Kyle shanahan

Shanahan and Cousins long ago worked together for two seasons (2012 and ’13). Shanahan was Washington’s whiz-kid offensive coordinator and Cousins was a young, unproven quarterback, biding his time behind then-dynamic Robert Griffin III. Cousins made only four starts in those two years alongside Shanahan. … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan long ago learned to believe in quarterback Kirk Cousins

But the 40-year-old Shanahan has brought needed stability to the Niners who went through three coaches in the three seasons before his arrival. He and general manager John Lynch have worked well together and have overhauled the roster into one of the NFL’s deepest. … [Read more...] about 49ers give Kyle Shanahan new deal through 2025

Shanahan added: “So just the constant noise, it’s a little tough to deal with, but fans won’t be having to deal with it. That’ll just be us. So hopefully we can make sure that doesn’t affect our game, which it shouldn’t. It’s more about just the irritation of it and you embrace it and realize that that can’t affect you unless you let it affect you and you just go back to playing football.” … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on fake crowd noise in stadiums: It’s ‘a form of human torture’

Warner was placed on the list on Aug. 31 following a stellar training camp that suggested he was poised to build on last season, when he was voted a Pro Bowl alternate. Warner had a team-high 118 tackles and added nine pass breakups, three sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception he returned 46 yards for a touchdown. … [Read more...] about 49ers activate Fred Warner from COVID-19 list; Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk still out

“We did wait longer,” Shanahan said. “It was more — we’re trying to be smarter about it. I don’t know if that’s the right word. I think Dee is also. It’s tough for athletes in these situations. They want to play no matter what.” … [Read more...] about 49ers being more cautious with Dee Ford’s ailing hamstring