Kyle Shanahan has the trust of the San Francisco 49ers, but Jerry Rice recently shared some pointed advice on what the head coach should do to improve the team’s situation.
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Jerry Rice, who won three Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers, recently shared his thoughts on the team and didn’t hesitate to send a message to head coach Kyle Shanahan about the steps he should take to improve their future.
According to Rice, Shanahan needs to adjust the 49ers‘ playing style: “It’s exactly what Steve Young said, he has to reinvent himself.” Rice believes the team’s current approach is too conservative: “I just feel like everything is so condensed, and the lanes are very difficult because they are small.”
For Rice, the key to the 49ers’ improvement lies in adopting a more open strategy to give Brock Purdy better opportunities to pass the ball during the games: “When you spread everything out, there are bigger lanes a QB can deliver the ball.”
It’s worth noting that Jerry Rice speaks from experience. He was a wide receiver for the 49ers for 15 years, not only winning multiple Super Bowls but also scoring an impressive 176 touchdowns during his decade-and-a-half with the franchise.
Jerry Rice on Shanahan:
“It’s exactly what Steve Young said, he has to reinvent himself.
I just feel like everything is so condensed and the lanes are very difficult because they are small. When you spread everything out, there are bigger lanes a QB can deliver the ball.”
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This season, Kyle Shanahan has faced a recurring issue: the 49ers’ offense continues to struggle with productivity. They’re averaging just 22.4 points per game, ranking 15th in offensive output so far this season.
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Through 15 weeks, the team has managed only 16 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. The standout receiver has been George Kittle, who has recorded 861 yards and 8 touchdowns. Jauan Jennings has also contributed with 805 yards and 6 touchdowns.
