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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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Jan 23, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; ESPN broadcaster and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders former coach Jon Gruden at Team Irvin practice at Scottsdale Community College in advance of the 2015 Pro Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; ESPN broadcaster and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders former coach Jon Gruden at Team Irvin practice at Scottsdale Community College in advance of the 2015 Pro Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching Influences

Kyle Shanahan started his NFL coaching career working for none other than current ESPN broadcaster Jon Gruden.

Gruden is a well-known coach who continues to receive heavy head coaching consideration himself. This is due to his time coaching the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to Pro Football History, Shanahan was in charge of quality control of the team’s game planning. He was also charged with helping to break down the opposing team’s defense.

From there he went on to work for Gary Kubiak in Houston. In Houston he worked as a wide receivers coach and quarterbacks coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator, per Pro Football History.

Finally, and what is is his biggest knock, his father’s influence. Let’s face it, Mike Shanahan should be Hall of Fame candidate for a reason. He has won multiple Super Bowls as an OC and as a HC. It is odd Kyle Shanahan is punished because he is the son of a coaching great.

If his father influenced his coaching philosophies it could only be considered a plus.