WebShanahan's success with the 49ers earned him a head coaching spot once more, this time back in Denver with the Broncos beginning in 1995. If the #1 read is inside the tight end, the runner will bounce it outside. The only other Super Bowl came fromyup, Mike Holmgren, who also earned three conference championships. The offense implemented by Shanahan and others in the tree grew out of the West Coast Offense of Bill Walsh in the 1980s and 1990s. WebKyle Michael Shanahan (born December 14, 1979) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). It wasn't until his third season where Shanahan had success, where he led the 49ers to the Super Bowl with a 13-3 record. On average, Schottenheimers tree reached the playoffs every 1.98 seasons, the best mark of any tree on this list. Shanahans biggest influence is his father, Mike, for whom he worked for four seasons in Washington. I dont care how great an offensive coordinator or defensive genius these people were. I do think that if McVay wants to return to key offensive concepts that he learned he might try to return to people he knows who can teach that system. Join. This is when things got rocky for Shanahan in Denver. Six years in to Kyle Shanahans tenure, his coaching tree is already legion. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers. And while regular-season accolades are important, were going to dissect how these coaching trees have fared in the postseason. He couldnt win a single Super Bowl. Outside of Belichick, there isnt a single branch of this coaching tree in the NFL today that has won a playoff game. It starts with Gary Kubiak, a longtime colleague of Mike Shanahan, giving Kyle Shanahan his first job as an NFL position coach in 2006. Re: Old article on the coaching tree of Mike Shanahan -link. When comparing the Belichick coaching tree to the Shanahan/McVay tree, its evident that the iron-fist coaching style of Belichick is impossible to transfer to other organizations effectively. Third, and I shouldnt have to say this, but this list is my preference. Not one other coach has above a .500 record. Shanahans biggest influence is his father, Mike, for whom he worked for four seasons in Washington. Despite having former assistants that landed head coaching jobs such as Al Groh, Romeo Crennel, Eric Mangini, Nick Saban, Jim Schwartz, Matt Patricia, Bill OBrien, Joe Judge, and Brian Flores, these coaches combined to win a whopping two playoff games courtesy of OBrien in Houston. Bill Conkright only lasted one year. Matt LaFleur would join them. Six years in to Kyle Shanahans tenure, his coaching tree is already legion. That said, theres also lots of time for them to amass more Super Bowl titles. The next time Shanahan and the Broncos made the playoffs was 2003, when they lost in the wild card round again, this time 41-10 to the Indianapolis Colts. The next week, Florida met Georgia, also ranked number 4 and lost that game 10-9. Shanahan's coaching tree doesn't just consist of today's creative offensive minds. Copyright 2012-2023 Pro Football History.com. Howell (pictured, middle) only produced four head coaches in the NFL, but two of those head coaches are widely-regarded as two of the greatest coaches in NFL history Tom Landry and Vince Lombardi. McDaniel worked under Shanahan, McVay, and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur during their time together in Washington from 2011-13. 644. r/49ers. Apologies for the whiners site. In addition to Kyle Shanahan, the 2009 Texans staff featured Matt LaFleur (Packers head coach), John Benton (49ers offensive line coach), Robert Saleh (49ers defensive coordinator), and from 2006-2008, the Mike McDaniel (49ers run game coordinator). Three were courtesy of Bill Walsh of course, but Weeb Ewbank, who was a head coach for 12 years before the first Super Bowl managed to win one as well during the 1969 season as the head coach of the New York Jets. The result is he usually gets wide open for a big play. He was a multi-sport athlete at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. His players have no choice but to shut up and get in line simply because Belichicks track record speaks for itself. Mike Shanahan was born in Oak Hill, Illinois on August 24, 1952 to a homemaker and an electrician. Shanahan's coaching tree doesn't just consist of today's creative offensive minds. It was the first time in college football history that a team went winless and then earned a bowl bid the following season. NFL head coaches under whom Mike Shanahan has served: Barry Switzer, University of Oklahoma (1975) Dan Reeves, Denver Broncos (19841987, 1991) George Seifert, San Francisco 49ers (19921994) Assistant coaches under Mike Shanahan who became NFL head coaches: Even more awesome is the fact that despite over 20 percent of all Browns trees seasons being played before the Super Bowl era, they still managed to win four Super Bowls. Taking over the Giants for Howell was likely a very daunting task, yet Sherman took a 6-4-2 squad in Howells last year to a combined 33-8-1 record over the next three years. Defenders caught in the mix have to turn and locate the receivers after running full speed for 7-8 yards. Thats just how it is. As Packers cornerback Kevin King (No. Coming into this past season, the Shanahan/McVay and Reid coaching trees were tied with six head coaches that held jobs in the NFL. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). They coached 64 seasons in total, but only 52 in the Super Bowl era, earning four titles in that span, or one every 13 years (fourth-best). This will be the second post-season appearance for the 49ers since Shanahan took over in 2017, as he's piled up a 39-42 head coaching record with the 49ers. Last season, LeFleur led the Packers back to the playoffs with another 13-3 record and he tied for the second-best start as a coach in their first two seasons since the 1970 merger. Reid makes up one-third of all Holmgren disciples in seasons coached (24 of 72), over half of all postseason appearances (18 of 35 this is counting this year since the Chiefs have clinched a playoff spot), and nearly two-thirds of their playoff wins (19 of 30). That said, if Belichick was the only successful Parcells pupil, Parcells wouldnt be so far up this list. The 49ers eventually won out, signing him to a six-year head coaching deal (that was recently extended for six more years), and the rest is history. He began his football career as quarterback in a wishbone offense in high school. The 49ers are in 13 personnel (one running back, three tight ends, one receiver). The only real sore spot on the tree is Bruce Coslet, who managed to coach for nine years despite never managing better than a .500 record and reaching the playoffs only once. In 1980, Shanahan, as the offensive coordinator, helped the team to an 8-4 record and a fourth-place finish in the SEC. It was the first of two collegiate national titles for Shanahan. So, although some trees may have higher postseason percentages than others on this list, that doesnt necessarily mean they were better at getting to the postseason. While the star on top may draw attention away from the light, that flicker will always be in the back of the viewers minds, nagging at them, reminding them that the tree isnt perfect. Before he was a head coach, Shanahan served as an assistant coach for Dan Reeves and George Seifert. WebView the profiles of professionals named "Michael Shanahan" on LinkedIn. Still with me?) It can get confusing at points. Old article on the coaching tree of Mike Shanahan -link. NFL head coaches under whom Mike Shanahan has served: Barry Switzer, University of Oklahoma (1975) Dan Reeves, Denver Broncos (19841987, 1991) George Seifert, San Francisco 49ers (19921994) Assistant coaches under Mike Shanahan who became NFL head coaches: Alex Gibbs is widely considered the father of the outside zone running scheme. San Fran ('17) LA Rams ('17) Green Bay ('19) Cincinnati ('19) NY Jets ('21) LA Chargers ('21) Miami ('22) Minnesota ('22)#Skol, Rob Searles (@RobBob17) February 14, 2022. Coming into this past season, the Shanahan/McVay and Reid coaching trees were tied with six head coaches that held jobs in the NFL. The Shanahans took LaFleur, McDaniel, and hired Sean McVay. The corner post can be run with a tight end or a wide receiver. Hackett worked with Mikes brother, Matt, in Green Bay. Allen, on the other hand, despite consistently failing to meet expectations in the postseason, did work in the regular season department, going 116-47 (.712) across 12 seasons as head coach for the Rams and then-Redskins. Yes, definitely. As the offensive coordinator for the Broncos John Elway won Most Valuable Player. This enables the receivers to get open as defenders chase. For example, one of the stats I use in this list is Seasons per Super Bowl (S/SB how many seasons between Super Bowls for each tree as a collective whole). The initial and second stem of the corner post route makes the play look a flood or sail concept to one side of the field. The lack of longevity is what keeps them out of the top two though. Im looking for direct descendants from each of these coaches only. Six years in to Kyle Shanahans tenure, his coaching tree is already legion. 10 mo. After his two seasons in Flagstaff, Shanahan moved back close to home to his alma mater, Eastern Illinois, as the Panthers offensive coordinator. For starters, Im only counting peoples records as head coaches. WebHis coaching tree has combined for a record of 329-262-0 in the regular season and 20-14 in the playoffs during their thirty-seven seasons as head coach after serving on his coaching staffs. Quarterback Steve Young won both of his league MVP awards with Shanahan as his offensive coordinator. The Shanahan influence/coaching tree is dominating the NFL divisional round if you take a close look. But hes able to get up and sprint to the end zone for the touchdown. Once defenses start to adjust to the timing and route combinations of the regular naked boot play action, the Shanahan lineage will change up the play by adding a leak route from the play side shallow across the backside formation then down the numbers. Svares presence under Howells tree doesnt diminish Landrys and Lombardis accomplishments enough though to warrant dropping this tree down the list. LaFleur , Taylor, McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan have all assembled excellent coaching staffs that McVay stayed with Washington following the 2014 season and was promoted to be their offensive coordinator for the until 2017. Hue Jackson orchestrated the second-ever 0-16 season in NFL history. Shanahan became a coaching factory. In his first year as the Rams head coach, McVay won the AP Coach of the Year award while going 11-5 and making the playoffs. Mike Shanahan , during his first year of working with the Broncos (and QB John Elway) criticized Elway for his conditioning. While its true he has a multitude of great disciples John Harbaugh, Sean McDermott, Ron Rivera, Doug Pederson who are still making an impact in the NFL today, hes also created a multitude of duds. 10) Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M Head Coach Thank you for asking. But it didnt take long for players within those organizations to understand that these flash-in-the-pan head coaches didnt have a sliver of Belichicks pedigree thus creating a hostile, divisive culture that quickly led to nothing other than a bunch of Ls. NFL head coaches under whom Mike Shanahan has served: Barry Switzer, University of Oklahoma (1975) Dan Reeves, Denver Broncos (19841987, 1991) George Seifert, San Francisco 49ers (19921994) Assistant coaches under Mike Shanahan who became NFL head coaches: 31) immediately close on the deep crosser. Kyle Shanahan has spawned a number of talented HCs Kyle Shanahan comes from an illustrious coaching family tree, largely thanks to his legendary father, Mike Shannan. Mike Shanahan and his coaching pedigree are well respected in the NFL and his impact on the game still shows today. ESPNs bold moves for the 49ers this offseason: Blow the budget on the secondary, The Niners will need to create some cap space, The 49ers understand the need for spinal support in 2023 draft. Or, in the case of Belichick, cross your fingers and hope that you land the best quarterback of all-time in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft to singlehandedly save your NFL head coaching career. WebMichael Edward "Mike" Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American profession football coach., best known as the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2008. WebMichael Edward "Mike" Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American profession football coach., best known as the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 2008. The Saints may have been prepared to see something like the corner post, and Shanahan still stayed one step ahead by utilizing a different personnel grouping and out of shotgun. Whether old-school football fans who grew up on Bud Grant, Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, or even Mike Zimmer want to admit it, the results of the Shanahan/McVay and Belichick coaching trees speak for themselves. Griese and Kyle Shanahan have known each other for years; Griese played QB in Tampa when Shanahan was on the Bucs coaching staff. How he held onto his job for so long, I dont know. Tomlin makes up nearly half of all Dungy descendant playoff appearances (10 of 24), half of all their postseason wins (8 of 16) half of all their conference championships (2 of 4), and all of their Super Bowl wins. Shanahans top protg, Mike McDaniel, brings arguably the leagues best offense featuring a host of former 49ers to town on Sunday in what figures to be an extremely entertaining matchup. Throughout the 21st Century, the NFLs most popular coaching trees came from either Bill Belichick or Andy Reid. In addition to Youngs awards, wide receiver Jerry Rice won Offensive Player of the Year in 1993. But schemes never stay the same, and the best coaches learn and adapt and implement new wrinkles all the time. LaFleur , Taylor, McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan have all assembled excellent coaching staffs that Total combined postseason accomplishments: Led by Shanahan and McVay, this tree has combined for a .643 winning percentage in the playoffs. Landrys tree has also amassed the most seasons coached with only one Super Bowl, and since Super Bowls are the ultimate goal for a head coach, its hard to look past that low figure. Interestingly enough, this group of colleagues has found themselves squaring off against one another in the postseason on four different occasions since 2020. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers. With what these young, hotshot head coaches have accomplished in the NFL in a short amount of time, its easy to understand why the Vikings and Dolphins wanted in. But which side of the ball needs more resources? Solid tree, but not enough to crack the top five. The only area where Landrys tree was in the upper half of coaches on this list was conference championships, but based on how many seasons Landrys children coached, they were still in the bottom half in seasons per conference championship (11.83). After his year-long stint with the Sooners, Shanahan moved on to Northern Arizona University as the teams running backs coach. The worst of which is Steve Spagnuolo who, across three-plus seasons as a head coach for the Rams and Giants, went an abysmal 11-41 (.212). First, to understand the lineage, we need a brief primer from where it all began. Furthermore, although the Reid tree has consistently reached the postseason (26 appearances), they struggle mightily against other playoff competition. In 1987, Denver returned to the Super Bowl after defeating the Browns in the AFC Championship for the second straight season, but again lost the sports biggest game 42-10 to the Washington Redskins. The Los Angeles Rams are coached by Sean McVay, who was Mike Shanahans tight ends coach in Washington. Hes the only coach on the list with a sub-.500 winning percentage with a 17-28 record. Shanahan became a coaching factory. Kyle Shanahan seemingly has a member of his coaching staff poached every single year as teams look for a new play-caller and head coach. Apologies for the whiners site. The Broncos missed the playoffs each of the next three seasons, causing Shanahan to be fired at the end of the 2008 season. What set the Shanahan lineage of coaches apart was the addition of the wide/outside-zone running scheme. Led by both one of the strongest offenses and one of the strongest defenses in the league, the Broncos won the next two Super Bowls. WebWhat makes this coaching tree successful? The NFL head coaching landscape continues to shift towards younger leaders who help build player-driven cultures. With so many seasons under their belts, youd expect a pretty mediocre record, yet Parcells tree still managed a .542 win percentage fourth-best of all coaches on this list and .611 postseason win percentage (second-best). Success? LaFleur , Taylor, McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan have all assembled excellent coaching staffs that Jim Lee Howell produced two of the most iconic head coaches of all time. Kyle Shanahan's first head-coaching job came in 2017 when he took over for the San Francisco 49ers. Before he was a head coach, Shanahan served as an assistant coach for Jon Gruden, Gary Kubiak, Kubiak had worked most of career, both playing and coaching, with Shanahans father Mike during his time with the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers. Rick Forzano, just three. We want your feedback, let us know at feedback@pro-football-history.com. It just so happens that the next big adaptation in the West Coast Offense is one that is still a staple 25 years later. Shanahan also worked with offensive coordinator Galen Hall. The one that doesnt quite fit in, yknow? AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Shanahan/McVay Coaching Tree (since 2016). Odds & lines subject to change. Through the 2016 season, he was semi-retired due to health issues he had been dealing with since 2013. Dungys tree is undoubtedly carried by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. What set the Shanahan lineage of coaches apart was the addition of the wide/outside-zone running scheme. LaFleur , Taylor, McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan have all assembled excellent coaching staffs that Sure, Romeo Crennell kind of sucked and Freddie Kitchens was underwhelming, but they werent so bad that their teams became laughingstocks across the NFL, unlike Palmer. For his expertise in that magical scheme, Shanahan was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on February 6, 2017. For his expertise in that magical scheme, Shanahan was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on February 6, 2017. Gillmans tree checks every box it possibly could except for postseason appearances, which is difficult considering the fact that prior to the Super Bowl era, there wasnt really a postseason at all. NFL head coaches under whom Mike Shanahan has served: Barry Switzer, University of Oklahoma (1975) Dan That year, Matt LeFleur, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay were all under Mike Shanahan and coaching on the team at the same time. If youre an NFL head coach though, that probably means hes headed down the chimney with a talented assistant to put on your staff to make you look even better. During this stretch of time, the 49ers went 37-11, with one Super Bowl victory (1994) and two more appearances in the NFC championship game. In 2022, the Shanahan/McVay coaching tree will occupy 25% of the NFL. 644. r/49ers. Let's take a look at how the three coaches under Mike Shanahan's coaching tree have had success at being head coaches in the league. Over his twenty-nine years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 276-186-1. We may earn a commission from links on this page. In the video above from the Falcons 2016 season, you can see how each read develops. They couldve been an O-line coach or defensive backs coach, but they had to serve at least one season under the star on top. Personal Information To counter that, Shanahan became Elway's lifting and running partner prior to the 1984 season. In 2015, he won a Super Bowl with Peyton Manning as the quarterback. The number 11 ranked Gators went on to win the Gator Bowl over number 10 ranked Iowa 14-6. After nearly ten years in the college ranks, Shanahan entered the NFL with the Denver Broncos. I do think that if McVay wants to return to key offensive concepts that he learned he might try to return to people he knows who can teach that system. The offenses these coaches employ are heavily inspired by former Denver and Washington head coach Mike Shanahan. Aside from the two Ive already mentioned, only one other head coach managed to reach a Super Bowl: Raymond Berry. The Green Bay coach is also Unless McVay retires, which was rumored ahead of this season, before the inevitable toll calls, he might drop below the .500 threshold within three or four years. In order to effectively lead a locker room of men from all different walks of life, you have to prioritize a player-driven culture that relies on building genuine relationships throughout the building. 19-11? Kyles got his own tree starting with Mike McDaniel in Miami, Michaels noted. Shanahan would spend a total of four seasons in The Los Angeles Rams are coached by Sean McVay, who was Mike Shanahans tight ends coach in Washington. The offenses these coaches employ are heavily inspired by former Denver and Washington head coach Mike Shanahan. Year three in 2019 saw the 49ers reach new peaks they had not seen since 2012 under Jim Harbaugh. In 2005, Mike McDaniel served as an offensive assistant under Mike Shanahan with the Denver Broncos. Nobody knew how to win like Paul Browns tree in the playoffs (I counted AFL/NFL championship games as postseason games because why not). The current Kyle Shanahan contract makes the San Francisco 49ers head coach the 7th highest-paid head coach in the NFL this season, tied with Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels.The 49ers headman still has three years left on the current Kyle Shanahan contract, but if he makes the Super Bowl, the team might rip up the current document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Photo Credit: Kirby Lee (USA TODAY Sports). 10. Shanahan became a coaching factory. Leslie Frazier and Marinelli only lasted a combined six seasons. LaFleur , Taylor, McDaniels and Kyle Shanahan have all assembled excellent coaching staffs that Two weeks later, the 49ers called the same concept but out of shotgun 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end, three receivers) and used Kittle on a jet motion to add an element of deception. Former Northern Arizona head coach Joe Salem was recently hired by the Golden Gophers. McVay was a key member of a strong offensive staff assembled by then-Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan. Sticking with the tree theme, for every gorgeous ornament, theres a flickering light that absolutely shouldnt be flickering. Maybe its luck. There are 20+ professionals named "Michael Shanahan", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Kupp was targeted seven times on the LAs final drive, but not before he saved the Rams season by converting a fourth-and-one jet sweep. After sitting out one season, Shanahan came back with the Washington Redskins as the teams head coach and vice president of football operations. He led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl championships in the 1997 and 1998 seasons, during which time the Broncos set a then-record for victories in two seasons. All three of these guys went on to become head coaches a few years down the line, and all three will be coaching this weekend in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. If you remove Shanahan and McVays accomplishments, their former assistants still have a .555 winning percentage in the playoffs. I do think that if McVay wants to return to key offensive concepts that he learned he might try to return to people he knows who can teach that system. Has Saleh extended his search beyond the Shanahan coaching tree? The Green Bay coach is also Davis then won the NFL MVP award. Sometimes it pays to have a large tree with a lot of longevity. Meanwhile, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams will face Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. WebView the profiles of professionals named "Michael Shanahan" on LinkedIn. Throughout the 21st Century, the NFLs most popular coaching trees came from either Bill Belichick or Andy Reid. On a per-season basis, Holmgrens tree hasnt done too well in the conference championship or Super Bowl departments, but theyre actually near the middle of the pack when looking at their total numbers. Coaching tree. The Rams will face the Buccaneers on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. EST in the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs. In 1985, Shanahan added the titles of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach to his name. Unfortunately, many of his children could start experiencing darker days as their coaching careers progress. The beauty of the Shanahan tree play-action designs is they can be twisted into other concepts that defenses arent necessarily ready for because they spend all their time studying and reacting to the ones they see more frequently. Mike Shanahan and his coaching pedigree are well respected in the NFL and his impact on the game still shows today. Six of these years were spent on Reeves' coaching staff. In year two under McVay, the Rams high powered offense, at nearly 33 points per game in 2018, earned a trip to the Super Bowl, where they eventually lost late to the Patriots. It's safe to say that those coaches under Mike Shanahan's tutelage ended up having success early on in their head-coaching careers.
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