There is plenty of football left to be played this NFL season — ample time for top teams to fall and sleeper squads to make a late run.
But as we fast approach the home stretch of the campaign, I can’t help but think that when it’s all said and done, the NFL Coach of the Year award is going to come to the Bay Area.
Which Bay Area coach wins it, I cannot say just yet.
I’ll concede that the Coach of the Year award should probably go to New England’s Bill Belichick every season, but it’s worth taking the time to recognize that what Kyle Shanahan and Jon Gruden are doing this season for their respective franchises is wildly impressive and — to be honest — more than a bit unexpected.