The Mercury News49ers-bound? Kyle Shanahan confirms interest, no secret 'understanding'The Mercury NewsAtlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was named the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/John Bazemore). By Cam Inman | cinman@bayareanewsgroup.com |. PUBLISHED: January 19, 2017 at ...Kyle Shanahan focused on Falcons' playoff run, not 49ers' coaching vacancyNewsdayBlanket Coverage: Recent coaching hires stray from the NFL's winning formulaSports IllustratedFalcons' Shanahan plans to meet again with 49ers about head coach jobAtlanta Journal ConstitutionMadison.com -NBCSports.com -KNBR (blog) -MyAJC (blog)all 44 news articles »