There was once a 49ers head coach who began his tenure by overseeing a team that didn't manage more than 226 yards or 16 first downs in his first three games. No, it wasn't Chip Kelly. Or Jim Tomsula. It was Jim Harbaugh. Remember him? The shaky offensive start under Harbaugh (record with 49ers: 44-19-1) is worth remembering considering current events. Under Kyle Shanahan, another offensive-minded head coach with a voluminous playbook, the 49ers (0-2) haven't scored a touchdown or managed more than 248 yards or 13 first downs. The good news: The 49ers don't have to peek too deep into their history for a lesson that could prevent early panic.
49ers’ sputtering offense can take heart in 2011 team
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