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The San Francisco 49ers have been plagued by injuries so far this season, but one of their key contributors on offense is returning to practice this week. While the 49ers will have to ease him back into the groove of things, Kyle Shanahan spoke about the return of Deebo Samuel. “He’s been champing at the […]

The NFL isn’t messing around when it comes to insisting the league’s head coaches wear face masks at all times during the 2020 season. The league already fined six head coaches — Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Pete Carroll (Seattle Seahawks), Vic Fangio (Denver Broncos), Jon Gruden (Las Vegas Raiders), Sean Payton (New Orleans Saints), […]

Jimmy Garoppolo was one of the handful of injuries that the San Francisco 49ers endured in their Week 2 victory over the New York Jets. Even though Garoppolo’s return doesn’t seem far away, Kyle Shanahan doesn’t envision him being ready to play in Week 3 versus the New York Giants. “I’ll be surprised if Jimmy […]

According to a Monday evening report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the NFL has wasted no time in fining three different head coaches for not properly wearing masks as a result of their respective Week 2 matchups. Schefter notes that the three head coaches that have been fined are Vic Fangio of the Denver Broncos, […]

After the San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Jets on the bad turf at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, head coach Kyle Shanahan said his team will likely bench an injured Jimmy Garoppolo and play backup Nick Mullens next week against the New York Giants in the same stadium (per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). […]

Jimmy Garoppolo experienced some struggles during the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Following his disappointing performance to begin the season, Kyle Shanahan shared the ‘common’ problem that Garoppolo exhibits during games. “That’s a very common thing,” Shanahan told reporters, via ProFootballTalk. “All the time throughout every game, there’s going to […]

George Kittle made a brief exit in Week 1 for the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a knee sprain when he took a hit to the knee from Budda Baker. Despite Kittle still experiencing soreness in his knee, Kyle Shanahan isn’t ruling out the All-Pro tight end for the team’s Week 2 bout with the […]

Injuries are piling up for the San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle has been one of the notable names on the team’s injury report. Following his exit from practice on Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan provided an update on Kittle’s injury, per Cam Inman of The Mercury News. #49ers George Kittle update from Kyle Shanahan:"He's good with […]

Nick Bosa is looking to build on his impressive rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. However, an injury may prevent him from beginning the season healthy. After undergoing an MRI on his leg, Kyle Shanahan opened up about Bosa’s injury. “Glad he ended up getting that MRI because there was more to it. . […]

Kyle Shanahan knows the Baltimore Ravens’ release of safety Earl Thomas has made him a coveted player heading into the 2020 NFL season. However, it appears that is hardly the case for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite his recent struggles, adding Earl Thomas would provide a major boost to any secondary given his Hall of […]

Brandon Aiyuk, the 25th overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft, has impressed both head coach Kyle Shanahan and tight end George Kittle. From their point of view, the rookie will be big things to the fold. Shanahan believes that Aiyuk has the talent and the work ethic to succeed […]

Deebo Samuel is going to miss time for the San Francisco 49ers, but his status to begin the season remains uncertain. Despite the unknown timetable for his return, Kyle Shanahan is ‘hoping’ that Samuel is available in Week 1, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. #49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the hope remains that WR Deebo Samuel […]

Tight end George Kittle recently inked five-year, $75 million extension (with $40 million guaranteed) with the San Francisco 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the team’s mindset in offering the hefty, yet well-deserved deal. In Shanahan’s eyes, Kittle is the best tight end in the league, bar none. That’s why he deserves every penny […]

Is San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan a wizard? Well, if you listen to George Kittle, the answer is yes. Joining Barstool’s “Pardon My Take” podcast, Kittle talked about a play in which Shanahan accurately predicted that a pass interference penalty would occur on Kittle on a play. “No, he said that when he […]

The NFL officially decided to do away with the preseason due to the risks involved with playing meaningless games during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the downsides to not having any exhibition games have been well documented, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan feels there are still some major benefits. Kyle Shanahan said during […]

Jimmy Garoppolo was able to start in all 16 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019, doing so for the first time in his career. After Garoppolo’s career year a season ago, Kyle Shanahan believes the 28-year-old quarterback is ‘just getting started’. While answering questions in an interview on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to take a page out of the San Francisco 49ers playbook for the upcoming season. Rams head coach Sean McVay worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan when they were both on Washington’s coaching staff. McVay realized that an offense that the 49ers are running can benefit his team […]

Former Seattle Seahawks and current San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has had the luxury of playing his entire NFL playing career in the NFC West division while suiting up for two successful franchises. Most notably winning a Super Bowl as a member of the Seahawks, Sherman returned to the grandest stage as an NFC […]

Kyle Shanahan’s offensive genius began to get recognized in 2016 when he was the offensive coordinator of an explosive Atlanta Falcons team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl. That run got him a head-coaching gig with the San Francisco 49ers. His first couple of seasons in the Bay were rough, but […]

All things considered, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a massively successful season last year. He led his team to the Super Bowl, their first appearance on the big stage since 2013. But apparently, 49ers legend Ronnie Lott has much loftier aspirations for coach Kyle. He believes that Shanahan might be the second […]

The San Francisco 49ers played nearly perfect in 2019 and it still wasn’t enough to prevail in the Super Bowl. Following San Francisco’s heartbreaking defeat in last season’s Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan admits that it will be a challenge for the 49ers to return to the Super Bowl in 2020: “I didn’t want to go […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan believes Jimmy Garoppolo had an unbelievable season in 2019, and he thinks his 28-year-old quarterback can build from that. During the team’s virtual State of the Franchise event this week, Shanahan spoke out about Garoppolo and his growth with the 49ers. “I think Jimmy had an unbelievable year […]

There’s little debate about New England Patriots leader Bill Belichik as the greatest football coach of all time. So it’s definitely no surprise that he’s being paid like it. In a recent report from WEEI’s Ryan Hannable, they brought up the topic of just how much the Patriots’ shot-caller makes in a year. The answer […]

Kyle Shanahan thrived as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 and he’s getting rewarded for it. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers are giving Shanahan a new six-year contract through 2025. San Francisco is rewarding head coach Kyle Shanahan with a new six-year contract that replaces the three years he had […]

There had been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo’s future following an underwhelming performance in last year’s playoffs. It seems head coach Kyle Shanahan has since doubled down on Garoppolo’s status as the long-term, franchise quarterback. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, Shanahan is optimistic about Garoppolo’s potential as an […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was among the many NFL coaches and players commenting on race relations this week given the backdrop of ongoing protests and demonstrations by Americans against racial injustice and police brutality. Shanahan, a 40-year-old entering his fourth season with the 49ers, confirmed with reporters on Thursday morning that he […]

Most NFL coaches have spent years refining their draft strategy through countless hours of scouting and research. For San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, his roots stemmed from trying to build up his own franchise in Madden. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Shanahan recalls making Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan his first […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a run at hometown hero Tom Brady this offseason prior to sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo as their quarterback of the future. But the pursuit of Brady is merely water under the bridge for Garoppolo and Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan said he was able to have an open and […]

After losing in the 2020 Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers were bested once again this offseason – this time in the chase for the likely GOAT quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. Brady famously signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason, and the team added his longtime compatriot (pardon the pun) Rob Gronkowski […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade on the final day of the 2020 NFL Draft, acquiring Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins. After landing the outstanding tackle, Kyle Shanahan spoke about Williams’ contract situation. “Trent has been out of football for a year and a half, and Trent made it clear to everyone […]

The Chicago Bears released wide receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday. The 29-year-old signed a four-year, $26 million deal with the Bears in 2018, but was cut midway through the contact. Gabriel thrived in his first season in Chicago, posting career highs in catches (67) and receiving yards (688). He battled through two concussions last season, […]

The San Francisco 49ers boasted one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL in 2019 and Kyle Shanahan is aware of who was better. While addressing the media on Tuesday, Shanahan made a Lamar Jackson inspired joke about how the 49ers can improve their running game. How can the 49ers improve their running game? […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 47 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 47 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 47 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan welcome 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time First-Team […]

Kyle Shanahan has now had a few days to analyze what happened in Super Bowl 54 with the San Francisco 49ers but he isn’t remorseful in the defeat. Following San Francisco’s heartbreaking loss, Shanahan doesn’t regret his play-calling in the Super Bowl. “I don’t feel it’s intense blowback,” Shanahan said, via Nick Wagoner of ESPN. […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 45 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 45 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 45 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss their biggest takeaways from a dramatic Super […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing defeat in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 31-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. But the good news is that the future looks bright for the 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan does not think the heartbreaking loss will affect the […]

It’s no exaggeration to say that the San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl thanks to the efforts of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. In fact, the team is more than happy to throw contract extensions to their two key figures in management in order to build upon the good times they’re currently having […]

Both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have had two weeks to prepare for Super Bowl 54, giving them more than enough time to prepare themselves. With just one day until the pivotal matchup, Kyle Shanahan is itching for the game to finally begin. “We’re as ready as we can be,” Shanahan told […]

The San Francisco 49ers seem to be at full strength ahead of Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite being listed as questionable, both Tevin Coleman and Kwon Alexander are among the players expected to play on Sunday, per Kyle Shanahan. “They all got to go,” Shanahan told pool reporter Jenny Vrentas. “I’m […]