Kyle Shanahan: I understood why we struggled last year, I won't understand it this year
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San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan points out that last season's struggles were partly due to the team's previous loss in the Super Bowl, which left players worn out. However, this year, after missing the playoffs with a 6-11 record, the team had a complete offseason to recover. Shanahan emphasized in a January meeting that he expects the team to return ready and prepared, unlike the year before. Historically, after losing the Super Bowl, the 49ers have experienced six-win seasons but managed to bounce back, as seen in their 2021 return to the NFC Championship. Shanahan anticipates a similar resurgence this season.
Originally by Michael David Smithon May 30, 2025
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