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The NFL officially decided to do away with the preseason due to the risks involved with playing meaningless games during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the downsides to not having any exhibition games have been well documented, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan feels there are still some major benefits. Kyle Shanahan said during […]

Jimmy Garoppolo was able to start in all 16 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019, doing so for the first time in his career. After Garoppolo’s career year a season ago, Kyle Shanahan believes the 28-year-old quarterback is ‘just getting started’. While answering questions in an interview on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to take a page out of the San Francisco 49ers playbook for the upcoming season. Rams head coach Sean McVay worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan when they were both on Washington’s coaching staff. McVay realized that an offense that the 49ers are running can benefit his team […]

Former Seattle Seahawks and current San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has had the luxury of playing his entire NFL playing career in the NFC West division while suiting up for two successful franchises. Most notably winning a Super Bowl as a member of the Seahawks, Sherman returned to the grandest stage as an NFC […]

Kyle Shanahan’s offensive genius began to get recognized in 2016 when he was the offensive coordinator of an explosive Atlanta Falcons team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl. That run got him a head-coaching gig with the San Francisco 49ers. His first couple of seasons in the Bay were rough, but […]

All things considered, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a massively successful season last year. He led his team to the Super Bowl, their first appearance on the big stage since 2013. But apparently, 49ers legend Ronnie Lott has much loftier aspirations for coach Kyle. He believes that Shanahan might be the second […]

The San Francisco 49ers played nearly perfect in 2019 and it still wasn’t enough to prevail in the Super Bowl. Following San Francisco’s heartbreaking defeat in last season’s Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan admits that it will be a challenge for the 49ers to return to the Super Bowl in 2020: “I didn’t want to go […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan believes Jimmy Garoppolo had an unbelievable season in 2019, and he thinks his 28-year-old quarterback can build from that. During the team’s virtual State of the Franchise event this week, Shanahan spoke out about Garoppolo and his growth with the 49ers. “I think Jimmy had an unbelievable year […]

There’s little debate about New England Patriots leader Bill Belichik as the greatest football coach of all time. So it’s definitely no surprise that he’s being paid like it. In a recent report from WEEI’s Ryan Hannable, they brought up the topic of just how much the Patriots’ shot-caller makes in a year. The answer […]

Kyle Shanahan thrived as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 and he’s getting rewarded for it. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers are giving Shanahan a new six-year contract through 2025. San Francisco is rewarding head coach Kyle Shanahan with a new six-year contract that replaces the three years he had […]

There had been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo’s future following an underwhelming performance in last year’s playoffs. It seems head coach Kyle Shanahan has since doubled down on Garoppolo’s status as the long-term, franchise quarterback. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, Shanahan is optimistic about Garoppolo’s potential as an […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was among the many NFL coaches and players commenting on race relations this week given the backdrop of ongoing protests and demonstrations by Americans against racial injustice and police brutality. Shanahan, a 40-year-old entering his fourth season with the 49ers, confirmed with reporters on Thursday morning that he […]

Most NFL coaches have spent years refining their draft strategy through countless hours of scouting and research. For San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, his roots stemmed from trying to build up his own franchise in Madden. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Shanahan recalls making Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan his first […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a run at hometown hero Tom Brady this offseason prior to sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback of the future. But the pursuit of Brady is merely water under the bridge for Garoppolo and Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan said he was able to have an open and […]

After losing in the 2020 Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers were bested once again this offseason – this time in the chase for the likely GOAT quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. Brady famously signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, and the team added his longtime compatriot (pardon the pun) Rob Gronkowski […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade on the final day of the 2020 NFL Draft, acquiring Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins. After landing the outstanding tackle, Kyle Shanahan spoke about Williams’ contract situation. “Trent has been out of football for a year and a half, and Trent made it clear to everyone […]

The Chicago Bears released wide receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $26 million deal with the Bears in 2018, but was cut midway through the contact. Gabriel thrived in his first season in Chicago, posting career highs in catches (67) and receiving yards (688). He battled through two concussions last season, […]

The San Francisco 49ers boasted one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL in 2019 and Kyle Shanahan is aware of who was better. While addressing the media on Tuesday, Shanahan made a Lamar Jackson inspired joke about how the 49ers can improve their running game. How can the 49ers improve their running game? […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 47 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 47 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 47 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time First-Team […]

Kyle Shanahan has now had a few days to analyze what happened in Super Bowl 54 with the San Francisco 49ers but he isn’t remorseful in the defeat. Following San Francisco’s heartbreaking loss, Shanahan doesn’t regret his play-calling in the Super Bowl. “I don’t feel it’s intense blowback,” Shanahan said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 45 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 45 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 45 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their biggest takeaways from a dramatic Super […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing defeat in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 31-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. But the good news is that the future looks bright for the 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan does not think the heartbreaking loss will affect the […]

It’s no exaggeration to say that the San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl thanks to the efforts of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. In fact, the team is more than happy to throw contract extensions to their two key figures in management in order to build upon the good times they’re currently having […]

Both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have had two weeks to prepare for Super Bowl 54, giving them more than enough time to prepare themselves. With just one day until the pivotal matchup, Kyle Shanahan is itching for the game to finally begin. “We’re as ready as we can be,” Shanahan told […]

The San Francisco 49ers seem to be at full strength ahead of Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite being listed as questionable, both Tevin Coleman and Kwon Alexander are among the players expected to play on Sunday, per Kyle Shanahan. “They all got to go,” Shanahan told pool reporter Jenny Vrentas. “I’m […]

Kyle Shanahan is the mastermind behind the offense of the San Francisco 49ers and is the head coach is making sure that the team has the best gameplan heading into Super Bowl LIV. Just three days before the Super Bowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, Shanahan is tinkering with the playbook. Via Jennifer Lee […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 43 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 43 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 43 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their personal 2019 NFL awards for […]

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs face each other in Super Bowl 54. Heading into that game, there are quite a few questions for each team to answer. For the 49ers, a big question stares at them in the form of the opposing quarterback. Patrick Mahomes is an absolute star, and the […]

The NFL Honors awards show takes place Feb. 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. The show will recognize the league’s best players and coaches from the 2019 regular season. While it seems like a foregone conclusion Lamar Jackson seizes the MVP honors, there are plenty of other awards presented that could stir up […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has led quite the turnaround after punching the team’s ticket to Super Bowl LIV. It appears he had a little help with the knowledge of foresight. One of the many highlights that came during the 49ers win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Conference Championship was […]

Super Bowl LIV is set to be an exciting affair as the San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs. While Niners Nation is looking forward to the big game, Kyle Shanahan is quietly nervous about the prospect of coaching in the Super Bowl once again. While this is the first time he’ll be playing […]

In one year, the San Francisco 49ers were able to turn their team around, with third-year head coach Kyle Shanahan leading the NFC West club to a 13-3 record during the 2019 NFL regular season—good for the No. 1 seed in the conference. After defeating the vaunted Green Bay Packers at home on Sunday in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are on their way to another Super Bowl appearance after an incredible display against the Green Bay Packers. He’ll be headed to Miami for Super Bowl LIV, but there’s more to this achievement other than being Kyle Shanahan’s first Super Bowl as a head coach. Hard Rock Stadium is the home […]

Third-year NFL head coach Kyle Shanahan has officially led his San Francisco to a berth in Super Bowl LIV. With the 49ers defeating the Green Bay Packers on Sunday evening at Levi’s Stadium, Shanahan will now become the fourth head coach to lead San Francisco in a Super Bowl matchup. Although it has been 24 […]

The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan are headed to the Super Bowl. With the 49ers dismantling the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game, the Shanahan family has created some history in the process. Kyle and his father, longtime NFL head coach Mike Shanahan, have become the first ever father and […]

John Elway and Mike Shanahan were a dynamic duo for the Denver Broncos that won two Super Bowls together and the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers wants to replicate that success. Ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, Rodgers says he’s hoping to win more than two Super Bowls with Matt LaFleur. “I appreciate the history […]

Based on how their regular-season clash went down, it’s easy to say that the San Francisco 49ers are heavy favorites to win the NFC Championship Game. However, Kyle Shanahan is wise enough to recognize that Aaron Rodgers has the talent and experience to take down overwhelming favorites. Shanahan extensively detailed Rodgers’ football talent and his […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is one of the best passers this game has ever seen, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is well aware of his greatness. Speaking to the media on Wednesday ahead of the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game matchup with the Packers this weekend, Shanahan paid a major compliment […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan unsurprisingly came to the defense of rookie pass rusher Nick Bosa this week after last week’s opponent in the Minnesota Vikings made some poignant comments regarding the first-year defensive end. Bosa was flagged for a 15-yard penalty for an illegal blindside block on Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill […]