The 49ers are rolling into training camp with a massive curveball, as head coach Kyle Shanahan is severely limited due to a concussion he suffered in a recent car accident. With Shanahan sidelined from full participation, assistant head coach and offensive line guru Chris Foerster has stepped up to run the team, but he’s making it crystal clear this isn’t a one-man show.
It’s All Hands on Deck for Training Camp
Foerster told reporters on Sunday that taking the reins is “really a group thing.” He sounded genuinely grateful that General Manager John Lynch and Shanahan himself trusted him enough to take the lead on certain duties, like handling the media sessions. But the sentiment is that everyone needs to pitch in. This isn’t just Foerster solo trying to fill Shanahan’s huge shoes.
Splitting the Load: How the Coaching Staff Plans to Keep Things Moving
Shanahan, known for his masterful way of leading team meetings and teaching the squad every aspect of football, isn’t going to be fully present for those key moments. That’s a huge void to fill. Foerster indicated that instead of him running every single team meeting, they are splitting up the responsibilities. Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris and Offensive Coordinator Klay Kubiak will handle offense and defense specific meetings. Even Special Teams Coordinator Brant Boyer might lead a session or two, covering different things. It’s a true committee approach, aiming to spread out the immense workload that typically falls on Shanahan. Foerster emphasized, “It’s not going to all fall on me. As far as certain things, we’ll all take a piece.” This is how they’re planning to navigate training camp with their leader recovering.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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