49ers request Hue Jackson interview, report says

The San Francisco 49ers requested permission to speak with Jackson, but there is no word yet on when that interview might take place. Jackson was subsequently promoted and led the Raiders to an 8-8 record, their best mark since 2002, in his lone season as Oakland’s head coach. However, if the Bengals win, any first interviews will have to take place in the week leading up to the divisional round of the playoffs.

The 49ers are not able to interview Jackson this week.

Cincinnati’s failure to earn a first-round bye may hurt Jackson’s chances on the open market this offseason, especially if the Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. So if for whatever reason the Eagles aren’t interested in interviewing Jackson or Jackson doesn’t have interest in this job, the Eagles don’t have their hands tied behind their back in their coaching search.

Miami head exec Mike Tannenbaum – who was an agent in between his time with the Jets and Dolphins – represented Jackson before accepting the job with Miami.

Unfortunately, we also have to note the NFL’s “Rooney Rule”, which is a requirement when teams are looking for a new head coach.

So it appears that at least some of the interviews will be conducted in NY and not Davie. Finally, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cleveland Browns have also requested a sit down with Jackson.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson is drawing head coaching interest from several teams.

That’s one less team the Dolphins are competing with but it’s also one less potential candidate on the market.

Indianapolis was set to fire Chuck Pagano on Monday but had a change of heart and will retain him.