The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the search for their next head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the position after 19 years — with our head coach scouting reports giving fans a better idea of which candidates to look out for.
Taking a look at head coaching record, coaching background, accolades, and his potential fit with the Steelers, here’s the scouting report for San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak.
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Coaching background
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Offensive Coordinator — Strake Jesuit College Prep (HS), 2013-2017
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Head Coach — Strake Jesuit College Prep (HS), 2018-2020
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Defensive Quality Control Coach — San Francisco 49ers, 2021
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Assistant Quarterbacks Coach — San Francisco 49ers, 2022-2023
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Pass Game Specialist — San Francisco 49ers, 2024
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Offensive Coordinator — San Francisco 49ers, 2025
Accolades
In his first head coaching opportunity, Kubiak led the Strake Jesuit College Prep Crusaders to an impressive 24-11 record. In his first year as OC for San Francisco, the 49ers’ offense ranked No. 5 in passing yards, No. 7 in total yards, and No. 10 in scoring.
Potential fit with Pittsburgh
Kubiak isn’t the prototypical defensive-minded coach of Pittsburgh’s past, but he hails from one of the league’s most illustrious coaching trees — the Shanahan family. While the sample size is small, Kubiak’s offensive approach could be exactly what the Steelers need to catch up with the ever-changing pace of today’s league.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers HC scouting report: Klay Kubiak in post-Tomlin era
