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Why the 49ers Are a Top Destination for GM Candidates

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

49ers Potential New Regime

Now that the the reasons why SF is an attractive spot to come work, let’s now discuss potential GM and head-coaching hires.

In the few days since Baalke and Kelly were released, rumors have swirled around plenty of names. For GM, the 49ers have been purportedly set interviews with the following candidates:

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick (Link, Link)

Vikings’ George Paton (Link, Link)

Patriots’ Nick Caserio (Link)

Packers’ Eliot Wolf and Brian Gutenkust (Link) and (Link)

Colts’ Jimmy Rate III (Link)

In addition, the 49ers are reportedly interested in the following GM candidates, but no formal requests have been made at this time:

Trent Kirchner, Seahawks (Link)

Scott Fitterer, Seahawks (Link)

Scott Pioli, Falcons (Link)

For HC, the 49ers have scheduled the following coaching candidates:

Josh McDaniels, Patriots (Link)

Kyle Shanahan, Falcons (Link)

Anthony Lynn, Bills (Link, Link)

Vance Joseph, Dolphins (Link, Link)

Sean McVay, Washington (Link, Link)

It is also rumored the 49ers have interest in:

Tom Cable, Seahawks (Link)

Doug Marrone, Bengals (Link)

My top picks are ESPN’s Louis Riddick as the 49ers next GM and Atlanta Falcons’ offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan for HC.

If not these two, I would want Patriots Exec Nick Caserio for GM and OC Josh McDaniels as the next 49ers HC.

It is rumored Caserio and McDaniels would be a packaged deal but this is simply speculation at the moment.

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All 49er fans can do is wait until official announcements are made in the coming weeks.