The San Francisco 49ers had been once more one of many NFL’s greatest groups in 2023, incomes their second journey to the Tremendous Bowl inside the previous 5 years. It was additionally their third consecutive journey to at the least the NFC Championship Recreation. Even with all of that success, the 49ers had been on the incorrect finish of a disappointing playoff sport and are nonetheless looking for their first championship within the Kyle Shanahan period.
That newest disappointing big-game loss could be one that truly pushes Shanahan to the recent seat if he continues to come back up small within the greatest moments. Let’s check out the opposite 49ers who might be on the most well liked seats getting into the 2024 season.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan
In some unspecified time in the future, there must be a severe dialogue about Shanahan’s postseason and big-game performances. His total document within the common season is plain. He is a superb offensive coach and has discovered monumental success with the 49ers in getting them to the postseason and deep into the playoffs.
That’s the excellent news.
The unhealthy information is he has had, on paper, probably the most proficient top-to-bottom roster within the league for 5 years now and has but to win a Tremendous Bowl. That could be simpler to miss if it weren’t for the best way his group’s have misplaced within the playoffs. His groups have blown two 10-point leads in two totally different Tremendous Bowls. He blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in one other NFC Championship Recreation to price them a visit to the Tremendous Bowl. He was the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons once they couldn’t maintain a 28-3 lead in a Tremendous Bowl.
One or two of these video games is unhealthy luck. All of these video games are a development.
Offensive lineman Spencer Burford
Burford took a variety of warmth for the 49ers’ Tremendous Bowl loss for a missed block on Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones in extra time. It was a key play, and it helped outline his season for the group.
Whereas that play alone is not the one cause that Burford may discover himself on the recent seat, it definitely doesn’t assist. The 49ers do not need many weaknesses as a group, however the inside of their offensive line might be one in all them. The 49ers have invested a variety of time in growing Burford, however with Jon Feliciano returning, he’s going to should combat for a spot.
Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave
The 49ers made one of many greatest splashes in free company a yr in the past once they signed Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $84 million contract. He was coming off a monster yr with the Philadelphia Eagles and was anticipated to make an already-deep 49ers line of defense even higher.
It simply by no means actually labored out as deliberate.
Hargrave definitely wasn’t unhealthy (he nonetheless recorded seven sacks and was named to the Professional Bowl roster), however he additionally in all probability wasn’t an $84 million participant — and definitely not what the 49ers had been anticipating. Given his wage they should see extra from him in 2024, and he wants to supply extra since he might be a possible reduce after the season.
