Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers was named AP NFL Coach of the Year 2025 for sustaining elite performance amid extreme adversity.
Despite a season heavily impacted by injuries to stars like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, Shanahan kept the 49ers competitive at the highest level.
Under his leadership, San Francisco finished the regular season 12–5, secured a playoff berth, and defeated defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Shanahan’s personnel management stood out as the 49ers earned 12 wins using 12 different starting lineups throughout the season.
That flexibility highlighted his ability to maximize roster depth while maintaining consistency despite constant lineup changes.
NFL analysts widely credited Shanahan as the strategic mind behind the 49ers’ long-term stability and sustained competitiveness.
Former coaches and analysts, including Tony Dungy and Dan Orlovsky, publicly endorsed Shanahan for his remarkable adaptability.
The AP NFL Coach of the Year award recognizes Shanahan’s leadership, resilience, and ability to maintain championship standards under pressure.
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