Noah Pauley Interviews for 49ers Coordinator Role

Noah Pauley, currently the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at Iowa State, has interviewed for the offensive coordinator position with the San Francisco 49ers. This interview is part of the NFL's mandated process before the team promotes Klay Kubiak to the role, as Kubiak has been functioning as the de facto offensive coordinator. Pauley has a notable coaching background, having worked at North Dakota State where he coached Trey Lance and helped lead the team to a national championship. His recent success at Iowa State includes coaching two receivers to over 1,000 yards in a record-setting season. Despite the interview, analysts believe Pauley has little chance of securing the position, as Kubiak is expected to be named the official offensive coordinator soon. Pauley's inclusion in the interview process aligns with the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for coaching positions.