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Foerster Steers 49ers During Shanahan’s Concussion, Emphasizing a True Group Effort

With Kyle Shanahan out due to a concussion, assistant head coach Chris Foerster is running the 49ers and frames it as a “group thing,” delegating responsibilities to coordinators and staff (Kubiak, Morris, Boyer) and splitting team meetings by side of the ball. He underscored leadership as serving, noted there’s ongoing discussion about how long Shanahan will be away, and said they’ll adapt weekly as needed while he leads and others fill in.

via NBC Sports|

#chris-foerster #kyle-shanahan #leadership

sports2 hours ago•7 min saved

Shanahan Attends Day 1 as Foerster Leads 49ers Camp

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan appeared on the field for Day 1 of training camp despite a concussion from a July car crash and left after about 30 minutes, as assistant head coach Chris Foerster took charge and the team began preparations with coordinators guiding their groups; Brock Purdy connected with Mike Evans early, Dre Greenlaw returned to practice, and the club circulated through drills with a veteran-laden locker room helping maintain routine during Shanahan’s recovery.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

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sports7 hours ago•4 min saved

49ers’ Shanahan sidelined by car crash; concussion slows return as Foerster steps in

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered non-life-threatening injuries, including a concussion, in a July 14 car crash and will participate in training camp on a limited basis as he recovers; assistant head coach Chris Foerster will handle head coaching duties during his absence, with a phased return timeline tied to his concussion recovery.

via USA Today|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

49ers Prioritize Skill Players Over First-Round O-Linemen

San Francisco 49ers' run game coordinator and offensive line coach Chris Foerster supports prioritizing playmakers over offensive linemen in the draft, arguing that players who touch the ball and score touchdowns have a greater impact. The Niners have focused on acquiring skill position players early in the draft while relying on their system to develop and support mid-to-late round offensive linemen.

via NFL.com|

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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Foerster, Ward, Lynch, McCarthy, and Hargrave weigh in on 49ers' QB situation and facing the Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator Chris Foerster praises quarterback Brock Purdy's remarkable decision-making skills, highlighting his ability to quickly and accurately assess the field despite his shorter stature. Foerster believes Purdy's physical attributes contribute to his need for faster processing and commends his ability to apply what he has learned from coaching to his performance on the field. Purdy has not thrown an interception since Week 17 of the 2022 season and holds an impressive completion rate and rating in his four games of the 2023 season. The 49ers will face a tough challenge against the Dallas Cowboys in their upcoming game.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

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