San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch reflected on the team’s disappointing 2024 season.
“We were 6-11, no matter how we got there, that’s embarrassing,” Lynch said, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. “I don’t ever want to be 6-11 again. … The draft is an important part of fixing that.”
The 49ers entered their 2024 campaign with high expectations after making an appearance in Super Bowl 58, but they ultimately missed the playoffs for just the second time in the past six seasons.
San Francisco initially appeared as though it would compete for a postseason spot, sitting at 5-4 through Week 10. The 49ers eventually lost seven of their final eight games of the year, though.
Injuries took a toll on San Francisco last season, as star running back Christian McCaffrey was limited to just four games due to Achilles tendonitis as well as a PCL injury.
The list of players that missed multiple games for the 49ers in 2024 includes key contributors such as Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Javon Hargrave, Nick Bosa, Talanoa Hufanga and Trent Williams.
San Francisco particularly struggled on the defensive side of the ball, as its scoring defense ranked No. 29 among all teams by allowing 25.6 points each week.
As the 49ers look to improve in 2025, they should be able to add an immediate starter with the No. 11 overall pick in the draft.
