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Kyle Shanahan is generating Coach of the Year buzz

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell gave out some awards four games into the season. He came up with a top-3 for all of the major awards, from MVP to Coach of the Year. As you’d expect, the undefeated teams were well-represented.

It’s no surprise that Kyle Shanahan tops Barnwell’s list for Coach of the Year. The coaches who were second and third were on Shanahan’s staff two years ago. Here’s what Barnwell had to say about Shanahan:

1. Kyle Shanahan, 49ers

The second-best offense in the league belongs to San Francisco, which has quietly started the season with four 30-plus point games.