What role would he occupy on the offensive staff because as it currently stands, is there a valid reason to demote or let go of Kubiak?
I mean does he wants to come back and be a senior assistant and or advisor or maybe assistant HC? Either way, it'd be a title in name only where he's likely another sharp mind in the room contributing to this organization.
On the flip side, he may field some offers to be an OC with play calling duties for some of the teams currently in need or who will be in need in short order.
I'm definitely on board with a return though.
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Jan 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Jan 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by evil:
What role would he occupy on the offensive staff because as it currently stands, is there a valid reason to demote or let go of Kubiak?
I mean does he wants to come back and be a senior assistant and or advisor or maybe assistant HC? Either way, it'd be a title in name only where he's likely another sharp mind in the room contributing to this organization.
On the flip side, he may field some offers to be an OC with play calling duties for some of the teams currently in need or who will be in need in short order.
I'm definitely on board with a return though.
same same .. just like before he became Miami's HC, he ain't gonna do much cause Shanny still calls the plays.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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My thoughts are the 49ers season ended last weekend.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by billbird2111:
My thoughts are the 49ers season ended last weekend.
Thank god your thoughts are your own, Bill.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:19 AM
- Cisco0623
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I would imagine he would be welcomed back in almost any capacity as we would be his fallback which is fine.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
- Hopper
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There are so many HC/OC openings right now. I doubt he'll be back here.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Meh he will be the OC in DC or if Saleh gets a HC gig
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Bring him back and trade a yuk for Hill
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
- billbird2111
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Originally posted by fropwns:
Originally posted by billbird2111:
My thoughts are the 49ers season ended last weekend.
Thank god your thoughts are your own, Bill.
My apologies, Fro. I just cannot shake this feeling. I hope it turns out otherwise. Good enough?
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by billbird2111:
Originally posted by fropwns:
Originally posted by billbird2111:
My thoughts are the 49ers season ended last weekend.
Thank god your thoughts are your own, Bill.
My apologies, Fro. I just cannot shake this feeling. I hope it turns out otherwise. Good enough?
I saw the same, but I'm hoping they'll turn it around for the playoffs.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
- father49er
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Saleh + McDaniels team would be interesting, but not clear that would happen. McDaniels may have other opportunities or simply sit a year then decide what to do next year. He may decide it's better to hang out with Kyle for a year instead of building with Saleh. That's if Saleh garners real interest. I still maintain his performance this year isn't anything special but isn't bad.
Jan 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM
- brodiebluebanaszak
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love to have him in the organization again. But Klay has been a good contributor too. We would need a big tent.
Jan 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by billbird2111:
My apologies, Fro. I just cannot shake this feeling. I hope it turns out otherwise. Good enough?
Better. I need you to be positive, though. I share some of your concerns, I assure you. But we are getting too damn old for negativity.
Jan 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by father49er:
I saw the same, but I'm hoping they'll turn it around for the playoffs.