Shanahan's New Edge: NFL's Top 3 Coach

0:00On April 9th, Kyle Shanahan sits at number 3 on the list of top NFL head coaches right behind Sean McVeigh of the Rams in Andy Reed with the Chiefs. An NBC sports columnist just dropped this ranking, praising Shanahan's play calling and leadership that pulls in stars like Christian McCaffrey and Mike Evans. His 49ers always compete hard, but this spot highlights his elite status in a stacked league. Here this season, the Niners faced real adversity, yet Shanahan adapted like never before. His squad battled back to play for the NFC's top seed in week 18, even after a tough home loss to the Seahawks. That grit showed in the wildcard upset over the Eagles, proving they'd got that new edge. Players and fans see the impact. Shanahan's culture builds loyalty and toughness. Critics used to question his resilience in big moments, but this year strengthened his cred in the locker room and across the league, as turning heads showing he commands respect beyond just scheme.

1:02The ranking puts him above the Seahawks coach, who took Seattle to the Super Bowl and knocked out the Niners in the divisional round. Shanahan's past losses to Reed and those Super Bowl sting, but his growth this year has folks believing he's closing in on that Lombardi trophy. If Shanahan keeps blending his old strengths with this newfound punchback mentality, expect him the climb even higher next time around. You've been listening to NFL News Today, AI Powered Football Coverage.