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Kyle Shanahan won’t speak at the NFL Combine, so will he even show up?<\/p>\n

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Next week, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch will address the media at the NFL Scouting Combine. This will be his first press conference since early January. Lynch will speak on Wednesday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time and provide\u00a0insight into the team’s offseason plans and pre-draft approach.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, head coach Kyle Shanahan is notably not scheduled to speak at the event, continuing a trend where 49ers coaches do not typically attend the annual scouting showcase in Indianapolis. This was confirmed by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NFL announced John Lynch\u2019s media availability at the combine for next week. Kyle Shanahan is not scheduled. No surprise, he\u2019s not expected to attend. It\u2019s been a while since the 49ers\u2019 coaches have gone to Indy for the combine.\u201d<\/p>\n

John Lynch will speak on behalf of the 49ers at the combine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Shanahan is one of seven head coaches not expected to hold a press conference at the combine, joining Matt LaFleur (Packers), Jim Harbaugh (Chargers), Brian Daboll (Giants), Sean McVay (Rams), Mike Tomlin (Steelers), and Kellen Moore (Saints). However, Matt Barrows of The Athletic suggested on the \u201849ers +\/-\u2018 podcast that Shanahan may still attend the combine in some capacity, despite not being scheduled for media availability.<\/p>\n

Lynch\u2019s media session will likely cover a range of topics, most notably the 49ers\u2019 pre-draft strategy and offseason plans. San Francisco is expected to prioritize certain positions of need, including offensive line, defensive backfield, and depth at wide receiver.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest questions Lynch will likely face revolves around quarterback Brock Purdy and his potential long-term contract extension. The 49ers are expected to work out a new deal with Purdy at some point this offseason, and Lynch\u2019s comments could provide insight into where those negotiations stand.<\/p>\n

The NFL Combine serves as one of the league\u2019s premier pre-draft scouting events, offering teams a chance to evaluate top prospects ahead of April\u2019s NFL Draft. While Shanahan\u2019s absence is no surprise, Lynch\u2019s availability will give 49ers fans a crucial update on the team\u2019s approach heading into the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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