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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 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) scrambles against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Learning from Mistakes

As a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army, I have experience with leadership. One thing that I learned from those who came before me was that everyone fails. I was once told this, “Failure is inevitable, all you can do is learn from it”.

What is being used as a negative against Kyle Shanahan is actually a positive. Has he made mistakes? Sure. Things with RGIII ended poorly. If nothing else, the decision to play an injured RGIII has been as much a part of his reputation as being his father’s son.

Yet, at every stage of his career he has excelled. He has changed his offense. He has incorporated lessons that he learned in Washington and Cleveland. Last season in Atlanta was tough.

Changes were made, and now? Best offense in Pro Football.