ARLINGTON, Texas -- The last name Shanahan has become a four-letter word around the Dallas Cowboys.
Not only have Kyle Shanahan's San Francisco 49ers beaten the Cowboys three straight times -- ending two of Dallas' past three playoff runs -- his coaching-tree offspring have done a number on them as well.
In January, Matt LaFleur led the Green Bay Packers to a wild-card win against the Cowboys (their other recent playoff loss). In December, Mike McDaniel put together a plan that led to the Miami Dolphins beating the Cowboys.