Following Friday’s practice, head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers spoke with media to give them some last-minute information before their Week 14 game against the Seattle Seahawks. This is what he had to say.
The San Francisco 49ers Communications staff provided the transcript.
First remarks:
“Injuries for the game: [DL] Aric Armstead will be out, [TE] Ross Dwelley is out, [WR] Ray-Ray McCloud [III] is out, [CB] Darrell Luter [Jr.] is doubtful, [OL] Spencer Burford is doubtful and [RB] Elijah [Mitchell] is doubtful.”
Ray-Ray went back to his practice and left again. Has he hurt his ribs?
“No, he emerged. He didn’t feel well on Wednesday, but I believe he was limited. We must thus exercise caution around him. possessed several ribs.”
See the Seattle Seahawks injury report? Geno Smith’s status is determined by the team at halftime. Does that help with anything other than the preparation work for quarterback Drew Lock of the Seattle Seahawks?
“Not at all. We’ve essentially finished all of the preparation work. Similar quarterback styles don’t significantly alter the scheme, so nothing would change in any case.”
The Seahawks and you are such close friends. Do you think they will show you something that will surprise you in any way that you haven’t seen before?
Yes, both teams will always adopt a few unique tacks. But you’re right—we are quite familiar with one another. Furthermore, there are only so many new things you can do this time of year. They will, therefore, possess a few items. There will be several things. However, it will ultimately come down to football skill.”
Given Mitchell’s doubts, I imagine RB Jordan Mason will play a larger role. To what extent do you appreciate the durability of RB Christian McCaffrey?
It’s been excellent. We’ve been really lucky to have running backs this year, I think. Elijah should be back soon; I know he’s been hurt this week, but I thought he had a chance to go. However, maintaining his health has been fantastic for him. It’s going well so far, and JP has been fairly healthy as well.”
Will one of those guys from the practice squad have to be promoted?
“Most likely, yeah.”
We’ve discussed McCaffrey’s walk-on mentality a few times. Is there a different player that you have coached, or even someone like your dad, that has the body type of a superstar but never lets go?
Not that I’m aware of. He’s not like anyone I’ve been around, for sure. The majority of exceptional artists have intense compulsive and obsessive hobbies. I believe that and other things about [DL] Nick’s [Bosa] and [LB] Fred Warner. However, Christian is also one of the most self-assured guys I’ve ever met. He’s just a little bit different and unusual. That’s what makes him so unique when you combine all those attributes.”
Is there a special combination of acting like he’s done nothing yet still exudes confidence and swagger?
“Yes, that seems likely. Though I was a walk-on, I’d like to think I had a walk-on mentality. You weren’t going to make it, so I had to. I had to be that way because I was insecure that I wouldn’t make it. I have faith that Christian will succeed and excel in whatever he pursues, regardless of how he approaches it. Everyone would tell you the same thing, after all, and how critical of himself he is.
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