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One of my favorite movies as a child was the 1991 classic Hook, a Steven Spielberg-directed sequel to the Peter Pan story, starring Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan.
The premise of the movie, for those that haven't seen it, follows an adult Peter Pan as he returns to Neverland to rescue his children from the still Pan-obsessed Captain James Hook. The Lost Boys, the group of perpetual children that Pan led while still in Neverland, do not recognize the now grown-up Peter Pan, nor does he remember his time there. Midway through the movie, after an epic, and colorful food fight, a Lost Boy named Pockets stands in front of a kneeling Peter Pan, playing with his face until he realizes, and exclaims, "oh, there you are Peter."
I couldn't help but think about this scene as I was watching the 49ers absolutely dismantle the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
Oh, there you are, Kyle.
The 49ers turned back the clock to 2019 as they ran roughshod over a Rams defense that had no answers against an offense that ran the ball 44 times for 156 yards, ate up 39:03 of possession, and scored over 30 points for the first time since they hung 41 on the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
For much of the season, the 49er offense has looked lost. They have struggled to find an identity, especially on the ground, which is the bedrock of Kyle Shanahan's offensive system. The lack of run game has kept the offense stuck in 1st gear and has led to some ugly losses to start the season. That was not the case on Monday night.
The offense put together an eighteen-play, 93-yard drive on their opening possession, eating up 11:03 of the 1st quarter and capped by a Jimmy Garoppolo touchdown pass to tight end George Kittle. That drive consisted of thirteen runs, and five passes, three of which were third-down conversions, including the TD pass to Kittle. Garoppolo and the offense followed that drive up with another long, bruising, 11 play, 91-yard touchdown drive that took up 7:52 of game clock.
The 49ers only had two possessions in the first half, but they scored 14 points off those possessions and held the ball for 18:55 of the possible 30:00. No matter how you slice it, that is utter domination.
This is the team, and offense, that fans expected to see this season. A team that runs the ball effectively, keeps their quarterback out of dangerous situations by maintaining manageable distances on third down and wears down their opponent in the trenches. The 49ers imposed their will on the Rams defense all night, and no play was more emblematic of that than this block that George Kittle had on Von Miller:
Kyle Shanahan has taken his fair share of heat for the way this season has unfolded. Most of that heat has been for personnel decisions, but there has been some fair questioning about the lack of rhythm he's had as a play-caller as well. He found that rhythm on Monday Night, and the team looked like what many fans and analysts thought they would look like this season.
Kyle Shanahan was in his bag, and it was a welcome sight to see.
Breaking down the 49ers drafts under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan
By Marc Adams
Apr 20
We are less than one week away from the NFL Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers have their first day-one draft pick since 2021. That was the year they selected QB Trey Lance number three overall. The trade-up to get Lance cost the 49ers their first-round picks in 2022 and 2023. And now that they are back in the first round, at pick 31, fans are anxious to see what the team does with the pick. And with former assistant GM, Adam Peters, now in Washington, it will be interesting to see how well the 49ers draft without Peters in the room.
We looked back at the seven drafts GM John Lynch and Head Coach Kyle Shanahan have led to see what information we could pull from those drafts. There were plenty of hits, plenty of misses, and a few surprises along the way. The draft picks are
Brock Purdy hopes Kyle Shanahan makes addition to 49ers playbook
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for a franchise-record 4,280 yards last season, leading the team to the Super Bowl and earning his first Pro Bowl selection. He held onto the football 39 times on the ground, rushing for 144 yards and scoring twice. This marked a significant improvement over his rookie 2022 campaign when he had 22 carries for 13 yards and a score.
Purdy further displayed his athleticism during the 49ers' playoff game against the Detroit Lions last season, helping engineer a comeback victory while rushing for 48 yards on five carries.
On Tuesday morning, Purdy joined the "Pat McAfee Show," acknowledging that he believes he can contribute more rushing yards if called upon. However, that decision rests with head coach Kyle Shanahan,
49ers Flashback: Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch react to drafting Brandon Aiyuk
By David Bonilla
4 hrs
In 2020, the San Francisco 49ers traded up from the No. 31 overall pick to the No. 25 spot with their sights set on a wide receiver brimming with potential. It was the first year of COVID, so NFL teams conducted their drafts remotely, providing fans with a unique glimpse into team decision-makers' makeshift home war rooms.
Almost immediately after Aiyuk heard his name called, fans caught a glimpse of the reactions from head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.
In honor of Draft Day, let's throw it back to Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's reaction to drafting Brandon Aiyuk
49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
