Shanahan says 49ers interviewed Staley, Sorensen for DC job

Coach Kyle Shanahan has completed two official interviews for the 49ers' defensive coordinator position and "should finish it all up this week," he told NBC Sports Bay Area via text message Monday. The 49ers have completed interviews with former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and 49ers defensive passing game specialist Nick Sorensen, Shanahan said. The opening was created when Steve Wilks was fired as defensive coordinator after just one season with the 49ers. Wilks replaced DeMeco Ryans, who became head coach of the Houston Texans. Daniel Bullocks, the 49ers' defensive backs coach, is expected to interview for the vacant position later in the week, Shanahan confirmed. The 49ers are likely to interview at least two other coaches from outside the building later in the week, though Shanahan did not reveal which other outside candidates are being considered for the position. NFL rules require clubs to interview at least two minority candidates for all coordinator positions. Shanahan's search for a defensive coordinator is in its second week after he informed Wilks on Feb. 14 of his decision to end their union. The move was made three days after the 49ers' 25-22...