The Beginning of the Franchise

What comes to mind when you here about the San Francisco 49ers? There are lots that think they are the jokes of the National Football League. But I believe that they are the best team to ever play, in the most renowned sports league ever be founded. The 49ers have shown that everyone of their teams, can overcome heavy adversary, and succeed in many goals. To me, The San Francisco 49ers are the most successful sports franchise in the history of sports.

In the First week of the year, the 49ers were up to challenge the Dallas Cowboys in their new, AT&T Stadium. The niners played a very good first half, scoring 28 points and allowing 0. They played a conservative second half, allowing 17 points, while only scoring 0, but ended the game with an outstanding +4 turnover ratio. But most importantly, They came away with the win to start their season off on good terms. I thought that the team played very well, after loosing many key players on defense, including there defensive captain, Navarro Bowman. The team showed that they were able to play at a high level without key players, and could potentially be an elite team without their elite players.

Courtesy of Star Telegram

Based on what I saw in the first game, I thought that Colin Kaepernick excelled in the years first game. He ended the game completing 16/23 passes for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns. This game ensured 49er fans that he still is the same, playmaking, dual threat quarterback we have learned to love. I also thought that rookie, Carlos Hyde, played a very good game for the team. with his 7 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown, Hyde ensured fans that the 49ers will still have a high performance running back when Frank Gore leaves. I also believe that the offense needs to perform better in the second half. They showed lack of enthusiasm and it wanted to make me go out onto the field and score a touchdown for them. They layer down in the second half.

Carlos Hyde 3rd quarter run, courtesy of NFL Spin Zone

I predict that the 49ers will pull out a victory next week against the Chicago Bears. Based on the results of the week 1 victory of over the Cowboys, they showed that they still have their strong defense, while also transforming their offense into a more dominant one. They have showed in past years that they show up to important games, and are a disciplined team that knows how to win. I am looking forward to another game, and another win.