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The 49ers’ first padded practice produced early scuffles, with Christian McCaffrey and Dre Greenlaw shoving after a catch and Fred Warner and Jake Tonges getting into it before others joined in. Interim coach Chris Foerster said such fights on Day 1 of pads are a normal way to set tempo, and with several players carrying injury histories, the team hopes for calmer days ahead.
Shanahan appeared at Sunday’s 49ers practice in Santa Clara while recovering from a July car crash; his duties were handled by staff, with Chris Foerster leading in his absence. The session also marked Nick Bosa’s sharp return from a knee injury and Dre Greenlaw’s continued reintegration, as the team begins training camp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.