NFL rule forces 49ers to pump brakes on promoting Kubiak to offensive coordinator
“Per the Rooney Rule, NFL teams must interview at least two diverse external candidates before filling a coordinator position. The 49ers have satisfied that requirement in their search for a defensive coordinator, conducting interviews with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Lions defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend on Thursday.”
Is Brandon Staley really a strong candidate for 49ers DC opening?
“While the 49ers may be trying to prop up Staley as a DC candidate to reporters like Fowler, head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t seem enthusiastic about hiring internally for a second year in a row.