Nathaniel Hackett and Kyle Shanahan are fortunate sons. Without their famous fathers, would either coach be where they are in the NFL today?
“I have so much respect for Kyle. He’s awesome,” said Hackett, who will match wits against Shanahan in prime time Sunday, when the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers remind us how powerful a role nepotism can play in the coaching ranks. “He’s a coach’s kid, which you’re always a little biased for any coach’s kid.”
Well, pro football certainly has shown favor to these two sons of the game.
The current head coaches of the Broncos and Niners grew up in the sport.