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Niners will interview Bears defensive coordinator Blache

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Greg Blache will interview for the San Francisco 49ers' vacant head coaching position.

A 49ers spokesman said Blache will meet with San Francisco general manager Terry Donahue on Monday at Donahue's home in Southern California. He is the fifth NFL coordinator to interview for the position that became vacant on Jan. 15 when owner John York fired Steve Mariucci.

New York Jets defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad Childress and 49ers defensive coordinator Jim Mora have interviewed with Donahue.

Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Johnson and Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin briefly showed interest in the job, but both signed contract extensions with their old clubs -- as did Childress, who was removed from contention on Thursday.

The 49ers say there is no timetable for finishing their search.

 

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