Source: Jaguars to interview longtime 49ers scout for GM vacancy

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to interview a member of the 49ers' personnel department for their vacant general manager position.The 49ers received a request from the Jaguars to interview Josh Williams for general manager, a source confirmed. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network was first to report the development on Tuesday.The 49ers promoted Williams last year to director of scouting and football operations. A Santa Rosa native, Williams has been a member of the 49ers' scouting department since 2011.On Jan. 22, the Jaguars fired former 49ers general manager Trent Baalke after the organization's top choice as head coach, Liam Coen, told the team he would not pursue the Jaguars' head-coaching position. Coen said he would remain as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After the firing of Baalke, Coen reconsidered and was hired for the Jaguars job.Jaguars owner Shad Khan this week hired Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Boselli as executive vice president of football operations. Coen, Boselli and Khan will lead the search for the Jaguars' next general manager.Williams' promotion with the 49ers last year was part of an offseason restructuring that took place when former...