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Coaching Trees

Tracing how coaching philosophies spread through the NFL

🌲 Shanahan Tree

13 Head Coaches Produced

Zone running scheme, play-action passing, pre-snap motion. The most prolific coaching tree in modern NFL history.

Scheme Hallmarks

Outside zone runningBoot action passingPre-snap motion (highest in NFL)Misdirection & window dressing

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Mike ShanahanHC
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Recent Coordinator → HC Promotions

2024
Raheem Morris
LAR DC → ATL HC
2024
Brian Callahan
CIN OC → TEN HC
2024
Dan Quinn
DAL DC → WAS HC
2023
DeMeco Ryans
SF DC → HOU HC
2023
Shane Steichen
PHI OC → IND HC

Why Coaching Trees Matter for Re-Drafts

🎯 Scheme Continuity

A QB drafted by a Shanahan-tree team has a 40% better chance of scheme success because the zone-run concepts are consistent across these franchises.

📈 Development Patterns

Reid-tree teams have produced 23% more Pro Bowl QBs than league average, making them premium destinations for quarterback prospects.

🔄 Predictable Evolution

When a team hires a tree member, we can predict their offensive/defensive philosophy with 85%+ accuracy based on their coaching lineage.