Headlining a list of changes to the San Francisco coaching staff, is the long-awaited promotion of Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator after four seasons with the 49ers, a move that was delayed as the team needed to satisfy the Rooney Rule requirements.

Klint Kubiak had his introductory press conference as the Seahawks new offensive coordinator, here are four things to know:

Klint Kubiak wanted a job as an offensive coordinator, but the chance to work with Geno Smith was a big reason he wanted to do that job with the Seahawks, he said.

The San Francisco 49ers have promoted assistant Klay Kubiak into the offensive coordinator role that had been vacant the past two seasons and replaced Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach.

The 49ers announced shortly after the end of their season that they planned to make Klay Kubiak their new offensive coordinator and they officially announced the move on Tuesday.

Brian Griese, who served as San Francisco’s quarterbacks coach the past three seasons, has been replaced by Mick Lombardi. Griese no longer is listed on the 49ers’ coaching staff. Griese joined the 49ers in 2022 and was uncertain at the end of his first season if he wanted to continue coaching,

The San Francisco 49ers announced several coaching staff changes on Tuesday, including a surprising move—Mick Lombardi replacing Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach.