This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as Kyle Shanahan Tempers Expectations for the 49ers this Season. For the past six years, the 49ers' goal was clear: Win the Super Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers could have pushed through their salary cap concerns, even knowing they had a franchise quarterback to pay in Brock Purdy, and used this offseason to reload and make another run at a Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn't use offensive tackle Trent Williams in their joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The San Francisco 49ers may have to alter course on their plan to play starters in the preseason vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

The 49ers’ win total in Las Vegas (but let’s be honest, it’s really just on your phone) is 10.5. That’s a clear expectation from bookies and the marketplace that the Niners are expected to be a playoff team this year. But even head coach Kyle Shanahan is pumping the brakes a bit.

After only playing in four games last season, McCaffrey is aiming to make a massive comeback to help get the Niners back in the playoffs.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan recapped joint practice against the Denver Broncos, shared updates on RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Ricky Pearsall, and shared the value of competition as the 49ers gear up for preseason action.

Kyle Shanahan has been impressed with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall during the 49ers’ training camp this season. There’s growing concern surrounding the 49ers’ wide receiver position heading into the new season, as San Francisco prepares to kick off preseason on Saturday at Levi’s Stadium against the Denver Broncos.

Despite the 49ers' recent success, their head coach/general manager combo could find themselves on a much warmer seat if the 2025 season goes a certain way.