After Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels bowed out of the race to become the 49ers’ next head coach Monday, Falcons O-coordinator Kyle Shanahan and Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable became the finalists for the position. But it appears Cable’s chances are fading, as it’s now Shanahan’s “job to take,” according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link). San Francisco plans to offer the role to Shanahan when Atlanta’s season ends, tweets Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.
The news that Cable has essentially lost all momentum comes on the heels of Seahawks co-director of player personnel Trent Kirchner withdrawing his candidacy for the Niners’ GM vacancy. While he and Seattle front office cohort Scott Fitterer have each been in the running for the role, it’s likely to go to Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst. It seems that he and Shanahan could end up working together with the Niners, though it’s not a lock Shanahan will accept the club’s offer, reports Mike Silver of NFL.com (Twitter link).
For now, the 37-year-old Shanahan is preparing his top-ranked Atlanta offense for an NFC title game showdown with the Packers on Sunday. If the Falcons knock off Green Bay to advance to Super Bowl LI, their season won’t end until Feb. 5. Given that they’re the only team left without a head coach, the 49ers are content to wait a few more weeks for an answer from Shanahan. An Atlanta win this weekend would lead to the Niners meeting with Shanahan to vet GM candidates next week, per Rapoport (Twitter link). Should the Falcons lose, the 49ers would perhaps be in line to fill both positions immediately.
I really hope he accepts the job.
What would they do if Shanahan decided he didn’t want the job? Lol. Shanahan and McDaniels were my choices for HC and this point it seems like Shanahan is going to be the guy which is awesome but at this point I can’t help but fear the worse
I hope he doesn’t. Screw the 49ers. Go find another coach. If the Falcons didn’t make the playoffs Kyle would not have been on the radar. The 49ers just running to the team that’s winning, not to a coach for plans and philosophy. You had Singletary that acquired a muscle team. You brought in Harbaugh and he added finesse to that muscle wenr to the Super Bowl. Your front office was to stupid to see that you ran off a good coach in preference of a fool arrogant GM. Then you brought in Chip Kelly for heaven sakes. Didn’t you see him destroy the Eagles? You need a coach like Philadelphia’s head coach, experience and firm handed. The 49ers are a train wreck from the front owner, front office, field, players and so on and you are trying bring in a 37 year old. You don’t learn
I hope he doesn’t. Screw the 49ers. Go find another coach. If the Falcons didn’t make the playoffs Kyle would not have been on the radar. The 49ers just running to the team that’s winning, not to a coach for plans and philosophy. You had Singletary that acquired a muscle team. You brought in Harbaugh and he added finesse to that muscle wenr to the Super Bowl. Your front office was to stupid to see that you ran off a good coach in preference of a fool arrogant GM. Then you brought in Chip Kelly for heaven sakes didn’t you see what he did to the Eagles? You need a coach like Philadelphia’s current head coach, experience and firm handed. The 49ers are a train wreck from the owner, front office, field, players and so on and you are trying to bring in a 37 year old. You don’t learn
According to different forums there’s a cautious renewed enthusiasm among 49ers fans largely in part to Kyle Shanahan’s propect to become the team next HC.
If that does NOT happen the 49ers fans are going to be deeply disappointed.
Let’s hope for the best.
Go Niners.
Prospect, my bad, thanks.
I hope we get him but what happens if he says no 49ers would be screwd. Waiting this long is not a smart idea so since all the best assistant are being hired
Jeremy:
Please bear with me. My sincere response to you is that two words will determine the negotiations fate with Mr. Kyle Shanahan and Mr. Jed York:
1. Leadership
2. Humility
I know you will counter and say LAAJR you should know better. The truth is that Mr. York & Co. will have to deal at their best or the 49ers will continue their negative slide. Thanks