Kyle Shanahan Praises the 49ers Physicality

General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared their optimism heading into the offseason with key decisions needing to be made in 49ers personnel.

QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle, T Trent Williams, QB Trey Lance, RB Elijah Mitchell, OL Mike McGlinchey and OL Jake Brendel shared what made this season special.

DL Nick Bosa, LB Fred Warner, LB Azeez Al-Shaair and DB Deommodore Lenoir spoke about overcoming adversity as a team and how they will grow for the upcoming season.

QB Brock Purdy, RB Christian McCaffrey, DL Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle and LB Fred Warner shared how the team did not give up following injuries in the NFC Championship.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared how proud he was of the team as they persevered in the NFC Championship and shared postgame injury updates on Brock Purdy.

QB Brock Purdy detailed how he mentally prepares before games and shared his excitement to play in the NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia.

Shanahan discussed how going on the road can be something "special" for the 49ers and shared updates on running backs Elijah Mitchell and Christian McCaffrey.

Ryans shared a scouting report on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense, evaluated how the 49ers defensive line is preparing for a mobile quarterback and discussed the team's mindset heading into the NFC Championship.

Shanahan shared his assessment on Brock Purdy learning the offense, commented on Aaron Bank's progression since being drafted in 2021 and gave injury updates on Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell.

TE George Kittle, T Trent Williams, RB Christian McCaffrey and LB Dre Greenlaw previewed the 49ers upcoming "physical" matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship.

WR Brandon Aiyuk, T Mike McGlinchey, LB Dre Greenlaw, DL Arik Armstead and WR Ray-Ray McCloud III discussed playing on a bigger stage and shared what they've learned from previous experience in the playoffs.

QB Brock Purdy, WR Deebo Samuel, LB Fred Warner and DL Nick Bosa discussed playing the title game on the road and shared the mental preparations the team takes ahead of a high-stakes contest.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the team's first practice report of the week, reflected on the last time the 49ers faced Jalen Hurts and discussed playing in boisterous away stadiums.

QB Brock Purdy, TE George Kittle, LB Fred Warner, RB Christian McCaffrey and DL Nick Bosa shared how big plays built momentum in the 49ers victory over the Cowboys.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his mentality heading into Philadelphia for the NFC Championship following the 49ers Divisional Round victory vs. Cowboys.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared injury updates on QB Jimmy Garoppolo, spoke on QB Brock Purdy's impressive performance as a rookie and highlighted the impact fan support has on the team.

Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and offensive line and run game coordinator Chris Foerster spoke about the chemistry in the 49ers locker room ahead of the team's Divisional Round matchup against the Cowboys.

Purdy shared his thoughts on the 49ers-Cowboys Divisional Round matchup and discussed what it's like working with head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Shanahan detailed what to expect from the Cowboys defense, described the importance of playing physically on offense and highlighted Robbie Gould as "one of the best kickers in this generation."

QB Brock Purdy, RB Christian McCaffrey, DL Nick Bosa, WR Deebo Samuel, LB Fred Warner and DL Charles Omenihu commented on the team's defeat over the Seattle Seahawks and how they felt advancing to the Divisional Round.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan recapped the team's Wild Card victory over the Seattle Seahawks and commented on the 49ers making adjustments at half time.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan described game planning for rainy weather, highlighted McCaffrey and Purdy's NFC Player of the Month awards and shared what the daily life of an NFL head coach is like.

RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle shared how dialed in the 49ers are for Super Wild Card Weekend against the Seattle Seahawks and praised Brock Purdy for his progression and performance since stepping up as QB1.

Purdy commented on his mindset heading into the team's Wild Card matchup vs. the Seahawks and evaluated the energy he has felt from the team this week.

Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and offensive line and run game coordinator Chris Foerster shared how the 49ers are game planning for Pete Carroll and the Seahawks.