49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast Kyle Shanahan exclusive: 49ers coach breaks down San Francisco's offseason additions
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Mar 23, 2026 
Luke Kuechly, former NFL linebacker and Hall of Famer, shares quick takes on ex-teammate Christian McCaffrey and new 49ers wideout Mike Evans. Short segments cover Kyle Shanahan’s thoughts after the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, offseason roster moves, Dre Greenlaw’s return, Trent Williams’ contract situation, and draft/fit questions for the team.
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Kyle Shanahan Learned Flag Football On The Fly
- Kyle Shanahan described coaching at the Fanatics flag football event as a sudden, fun shift after realizing it was five-on-five, not seven-on-seven.
- He said he had to throw out his prepared playbook, learned the game on the fly, and celebrated beating Tom Brady's team.
Finish Free Agency Quickly To Focus On The Draft
- Kyle Shanahan advised avoiding distraction during free agency so coaching staff can focus on the draft and remaining roster holes.
- He said he prefers free agency to finish so the team can identify draft targets to fill true needs.
Evans And Kirk Stretch Defense To Help The Run Game
- Jennifer Lee Chan and Matt Maiocco argued Mike Evans and Christian Kirk help the offense by forcing defenses to respect the deep threat and clear space for the run.
- They said those additions shorten Brock Purdy's reads, reduce pressure on the OL, and free lanes for Christian McCaffrey.