Kyle Shanahan Emerges From His Father's Shadow

GWilliams had the next HC Clause, and where did that get him?

Sounds like our offensive playcalling will be in very capable hands. He sure took the fast track up the ladder in Texas and it sounds like he earned every bit of it and did an outstanding job with whatever responsibility that was given to him. I'm glad he's here.

This will be another test to the debate about playcalling -- seems like most people say it's overrated.

Let's be honest: Our offense sucks. And it has sucked for years, going back to the Joe Gibbs (part II) days. Most of the players that make up that sucky offense are still here.

Mike and Kyle have their work cut out for them.

Looks like our OF is in good hands.

This will be another test to the debate about playcalling -- seems like most people say it's overrated.

Let's be honest: Our offense sucks. And it has sucked for years, going back to the Joe Gibbs (part II) days. Most of the players that make up that sucky offense are still here.

Mike and Kyle have their work cut out for them.

I doubt we'll see the "swinging-gate" anytime soon. We'll probably see more fades to tall receivers too.

This entire coaching staff will demonstrate the wide disparity in coaching ability and philosophy in comparison to the last regime. It's going to be interesting to see the difference in the performance of the same players Zorn coached with mixed results.

How long will we get to keep him? If this article is any indication he might get a head coaching offer before we know it. The fact that we all but guranteed the head coaching job to Williams before not giving it to him also doesn't seem to help. Then again Vinny was probably more at fault for that.

The big thing that could keep him here for a while is the chance to work with his Dad.

This will be another test to the debate about playcalling -- seems like most people say it's overrated.



Let's be honest: Our offense sucks. And it has sucked for years, going back to the Joe Gibbs (part II) days. Most of the players that make up that sucky offense are still here.



Mike and Kyle have their work cut out for them.
I know it was only a few games but I do recall this group of guys putting 30 points on an undefeated Saints team and a couple other 21+ point games. The cumulative effects of bad play calling, FO strife, and player discontent should not be overlooked. I am hoping to see this offense pick up from the Dal/Philly games of 08 and be a force in the league. '09 was a disaster on so many levels, but we have a solid core of talent, that will only get better with a strong FO.

I know it was only a few games but I do recall this group of guys putting 30 points on an undefeated Saints team and a couple other 21+ point games. The cumulative effects of bad play calling, FO strife, and player discontent should not be overlooked. I am hoping to see this offense pick up from the Dal/Philly games of 08 and be a force in the league. '09 was a disaster on so many levels, but we have a solid core of talent, that will only get better with a strong FO.

I wish I shared your optimism about the offense. The Shanahans are very good coaches, but our line is flat out awful, our RB situation is lacking, and our QB and WR situation is still pretty up in the air. Sure, IF Campbell/D.Thomas/M.Kelly all break out this year we could do some damage, I'm just not sold until I see it. I do not think we'll be any kind of "force" on offense. And if we're set on switching to a 3-4 (which I'm not sure we are, at least this season), we may take a step back on D as well.

Hate to come off as a Debbie Downer, but I don't think we're going to be any better than a .500 team in year one of this regime. That said, I do think we're moving in the right direction for sure.

I really liked the Post's article on Kyle. Ideally, he is our coach one day!

He will probably become the head coach in waiting to ensure stability once his dad gives up his clipboard and goes the front office route totally.