49ers extended Kyle Shanahan during the offseason

Key Points:

• San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan plans to return to coaching on the sideline for the team's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans after recovering from a serious car accident in July that caused multiple injuries, including a concussion and broken bones.
• Shanahan has been limited in training camp and was absent for the early part due to lingering concussion symptoms, with assistant head coach Chris Foerster serving as acting head coach; general manager John Lynch is optimistic Shanahan will be ready for the regular-season opener in Australia on September 10.
• The accident on July 14 resulted in Shanahan sustaining a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, more than 40 stitches in his face, and a severe concussion, but reports indicate he is healing well and expected to resume full coaching duties soon.
• Shanahan recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the 49ers, reflecting the team's confidence in his leadership after guiding them to multiple successful seasons, including two Super Bowl appearances and three division titles.
• The 49ers are considering a more aggressive offensive approach in the 2023 season, supported by a full offseason with running back Christian McCaffrey, trust in quarterback Brock Purdy, and changes in the kicking game, though Shanahan’s play-calling typically adapts to game situations rather than a fixed strategy.