LISTEN: The 49ers Season Is Over →

Watch: Kyle Shanahan speaks to the press at the NFL Scouting Combine

Mar 1, 2017 at 11:56 AM


placeholder image

@49ers

Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stepped up to the podium today at the NFL Scouting Combine and spoke to the media about quarterbacks, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, free agent evaluations, and much more.

Shanahan discussed the report that Colin Kaepernick would opt out of the final year of his contract and become a free agent. "I know that we don't really have any under contract," Shanahan said. "Kaepernick is but just seeing that today that he's probably going to opt out here in a week or so -- whenever that is. So we don't have anyone on our roster so I've thrown them into the category of everybody else who is free agents and possibilities going into the draft. Those are the guys that we're comparing to who you see in the free agent market, who there is in the draft and trade possibilities and our guys who were on our roster last year is really the group we're picking from."

You can watch the full video of Shanahan speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine below.

Other key takeaways from the discussion with the press:

  • Shanahan said that, over the past few weeks, they have been working to evaluate the players currently on the 49ers roster.
  • Shanahan would not discuss Kirk Cousins because he is under contract with Washington.
  • Film on a player is by far the most important aspect of evaluating college quarterbacks. If you like the film, then you go into how they can handle the pressures of the most important position in sports.
  • Right now, he sees Carlos Hyde being their running back. "I don't think he's a finished product," Shanahan said. "I think there's a lot more to his game."
  • "A year of tape is pretty good," Shanahan said regarding evaluating a college player with just a year of starting experience. "You get to see a lot."
Enjoy this article? Follow us to never miss more!

Powered by Follow.it


Comments

More San Francisco 49ers News

placeholder image

Brock Purdy update: Kyle Shanahan says 49ers QB has been 'great all week'

By David Bonilla
Dec 6

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy struggled during last Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Difficult weather conditions and his recent recovery from a shoulder injury likely contributed to his performance. This week, Purdy has been a full participant in practice and is...


placeholder image

Kyle Shanahan eager to see how 49ers respond to losing streak

By David Bonilla
Dec 6

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is eager to see how his team responds when they face the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The 49ers are reeling from a three-game losing streak, including two embarrassing defeats to the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, where they were...


placeholder image

Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy share final updates ahead of 49ers-Bears Week 14 matchup

By Site Staff
Dec 6

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy spoke with reporters after Friday's practice as the team prepares for its Week 14 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Here's everything they said. Transcripts provided by the San Francisco 49ers...


placeholder image

What Kyle Shanahan, others said after 49ers' 12-6 loss vs. Rams

By Site Staff
Dec 12

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and several others spoke with reporters after Thursday's 12-6 Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Here is what they said. Transcripts provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. 49ers Head Coach Kyle...


Latest

Trending News

Share 49ersWebzone