Did Kyle Shanahan Carry The Atlanta Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons were one score from winning Super Bowl LI last season. How much of that was due to Kyle Shanahan?

Although some doubted the team until the very end, the Atlanta Falcons were a field goal away from defeating the New England Patriots for the franchise’s first Super Bowl last season. With arguably the most potent offense in the NFL led by the league MVP and an athletic defense, the Falcons blossomed at just the right time for a Super Bowl run. Led on the sidelines by defensive-minded head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, the Falcons had great minds both on and off the field.

That said, it was undoubtedly the offense that carried this team through the…