Struggling 49ers May Look to Rams’ Playbook for Offseason Rebuild
The San Francisco 49ers, once a Super Bowl contender, are facing a disappointing season marked by injuries and struggles. With key players like Christian McCaffrey now sidelined for the remainder of the year, the 49ers find themselves on the outside of the playoff race and at the bottom of the NFC West heading into Week 14.
If the 49ers miss the playoffs, significant changes could be on the horizon. They might look to the Los Angeles Rams for inspiration, who, after their Super Bowl win in 2022, underwent a brief rebuild. The Rams focused on drafting young talent, which has paid off with a playoff appearance last year and a strong push for another one this season.
As some of the 49ers’ core players age and contract decisions loom, head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch may need to consider a similar approach. This comes as a tough blow for a team that had Super Bowl aspirations, but it could signal the beginning of a necessary rebuild for the 49ers.
Colin Cowherd weighed in on the situation, suggesting that while Shanahan’s offensive schemes are brilliant, the team’s reliance on quarterback play has become a weakness. As the 49ers face difficult decisions, they may need to follow the Rams’ model to retool and remain competitive in the years ahead.
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