49ers GM John Lynch Addresses Discussions on Kyle Shanahan’s Future

The San Francisco 49ers’ continued struggles call the head coach’s future into question, and Lynch is aware of that.
49ers GM John Lynch Addresses Discussions on Kyle Shanahan’s Future
Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 24, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. Stacy Revere / Getty Images
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San Francisco 49ers’ General Manager John Lynch expressed his support for head coach Kyle Shanahan, as the team’s season hasn’t gone as planned, with a losing record after a Super Bowl appearance.

Losing NFL teams have traditionally been known to fire head coaches in-season or right after the regular season ends. Shanahan’s future has been called into question amid the 49ers’ three-game losing streak and 5–7 record and the high risk of missing the playoffs.

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