready to help vs. Jets, if needed
By David Bonilla
Sep 17, 2020
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohammed Sanu, barring any complications, should join his new teammates tomorrow and practice with them for the first time since signing a one-year deal earlier this week.
Tomorrow's practice will just be a walk-through. Typically, missing each full practice in the days preceding a game would reduce a player's chances of playing — especially a new player. Sanu, however, is familiar with head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, having played within it during his time with the Atlanta Falcons.
That, combined with the injury concerns at the position, could mean fans get to see Sanu out on the field against the New York
