Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
The 49ers may need to have a couple years where they don't make the playoffs and end up in a position to draft higher. Maybe they can get some more draft capital by trading older players that can help another team. Even then they have to hope that it's a good draft when they get those higher picks. It's harder to project now with players staying longer in college because of the transfer portal and NIL money.
Not worth it IMO. This sport has so much parity, injuries and then fluke occurrences; especially these days. Just keep trying to win 1 week at a time and make it into the postseason.
Last week felt pretty damn good. It was an enjoyable season as a whole. We've made the SB with 3 different QBs over the past 12 years. We will return sooner than later. This isn't the Bills and time running out despair. 😄
[ Edited by 90sFortyNiner on Jan 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM ]