Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers earned Bay Area bragging rights over the Oakland Raiders with an easy 34-3 win on Thursday night. But according to Shanahan, there isn’t much of a rivalry between the teams. He seems to view it more as a big brother/little brother situation.
The 49ers head coach was asked how it feels with the Niners about to become the only NFL team in the Bay Area with the Raiders set for a move to Las Vegas. He said he feels it’s always been that way because the Niners have been there longer and never left, unlike the Raiders, who moved to Los Angeles from 1982-1994.
Kyle Shanahan with the #shade in his postgame presser. When asked how he feels about the Niners about to be the only team in the Bay Area. “I feel like they always have been. Been here the longest, and never left.” #BOOM #traiders #fail #relocateandlose
— WeStandWithOakland (@RussellRivera) November 2, 2018
Shanahan also freely admits that he grew up a 49ers fan and “Raiders hater,” so that no doubt contributes to his feeling.
Kyle Shanahan on win in Bay Area rivalry, “I grew up a huge Niners fan. I also grew up a #Raiders hater…Feels good to win but I’m definitely happy for our fans.” #49ers pic.twitter.com/yKvn67ymhg
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) November 2, 2018
Shanahan’s squad entered the game 1-7, so getting such a convincing win probably makes them feel a whole lot better as a franchise. Beating a team he’s never liked probably was an added bonus.
