SANTA CLARA -- The Indianapolis Colts, who last week fired their general manager, have requested permission to interview Vikings executive George Paton, USA Today reported Monday.
Paton has become the favorite for the 49ers’ general manager position and is expected to have a second interview with the team later this week. It’s unknown at this point whether he also will meet with the Colts.
Paton and Arizona’s Terry McDonough are the only two candidates whom the 49ers have interviewed who either have not been eliminated or removed themselves from the search. Others could be added this week.