This story is six years old, but might have some relevance this offseason if/when Fangio is dismissed.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...al-with-paton/Quinn had hoped for package deal with Paton
One of the hottest coaching candidates in the current hiring cycle is Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. One of his top choices for partnership when it comes to the construction of a roster is off the market.
According to a league source, Quinn had a strong interest in working with Vikings assistant G.M. George Paton. But Paton decided not to interview for the two current G.M. positions, with the Jets and the Bears. Instead, Paton will remain in Minnesota.
It remains to be seen whether Quinn ultimately receives an offer in the current cycle. He has been or will be interviewed by the Jets, Bears, Falcons, 49ers, and Bills.
Personally I'm not big on bringing in another old school defensive coach -- and wasn't impressed with Quinn's tenure in Atlanta. But it sounds like their connection runs fairly deep if Quinn was trying to sell them as a package deal... and he's gonna be on the short list of available HCs with experience this off season.