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Several teams have reportedly requested interviews with Robert Saleh, and one of those franchises stands clear and above the rest.

If Robert Saleh ultimately departs the 49ers for another head-coaching gig this offseason, he might have no trouble luring Mike McDaniel with him.

Whether or not offensive tackle Trent Williams can return to the field in the Wild Card round will play a big part in the 49ers advancing past the Eagles.

With the NFL's coaching shuffle in full swing after a rash of firings across the league, a lot of interesting possibilities have opened up for San Francisco.

Should Robert Saleh accept a head-coaching gig this offseason, he could ultimately steal away some pending free agents from the 49ers.

After the Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris, Kyle Shanahan would certainly love to reunite with a guy he has spoken highly of in the past.

If the 49ers hope to beat Philadelphia in the Wild Card round, they'll need to rely on one simple strategy involving their best offensive player.

Fred Warner seemed poised to return soon from his devastating ankle injury, but Kyle Shanahan pumped the breaks on that possibility.

There is going to be plenty of speculation that San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will be on the move this offseason.

For Sunday's NFC Wild Card game, the NFL has selected a referee from Pennsylvania whose history favors the Eagles - and has done so at the 49ers' expense.