Overview
- Richard Sherman, in a podcast released Saturday, said Kyle Shanahan would not be on the hot seat even if San Francisco misses the 2026 playoffs.
- Sherman added that roughly 15 to 20 NFL teams would fire their head coach to interview Shanahan if he became available.
- Owner and CEO Jed York said at the NFL annual meeting he wants Shanahan and general manager John Lynch with the 49ers for a long time.
- NBC’s 2026 head coach rankings placed Shanahan third in the league, behind Andy Reid and Sean McVay.
- Supporters cite 2025 as proof of his value, noting injuries to Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Brock Purdy, and Fred Warner, yet a 12–5 finish and a Wild Card win.