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Except for an all-too-brief renaissance from 2011-2013 under Jim Harbaugh, it's been a long drought for us 49ers fans since the glory days under Bill Walsh and George Siefert, with legendary players like Joe Montana, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Roger Craig, Keena Turner, Ronnie Lott, and many others.
But the 2019 version of this storied franchise is pretty darned good. Naysayers will tell us that the combined record of our opponents so far this year carry a decidedly unimpressive 5-15 record, so what's all the excitement about? Well, we fans have no control over the schedule (or anything else, for that matter), but we can sure describe what we're seeing.
Yes, football fans, it's time to pay attention to the 49ers!
But the 2019 version of this storied franchise is pretty darned good. Naysayers will tell us that the combined record of our opponents so far this year carry a decidedly unimpressive 5-15 record, so what's all the excitement about? Well, we fans have no control over the schedule (or anything else, for that matter), but we can sure describe what we're seeing.
- These 49ers are extremely athletic. They're mostly young, very fast, and very well-coached. It's a refreshing change to see how aggressive they are on defense, with a fearsome front 7 built with 5 1st round draft choices on the front line and backed by fast, tough, athletic linebackers. And the defensive backfield, which was considered a weakness at the beginning of the season, has been a bunch of ball hogs, reeling in 7 interceptions in the team's first 4 games.
- They're playing together, and they have bought in to Coach Shanahan's system. Shanahan is an offensive guru, does an excellent job of preparation for each opponent, and has a gameplan that is built to exploit the opponent's weaknesses, not some pre-conceived formula.
- For the first time in a long time, the team has some depth, especially on defense.
- The team's receiver corps, while far from elite, has performed pretty well--especially All-Pro tight end George Kittle and rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel.
Yes, football fans, it's time to pay attention to the 49ers!