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Another GM candidate crosses his name off 49ers’ list
Until someone actually signs their name on a contract, there will be an air of trepidation in the Bay Area. York has screwed this up before with Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly. He certainly isn’t bulletproof from screwing this up again.
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Former QB Sage Rosenfels explains why players love Kyle Shanahan
Behind the scenes, Rosenfels said Shanahan is more intense and can deliver a strong message. He has the personality to be the leader of a football team.
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DeForest Buckner named to PFWA All-Rookie Team
Buckner teamed with NaVorro Bowman, Eric Reid and Jimmie Ward are four strong pieces on defense. Many others still have a ton to prove — Arik Armstead, Aaron Lynch, Eli Harold, Jaquiski Tartt
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Shanahan’s good friend Chris Simms: 49ers, Kyle a perfect marriage
Simms and Shanahan were teammates at the University of Texas and quickly became best friends, so much so, that the pair and a few other teammates got matching tattoos of each other’s initials
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Packers personnel exec ‘frontrunner’ to be 49ers’ next GM [report]
The rumor mill continues to churn Monday morning regarding the 49ers search for a new head coach and general manager. A frontrunner has also emerged for the 49ers vacant GM position according to Albert Breer of MMQB.
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Shanahan’s imminent hiring brings new football philosophy to San Francisco
Shanahan’s arrival would mean an entire football philosophy shift toward offense, something that’ll probably make former GM Trent Baalke cry himself to sleep.
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49ers GM candidate McDonough wants Kyle Shanahan as head coach [report]
49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco reported that Arizona Cardinals VP of player personnel Terry McDonough, who San Francisco recently interviewed for their also vacant GM position, also has Shanahan as his top target for head coach.
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Josh McDaniels drops out of 49ers coaching search, Shanahan now frontrunner [report]
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels confirmed multiple reports Monday morning that he is electing to stay in New England next season, and has dropped out of consideration to be San Francisco’s next head coach.
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Chip Kelly interviewed with the Jaguars [report]
The further removed we are from Kelly’s firing the more it makes sense. The 49ers finished 32nd in the league in defense, 31st on offense and endured a humiliating franchise-worst 13-game losing streak.
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Jim Tomsula drawing interest as an assistant coach [report]
Tomsula led the 49ers to a 5-11 record in 2015. He took time away from the NFL in 2016. Jed York is reportedly paying Tomsula $15 million to not coach his franchise.