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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Vibes feature, which explores the overall mood toward each team's offense.
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The 49ers were among the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season. What's the vibe for 2025?
Spoiler alert: Expect a rebound.
49ers, Team Vibes
- Good - 13 votes
- Neutral - 1 vote
- Bad - 2 votes
Staffers with Good Vibes
- Meng Song: Last season was brutal due to various injuries, but there's every indication that the 49ers offense will rebound as long as the primary pieces stay healthy.
- Hutchinson Brown: After an injury-plagued 2024 season, they're looking healthier and should be able to bounce back and compete this season.
- Jason Wood: Sports books put the win total at 10.5, which suggests a major rebound from last year's disappointing 6-win finish. With Brock Purdy signed long-term, Christin McCaffrey healthy, and a massive youth infusion on the defensive roster, San Francisco's arrow is pointing up and to the right.
- Ben Cummins: The 49ers have one of the best offenses in the NFL.
- Phil Alexander: The 49ers could be Bengals-West with a terrible defense, pass-heavy game scripts, and good-to-great skill position players.
- Maurile Tremblay: Purdy's mega-extension, a healthy McCaffrey, and Shanahan's YAC scheme keep this attack potent despite the Deebo exit.
- Kyle Bellefeuil: The return of Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy getting paid, and a solid defense bring good vibes on both sides of the ball for the 49ers.
- David Zacharias: With the 2nd-easiest strength of schedule and a Vegas over/under projected win total of 10.5 games, the 49ers are playoff contenders.
- Jeff Blaylock: Expect this team to rebound from last year's injury-cursed season with healthier playmakers and a favorable schedule.
- Jeff Haseley: The 49ers are in good shape to compete in the NFC West. Brock Purdy is signed, Christian McCaffrey is back, and this year's schedule is favorable.
- Julia Papworth: Nowhere to go but up in 2025 after an injury-ridden 2024. Throw in one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, and the Niners could be back in the Super Bowl with very little distance to travel.
- Colton Dodgson: With some better luck, health-wise, the 49ers should challenge for the NFC West. The offense can be one of the better groups in the NFL.
- Jeff Bell: The 49ers experienced the Super Bowl hangover year from hell. They have had an offseason to reset and are primed to take advantage of a clean slate.
Staffer with Neutral Vibes
- Craig Lakins: With multiple players coming off of serious injuries or carrying contract issues into the season, there's reason for caution in San Francisco.
Staffers with Bad Vibes
- Tripp Brebner: Is anyone tracking how many 49ers are disgruntled? The rookie QB contract window has closed.
- Andy Hicks: This team relies too much on too few aging players. Last year, this bit them with a last-place division finish. It's difficult to keep climbing the mountain once you fall down.