Sean McVay on Kyle Shanahan accident: I talked to him, he's got an incredible perspective
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident on July 14, including a severe concussion, multiple broken bones, and facial lacerations requiring 40 stitches.
- Rams head coach Sean McVay, a longtime friend and former colleague of Shanahan, expressed relief that Shanahan and the other person involved are okay and praised Shanahan's resilience and perspective.
- Shanahan will coach on a limited basis during training camp as he continues his recovery.
- McVay and Shanahan, hired as NFC West rivals in 2017, have a competitive history with Shanahan's 49ers holding an 11-7 regular season record against McVay's Rams, though McVay's team won their only playoff meeting in the 2021 NFC Championship Game.
