Kubiak named 49ers’ OC; Lombardi replaces Griese as QB coach

The 49ers announced their finalized coaching staff Tuesday and there are a couple of surprises.Brian Griese, who served as San Francisco's quarterbacks coach the past three seasons, has been replaced by Mick Lombardi.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, but he stayed for two more years.Griese reportedly declined a request to interview for the New York Jets' head-coaching job this offseason.Lombardi earned a promotion from his role last season as senior offensive assistant. Before joining the 49ers, he spent two seasons as the Las Vegas Raiders' offensive coordinator. He also served as an assistant for San Francisco from 2013 through 2016, the New York Jets from 2017 through 2018 and the New England Patriots from 2019 through 2021. Coach Kyle Shanahan finalized the expected move in promoting Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator.Shanahan announced immediately following the season that Kubiak would receive a title promotion from offensive passing game specialist. But the 49ers first had to interview two outside minority coaching candidates.The 49ers...