San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says the NFL effectively “lets the Rams off the hook” regarding the league’s Australia scheduling that places Los Angeles in a home-style setting for their regular-season matchup in Melbourne. After spending several days in Australia ahead of San Francisco’s Week 1 game, Shanahan says his initial frustration is easing.
Both outlets report that Shanahan’s comments center on how the Rams’ opponent was determined for the Australian fixture and the advantage that comes with the Rams’ designation as the “home” team environment. The reporting characterizes his tone as still critical, even as he acknowledges some warming to the experience itself. One account stresses that he notes progress or softening in his broader view after arriving in Australia, while the other emphasizes that he continues to sound “bitter” about the Rams’ situation and the perceived fairness of the matchup setup.
