Coughlin already has interviewed with the Eagles for their vacant head coaching position, and Fox Sports reported Monday that the 49ers have been granted permission to interview Coughlin as well.
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For those wondering why the 49ers would need to seek permission from the Giants to interview Coughlin, it’s because New York still holds his rights. The only way Coughlin would truly be a “free agent” is if he had been relieved of his contract.
Coughlin, 69, was the oldest head coach in the NFL last season but provides ample playoff experience and still relates well with his players.
The coaching carrousel has just begun to heat up with tons of big names on the market, but it appears Coughlin still has the desire to coach a team close to contention.
