How the Browns, Bengals and Redskins are linked in coaching search
Jan 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman (right) talks to running back Frank Gore (21) before the NFC divisional round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Penn State hopes to have a head coach in place this week, but after it looked as though Franklin was the likely choice, it now appears as though they may turn to San Francisco 49ers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman:
I haven’t heard anything direct this morning re: Penn State; but as of last night they were not pleased with how yesterday went.
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) January 8, 2014
#49ers asst Greg Roman already has interviewed for the #PennState vacancy this week, per source. Was an offsite meeting.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 8, 2014
If Penn State chooses to with Roman or some other candidate, that leaves Franklin as an option for both Cleveland and the Washington Redskins:
The candidacy of James Franklin seems to be an ever-changing thing. But as of now, Redskins still plan to interview him tomorrow, per source
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2014
Vandy's James Franklin's interview with WSH scheduled for Thurs in Virginia. Many moving parts though. CLE still looking at him. Penn St too
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 8, 2014