National Football League

49ers, Falcons request permission to speak to Broncos OC Adam Gase

Published Dec. 29, 2014 1:27 p.m. ET

Alex Marvez

FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase was on San Francisco's list of head coaching candidates to replace the departed Jim Harbaugh.

The 49ers began moving toward arranging that meeting Monday by submitting an interview request for Gase, the Denver Post reported.

NFL Network reported that Atlanta also has requested permission to interview Gase as a potential replacement for Mike Smith, who was fired Monday.

Both interviews would take place this weekend while the Broncos had a bye week before playing in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs.

Gase began generating head coaching buzz last year as Denver's Peyton Manning-led offense broke multiple NFL records. Gase, though, declined opportunities to interview to remain with the Broncos for the 2014 season.

Gase, 36, spent two years as Denver's quarterbacks coach (2011 and 2012) before being promoted to offensive coordinator following the departure of Mike McCoy to become San Diego's head coach.