Kyle Shanahan exclusive: 49ers coach breaks down San Francisco's offseason additions

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Football, Nfl, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Matt Maiocco

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was back on the sidelines this weekend, coaching in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The event served as a showcase for flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics Games. Following the showcase, NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan got an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Shanahan to discuss his participation in the exhibition and most importantly his views on San Francisco's offseason business since the beginning of the new league year. Matt Maiocco then joins Jennifer to break down flag football, Shanahan's comments and where the 49ers stand roster-wise a month out from the 2026 NFL Draft. Later, former Panthers linebacker, Luke Kuechly shares his insights on former teammate and current 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey and former opponent in new 49ers WR Mike Evans.

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0:19.0	Two weeks into the new league year of big question surrounding the 49ers is how they plan to improve their offensive and defensive lines.
0:27.7	Without making any dramatic moves thus far, the 49ers might feel as if they are in a suitable spot in the trenches at this stage of the offseason.
0:36.3	The 49ers figure to have some continuity on the offensive line,
0:39.8	as long as they can assure left tackle Trent Williams' back.
0:43.6	They signed a player who could be in line to start a left guard,
0:46.7	and two free agent signings might make it easier for Brock Purdy to get rid of the football quicker.
0:52.3	On the defensive line, the team is expecting a big boost
0:55.6	from the returns of two defense events. Jennifer Lee Chan went on an information gathering mission
1:01.7	while attending a flag football exhibition in Southern California. She'll share with us what she
1:07.0	learned, including a conversation with 49ers coach Kyle Shania.
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