49ers’ leading GM candidate withdraws

[...] it’s evidently Vikings assistant general manager George Paton or Cardinals vice president of player personnel Terry McDonough.

Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers’ presumptive head coach, can’t be hired until Atlanta’s season ends.

The 49ers turned to Shanahan after their top choice, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, withdrew from consideration Monday.

Shanahan became their final remaining candidate after Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable withdrew Tuesday when it became clear he wouldn’t get the job.

The 49ers, who have interviewed nine candidates, began their search with Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard and Patriots director of player personnel high on their list, but both declined interview requests.

The 49ers have also interviewed Carolina assistant GM Brandon Beane, Indianapolis vice president of football operations Jimmy Raye III and ESPN analyst/former NFL executive Louis Riddick.

The 49ers are continuing to pursue Gus Bradley for their defensive coordinator position after the former Jaguars head coach initially declined the job.

A source said Bradley wasn’t interested in the opening because he wanted to work with Cable, but the NFL Network reported the 49ers have persisted and raised their contract offer.