Eric Mangini is a candidate for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator position.

Mangini served as the team’s tight ends coach last season and was an offensive consultant with the 49ers the year before that.

Mangini was the New England Patriots' secondary coach from 2000-04 before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2005.
 
Mangini was a head coach for five seasons (three with the New York Jets and two with the Cleveland Browns).