Another day, another unemployed second-generation NFL coach. This time it’s Kyle Shanahan, son of former Broncos and Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, who hit the bricks of his own volition, asking for and receiving a release from his contract with the Cleveland Browns.
#Browns OC Kyle Shanahan has talked to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and they are parting ways after only one season, source says
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) enero 8, 2015
Ironically, Shanahan leaves the Browns officially on the same day he’s interviewing with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching job. ESPN reports the Bills are the only team looking at Shanahan as a possible head coach.
According to Cleveland.com, the beginning of the end for Shanahan with the Browns began in the regular season when “play calls” were requested via text from the press box by a “high-ranking non-coaching staff member.” So probably Jimmy “I know nothing” Haslam, then. Reportedly the front office also pressured coaches to play Johnny Manziel, sources told ESPN. Even if Shanahan doesn’t get the Bills head coaching job (he won’t), he’ll still have no trouble landing work in the NFL. Presumably Kyle’s father Mike Shanahan will hire him wherever he ends up.
At least 3 teams considering Mike and Kyle Shanahan as a package deal: 49ers, Raiders and Bills. Kyle also Bills HC candidate. — Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) enero 6, 2015
Shanahan will also be atop Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s list. Vic Fangio and Pat Shurmer’s as well.
Sources confirm @JasonPhilCole report that #seahawks DC Dan Quinn will try to hire #browns Kyle shanahan as OC if he gets #jets HC job.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) enero 8, 2015
