Again saddled without their top playmaker, the Falcons’ offense still proved to be too much to handle for the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan has demonstrated all yearlong why he should be on top of every head coaching wishlist this offseason.
The last two gameplans—showing he can do more with less—solidified his impending departure to the head coaching ranks. It’s time we accept that and move on to who his eventual successor might be.
The following three candidates make the most sense for Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons.
Greg Knapp
Falcons fans may remember Greg Knapp as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator from 2004-2006.