The 49ers' promotion of Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator might not be such a simple procedure, after all. The NFL requires every team to interview at least two external minority candidates in person or virtually for a coordinator job. The 49ers must conduct an open search to fill the role of offensive coordinator, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported on Friday, citing a source. Despite 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan saying this week he would name Klay Kubiak the offensive coordinator, NFL rules do not permit that. Source tells @NFLonCBS the team will do an open search for their OC position.— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 11, 2025 Since Kyle Shanahan was hired as 49ers head coach in 2017, there has been only one season in which the team had an individual in the role of offensive coordinator. In 2021, Mike McDaniel held the title. The next year, the Miami Dolphins hired McDaniel as head coach. The position went unoccupied for the next three seasons. But Shanahan on Wednesday announced that Kubiak would take over the title of offensive coordinator next season. Shanahan said Kubiak has been entrusted with the responsibilities of a non-play-calling offensive coordinator for...
Report: 49ers must hold open search to fill OC job before promoting Kubiak
Jan 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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