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49ers' Kyle Shanahan might be best first-down play-caller in NFL history

Kyle Shanahan undoubtedly is one of the best -- if not the very best -- play-callers in the NFL.

That's not hyperbole. You can simply look at the production of the offenses he has been in charge of, compare it to any other coach over the last decade-plus and you'll find he has few -- if any -- peers.

That's just in general, across all downs, games and seasons. However, when it comes to the first play of a drive, he has no equal.

Just see for yourself.

Best P&10 (first play of the drive) offenses of the last 4 seasons:
1- 2017 Chargers
2- 2016 Falcons
3- 2019 49ers
4- 2017 49ers
5- 2017 Falcons
6- 2018 49ers

Whole lotta Shanahan on here— Seth Galina (@pff_seth) July 16, 2020

His record of success is so ridiculous, it should produce a chuckle out of anyone who comes across it.