"They're 6-3, having equalled their entire victory output in which they collapsed down the stretch in 2024 to finish 6-11. Considering their list of wounded, which includes Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall Jr. and Brock Purdy, plus George Kittle for a five-game stretch, it's hard not to come to the conclusion that coach Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh are doing some of their best work."
"Shanahan has his offense running despite the injuries, turning Mac Jones back in to the first-round draft pick he probably should have made in 2021 when they selected Trey Lance instead at No. 3. Tackle Penii Sewell, who went to Detroit at No. 7, would have also been a winner, but I digress. To have the 49ers at 6-3 is some of Shanahan's best work. He's never won the award before, finishing second to Baltimore's John Harbaugh in 2019."
The 49ers are 6-3 after collapsing to 6-11 in 2024, achieving that record despite extensive injuries to key players including Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams, Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall Jr., Brock Purdy and a five-game absence by George Kittle. Kyle Shanahan has maintained offensive production, revitalizing Mac Jones and guiding the team to a turnaround from last season. Shanahan is a leading candidate for Coach of the Year, though other coaches like Mike Vrabel, Ben Johnson and Shane Steichen are also in contention. Robert Saleh lost premier defenders Bosa and Warner yet the defense remains stout against the run and ranks 10th in scoring defense.
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