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ASHBURN, Va. (AP)  has already started the proce s of finding the team's next head of football operations and coach to , a proce s that could include , among many others.The team is interested in speaking with Harbaugh, according to a person with knowledge of the search committee's thinking. The person said the Commanders have also requested to talk to a handful of  Darrell Taylor Jersey a sistant general managers, including Philadelphia's Alec Halaby and Kansas City's Mike Borgonzi and reached out to Baltimore about defensive line/a sistant head coach Anthony Weaver.Another person with knowledge of the move told the AP the Cleveland Browns have granted permi sion to speak with a sistant GM Glenn Cook. A third person said Washington requested to talk to San Francisco a sistant GM Adam Peters.The people spoke to The A sociated Pre s on condition of anonymity Monday because the team hasnt publicized its list of potential candidates.ADVERTISEMENT  I dont think we want to get into specifics around the proce s, but weve been thinking about who the best candidates are, controlling owner Josh Harris said at a news conference after firing Rivera. And I think its an attractive destination.Harbaugh, who's coaching Michigan in the national title  Chris Carson Jersey game Monday night, . He spent four seasons with the 49ers from 2011-14, making the playoffs three times and reaching the Super Bowl once.Harris would like to make separate hires to run the front office and coach the team, but did not rule out one person doing the two jobs as Rivera did.My orientations not to do that, but on the other hand, Im going to really be somewhat flexible around talent, Harris said. Being the head of football operations, being in e sence in that lead role, thats an 80-hour a week job. Being a head coach, thats an 80-hour a week job. I think there are two roles there. and former Minnesota Vikings general manager will a sist Harris and co-owners , Mitch Rales and David Blitzer in the search proce ses. Myers brings experience from basketball where he into four-time NBA champions  Alex Collins Jersey and was the leagues executive of the year twice.Bob Myers is a winner: Who wouldnt want him on your team trying to help your franchise? said Harris, who got to know Myers from his time owning the Philadelphia  John Reid Jersey 76ers. He knows how to identify talent. He knows how to build winning franchises, winning cultures.Harris said Myers would be advising him and stick around beyond the searches. It's the next big challenge for Myers, who hed be leaving the Warriors after 11 seasons.In speaking with Josh and his team, it's clear they will do everything it takes to build a world-cla s organization, Myers said. This is the type of opportunity that really inspires me, and I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of this storied franchise.Spielman has the NFL front office experience to aid in the search after and five years before that as VP of player personnel.Rick Spielman brings a wealth of football knowledge, the ins and outs of football, Harris said. He kind of brings that knowledge of football that you need when youre interviewing candidates.Harris' group bought the team from Snyder last year for a . Rivera, even on the way out, voiced optimism about the organization's future under new ownership.What Mr. Harris is doing with this group of investors, coming in and really spending the time, the effort, the money to do things the right way, thats one of the pluses and one of the positives, Rivera said Sunday after a to Dallas. Its a very pa sionate fan base, and the expectations are big. And I think these are the kind of people Marquise Blair Jersey  that can come in and lead that.___AP Pro Football Writers Rob Maaddi and Josh Dubow and AP Sports Writer Tom Withers contributed.___AP NFL: