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Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat reports the 49ers interviewed University of Massachusetts head coach Mark Whipple for their vacant QBs coach position. He is the fifth person to have a formal meeting with coach Steve Mariucci. Ohio State assistant coach Tim Salem, Purdue QB coach Greg Olson, former Arizona State offensive coordinator John Pettas and former 49ers QB Steve Bono are also candidates for the job. However, Bono has previously expressed some doubt over him taking the job. Mariucci also said he may interview a few more candidates at the NFL combine. He may also interview some candidates for a new defensive staff position he is creating at the combine as well.

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