Kyle Shanahan has a lot on his plate as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. As the new season approaches, Shanahan enters his 10th year leading San Francisco alongside general manager John Lynch, with both having joined in 2017. It’s been clear in recent years what to expect with these two at the helm, and now Shanahan has shared how he narrows his focus ahead of the draft. Kyle Shanahan watches a ton of tape Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on after the game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Even at the end of the NFL season, there is little downtime, with preparations for free agency, roster moves, and the NFL Draft in April leaving plenty to handle before turning to the new season. Shanahan has outlined how much tape he wants to review and each staff member’s role in evaluating players before the draft. "A ton.…