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Roddy White questions Kyle Shanahan's ability to win Super Bowl with 49ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:47 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Roddy White questions Kyle Shanahan's ability to win Super Bowl with 49ers

Summary

Roddy White expressed doubts about Kyle Shanahan's capacity to win a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers, specifically pointing to decision-making issues under pressure. Despite the 49ers' strong start to the season and their status as Super Bowl contenders, White criticized Shanahan's aggressive play-calling, which he believes has contributed to past failures in high-stakes situations. Shanahan has previously led the 49ers to two Super Bowl appearances but lost both to the Kansas City Chiefs. White urged that Shanahan's future effectiveness in critical moments remains to be seen as the season progresses.

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•Roddy White doubts Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl potential with the 49ers.
•Shanahan's decision-making under pressure has been criticized.
•The 49ers are performing well this season, eyeing the Lombardi Trophy.
•Shanahan has lost two Super Bowls as head coach of the 49ers.
•White highlights past failures in critical game moments against top quarterbacks.

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7:47 AMYahoo Sports — Roddy White doubts Kyle Shanahan can win Super Bowl as 49ers coach’s biggest flaw exposed

What they're saying

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Former NFL wide receiver Roddy White has questioned whether Kyle Shanahan can lead the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl title, pointing to what he believes is a major weakness in the head coach’s decision-making under pressure. The 49ers have made an impressive start to the season and are among the favourites to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
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