Silly season hasn’t ended yet, and the coaching carousel could continue into the beginning of February just prior to National Signing Day.

One interesting report surfaced Sunday regarding Lane Kiffin being the frontrunner for the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator job.

Nick Saban attended the first day of the Senior Bowl practice, and Saban was asked about the report linking Kiffin to the 49ers.

“All of our coaches at this time of year have opportunities,” Saban said during an interview at the Senior Bowl with WIAT.com. “I think all of our guys work hard so that they can get opportunities, and if there are better opportunities that serve them better professionally, we’re very supportive in our guys getting promotions and doing those types of things.

“I know (Kiffin) is committed to us right now and he’s doing the best he can to help us recruit and do the things that we need to do to have a better team next year,” Saban added. “We’re hopeful that that will continue.”