Perhaps the only question mark in a 49ers offense led by RB Christian McCaffrey, WRs Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and TE George Kittle is quarterback. Brock Purdy will attempt to repeat his success from 2022.
Question marks remain with Deebo Samuel's desire for a new contract and Jimmy Garoppolo still on the roster, but at least there's some certainy in that Trey Lance has been handed the keys to the 49ers offense.
Whoever ends up under center for the 49ers in 2021 will have a top-notch offensive strategist putting together game plans and numerous primo skill-position players with which to operate.
Can the 49ers become the fourth team in NFL history to lose the Super Bowl, return the next year and hoist the Lombardi Trophy? Only time will tell.
One quarter away from a Super Bowl title last season, the 49ers will be looking to start a tradition under coach Kyle Shanahan: regular deep playoff runs.
Josh Fathollahi observes that while the 49ers have made the necessary roster moves heading into Year 3 under Kyle Shanahan, the team's eventual record likely rests on Jimmy Garoppolo.