Once again, the San Francisco 49ers are projected to be amongst the best teams in the NFL for the 2024 season. ESPN’s FPI projections have the Niners with the lowest average draft position for next year.
Super Bowl. NFC Championship. NFC Championship. Missed playoffs. Super Bowl. That’s how the previous five seasons have gone for the 49ers, and the missed playoffs were because the team didn’t have a quarterback, among other various injuries.
While a healthy quarterback is undoubtedly a key factor in the 49ers' success, it's not the sole determinant.