Arthur Smith, Brian Griese, Aaron Glenn, Vance Joseph and Bobby Slowik. The list stands at 12 currently with seven of those names being people who have held head coaching positions in the past.
Offensive coordinators Arthur Smith (Steelers), Bobby Slowik (Texans) and Joe Brady (Bills), defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Lions) and Vance Joseph (Broncos), and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese (49ers) were candidates named in multiple reports.
The New York Jets are reportedly considering another 49ers assistant coach to lead the franchise. The Jets requested an interview with 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese about their head-coaching vacancy,
According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, 49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined an interview request from the Jets for their head coaching vacancy.