The San Fransisco 49ers have announced they're interviewing Iowa State receivers coach and passing game coordinator Noah Pauley for their "vacant" offensive coordinator position. It's a curious announcement that is clearly only meant to satisfy the NFL's Rooney Rule that requires a team interview at least two minority candidates outside of the organization.

The San Francisco 49ers completed an interview with Noah Pauley for the team's offensive coordinator position.

The 49ers have only had one other offensive coordinator by title since Shanahan joined the team: current Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel

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.

The 49ers completed an interview with Noah Pauley for their offensive coordinator opening, the team announced Monday.

The recent string of interviews by the San Francisco 49ers for their vacant coordinator positions shows how much of a farce the Rooney Rule is. During his press conference last week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team would appoint Klay Kubiak as offensive coordinator: “I thought he did an awesome job,