The San Francisco 49ers imploded in their Super Bowl loss on Sunday night, blowing another 10-point lead against the Kansas City Chiefs, this time going down in overtime. While Patrick Mahomes is admittedly a notoriously tough out, one of the most enjoyable elements of the Niners’ collapse was how strange and self-inflicted the loss was.
They couldn’t do anything about Dre Greenlaw’s freak Achilles injury as he came off the sideline, but the 49ers beat themseles in several ways down the stretch. The worst of it may be that players were simply not aware of the new overtime rules. Most of the blame has been going towards head coach Kyle Shanahan for not making sure they know the score. However, Seahawks legend and former Niners cornerback Richard Sherman says it’s on the players.
49ers players admit they were unaware of playoff OT rules:
“For me to hear that from veteran players is concerning, that’s on you!" — @RSherman_25 pic.twitter.com/gGuBWuX8q5
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) February 13, 2024
Even better, San Francisco is now going through an assistant coach exodus, including another significant unforced error when Shanahan fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.
49ers assistant coaching changes this week:
🏈Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks relieved of duties.
🏈Assistant HC/RB coach Anthony Lynn becomes Commanders run-game coordinator.
🏈Pass-game coordinator Klint Kubiak becomes Saints offensive coordinator.
🏈Assistant OL coach James…— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 15, 2024
The 49ers have dominated the NFC the last five seasons like no other team, but this week’s events have inspired hope their Super Bowl window may finally be starting to close.
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