Originally posted by MucketyMuck:
It was pretty common sense. I just didn't want to type all of that because JimmyJimmyJimmy would still not understand.
Just curious outside of you trolling... What do you guys think a coach does? According to you guys. He doesn't coach. He doesn't coach players. He doesn't coach fundamentals. He doesn't make any sort of decisions like kicking fg's. He has nothing to do with 4th quarter performances. He doesn't call plays in the redzone. He doesn't make personnel decisions. He doesn't choose his FG kicker. He has no impact whatsoever on team discipline....He literally does nothing. Feel free to use Grok but since a HC coach literally does nothing, literally nothing according to y'all, what's the point?
Sorensen you guys seem to understand absolutely I agree he's a coach but you don't know what a Head Coach is or does. And I'm not trolling... You guys all but sit here and say a head coach does nothing. Literally nothing.
I decided to consult with chatgpt. I asked it to identify you as a poster and to describe your opinion on Kyle Shanahan. It's response:
Based on recent discussions on the 49erswebzone.com forum, user "MucketyMuck" has expressed critical views regarding head coach Kyle Shanahan's role and responsibilities. In a post dated January 7, 2025, he emphasized that a head coach should actively instruct and train players, suggesting that Shanahan may not be fulfilling these duties effectively. He stated, "He has no clue what a coach is. Coach—one who instructs or trains."
Additionally, "MucketyMuck" questioned the extent of Shanahan's involvement in various aspects of the team's performance, including decision-making during games and player discipline. He remarked, "According to you guys, he doesn't coach. He doesn't coach players. He doesn't coach fundamentals. He doesn't make any sort of decisions like kicking FGs. He has nothing to do with 4th quarter performances."
These comments indicate that "MucketyMuck" believes Shanahan is not adequately fulfilling the comprehensive duties expected of a head coach, particularly in terms of direct coaching and decision-making responsibilities.
For more insights into Kyle Shanahan's perspective on coaching and team management, you might find this interview informative:
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I then followed with this question: What do you think about his understanding of what an NFL coach does?
It's response:
Based on the posts attributed to "MucketyMuck," it seems his understanding of what an NFL coach does emphasizes hands-on player development, in-game decision-making, and direct influence on fundamentals and performance.
This view aligns more closely with traditional coaching roles seen at the college or high school level, where coaches often work directly with players on a more personal level.
In the NFL, however, the head coach's responsibilities are typically broader and more managerial. While some head coaches, like Kyle Shanahan, also serve as play-callers or oversee specific units, their primary role involves leading the coaching staff, setting the overall strategy, and making high-level decisions. Delegation to positional coaches and coordinators is a fundamental part of the job.
If "MucketyMuck" believes Shanahan is too removed from certain responsibilities—like fundamentals coaching or in-game decisions—it could indicate a misalignment between his expectations of a head coach and how the role is executed at the NFL level. Alternatively, it could simply reflect dissatisfaction with Shanahan's performance in certain areas rather than a misunderstanding of the role itself.
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They kind of took a shot at you at the end there, lol.
