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49ers Promote Klay Kubiak To OC; Shanahan Still Calling Plays

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The 49ers are promoting Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, per NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, though head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he will retain play-calling duties. Kubiak, who was the offensive passing game specialist in 2024, will become the 49ers’ first coach since Mike McDaniel to hold the title. There could be several reasons for Kubiak’s promotion. The title bump, … [Read more...] about 49ers Promote Klay Kubiak To OC; Shanahan Still Calling Plays

49ers Interview Robert Saleh, Deshea Townsend For DC Job

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The 49ers completed interviews with Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per a team announcement and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Saleh was fired as the Jets head coach in October and previously served as the 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons. He arrived in 2017 with Kyle Shanahan and inherited a defense that ranked 32nd in … [Read more...] about 49ers Interview Robert Saleh, Deshea Townsend For DC Job

49ers’ Trent Williams Expected To Return In 2025

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The 49ers are expecting All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams to return for his 14th NFL season in 2025, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “Trent’s mindset is where it always is, and he’s still very interested in being the great player that he is, and I think he’s still got a lot left in the tank,” said general manager John Lynch on Wednesday. “Trent’s as committed as ever and we love … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Trent Williams Expected To Return In 2025

49ers make rare change to offensive coaching staff under Kyle Shanahan

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The San Francisco 49ers are making an interesting change to their coaching staff. Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday in his end-of-season press conference told reporters offensive passing game specialist Klay Kubiak would be promoted to offensive coordinator. Shanahan noted Kubiak’s responsibilities wouldn’t change, but that he’d earned the upgrade in title. It’s only the … [Read more...] about 49ers make rare change to offensive coaching staff under Kyle Shanahan