In this episode of 49 Problemz, Kyle J Vigil and Rey J Garcia dive into the wreckage of the 49ers’ 6-11 season—a year that began with Super Bowl aspirations and ended with more questions than answers. We break down everything from the Shanahan-Lynch regime entering its ninth year without a Lombardi, to the lingering contract debates, free agency dilemmas, and why Jed York insists on “running it back.”

We evaluate the 2024 rookie class—offensive standouts Isaac Guerendo, Ricky Pearsall, and Dominic Cooney, along with defensive stars Renardo Green and Malik Mustafa. Plus, we discuss Brock Purdy’s season, his future in San Francisco, and whether it’s time to start looking at quarterbacks like Shedeur Sanders in the draft.

No stone goes unturned as we tackle free agency priorities, the messy end to the season for players like Jauan Jennings, and Kyle Shanahan’s decision to hand Clay Kubiak the title of offensive coordinator—but not the playbook. We also debate the drama surrounding potential coaching hires, including Brandon Staley and the fans’ obsession with bringing back Robert Saleh.

On a lighter note, we introduce our 49 Problemz Awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved, and the “Willis/Bowman/Smith Award” for a potential Hall of Famer who never got a ring. Along the way, we reflect on favorite and not-so-favorite moments from the season, discuss the implications of Trent Williams returning, and speculate wildly about what the future holds for the franchise.

And because we’re gluttons for punishment, we’ll even throw in some outlandish takes and bold predictions to keep things spicy. Will the 49ers finally fix their red zone issues? Are they about to make another terrible offseason decision? And what does it mean to be a true fan after a season like this?

Buckle up—this is 49 Problemz. Honest takes, tough debates, and maybe just a little sarcasm to get us through the offseason.