I'm not saying the 49ers will make the playoffs next season. I'm not saying they won't, either. Here are 20 reasons to feel optimistic about them in 2017. 1. Kyle Shanahan is a major upgrade over former head coach Chip Kelly, who couldn't build a play-action passing game or make a halftime adjustment. Shanahan can do both. 2. Brian Hoyer is an upgrade over former quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick's quarterback...
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