Is Kyle Shanahan really the Fool’s gold?
Halfway into the 2021 NFL season, questions surrounding the 49ers head coach are beginning to percolate: With the San Francisco 3-5 into the season, it looks like the 49ers are in for a swing as they should compete for a Super Bowl.
Finally, with no real reason left around Shanahan and his option to build his squad in 2021, Shanahan’s seat could get a bit hotter if San Francisco continues to play. meh football this season.
While there are no real decisions, rumors or speculations about the future surrounding Shanahan, GM John Lynch or anyone else on the 49ers, the proof is here.
Kyle Shanahan’s record
Currently in his fifth year as head coach of the 49ers, Shanahan has a 32-40 overall record, excluding knockouts.
All in all, teams led by Shanahan have had a single season above .500: In 2019, when the team finished 13-3 and made it to the Super Bowl, ultimately losing to the Captain.
While Shanahan’s 49ers teams have faced serious injuries over the years (and at times, devastating QB play), the 2021 season is a complete year from a roster standpoint like the 49ers have met. right for a while. Here’s how Shanahan’s record is broken year after year:
| Year | Take note | Part Profile | Qualifiers? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6-10 | 1-5 | Are not. |
| 2018 | 4-12 | 1-5 | Are not. |
| 2019 | 13-3 | 5-1 | Yes (NFC champion) |
| Year 2020 | 6-10 | 3-3 | Are not. |
| Year 2021 | 3-5 | 0-3 | TBD. |
Of course, stats without context are just numbers, and a large number of San Francisco struggles can be tied to QB volatility:
– The 49ers still rebuilding won 6-10 in 2017. The team swapped Garoppolo mid-season and will start him at the end of the season, going 5-0 in the games he started. beginning at the end of the year.
– In 2018, Jimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL in week 3, missing most of the season.
– Shanahan’s third season in charge has been his most successful: With a healthy Garoppolo and a top pounding attack (oh, and a top-ranked defense), the 49ers reach Super Bowl 54, ultimately losing to the Chiefs.
Shanahan’s fourth season is similar to 2018: Jimmy GQ missed most of the season while recovering from an ankle injury, the 49ers finishing 6-10.
– The 49ers are having an underwhelming 2021 season, even though the team currently has one of the worst defenses in the league.
Aside from Shanahan’s less than stellar overall record, the 49ers have had a tough run in the league since 2017: Overall, the 49ers have a 9-17 record at the NFC West, including the start of the 2021 season. 0-3.
