Kyle Shanahan’s recent concussion changes his perspective on head injuries - NBC Sports
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his own recent concussion has changed his perspective on head injuries and the importance of player recovery protocols. He now emphasizes the need for players to be fully healed before returning to the field.
Why it matters
The personal experience of a high-profile coach brings renewed attention to the NFL's concussion protocols and the long-term health of athletes.
For most coaches, the issue of player concussions requires sympathy. Moving forward, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will easily be able to empathize with players who have suffered head trauma.
In his first training-camp press conference following a July 14 automobile accident, Shanahan was asked if the severe concussion that he sustained will change his perspective on players who are dealing with the effects of brain injuries.
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