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Vic Fangio is expected to speak with 49ers about defensive coordinator job
Jan 31, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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It was reported that Vic Fangio was headed to the Miami Dolphins. Of course, the coach denied that any deal had been finalized, with many speculating that he might be interested in the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator job.
That job opened on Tuesday with the
Houston Texans hiring DeMeco Ryans to a six-year deal to be their next head coach.
According to Josina Anderson, Fangio is expected to talk with the 49ers about their vacancy. Others are also pursuing the coach.
San Francisco will also interview Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks and has requested permission to speak with Washington Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris.
Fangio served as the 49ers' defensive coordinator for four seasons (2011-14) under then-head coach Jim Harbaugh. Fangio's defenses ranked in the top five in each season with the team (No. 4 in 2011, No. 3 in 2012, No. 5 in 2013, and No. 5 in 2014).
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