Rebuilding the San Francisco 49ers

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This chapter discusses the rebuilding process of the San Francisco 49ers football team, highlighting the role of Pirag Maratte and the implementation of a ranking system for coaches and general managers. It also explores the background of head coach Kyle Shanahan and his personal connection with Para Gmarate. John Lynch's hiring as the general manager and the team's focus on defense and quarterback situation are also discussed.

They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success.

SOURCES:
- Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Al Guido, president of the San Francisco 49ers.
- Kyle Juszczyk, fullback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Bob Lange, senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; former vice-president of communications for the San Francisco 49ers.
- John Lynch, general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
- Paraag Marathe, president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice-president of football operations for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Victor Matheson, economist at College of the Holy Cross.
- Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
- Malcolm Smith, former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Joe Staley, former offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Solomon Thomas, defensive tackle for the New York Jets; former defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Jed York, C.E.O. of the San Francisco 49ers.