49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast Kyle Shanahan discusses 49ers' Week 9 matchup vs. Giants, impact of George Kittle’s return
Nov 1, 2025
Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, shares insights on scripting the first 24 offensive plays and the challenges of facing rookie QB Jaxson Dart. He emphasizes the impact of George Kittle’s return on the team. Veteran analyst Greg Papa joins to assess the 49ers’ inconsistent season, highlighting roster needs and the effect of a Giants matchup on trade deadline decisions. They also discuss the importance of practice in integrating new defensive players and the team's need for an outside passing threat.
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Script Your First-24 Plays
- Kyle Shanahan scripts the first 24 plays each week to give players a clear opening-game direction.
- Prepare those plays Friday night, refine Saturday, and walk them through with the team before game day.
Scripting As A Mental Roadmap
- Scripting narrows the playbook so players can isolate and execute specific early-game responsibilities.
- Shanahan uses the 24 plays as a mental roadmap rather than a literal sequence to be run verbatim.
Match Defense To Player Readiness
- Adjust defensive complexity to match young players' ability and limit mistakes.
- Test and pull back concepts across Wednesday-Friday depending on how players handle them in practice.