Chan Gailey -- Not Mike Martz -- the Favorite for 49ers Offensive Coordinator Job

kcudah posted 1/3/2008 from sports.aol.com [flag]

Contrary to previous reports that Mike Martz could be headed to San Francisco as the 49ers' next offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that Chan Gailey is actually the favorite to become the offensive coordinator in San Francisco. Gailey was fired as Georgia Tech head coach after the 2007 season. [link]

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49ers OC interests might actually lie with Chan Gailey, NOT Mike Martz
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