Coach Kyle Shanahan took to the 49ers’ practice field Sunday, just two weeks after a car accident that left him with a concussion and other injuries. He remained with general manager John Lynch for about 30 minutes, observing his players.
“I know he can’t stay away,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “That guy is obsessed with football.”
Shanahan, wearing a cast on his left hand and sunglasses to cover his black eye, interacted with Warner, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian McCaffrey and Dre Greenlaw before leaving. His new mustache led Warner to joke about his “disguise.”
Temporary command for Foerster
Assistant coach Chris Foerster took over the reins of the team while Shanahan recovers. Foerster, with more than three decades in the NFL, runs the camp with support from coordinators Klay Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer.
“It’s like a perfect fit,” tackle Trent Williams said. “Seeing him in that position fills me with pride.”
Foerster worked with the Shanahans in Washington and joined the 49ers in 2019. His record includes a resignation in Miami in 2017 after a controversial video, but he received a new opportunity.
Bosa advances in his return
Defensive end Nick Bosa participated in individual drills following a torn ACL suffered in Week 3 of last season. He worked separately during team practices.
“Bosa looks better than he did before he got injured,” Williams said, highlighting the player’s apparent full recovery.
With a veteran roster and several experienced coaches, the team operates on “autopilot” despite Shanahan’s absence. The first practice of camp went without a hitch.
