Shanahan joked: "I never heard any of those articles. What are you talking about?"
Lynch, who sat to the head coach's right, could not help but laugh.
"Jimmy came from a place where he saw a lot of people handle that spotlight and everything," Shanahan continued. "So I think Jimmy does have an idea -- I think everybody has an idea of how you should handle that spotlight, but not everyone is in that spotlight.
"Never in my life have I commented on a player's date in July so I'm not going to start today because I don't think it really pertains or matters to us. But I do think that is a very good example, and even though you know, sometimes you've got to learn how under the microscope we all are.
"It's not just the quarterback; it's all players. The quarterback definitely gets more than anyone else but I think it's a good learning experience for him and he's got to know what comes with that stuff."
Garoppolo also spoke with the media on Wednesday. The 49ers quarterback knows there is a lot of focus on him and what he does off the football field.
"It's like Kyle said, it is a good learning experience. You just have to take it in stride. I mean, it is what it is."
49ers veterans and rookies reported to training camp on Wednesday. The team's first practice is scheduled for Thursday at 10:15 a.m.