“You have\u00a0George Kittle. And then, you have\u00a0Nick Bosa and you have\u00a0Fred Warner and you’ve got\u00a0Dre Greenlaw, and all of those guys are coming back.<\/p>\n
“I mean, it’s going to be a battle in the NFC West. So I’m not sounding the alarm that they’re not the favorite in the NFC West, but I am sounding the alarm that if you don’t be careful, the San Francisco 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFC in general.<\/p>\n
“And if you forgot, there was a time where they could have been the number one seed in the NFC, and they didn’t have anybody playing for them.”<\/p>\n
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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after catching a pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) (obscured) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The fact that the 49ers finished just one victory shy of securing the No. 1 seed highlighted the quality they possess. Kyle Shanahan’s coaching was top-notch all season. <\/p>\n
More importantly, the manner in which they got there – overcoming injuries to nearly every key member of the core, except Christian McCaffrey<\/a>, emphasized a side of this roster that can win ugly when circumstances demand it.<\/p>\n They marginally defeated the Rams and the Seahawks on the road too, reinforcing the idea that the 49ers can be competitive against teams who are slightly better. <\/p>\n But the more the 49ers are overlooked, the more they seem to thrive. Positive headlines mean little to a team with championship aspirations.<\/p>\n In fact, doubt and criticism often serve as fuel and motivation, highlighting areas where improvement is needed. And there are many areas<\/a> where the 49ers are considerably weaker. <\/p>\n One thing is certain: this team should make it to the playoffs. <\/p>\n
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