Shanahan lays out expectations for Kinlaw, Jackson in 2023

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have been looking for a pass rusher to play opposite Nick Bosa for several seasons, and coach Kyle Shanahan hopes Javon Kinlaw and Drake Jackson are up for the task. On Wednesday, the head coach gave updates on the two defensive linemen that have yet to reach the potential that the front office saw in them prior to being drafted. Shanahan believes that both Kinlaw and Jackson are well on their way after complete dedication during the offseason. "Kinlaw's been unbelievable," Shanahan said. "Just in the fact that, you guys see how he looks, and he's just gone a full year with no setbacks to get through OTAs with that and then our 40 days away, it continued. As that happens he just keeps looking better and better and everyone knows the specimen that he is. "Hopefully that can continue through training camp so he can really tie that to football. And if he can do that, and stay healthy, with the way he's worked and the way his talent is and his mindset, I feel it's a matter of time for him." The head coach added that giving the fourth-year defensive lineman more reps on the field would be ideal in theory, but not in reality. Missing time due to injury since...