Lane Kiffin a front-runner for 49ers’ offensive coordinator job
Jan 18, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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According to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, University of Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin has emerged as a front-runner for the offensive coordinator job with the San Francisco 49ers.
Of course, Indianapolis Colts special assistant Rob Chudzinski is also in the running.
Kiffin has been the head coach of the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Volunteers, and the USC Trojans football programs. He is the son of longtime NFL defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.
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