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Neither San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan nor wide receiver Jauan Jennings offered much detail about their heated sideline exchange during Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The media noticed the two in a spirited argument just before halftime, and according to Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group, 49ers security official Mike Anderson stepped in to separate them.
When asked about the incident in his postgame press conference, Shanahan downplayed the moment, saying, “Just intense, competitive conversation between two people at the end of the second quarter, but we were good.”
On Monday’s conference call with reporters, Shanahan provided more context, reiterating that the situation was not as serious as it may have appeared.
“I think when you’re in an intense football game and stuff, two people that know each other pretty well and are pretty competitive, [they] can have really, really intense conversations that don’t always come off as a normal conversation, just hanging out after a press conference with you. But it’s stuff that you don’t need to make too many assumptions about because it wasn’t anything that big of a deal.
“Yeah, we were aggressive and intense in our conversations, but I think conversations like that can also lead to making people closer and leading to a better outcome for people.”
Jauan Jennings battling injuries
Following the game, Jennings revealed he has been battling through multiple injuries this season, including high- and low-ankle sprains, a shoulder issue, and even five broken ribs. Despite suiting up against Tampa Bay, he was largely a non-factor—catching just one pass for seven yards—as he continues to push through the pain in an effort to support his teammates.
Known for his upbeat demeanor when speaking with the media, no matter the situation, Jennings appeared noticeably less jovial after Sunday’s loss. Shanahan was asked if the receiver was in a good mental state while dealing with these setbacks.
“Yeah, I think Jauan’s in a good mental space,” Shanahan responded. “I think Jauan’s a very emotional player. I think that’s one of the things that makes him great. So, anytime we have a tough loss like that, that he is banged up and playing through a lot of stuff, I don’t think he’s in the best mood, especially after a loss like that.
“But Jauan is good. Jauan battled completely to come play in that game. I know he’ll battle it again and do it this week. But got a lot of love for Jauan, and I just hope he can get healthier so he can get back out there and be more consistent for us.”
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