Originally posted by Montana:
Originally posted by 49ers81:
Not sure I agree with that. The team was in this game almost to the end. If two or three plays had gone a little differently, they might have had a chance to win. The rest of their schedule looks like it could be fairly winnable outside of the a few games. I do think that Brock has to come back HEALTHY for the team to have a chance. With all of the injuries on defense, the offense is going to have to carry the load, which it might be able to do if Brock plays like he did in 2023. Kittle and Pearsall come back, and the team can find its running game. All that being said, I'm not sure how far they would go if they did make it to the playoffs, but then again, that's why they play the games.
I was kinda kidding but kinda not lol..this would not happen but we have lost too many players for Brock to "carry the team". We are toast for the season. But please be in no hurry whatsoever to get Purdy back in. F this whole year lol 
This season has been such a punch to the d*ck honestly. My expectations for the season were growing pains, sneak into the playoffs cuz of the easy schedule and maybe if we're lucky make a run.
Then we start the year 2-0. Obviously some big injuries with Brock, Kittle but nothing long term and it's looking promising. Then we go 3-0 but lose Bosa, my expectations dip knowing how much he brings to our DL.
Then we manage to get to 4-1 and 3-0 in the division. Potential for a trade at edge and maybe we can shock the world.
Then Fred is gone for the year...
I'll never stop watching the team but my expectations for the year are gashed. The one thing we had on defense was a big time vet at each level of the defense. Both in the meeting rooms, practice field and on gameday. That was a huge boost to all the youth we had on the defense. Guys who could communicate, lead by example and lead on the field. 2 of the 3 are now gone for the season and two of our best.
I still think this team has enough talent, coaching and culture to win more games with this schedule but it's going to be a grind the WHOLE way through.
I wouldn't be surprised if we missed the playoffs, I wouldn't be surprised if we make the playoffs but I just can't see us making that potential run to the SB. Only hope left is the offense gets healthy. Brock plays as his best version and the offense makes it easier on the defense. Cuz they will need all the help they can get.
Only upside with our schedule is we only play 4 more veteran QBs this season and 2 of them are Daniel Jones and Kyler Murray. Not that young QBs can't rip this defense apart but not at the level of guys like Stafford or Mayfield.
Hope Saleh can figure something out but we'll need the offense to really lock in and play their best.
