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Kyle Shanahan Reveals Multiple Failed Attempts to Hire Vic Fangio

Shanahan called Eagles DC Vic Fangio “schematically, as good as anyone there is,” revealing how highly he’s long regarded him. The 49ers coach admitted he tried repeatedly to hire Fangio, including a strong push in 2017. “I tried real hard,” Shanahan said, but Fangio was always committed elsewhere. Shanahan and Fangio will face each other on Jan 11 in Wildcard clash.