This is one major mistake that you don’t want to commit. Kyle Shanahan will probably make sure that this backpack doesn’t leave his side considering the valuable information it contains.
Super Bowl LI is right around the corner and by now, many of you have secured your bets, your couches, and your whereabouts. In other words, you’ve got your gameplay on lock. On the other hand, you have soon to be 49ers head coach but current Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, who happen to commit the ultimate penalty by losing the backpack that contains valuable plays for Sunday’s big game. If that doesn’t spell out nervousness, I’m not sure what does.
But for a quick second, imagine yourself on that stage-you’d freak out just like he did. He spent 15 minutes searching high and low only to realize that a reporter grabbed his bag mistakenly.
As the drama unfolded, Shanahan paced Minute Maid Park, looking for clues. A Falcons security agent, meanwhile, searched through an unattended backpack on the floor.
“I’ve got to find it,” Shanahan told USA TODAY Sports, searching more than 15 minutes after the media session ended, the players already departed.
But before you suspect the New England Patriots were behind this, lighten up.
Shanahan’s bag was mistakenly lifted by San Francisco Examiner columnist Art Spander, who left his backpack at the site where reporters had gathered to interview Shanahan.
After nearly 30 minutes of searching and frantic phone calls, Spander returned with Shanahan’s bag. The coach was undeniably relieved.
We’re pretty sure that those 15 minutes were probably the longest 15 of his life. His face must’ve looked a little something like this.