The 49ers are coming off a 6-10 season, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2021 season. We’ll go over the reasons to be concerned next, but let’s start with a handful of reasons for optimism. There are a few new faces that will certainly help, and if the team’s health holds up, many believe San Francisco will find themselves playing in the postseason.
No more backup QB play
When Jimmy Garoppolo has missed time during his tenure with the 49ers, the offense has become stagnant. Since 2018, C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens have started 23 games.