This was a team that I struggled to bet on or against last season.When I was betting they would lose, they came out with some miracle game.
When I bet they would win, they looked like they had never played football before.I can still admit that the squad was impressive despite navigating a wide range of injuries.
They were 12-5 for the season and got a 5-3 record from their backup quarterback, Mac Jones.Every loss they took in the regular season was against a postseason team, with the exception of Tampa Bay.
They did win the first game of the postseason, taking out the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles.Then disaster struck against the Seahawks.
They gave up a game-opening kickoff return for a touchdown.Then turned the ball over on downs, leading to a Seattle field goal.
A fumble and another Seattle touchdown put them down 17-0 after the first quarter.The second half was even worse in many ways.
They turned the ball over on downs, then had an interception, turnover on downs, fumble, punt, and then ran three meaningless plays to end the game.49ERS BRING BACK DEEBO SAMUEL TO FILL VOID LEFT BY RICKY PEARSALL'S KNEE INJURY: REPORTSan Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) greets his wife Claire Kittle before a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Aug.23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Chris Unger/Getty Images)The team that deals with many injuries at many positions took a shot with someone uber talented, but also coming off of an injury-marred season.Mike Evans, who played only eight games last season, is now their primary receiver.
If he is healthy, which he has been most of his career, he will be a difference-maker.They also added Christian Kirk, providing quarterback Brock Purdy with some solid options.
It seems like they assumed offense was the priority, considering they also drafted a wide receiver in the second round.Their main addition on defense was Osa Odighizuwa; if he can replicate his season from last year, this ...