Kyle Shanahan Expects Foster to be Ready for Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters for the first time since the draft. He stepped up to the podium after Tuesday's practice, the second of organized team activities. Of course, there was no shortage of reporters trying to pry quarterback information from the head coach, who did his best to limit his responses to such questions. That's likely because Shanahan knows how big of an offseason storyline the quarterback situation has become. Most expect second-year quarterback Trey Lance to be the starter, replacing veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers hoped to trade Garoppolo by now, but the quarterback undergoing shoulder surgery on March 8 halted any trade talks. Shanahan has suggested that the 49ers would be willing to hold onto

Kyle Shanahan wasn't eager to share an injury report on Tuesday after the San Francisco 49ers concluded their second practice of organized team activities. He had a list of injuries in front of him in case anyone asked about specific players. However, the coach didn't unnecessarily volunteer any information because he doesn't have to right now. That didn't stop reporters from asking about specific players based on their lack of participation during Tuesday's practice. Those questions led to Shanahan providing several updates. LB Azeez Al-Shaair Al-Shaair underwent shoulder and knee surgery after the season. He is working toward being ready for training camp at the end of July. LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, OG

Deebo Samuel isn't with his San Francisco 49ers teammates during organized team activities. That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. These sessions are voluntary, and the receiver is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Head coach Kyle Shanahan remains optimistic that the 49ers can extend their star player despite Samuel asking to be traded this offseason. On Tuesday, Shanahan told reporters that he expects Samuel to be in attendance when the 49ers hold a three-day mandatory minicamp starting on June 13. Does the coach believe the relationship between player and team can be mended? "Yeah, of course I do," Shanahan responded. "I felt that last time I talked to you guys, at draft time. I feel the same, if not stronger." Has there been

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters during the second day of organized team activities. Here is everything he had to say. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. What is your first impression upon seeing QB Trey Lance back? How does he look? What did he do in that time away to change or improve? "He's been great. He went away for a while, along with almost everyone else. You can tell he got healthy while he was gone and he's come back and he has gotten in four good weeks of work." In what way was he getting healthy? "His whole body. Just getting back to feeling right." Are there things you've noticed,