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The San Francisco 49ers plan to offer their vacant head coaching position to Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday, citing sources. Shanahan reportedly is interested in the position, although his primary focus remains on Sunday's NFC Championship Game as Atlanta hosts the Green Bay Packers.
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The 37-year-old Shanahan initially met with the 49ers earlier this month and is expected to receive a second interview in the following week, Schefter reported. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels elected to remove himself from the running on Monday to concentrate on his team's Super Bowl run.
The other known candidate is Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable, who has experience as a head coach with the Oakland Raiders. Anthony Lynn, former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator and interim head coach, interviewed with the 49ers on Jan. 4 before being hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.
Shanahan is in his second season as offensive coordinator with the Falcons, who averaged an NFL-best 33.8 points per contest. He has also served as offensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins (2010-13) and Cleveland Browns (2014).
Shanahan is the son of longtime NFL coach Mike Shanahan.
San Francisco is looking for a new head coach for the third time in as many seasons, with Chip Kelly being fired after the team's dismal 2-14 campaign.
