George Kittle defends Kyle Shanahan amid hot seat speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle spoke out against suggestions that head coach Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat. During an event on May 22, 2026, Kittle highlighted the lack of rationale behind such claims, emphasizing Shanahan's success despite criticisms. Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman also supported Shanahan, noting that many NFL teams would want him if he became available. The discourse surrounding Shanahan often resurfaces, especially after playoff performances, but Kittle argues that the team's potential coaching options show Shanahan's value.
- •George Kittle defended Kyle Shanahan's coaching status at a Napa event.
- •Kittle dismissed the hot seat debate as unreasonable.
- •Richard Sherman also voiced support for Shanahan's coaching reputation.
- •Shanahan's job security remains a topic of discussion during the offseason.
- •Criticism often arises from playoff performance and coaching alternatives.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle saves us the trouble of a “fire Shanahan debate”
"George Kittle shut down the Kyle Shanahan hot seat debate before it started (again). Richard Sherman did too.
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