Kyle Shanahan's reputation as an effective offensive play-caller is being overshadowed by criticism regarding the San Francisco 49ers' special teams performance following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Key mistakes, including a fake punt conversion by the Rams and a missed 55-yard field goal by kicker Jake Moody, significantly contributed to the team's collapse. Analysts, including John Middlekauff and Tim Kawakami, pointed out Shanahan's apparent disregard for special teams and how it has negatively impacted the 49ers.
In stark contrast to other successful coaches like Bill Belichick and Andy Reid, who prioritize special teams, Shanahan's coaching could be heavily scrutinized if the team continues to falter in this area.
