Louis Riddick is the latest candidate to join the San Francisco 49ers search for a new general manager. The 49ers met with ESPN's front office insider on Tuesday. Before joining ESPN in 2013, Riddick spent more than a decade in NFL personnel departments.
Take a look at each potential general manager/head coach who has met with the 49ers, in order of when they took the interview.
Buffalo Bills interim head coach (Jan. 4) Update: Hired as the Chargers head coach (Jan. 12)
Green Bay Packers director of football operations (Jan. 5)
Green Bay Packers director of player personnel (Jan. 5)
Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager (Jan. 6)
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator (Jan. 6)
New England Patriots offensive coordinator (Jan. 7)
Indianapolis Colts vice president of football operations (Jan. 8)
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator (Jan. 9) Update: Hired as the Los Angeles Rams head coach (Jan. 12)
Carolina Panthers assistant general manager (Jan. 9)
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator (Jan. 10) Update: Hired as the Buffalo Bills head coach (Jan. 11)
ESPN NFL front office insider and former Philadelphia Eagles director of pro personnel (Jan. 10)
Arizona Cardinals VP of player personnel (Jan. 13)
Seattle Seahawks offensive line coach/assistant head coach (Jan. 15)
Seattle Seahawks co-director of player personnel (Jan. 16)
Seattle Seahawks co-director of player personnel (Jan. 16)
He began his NFL career as a pro scout in Washington from 2001-04 before being elevated to director of pro personnel. Riddick held that position for three years from 2005-07. He then moved to Philadelphia as a scout for the Eagles. He was eventually promoted to assistant director of pro personnel in 2009 and later elevated again to director of pro personnel from 2010-13.
Riddick is a regular on one of ESPN's premier shows, "NFL Insiders," appearing as one of its main analysts year-round. He can also be seen on the network's flagship show, "Sportscenter," as well as "NFL Live." Riddick's role at ESPN has grown each year. He's now a featured analyst on the network's coverage of the first round of the NFL Draft.
After a successful playing career at the University of Pittsburgh, the former defensive back was selected by the 49ers in the ninth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Riddick enjoyed a seven-year career with the 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders.
