Finally, while there are some trees with shining branches that stand out among the rest, I am looking at every branch on every tree. Leslie Frazier and Marinelli only lasted a combined six seasons. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers. 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. Kyles got his own tree starting with Mike McDaniel in Miami, Michaels noted. He held the single-game rushing record for the school with a 15-carry, 260-yard performance against Hinsdale South. Thats the second-best win percentage of any coach on any tree, behind only the great Vince Lombardi (.738). Former Northern Arizona head coach Joe Salem was recently hired by the Golden Gophers. Northern Arizona went 8-3 Shanahans first year and 9-3 his second. Neither ever earned a conference championship. 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 coaching tree has combined for two championships, most recently in 2021 by the Los Angeles Rams, led by Sean McVay. Unfortunately, many of his children could start experiencing darker days as their coaching careers progress. Furthermore, I will not be including coaches that came in the second generation of coaching trees. Outside of Belichick, there isnt a single branch of this coaching tree in the NFL today that has won a playoff game. That .156 win percentage is tied for the third-worst of any coach on any tree in this list with Chris Palmer, ahead of only Bill Conkright (1-8; .111) and Cam Cameron (1-15; .063). Also, I understand that as the NFL has worn on, it has become somewhat easier to reach the postseason as postseason brackets have expanded. Three of his assistants from his pre-Washington days Art Shell, Gary Kubiak and Anthony Lynn went on to be NFL head coaches. Year three in 2019 saw the 49ers reach new peaks they had not seen since 2012 under Jim Harbaugh. The Packers The other five all have records under .400. 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. WebWhat makes this coaching tree successful? During his career he was a head coach for twenty seasons, first with the Los Angeles Raiders. A couple more years like this and Shanahans tree might start looking pretty ugly. Walshs tree was full of solid head coaches, but nobody who really carries the tree like others on this list has. WebWhat makes this coaching tree successful? For starters, this opens up a lot of room for their quick backs to rip off massive runs. Apologies for the whiners site. 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. 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. The trio of Shanahan/Mike LaFleur/Mike McDaniel has not been apart since 2014, and in 2015 the trio ended up in positions with the Atlanta Falcons. 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. 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. Also, since some coaches on this list still have students currently head coaching in the NFL, I have given certain coaches additional playoff appearances to their totals depending on whether or not their teams would be in the postseason if it started today. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Photo Credit: Kirby Lee (USA TODAY Sports). While there were a few sour apples on Browns tree, most of the bad ones were gone fairly early. If #1 is outside the tight end, but #2 has worked back inside, hell bang between them. If the defense is in single-high coverage, the corner post should be open. Mike Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl winner and likely future Hall-of-Famer, was Washington's head coach, with Kyle the offensive coordinator. 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. He came to prominence as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, whose offense in 2016 led the league in points scored and helped the team reach Super Bowl LI.Shanahan became 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. The Vikings Will Benefit From Their Revamped Team Culture, Theres One Ideal Way To Deal With Danielle Hunters Contract, Kyle Shanahan San Francisco 49ers head coach, former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator, 3 Conference Championship game appearances, 2 Conference Championship game appearances, Zac Taylor Cincinnati Bengals head coach, 1 Conference Championship game appearance, Matt LaFleur Green Bay Packers head coach, Brandon Staley Los Angeles Chargers head coach, No postseason appearances (despite having a generational quarterback), Mike McDaniel Miami Dolphins head coach, Kevin OConnell Minnesota Vikings head coach, Andy Reid Kansas City Chiefs head coach, former Philadelphia Eagles head coach, 9 Conference Championship game appearances, John Harbaugh Baltimore Ravens head coach, Bill Belichick New England Patriots head coach, former Cleveland Browns head coach, 13 Conference Championship game appearances, Josh McDaniels Las Vegas Raiders head coach, former Denver Broncos head coach, Brian Daboll New York Giants head coach, Spent 2000-06 and 2013-16 working under Belichick in New England. 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). 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. For his expertise in that magical scheme, Shanahan was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on February 6, 2017. There are 20+ professionals named "Michael Shanahan", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. 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. Thats damn near untouchable. The Mike Shanahan era in Washington lasted four seasons and yielded three 10-loss campaigns, zero playoff victoriesand a coaching staff now taking the NFL by storm. Following Staffords sneak attempt on first down, Kupp put the finishing touches on his Super Bowl masterpiece. Parcells tree has 218 more wins than any other tree on this list, and as long as Belichicks around, the gap will keep widening. Ive looked at each trees regular season win percentage, postseason appearances, postseason win percentage, conference championship totals, and Super Bowl wins, and am using those for my credentials to determine the order of this list. Mike Sherman and Steve Mariucci were both reliable coaches you could bank on reaching the postseason, but neither did much in the playoffs, going a combined 5-8 in the games that mattered most. Six years in to Kyle Shanahans tenure, his coaching tree is already legion. Sure, it works for Belichick. Aside from the two Ive already mentioned, only one other head coach managed to reach a Super Bowl: Raymond Berry. After a poor 1990 season, the team won the 1991 AFC West and made the AFC championship game, where they lost to the Buffalo Bills. Shanahan became a coaching factory. It just so happens that the next big adaptation in the West Coast Offense is one that is still a staple 25 years later. This tree contains three coaches with records of .250 or worse, including Cam Cameron, whose 1-15 record (.063) is the worst of any coach on any tree in this list. Mudra had come out of retirement to coach the Panthers, as he was intrigued by a challenge. 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. 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. Denver finished 6-10 in 1999, but made the playoffs in 2000 when it lost in the wild card round 21-3 to the Baltimore Ravens. However, the team will look to have star pass rusher Nick Bosa (concussion) and linebacker Fred Warner (right ankle sprain) back in time, which evens the playing field as well as their chances of winning. 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. Part 1 of this series looks at the coaches in the tree and some of the staples of the Shanahan offense. In 2022, the Shanahan/McVay coaching tree will occupy 25% of the NFL. For his expertise in that magical scheme, Shanahan was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on February 6, 2017. Coming into this past season, the Shanahan/McVay and Reid coaching trees were tied with six head coaches that held jobs in the NFL. Saleh said he's not married to the idea of hiring a Kyle Shanahan disciple, as he did with LaFleur. Its current iteration was built on and adapted by Mike Shanahan, who served as a coach with the 49ers from 1992 through 1994, culminating in a Super Bowl win with the 49ers while he was the offensive coordinator. Dungys tree has a better regular season record though, and despite coaching for eleven fewer seasons than Reids tree, they also have one more conference championship. Shanahans tree is the only tree to not have a single coach with a sub-.500 record. In fact, Parcells managed to produce two other elite head coaches Sean Payton and Tom Coughlin. 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). The next head coach of the Vikings linked up with McVay for the first time before the 2020 season. All have some sort of stem to the Mike Shanahan coaching tree and, to an extent, Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. The coaches that run the Shanahan scheme all use zone runs and play action passes that look identical to their run plays. In Shanahans final year at Florida, 1983, the team enjoyed the most success in his time in Gainesville. 19-11? This tree is carried by Chuck Noll and George Allen. Breaking down the Shanahan coaching tree and offense, Lances QB coach: The 49ers organization has someone who is really special, Quincy Avery took a few minutes to speak with Jordan on Trey Lances progress, work ethic, and why the 49ers have a special quarterback, 49ers QB Brock Purdy is expected to undergo elbow surgery next week. As the saying goes: women lie, men lie, numbers dont lie. Despite this, the team missed the playoffs. If the #1 read is inside the tight end, the runner will bounce it outside. 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. 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. During his time leading the Broncos the team won the Super Bowl in 1997 and 1998. Just look at Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur this season. The coaches that run the Shanahan scheme all use zone runs and play action passes that look identical to their run plays. Shanahans three seasons as the 49ers offensive coordinator were very successful. The Shanahan influence/coaching tree is dominating the NFL divisional round if you take a close look. And while regular-season accolades are important, were going to dissect how these coaching trees have fared in the postseason. How would I do this though? After his short, but successful, coaching time at Eastern Illinois, Shanahan went to the University of Minnesota to fill the Golden Gophers offensive coordinator position in 1979. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. If both the #1 and #2 reads are outside their blockers, the runner will bend it back up the middle. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Kyle Shanahan's first head-coaching job came in 2017 when he took over for the San Francisco 49ers. For his expertise in that magical scheme, Shanahan was hired as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers on February 6, 2017. Personal Information Christmas is here, and good ol jolly St. Nick is heading down the chimney with exactly what you asked for. He decorates the entire damn house. The Green Bay coach is also Throughout the 21st Century, the NFLs most popular coaching trees came from either Bill Belichick or Andy Reid. His players have no choice but to shut up and get in line simply because Belichicks track record speaks for itself. 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. With all that said, here is our top 10 list of the best coaching trees in NFL history. 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. Re: Old article on the coaching tree of Mike Shanahan -link. OConnell and McDaniels emergence as head coaches means that 25% of the NFLs head coaching jobs will be occupied by this particular coaching tree. pic.twitter.com/trrttdTIAw, Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) February 14, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams put themselves in cap and draft pick hell in order to win a Super Bowl win McVay. It can get confusing at points. Although he never won an NFL Championship, his Giants were consistently one of the best teams in the NFL prior to the Super Bowl erawhere they went 15-26-1 across three seasons. WebCoaching Tree. Shanahans time in Los Angeles was extremely tumultuous as he was not popular with either the players or owner Al Davis. Kyle Shanahan coaching tree: 49ers head coach has budding branches, following in dad's footsteps Joe Rivera 3 min read (Getty Images) The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 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. Regardless of who Skoliders were cheering for on Super Bowl Sunday, itd be pretty tough not to be fired up at the thought of OConnell leaning on Justin Jefferson in critical moments the way the Rams relied on Kupp when they needed him most. Mike Shanahan and his coaching pedigree are well respected in the NFL and his impact on the game still shows today. After his two seasons in Flagstaff, Shanahan moved back close to home to his alma mater, Eastern Illinois, as the Panthers offensive coordinator. Belichick might be the main course, but the Coughlin appetizer and Payton dessert were icing on the cake that cemented Parcells status as the second-best coaching tree of all time. Some coaches wouldve punted from their 30 with three timeouts. In the clips above with the 49ers, Shanahan has run the leak route with a tight end, a receiver, and a fullback. For starters, this opens up a lot of room for their quick backs to rip off massive runs. The only other Super Bowl came fromyup, Mike Holmgren, who also earned three conference championships. Thank you for asking. Gary Kubiak, Art Shell, Anthony Lynn, Matt LaFleur, Mike McDaniel, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan. But which side of the ball needs more resources? He couldnt win a single Super Bowl. 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. 49ers Press Conferences & Conference Calls, NFL mock draft database 2016 - 49ers picks across the Internet, 2016 NFL calendar: League year, free agency, draft, salary cap deadlines. On the very next play, McVay called Kupps number yet again on a speed out at the pylon drawing another pass interference. McVay stayed with Washington following the 2014 season and was promoted to be their offensive coordinator for the until 2017. After his year-long stint with the Sooners, Shanahan moved on to Northern Arizona University as the teams running backs coach. As the head coach for the Broncos Terrell Davis won AP Offensive Player of the Year (2) and Most Valuable Player, Clinton Portis won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Mike Anderson won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. It was time to dial up No. The Broncos lost to the Colts in the same round the following season 49-24. The next week, Florida met Georgia, also ranked number 4 and lost that game 10-9. A loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening round of the playoffs ended Denvers season. 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. Maybe its an incredible eye for coaching talent. They average one conference championship every nine seasons, one Super Bowl every 12 seasons, and they have 16 more postseason wins than any other coach on this list. Yes, Jon Gruden also adds a title to Holmgrens tree, but six playoff appearances across 15 seasons as a head coach isnt as great as youd like your second-best disciple to be. On average, Schottenheimers tree reached the playoffs every 1.98 seasons, the best mark of any tree on this list. In 2013, when he was still head coach for the then Washington Redskins, Shanahan had a legendary coaching staff. As the offensive coordinator for the Broncos John Elway won Most Valuable Player.