49ers DC Search: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Position

New San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly is viewed as an offensive guru, but he is on the hunt for someone to run the defense he inherited. The position is vacant, as the team has fired defensive coordinator Eric Mangini.

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O'Neil Emerges as Candidate  

Sunday, Jan. 24 

Former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil is a "strong candidate" to land the opening with the 49ers, according to Rand Getlin of NFL Network, who added that he may be the "new...

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