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York, previously the 49ers' CEO, bought out his mother, Denise DeBartolo York, to own a majority stake of the franchise.
David Lombardi1
In 2023, Purdy finished fifth in passing yards (4,280) and third in passing touchdowns (31).
Amos Morale III and David Lombardi79
Shanahan on the importance of retaining Aiyuk: "It's hard to be successful at quarterback if you don't have good receivers."
David Lombardi51
Purdy will be eligible for an extension next offseason, making 2024 a potential inflection point for the 49ers' roster.
David Lombardi64
The 49ers now have two quarterbacks under contract in 2024 — Allen and Brock Purdy. They'll add at least one more this offseason.
Matt Barrows22
Aiyuk is eligible for a big new contract, but the 49ers are treading carefully given their delicate salary-cap situation.
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Shanahan, who's had a wandering eye when it comes to quarterbacks, said Purdy had "one of the most impressive seasons I've been around."
Matt Barrows74
What's next? The 49ers need a big upgrade to the right side of their offensive line and figure out how to temporarily replace Dre Greenlaw.
Tim Kawakami530
Steve Spagnuolo brought the blitz after halftime, leading the Chiefs to record a season-high nine unblocked pressures against Brock Purdy.
Nate Taylor56
Jauan Jennings, Nick Bosa and Chris Conley stood out in the Super Bowl loss. Some of their teammates, however, failed to deliver.
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Greenlaw's Achilles injury drew tears from Fred Warner at halftime — and more would come later after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
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The Chiefs defense stayed disciplined after falling behind 10-0 and did what it's done all season: Give Patrick Mahomes a chance to win.
Vic Tafur19
Similar to four years ago, the 49ers couldn't stop Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes late in a crushing Super Bowl loss.
Matt Barrows360
Four years ago, a powerful Chiefs offense overcame a dominant 49ers defense. This year's showdown looks much different on paper.
David Lombardi270
Kyle Shanahan vs. Andy Reid is a first-rate coaching matchup. Will Shanahan capture his first Super Bowl or will Reid get his third ring?
The Athletic NFL Staff64
It’s been four years since the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Super Bowl LIV.
Lauren Merola12
Viva Las Vegas, where Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Andy Reid, Kyle Shanahan and Taylor Swift will be big topics of conversation.
Mike Jones90
Will the 49ers finally deliver a complete game in the playoffs? Or will there be a repeat of the disappointment four years ago?
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On the prop bets, we like the Chiefs' Noah Gray to score a touchdown and the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey to go under 90.5 rushing yards.
Vic Tafur221
Purdy already has made Shanahan forget about longtime quarterback flame Kirk Cousins. On Sunday, he can help cement his head coach's legacy.
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