Throughout the history of the San Francisco 49ers organization many eras have taken place. These eras tell the history of the organization and have reminded us of both good times (Montana-Rice) and the bad (Erickson and Nolan). Most recently we came to the end of an era: the Harbaugh Era. The Harbaugh Era consisted of 64 games, 44 of which were wins. During this era, the 49ers were turned around and found immediate success in the read option offense with Colin Kaepernick. This era has been one of the greatest runs in 49er history, capped of by the franchise's 7th NFC Championship in 2012. Harbaugh and the 49ers split ways this offseason after a subpar 8-8 season, and it all went down from there. In no order, this offseason the 49ers lost many core pieces such as Frank Gore, Patrick Willis, Michael Crabtree, Justin Smith, and Mike Iupati, among others.
As this era ends, a new one begins. While many key members of the 49ers were lost, San Francisco is left with a fresh young group of players such as DL Arik Armstead from Oregon and Safety Jaquiski Tartt from Stamford, as well as a player who hasn't played football in his life in Australian rugby player Jarryd Hayne. Led by new head coach Jim Tomsula, only time will tell wether the almost unrecognizable new team will do in this future season.
As this era ends, a new one begins. While many key members of the 49ers were lost, San Francisco is left with a fresh young group of players such as DL Arik Armstead from Oregon and Safety Jaquiski Tartt from Stamford, as well as a player who hasn't played football in his life in Australian rugby player Jarryd Hayne. Led by new head coach Jim Tomsula, only time will tell wether the almost unrecognizable new team will do in this future season.