Shanahan upholds strict 49ers routine for Christmas clash vs. Ravens

SANTA CLARA — Even though the 49ers play on Christmas night, Kyle Shanahan shared that the standard protocol of spending the night before a game in the team hotel remains in place. "I think it's very good that we have a rule that you have to stay in the hotel the night for the game," Shanahan said on Saturday. "I get the people who will get probably a lot of stuff from their wives and everything. But, I've spent those nights at home before and you think you're going to finish that dollhouse fast, and it takes about three hours and all of a sudden it's three in the morning." Rest is one of the most important factors in a player's performance and the head coach is not bothered if anyone is upset with him about it. Shanahan understands the pressure families can place on players and does not mind being the scapegoat. Players still do have time on Christmas morning to spend with their families before reporting to the stadium for the game. "It's good that they don't have that option," Shanahan said. "Everyone can be upset with me. But, I do think it's cool that we play a night game. Whenever those guys get up, they do have time to go home and see people real quick. So, if they have...