‘It Has No Impact on Us’

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says proprietor Jed York’s latest arrest is not going to have an effect on the crew because it prepares for the upcoming NFL season.

49ers Coach Addresses Jed York Arrest

Shanahan spoke Tuesday, two days after York was arrested in Ohio and later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor fees of disorderly conduct and possession of a felony instrument.

The coach mentioned he has spoken with York a number of instances because the incident however needs to maintain the matter separate from soccer.

“My view is, as the coach, does it have effect on us as a team?” Shanahan mentioned. “From a football standpoint, it has no effect on us.”

Shanahan additionally mentioned York’s state of affairs was not mentioned through the crew’s assembly Tuesday. According to Fox News, he confused that the 49ers’ day by day work has remained the identical, with the give attention to getting ready for the season.

“It doesn’t have to do with what happens on the field,” Shanahan mentioned.

The arrest comes throughout a busy offseason for San Francisco. The crew has already handled a number of distractions, together with broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s absence and Shanahan’s automotive accident earlier in the summertime.

Still, linebacker Fred Warner mentioned the gamers are protecting their consideration on soccer. He acknowledged that the crew is conscious of what occurred however mentioned it has not turn into a serious locker-room subject.

“We’re all aware,” Warner mentioned. “It really wasn’t a conversation being had in the locker room.”

Shanahan Calls Jed York Situation ‘Very, Very Personal’

Warner added that many gamers are combating for roster spots because the season approaches, giving them loads to consider on the soccer facet.

“We’re just trying to get better as a football team and that’s a personal situation, let it stay personal with him,” Warner mentioned.

For Shanahan, the connection between the soccer employees and York additionally stays unchanged. York employed Shanahan and basic supervisor John Lynch in 2017 and has allowed them to deal with the crew’s soccer choices, ESPN reported.

Shanahan mentioned that course of has continued even whereas York has been away from the crew.

“It’s the same as always,” Shanahan mentioned. “Jed has been as good as it gets since I’ve been here on letting the football people make football decisions.”

Shanahan mentioned York nonetheless needs to remain knowledgeable about main choices, whether or not he’s on the facility or speaking by cellphone.

The coach additionally mentioned he has numerous respect for York and his household and considers the state of affairs deeply private.

“It’s a very, very personal situation,” Shanahan mentioned.