Analyst Mina Kimes didn’t hold back after Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s brother threw some subtle shade at San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. The jab? A tweet questioning Shanahan’s play-calling prowess. Kimes, ever the queen of sharp comebacks, called the comment “out of pocket.”
Think of it like “Succession” meets Thursday Night Football, with a dash of drama and a lot of sideline sass. It’s safe to say the Garoppolo family isn’t sending Shanahan a holiday card this year, and Kimes just made sure we’re all watching.
Billy Garoppolo Throws Shade, But Kyle Shanahan’s Playbook Still Speaks Louder
When you mix NFL drama with sibling spice, you get Billy Garoppolo firing shots at Shanahan like it’s fourth-and-goal. After the 49ers’ 12-6 home loss left fans groaning and Shanahan visibly frustrated, Billy decided it was roast time.
He posted a picture of Shanahan’s disappointed look on Instagram, captioning it, “Offensive Guru 😂😂😂.” That’s some next-level shade, and Kimes wasn’t having it.
“I usually like spicy sibling posts,” Kimes quipped on X, “but this is pretty out of pocket given what Shanahan’s offense did for him.” She’s got a point, though.
I usually like spicy sibling posts but this is pretty out of pocket given what Shanahan's offense did for him https://t.co/N0JV4YEjOi
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) December 13, 2024
Under Shanahan, Garoppolo helped the 49ers reach an NFC Championship and Super Bowl berth. Sure, Garoppolo’s 49ers chapter had its hiccups (like injuries derailing seasons), but Shanahan still elevated his career during his 2017-2022 run.
But let’s be real: clowning Shanahan’s play-calling? That’s like questioning a chef who fed you Michelin-star meals just because you didn’t like dessert.
Meanwhile, Shanahan’s got bigger concerns. The 49ers were Super Bowl contenders last season (finishing 12-5), but yesterday’s loss put their playoff hopes on thin ice.
As for Billy’s dig, the best clapback would be Shanahan dialing up wins; in the NFL, scoreboard > shade.
De’Vondre Campbell’s Exit Rocks 49ers, Disrupts Shanahan’s Plans
Thursday Night Football wasn’t just about the Niners-Rams rivalry. It became the De’Vondre Campbell show, and not in a good way.
During the third quarter, Shanahan asked Campbell to get back on the field. Campbell said no and later upped the drama by walking off entirely in the fourth quarter. Cameras caught the linebacker heading to the locker room, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
The fallout was swift and brutal.
Shanahan didn’t mince words, confirming the team is done with Campbell. “We’re moving on,” he said, with options on the table ranging from suspension to release.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport called it a matter of “semantics.” Either way, Campbell’s 49ers chapter is over.
The #49ers are moving on from
LB De’Vondre Campbell, coach Kyle Shanahan said, after he refused to go back into the game on Thursday night upon being out of the starting lineup.Shanahan said they are working out the semantics of how. Suspension is an option, as is release. pic.twitter.com/HqQIWfH6xJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2024
So, what sparked this mess? Campbell wasn’t named a starter for the game, and apparently, that didn’t sit well. But for a team eyeing a deep playoff push, this kind of sideline soap opera is a distraction they can’t afford.
With Campbell’s exit looming, the 49ers need to tighten up. The NFL is ruthless: there’s no time for walk-offs when the scoreboard demands results.