Childress eliminated from 49ers' list
NFL.com wire reports
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2003) -- Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress was eliminated as a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers' head coaching vacancy.
Childress was among four coaches who have interviewed for the job, but the team plans to look "in a different direction," according to a statement from general manager Terry Donahue.
That direction appears to be defense.
The three remaining candidates who have been interviewed are San Francisco defensive coordinator Jim Mora, New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and New York Jets defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell.
Donahue also is expected to interview at least one candidate from the college ranks.
Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin signed a three-year contract extension with the Buccaneers, backing out of an interview for the San Francisco job. Donahue also talked to Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, who signed a new deal with the Eagles.
No timetable has been set for replacing Steve Mariucci, who was fired Jan. 15.
