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Why 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan changed up play-calling duties this preseason

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made a slightly surprising change this offseason, handing play-calling duties to offensive pass game specialist Klay Kubiak for the preseason.

Shanahan, known for his superb offensive mind and play-calling prowess, has been San Francisco’s play-caller since being hired as the head coach back in 2017. While it was just the preseason, it was still a difference from how the team had done things in the past, leading to questions.

The head coach even called the feeling “weird” him while sharing that the situation isn’t as fun as his responsibilities usually are.