After the game, Shanahan did his best to hide his frustration resulting from his squad's latest defeat, a 30-18 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. There will be a lot to assess tomorrow morning. The coach was asked if he is deserving of the scrutiny that is being piled on him.
"Yeah, you lose four games in a row, I'm the head coach of this team, I expect it, and I deserve it," Shanahan responded.
The 49ers put together good drives here and there. Against the Colts, San Francisco's offense put together an impressive-looking 10-play, 78-yard opening scoring drive. In the fourth quarter, they went on a four-play, 70-yard scoring drive. Everything else was a bit of a mess.
Shanahan was asked if he feels like he's gotten into a play-calling rhythm for an entire game this season.
"I don't think I've gotten into a great rhythm," Shanahan answered. "I think we've done it on a couple of drives, but we have not sustained that, and I know I have not felt comfortable with it."
Garoppolo was also asked about dealing with the criticisms directed at himself.
"We're a tight team right now, I think," the quarterback responded. "So, it starts with me, no doubt about it, but I think we've got a good group of guys, and, like I said, we've got to go back to work now."
The 49ers, once considered a championship contender, will try to end their embarrassing losing streak next weekend on the road against the Chicago Bears.