Though CEO Jed York said the organization would be taking it’s time with their search for a new general manager, they’ve already lined up an interview with arguably the top candidate on the market.
The 49ers will be interviewing Green Bay Packers director of football operations Eliot Wolf sometime this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The 49ers will also reportedly be interviewing the Packers’ director of college scouting, Brian Gutekunst.
Big news: #Packers exec Eliot Wolf will be interviewing with the #49ers this week, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2017
In addition to Eliot Wolf, #49ers to interview #Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst, source said. Lots of talent in that FO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2017
Wolf, 34, has been a standout member of the Green Bay front office for a number of years, working his way up to become the No. 2 behind GM Ted Thompson, after starting out as a scout in 2004. It would appear that Wolf isn’t waiting for Thompson to step down before taking over, and is interested in a GM position for next season. The 49ers were first linked with Wolf in early December.
The 49ers have also scheduled an interview with Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to fill their head coaching vacancy, and are reportedly arranging interviews with New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Buffalo Bills interim coach Anthony Lynn.
