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San Francisco 49ers: 7 Reasons Why Kyle Shanahan Is the Best Fit for Head Coach

By Eric Gamboa

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York is on the hunt to find the right man to be the new 49ers head coach. One thing is clear – York has to nail this hiring. Today, Niner Noise points out why Kyle Shanahan is the best fit for 49ers HC.

Jun 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan coaches during minicamp at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan coaches during minicamp at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is the best candidate to be the new 49ers head coach.

That statement may seem bold, but it is not. He is young, talented and hungry. And he has a proven track record working with four different teams.

Yet, for all of his success, he also has an equal amount of controversy. Ask any fan and you may hear:

“He got RG3 injured!”

“He couldn’t control Johnny Manziel.”

“He is riding his dad’s coat tails”

That last statement really haunts Shanahan. Kyle, son of legendary coach Mike Shanahan, has had his surname thrown at him since he entered the league as an assistant in Tampa Bay.

The younger Shanahan had to work very hard to prove his ability. His dedication paid off. He became the Houston Texans offensive coordinator under former head coach Gary Kubiak, making him the league’s youngest OC at the age of 28.

Working for Kubiak hurt his image. Kubiak has ties to Mike Shanahan from their time together in Denver. If working for Kubiak was an image issue, Kyle Shanahan’s next stop put the cherry on there proverbial cake. Let’s tackle some of the negative detractors following Kyle.