Alex Smith compares Kyle Shanahan to Andy Reid amid Super Bowl talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith expressed confidence that head coach Kyle Shanahan will eventually win a Super Bowl, comparing him to Andy Reid. In an interview, Smith praised Shanahan's offensive acumen and compared their playoff experiences. While Reid won his first championship with Kansas City after years of playoff contention, Smith believes Shanahan is on a similar trajectory. He highlighted the stability brought by Shanahan and general manager John Lynch to the 49ers organization, suggesting that a championship run for Shanahan is inevitable as long as the team remains competitive.
- •Smith believes a championship for Shanahan is a matter of time.
- •He compares Shanahan's journey to that of Andy Reid.
- •Shanahan has led the 49ers to five playoff appearances and two Super Bowl losses.
- •Smith cites Shanahan and Lynch for creating a stable franchise.
- •49ers remain competitive despite expectations of a rebuild.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-49ers QB compares Kyle Shanahan to all-time great coach
"Alex Smith thinks it's a matter of "when" not "if" when it comes to San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan winning a Super Bowl.
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