Fangio was the top choice to serve as the defensive coordinator on Kyle Shanahan's yet-to-be assembled staff with the 49ers, but the Bears didn't allow Fangio out of his contract, a source said. Shanahan, of course, remains the Falcons offensive coordinator and can't be officially hired by the 49ers until Atlanta's season ends. Shanahan, 37, had identified Fangio as his top pick to serve as defensive coordinator. Fangio is a 31-year NFL veteran who has been a defensive coordinator for the past 17 seasons.
Source: Shanahan won’t land Fangio as 49ers DC
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49ers were interested in bringing back Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator
By Site Staff
Jan 19, 2017
According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, the San Francisco 49ers were interested in bringing Vic Fangio back as the team's defensive coordinator. However, Fangio is currently under contract with the Chicago Bears and his current team has blocked the move.
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