Not so fast. Despite San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stating Wednesday that he planned to elevate offensive passing game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, the team must conduct an open search before filling the role,

The NFL rule book is 288 pages long, contains over 110 sections, and covers 19 chapters. It is up to every team’s front office to keep up with the rules and follow each guideline to a tee. Yet, the San Francisco 49ers failed to do just that.

On the 49ers' coach roster, after Shanahan is listed as head coach, Chris Foerster is listed next as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Kubiak, who has been with the 49ers since 2021, is listed as the offensive passing game specialist.

He basically named Klay Kubiak as the team’s next OC, but that was a mistake according to CBS Sports reporter Jonathan Jones. “Despite San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan saying this ...

The Seattle Seahawks are set to conduct a second in-person interview with New Orleans Saints OC Klint Kubiak on Friday, per a report.

The Seattle Seahawks are closing in on hiring their next offensive coordinator with a New Orleans Saints assistant as the priority.

The Seattle Seahawks are continuing their search for an offensive coordinator with an interview schedule for one current coach on Tuesday.

The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his ... He is the son of former NFL coach Gary Kubiak and the brother of current New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.

The 49ers have continued their search for a new special team coordinator with a veteran coach. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, San Francisco has interviewed Chris ... The 49ers already have named Klay Kubiak as the team’s new offensive coordinator, a position ...

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills scores a rushing touchdown against Drue Tranquill (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park. The...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mahomes can join them on Sunday with a fourth playoff win against Buffalo. A loss would tie Allen with Aaron Rodgers (0-4 against San Francisco) for the most defeats against one opponent in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams seem to bring out the best in Saquon Barkley.