Controversy follows Falcons' offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan

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Controversy follows Falcons' offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan

Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan arrived in Atlanta last season with a history. Controversy has followed Shanahan around like a cloud since his first days leading an offense in 2008.

Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan arrived in Atlanta last season with a history. Controversy has followed Shanahan around like a cloud since his first days leading an offense in 2008.

Kyle Shanahan had a quiet start to his career as an offensive coordinator in Houston at 28 (the youngest in league history). Working with quarterback Matt Schaub (8) in the 2008 and 2009 seasons, Shanahan's offenses finished in the top 10 of the league in yardage.

Kyle Shanahan, the son of longtime NFL coach Mike Shanahan (right), moved to work with this father in 2010 and had his most issues in four seasons in Washington.

As the Redskins' offensive coordinator, Kyle Shanahan had a well-publicized tiff with veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb (left) - and his agent Fletcher Smith - which led to McNabb being benched in favor of Rex Grossman in 2010.

Kyle Shanahan was under heavy fire in Washington over his use of quarterback Robert Griffin III and the play calling. This led, ultimately, to his departure from the Redskins in 2013.

With Cleveland in 2014, Kyle Shanahan didn't agree with the front office's mandate to play quarterback Johnny Manziel. He requested to be released from the final two years of his contract. His request was granted and made him free to join the Falcons.

In Kyle Shanahan's first season in Atlanta, he faced criticism for the offense's inability to score points. The Falcons' all-time leading receiver, Roddy White, who was released after 11 seasons, blames offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for the offense's production last season. Under Shanahan, the four-time Pro Bowl selection finished with just 43 catches, only fourth best on the team.

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Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan arrived in Atlanta last season with a history. Controversy has followed Shanahan around like a cloud since his first days leading an offense in 2008.

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