San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has apologized to Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby for how he handled the draft process in 2019. Shanahan admitted that he made a mistake by not selecting Crosby, who has excelled in the NFL. He expressed regret for not fully vetting Crosby during the pre-draft process and acknowledged that he underestimated his abilities. Shanahan’s apology comes after the 49ers faced the Raiders in a preseason game, during which Crosby had a strong performance. The head coach expressed admiration for Crosby’s talent and apologized for the missed opportunity..
HENDERSON, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he apologized to Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby for the way he was treated during the process leading up to the NFL draft.
That acknowledgement by Shanahan came Thursday when San Francisco and Las Vegas had a joint practice at the Raiders’ facility.
“He’s as good as it gets and wanted to apologize to him because we were kind of [jerks] to him in our interview when he came out of [Eastern Michigan],” Shanahan said. “He’s one of the coolest dudes I’ve been around and seen, and one of the best players in this league.”
Crosby has established himself as one of the NFL’s top pass-rushers since the Raiders took him in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He has 37½ career sacks, including 12½ last season.
“I feel like every single team that I interviewed with didn’t take me seriously,” Crosby said. “I can name every team if I want, but I’m not going to do that. But Kyle Shanahan is an incredible coach. The dude is literally one of the best playcallers in the game, so I’ve got a massive amount of respect for him. We played against them last year and they gave me all type of looks.
“I remember everything, trust me. I remember all those interviews, but that’s what makes me who I am today. I carry every little scar. I won’t talk about a lot of it, but I keep everything noted.”
During a joint practice between the San Francisco 49ers and the Las Vegas Raiders, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan publicly apologized to Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby for the way he was treated during the NFL draft process. Shanahan acknowledged that they were “jerks” to Crosby during the interview when he came out of Eastern Michigan. Crosby, who has established himself as one of the top pass-rushers in the NFL, revealed that he felt like every team he interviewed with didn’t take him seriously. Despite the treatment, Crosby carries the scars and uses them as motivation.
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