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It’s not that we hardly knew John Benton.
It’s that we never met him.
Benton, whoever he is, could be leaving the Denver Broncos for the San Francisco 49ers, according to an NFL coaching source. Broncos general manager John Elway and head coach Vance Joseph granted Benton permission to interview for a higher position with the 49ers.
Hired to become the Broncos' assistant offensive line coach on Jan. 15, it appears Benton may never get a chance to make an impact on the Broncos' blocking game. The 49ers are interviewing Benton for their top offensive line coach position.
Credit Elway and Joseph for being the bigger men in this unusual circumstance. Two years ago, Joseph felt the stab of disappointment when he was snubbed from a promotion because of a self-serving employer.
Indications are Benton will get the San Francisco gig.
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http://www.9news.com/sports/elwayjos...9ers/409384852
Pretty classy of Elway to allow Benton to interview with the 49ers.
