How Do You Feel Going Into 2025?

WE have the talent, it's all about COACHING !!!

WOOOOOO !!! GO NINERSSSS !!!

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:
This board is delulu.

Right, no one voted for 14-3 is crazy.

I was about to but I wasn't sure who our kicker was going to be, if it isn't Moody, Niners could easily go 16-1 or undefeated

Originally posted by Since07:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:
This board is delulu.

That's where I'm at everyone thinks we have a winning season and make the playoffs. I think we are a 8-9 team rn which is the worst. Worried we just miss the playoffs and we are in the middle of the draft. Even though I don't see us in top contention all I want is for us to make the playoffs

Making this thread one week into May not sure what you expect.

Id love to go back and see a similar thread heading into 2019. I think a lot of us were excited about the direction of the team but anyone who expected what we got were likely called delusional at the time.

The issue is there are too many unknowns right now. A lot is relying on our key players coming back from injury and young players stepping into key spots.

In some ways you can make the comparison to 2019 as we had Bosa, Deebo and Greenlaw start and make major contributions that season.

Obviously Bosa was a lot more of a sure thing as a prospect and we also brought in Dee Ford for a big piece of the puzzle.

I think if I broke things down with known good, known concerns and unproven but good sample so far and finally unknowns in comparison to that season it would go like this

Known good
Brock Purdy - better than Jimmy G
CMC - better than any RB we had that year…maybe in the NFL
Nick Bosa, Fred Warner - both proven studs with more experience than their younger selves that year
George Kittle - he's older but arguably playing his best football
Lenoir - right up there with Jimmy Ward if not better
Trent Williams - better than Staley even at this point
Jauan Jennings - better than Bourne
Shanahan and Saleh - same coaches but hopefully both grown from prior mistakes.

Known concerns
Brendel - this is the biggest question mark for me. God willing he's beaten out and moved to the bench. If not everyone better pray his issues last year were due to injuries that don't happen this year.
J Brown - if he has to start we better see the kid from his rookie season. He was terrible last year.
McKivitz - honestly I don't think he deserves this spot but trying to compare the pieces to 2019 group and McGlinchey was better. McKivitz did take a big jump last year. If he can do it again then he may end up better(certainly cost wise)
Bartch - too little of a sample size but personally I think with how Banks played last year he will be fine and could be on par with what we got from
Laken in 2019.
Aiyuk - simply cuz of the injury. If he's fully healed he's easily a known good and a huge part of our passing offense

Unproven but good sample so far
Puni - I'm going to put every rookie from last years class here cuz just like we saw with Brown you never know if they fall off but Puni looked great as a rookie. Feels like we found a stud on the OL which was much needed.
Green - looks great so far but need to see more. CB is a spot that fluctuates a lot. Hope he'll only improve.
Mustafa - same as Green and given his knee issue.
Pearsall - started slow with injury and shooting and really picked it up late. Love him putting in work and expect a big year from him.

Unknowns
Our rookies, Dee Winters, cheap FAs and Cowing.

Old and cantankerous...

Hopeful bordering on realistic. There are a ton of holes that we are planning on filling with rookies and cheap vets, if we had a generational type draft we will be in the tournament. Realistically we are a year behind other retooling teams in division.

The entire season hinges on the health of CMC. Let's just pray he's at 100 percent.

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
in a non-homer way 12-5 sounds about right to me and I feel a lot more optimistic than this clown

Colin Cowherd predicts the 49ers to finish in last place in the NFC West:

"I do not like what I see with the Niners. I did not like their draft at all. I think when you look at the Niners draft, I see Kyle Shanahan taking some reaches here to help him and not the future. He… pic.twitter.com/EIXdlH5a8A

— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) May 7, 2025

C'mon. You know Colin is a talking head who plays both ends against the middle so whatever happens, he can say he called it. The Niners have a last place schedule this year. And, yes their draft picks were made to shore up age and losses. But, these young studs, especially on the DL, look good. If a couple of them show up, it's definitely improvement. Saleh is going to get the best out of these guys and may I remind you, Mykel Williams is only 20 years old; a malleable young man who is probably going to push for DROY. IMO

Originally posted by genus49:
Making this thread one week into May not sure what you expect.

Id love to go back and see a similar thread heading into 2019. I think a lot of us were excited about the direction of the team but anyone who expected what we got were likely called delusional at the time.

The issue is there are too many unknowns right now. A lot is relying on our key players coming back from injury and young players stepping into key spots.

In some ways you can make the comparison to 2019 as we had Bosa, Deebo and Greenlaw start and make major contributions that season.

Obviously Bosa was a lot more of a sure thing as a prospect and we also brought in Dee Ford for a big piece of the puzzle.

I think if I broke things down with known good, known concerns and unproven but good sample so far and finally unknowns in comparison to that season it would go like this

Known good
Brock Purdy - better than Jimmy G
CMC - better than any RB we had that year…maybe in the NFL
Nick Bosa, Fred Warner - both proven studs with more experience than their younger selves that year
George Kittle - he's older but arguably playing his best football
Lenoir - right up there with Jimmy Ward if not better
Trent Williams - better than Staley even at this point
Jauan Jennings - better than Bourne
Shanahan and Saleh - same coaches but hopefully both grown from prior mistakes.

Known concerns
Brendel - this is the biggest question mark for me. God willing he's beaten out and moved to the bench. If not everyone better pray his issues last year were due to injuries that don't happen this year.
J Brown - if he has to start we better see the kid from his rookie season. He was terrible last year.
McKivitz - honestly I don't think he deserves this spot but trying to compare the pieces to 2019 group and McGlinchey was better. McKivitz did take a big jump last year. If he can do it again then he may end up better(certainly cost wise)
Bartch - too little of a sample size but personally I think with how Banks played last year he will be fine and could be on par with what we got from
Laken in 2019.
Aiyuk - simply cuz of the injury. If he's fully healed he's easily a known good and a huge part of our passing offense

Unproven but good sample so far
Puni - I'm going to put every rookie from last years class here cuz just like we saw with Brown you never know if they fall off but Puni looked great as a rookie. Feels like we found a stud on the OL which was much needed.
Green - looks great so far but need to see more. CB is a spot that fluctuates a lot. Hope he'll only improve.
Mustafa - same as Green and given his knee issue.
Pearsall - started slow with injury and shooting and really picked it up late. Love him putting in work and expect a big year from him.

Unknowns
Our rookies, Dee Winters, cheap FAs and Cowing.

I was more confident in the 2019 roster than this one. Knew our DL was going to be monstrous and way overextended expectations. I understand the point you're making 2019 and 2011 we were at the bottom of the mud and struck the nfl by stern out of nowhere and it can happen again. But my stomach says otherwise

With injuries it can be a 6-11 season, but with relatively good health and easy schedule they should win 10.

I asked Grok "how far will the 49ers go this season"

The 49ers are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season in 2024, their worst under head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch since 2018, plagued by injuries and defensive struggles. For 2025, they've made significant moves to rebound. The return of Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, who previously led their stout 2017-2020 defenses, is a major boost. The team used their 11 draft picks, including five defensive selections in the top 100, to address losses like Dre Greenlaw, Aaron Banks, Talanoa Hufanga, and Charvarius Ward. Key additions include edge rusher Mykel Williams (No. 11 overall pick) and defensive tackle Alfred Collins, both expected to start and bolster a depleted defensive line. Offensively, a healthy Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk in a contract year, and a potential Brock Purdy extension provide stability, though the offensive line remains a concern with Trent Williams aging and Jaylon Moore's departure.
The 49ers have the NFL's easiest strength of schedule for 2025, based on projected opponent win totals (10.5 for the 49ers). They'll face winnable games against teams like the Browns, Giants, Titans, Falcons, Colts, and Seahawks (twice), all projected under seven wins. Home games against the Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Falcons, Panthers, Jaguars, Titans, and Bears, plus road trips to the Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks, Browns, Texans, Colts, Saints, Giants, and Bucs, suggest a favorable path. However, divisional games against the Rams and Seahawks, plus road challenges like Houston and New Orleans, could be tough.
Fan and analyst sentiment on X and web sources leans optimistic but cautious. Posts on X project 11-12 wins, enough to win the NFC West but likely not the No. 1 seed. Vegas win totals (10.5) align with this, and statistical analyses suggest the easier schedule could propel a playoff return. The 49ers' historical post-bye success (30-8 over three seasons) and Shanahan's track record with a healthy roster fuel hopes of a deep run. However, concerns linger: Purdy's contract talks could disrupt preparation if unresolved, and the defense, while revamped, relies on rookies stepping up immediately. Kicker Jake Moody's inconsistency (70.6% field-goal rate) is another wildcard.
Given these factors, the 49ers are likely to make the playoffs, leveraging their easier schedule and offensive firepower. A realistic ceiling is reaching the NFC Championship Game, assuming Purdy stays healthy, the defense gels under Saleh, and they avoid the injury bug that derailed 2024. Winning the Super Bowl is possible but less likely, as they'd need to outmaneuver top NFC teams like the Eagles or Lions and handle an AFC juggernaut (e.g., Chiefs) in the Super Bowl. A floor is a Wild Card exit if the defense underperforms or key injuries resurface.
Prediction: The 49ers finish 11-6, win the NFC West, and reach the Divisional Round, with a strong chance at the NFC Championship if their defense exceeds expectations. Too many variables—rookie integration, Purdy's contract, and playoff matchups—make a Super Bowl win a bold bet, but they're firmly back in contention.

I wouldn't be mad at this

Ugh don't use AI as a source or share it I'm starting to see way to much copy and paste of chat gbt and what I assume AI. Not against it but the inauthenticity and generic language sickens my soul

Originally posted by Since07:
Ugh don't use AI as a source or share it I'm starting to see way to much copy and paste of chat gbt and what I assume AI. Not against it but the inauthenticity and generic language sickens my soul

lol I'm not using it as a source.... just wanted to see what Grok thought and they see it as even vegas sees it with them having 49ers at 10.5 wins.

Side note have there been alot of copy/paste ai stuff?? I've seen like 1 or 2 only...

On record for me, If the 49ers make the playoffs I'm betting they atleast make it to the NFC championship game this year.

ill be the optimist here i think 12 + wins

Last year we were plagued by so many injuries. I am assuming we are reasonably healthy this year. We fixed our biggest issue going into the season which is DL and i think our run D will be fixed along with a slightly better pass rush. We also have a last place schedule. Also last year i think ST was responsible for 3-4 losses single handedly and im not just talking about FG but bad coverage. I am assuming that gets fixed

From a Rams board -

Rams obviously win the division
2) Seahawks - coaching and defense will keep them around 9-8, give or take a game or two either way.

3) Cardinals - coaching and talent (both good and bad with qb) will keep them around 8-9, give or take a game or two either way.
4) 49ers - old and injured and depleted roster and depth and psychology of knowing it's the end will plummet them to 5 or 6 wins. Hopefully they have enough health to pull out 7 or 8, though; don't want them restocking talent too high.

Originally posted by DRCHOWDER:

Originally posted by Since07:
Ugh don't use AI as a source or share it I'm starting to see way to much copy and paste of chat gbt and what I assume AI. Not against it but the inauthenticity and generic language sickens my soul

lol I'm not using it as a source.... just wanted to see what Grok thought and they see it as even vegas sees it with them having 49ers at 10.5 wins.

Side note have there been alot of copy/paste ai stuff?? I've seen like 1 or 2 only...

On record for me, If the 49ers make the playoffs I'm betting they atleast make it to the NFC championship game this year.

I've noticed 2 users that look like they do that it's just off putting if I'm trying to have a conversation only to realize they are speaking through a robot, granted you weren't doing that just sharing what an AI thinks