49ers’ Kyle Shanahan explains tough Renardo Green coaching moment vs. Seahawks

PHOENIX — Coach Kyle Shanahan said he has a high opinion of cornerback Renardo Green.And the only proof that is needed was the fiery sideline interaction in which Shanahan laid into Green during the 49ers’ playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Kyle Shanahan chewing out Renardo Green on the sideline pic.twitter.com/m09Qy6NQvm — Alex Tran (@nineralex) January 18, 2026 “Where you are in trouble is if I’m never challenging you and I’m never getting on you, because it really shows I don’t believe you can do any better,” Shanahan said Monday at the NFL Annual League Meeting.“And I think Renardo has done some really good things. He’s played at a starter level, and I have much higher expectations for him than that.”The 49ers selected Green in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.After starting seven games as a rookie, Green became the 49ers’ full-time starter last season after Charvarius Ward signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent.Green started all 16 games in which he appeared last season, including two in the postseason. He broke up 10 passes, while allowing just 55.1 percent of...