Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers

What Went RIGHT and WRONG with the 2025 San Francisco 49ers

Jan 20, 2026
The review of the 2025 season shines a spotlight on thrilling wins and the impact of injuries. Discussion flows around aging stars like McCaffrey and Kittle, evaluating their future contributions. There's debate over trade decisions by GM Lynch and the effectiveness of recent acquisitions. The potential of young talents like Pearsall and Williams is highlighted as crucial for the team's evolution. With offseason strategies on the horizon, they explore what the 49ers should retain and what needs to change moving forward.
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Season Success Despite Playoff Exit

  • The 49ers' 2025 season should be judged as a success given an improbable playoff berth and a win over the Eagles.
  • Brian Peacock argues fans should remember the run more than the Seattle loss.
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Injuries Limited Deadline Options

  • Eric Crocker and Brian Peacock say injuries made trading at the deadline unlikely to change the outcome.
  • They argue deadline additions like Keon White were reasonable given the roster state.
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McCaffrey's Heavy Workload Warning

  • Christian McCaffrey logged 480 intended touches, tying him with heavy-usage backs since 2000.
  • Brian Peacock warns that such workloads correlate with steep post-season declines for many backs.
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