# Trent Williams on 49ers' North Stars and Kyle Shanahan's Un-politics > Trent Williams: 49ers' North Stars and Kyle Shanahan's un-politics. - Title: Trent Williams on 49ers' North Stars and Kyle Shanahan's… - Summary: Trent Williams: 49ers' North Stars and Kyle Shanahan's un-politics. Trent Williams says the 49ers have North Stars to lead the team and Kyle Shanahan's… - Keywords: trent williams, san francisco 49ers, kyle shanahan, north stars, un-politics, pro bowl, brock purdy, deforest buckner, keenan allen, nick bosa, fred warner, george kittle - Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/13/trent-williams-49ers-super-bowl-hopes-nfc-contenders - Published: 2026-11-13T16:52:20+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: trent williams, san francisco 49ers, kyle shanahan, north stars, un-politics, pro bowl, brock purdy, deforest buckner, keenan allen, nick bosa, fred warner, george kittle ## Trent Williams' Experience Trent Williams, 38, is in his 16th NFL season and seventh with the 49ers. ## 49ers' Playoff Hopes The 49ers sit at 7-1 with NFC West rivals looking weak, but Super Bowl hopes remain uncertain. ## Williams' Caution Williams says the season is too early to declare the 49ers' Super Bowl chances. > Ain’t even halfway there yet ## North Stars Concept Williams describes the 49ers as having North Stars to lead the team. > All our young, super talented guys that we have, pretty much every position room has a North Star ## Kyle Shanahan's Un-politics Shanahan's un-politics keep the locker room authentic and focused on football. > Kyle who rarely ever cares about the politics and rarely ever cares about what people say outside the building ## Trade Additions The 49ers added DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen via trade in the last two weeks. ## Brock Purdy's Growth Brock Purdy, 26, is improving as a quarterback with confidence from the team. > Generally, when you got guys who really love the game and really put their all into it, they usually continue to get better ## Colton McKivitz's Rise Colton McKivitz, a former fifth-round pick, is playing better as a right tackle. > He’s playing amazing ## Brandon Aiyuk's Situation Williams feels sad for Brandon Aiyuk who can't play due to team issues. > I feel a little sad for him that he’s not able to go out there every Sunday ## Williams' Confidence Williams says he's still as good as he needs to be after training. > When I get into camp, that’s when I’m judging myself to know, like, all right, did I take a step back? ## Nick Bosa's Impact Nick Bosa helps Williams with game understanding and trust. > Having him is like a f, ing ace in the hole because we’re able to articulate to each other ## 49ers' Leadership The 49ers have veteran leadership and young talent to win the Super Bowl. > I think it’s a beautiful structure to the locker room ## Super Bowl Hopes Williams hopes the 49ers win the Super Bowl but says it's too early to tell. > I would hope [this is a championship season], but it’s too early to tell ## Shanahan's Leadership Shanahan's leadership keeps the 49ers focused on football without politics. > So whatever you see Kyle doing is because that’s what he thinks is best ## 49ers' Future The 49ers have a strong chance at winning the Super Bowl this season. > I think one of the more talented teams that I’ve been on and I think one of the more composed teams too ## Key takeaway Trent Williams says the 49ers have North Stars to lead the team and Kyle Shanahan's un-politics keep the locker room authentic.