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[@jmoney6043]

The defense lost the Superbowl the b cry victim over everything

[@John-vg8em]

5:42 You're so wrong. In OT the 49ers have already scored, it's 4th and 1 you need one stop to *WIN THE SUPERBOWL* and you cant make the stop on 4th and 1. Yes the defense lost us the game because of bad play calling by Steve wilks.

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[@samuelmunoz1464]

Honestly, they're just mad at the firing for one reason. These "experts" only care about a certain physical trait above anything else specifically Shady.

[@ericmeland4153]

If anything, Kyle Shanahan should have been fired and Steve Wilkes should have been promoted to head coach!! This is a travesty, and I'm not even a Niners fan!

[@magnumopus8202]

Shanahan didn't even know the OT rules for the super bowl and Steve gets fired??? This is crazy.

[@Debra-qt3gz]

Yes Head Coach Don't know rules I Agree that's Nuts Ok

[@TopShelfCookieJar]

Shanahan knew the OT rules. You can disagree with the decision he made to receive the ball, but there's no need to make stuff up.

[@hawk2056]

​@@TopShelfCookieJar The players admitted they didn't know the OT rules

[@magnumopus8202]

@@TopShelfCookieJar whether he knew then or not he said he didn't know. There's no excuse for not owning his decision. It's shameful to blame ignorance on his decision in the biggest game in America.

[@TopShelfCookieJar]

@@magnumopus8202 Can you link me to a source where he said he didn't know the rules? Because everything I've read says that the coaches talked it over with the analytics guys before the game (before the playoffs I think it was) and they came to the conclusion that receiving was the better option.

[@mar-jax9341]

Quinn Defense gives up 41 points and becomes Washington head coach. Wilkes defense ranked better and goes to the Super Bowl and he gets let go? 🤔

[@dennisscales8601]

Correction Quinn defense gave up 48

[@javarzshinall9396]

Spags never get hired as Head Coach is crazy

[@kifley19]

@@javarzshinall9396he was a head coach for the rams

[@pajamajordan2991]

When I hear something like that it reminds me of one of the golden girls… Betty white 😂

[@byronsmith3152]

So giving up 260 yards rushing to the Cardinals should be ignored? Forcing Minny and Cincy to punt 1 time each in those games should be ignored? I swear people are so clueless about actual; facts. Yes, his defense held KC to 19 points in 4 quarters. Here is a fun fact, KC's offense is not that good. They averaged 21.8 ppg this year. Wilks did a fantastic job play calling but then switched up his scheme. Why did he switch? Once he switched, Mahomes and Kelce lit him up. That happened in the 4th and OT. They literally showed you a play of the scheme he kept running. Did you even watch the game?

[@brigitte9999]

Seems to me, Kyle Shanahan is getting exposed.

[@Debra-qt3gz]

Good Point Your Right Kyle Fire Him Hire Bill

[@TheRealcdawg22]

Is it true that he didn't know the overtime rules?

[@revealingtruth3329]

Getting exposed huh. He’s made four NFC championship games in the last five years and two of those years he went to the Superbowl. And both Superbowl losses were against a Mt.Rushmore coach and maybe the greatest qb we’ve ever seen. How many coaches have ever done that in a five year stretch??? I’ll wait…..

[@Debra-qt3gz]

He's a Coach it's his Job Too Know

[@aroperdope]

​@@revealingtruth3329Wait for what? Your not clever. And neither is that choke artist

[@jd00a.k.amr.versatile16]

Steve Wilks is being scapegoated. Let's talk about how As a head coach and OC Shanahan has blew a lead in the Superbowl for a third time. Defense played well the whole game. Held them to just three points in the first half. Offense gotta have waaaay more then ten points against a QB like Mahomes to safely put em away.

[@EndofCamelot]

He wasn't fired because of only the Super Bowl.

[@jmoney6043]

did you see the defensive play calls in the second half? What a joke y'all cry victim over everything

[@markislivingdeliberately]

LEAD implies your offense is up and your defense has to defend the lead. The offense could have done better but they did their job and took the lead 3 times and had a lead with a few minutes left and took the lead in overtime. The defense hasn’t been able to keep the lead it’s not the offenses job to stop Mahomes. He’s not without blame of course, but the whole idea is the OC gets you the DC the lead. That’s their job.

[@EndofCamelot]

@@jmoney6043 facts

[@larryhgardnergproductionsi8861]

Facts

[@frankmatthews6966]

So u go to the SB & get fired? Mcarthy fumbled, Purdy was 3-12 on 3rd down, the defense was easily top 5 but he gets fired? Wow...

[@Kmkats]

If you think Wilks was good as a DC with this group then you didn’t watch this team enough

[@wblake22]

@@Kmkatshow long can any defense keep Mahomes and Andy Reid to 3 points or less? They didn’t play complementary football. You can only keep a great offensive down for so long

[@frankmatthews6966]

He had the #3 defense in the league

[@889976889]

Purdy ain’t why they lost, Kyle is

[@Srw84488]

Exactly. I watched every single 49er game from start to finish. Our defense underachieved. Look at our roster. All pros at every level. In the superbowl we played great. But giving up 26 ppg in the playoffs with that roster? We were lucky to even be at the Superbowl. On the flip side, Kyle cost us a championship. At the end of the year, our offense took a step back. Kittle, Deebo, Aiyuk had a total of 8 catches in the superbowl. He didn’t scheme properly. Our offense is way too talented for that bs.

[@RickNyks]

Imagine holding Patrick Mahomes to 16 points through 4 quarters, and you get fired. But the guy running the offense can't score more than 16 through 4 quarters but stays. Then add on the leads he's blown prior, and it's most definitely not the defense that was the issue.

[@bjvu9460]

Kyle is a great coach up until he gets to the SB. He tries to be the smartest guy in the room and when teams are at that level, the other coach is only focused on winning but kyle wants to win in style. The head coach isnt going to fire himself and someone had to get the blame and he is on the offensive side so its the other side that has to be the problem even though the niners had multiple opportunities to win the game but didnt. Now, the niners had the ball first in OT and thats when he should have shown his genius but he fell short

[@seed.planted]

Don’t forget choosing to receive the kickoff in OT

[@DogDongDotCom]

Do people realize Wills wasn't even guaranteed to be retained even if they won the Superbowl? Do people know that the last 4 years, Wilks was effectively fired from 4 jobs? Do people realize that Wilks was brought in to run the same defense that Salah and Ryan's operated? Do they know that Wilks was so behind that during the year they had to move him from the booth to the sideline so he can learn his own defense? A certain group going to see him as a scapegoat, a certain group crying racism. How about seeing it for what it is, Kyle is the head coach and when they lose it's on him. If you have a guy who is not working out, let him go. For the record, that's 5 jobs in 5 years...

[@nolaboiikobe]

@@DogDongDotCom did Kyle know Wilks history before or after he hired him 😅?

[@Reemotv]

The Chiefs outscored the Niners 22 to 12 in the 2nd half. Definitely was the defense how the Chiefs was easily getting downfield. That zero zone coverage only works for two quarters. Once teams catch on Wilkes supposed to switch up. Shsnahan don’t draw up defense, he’s offense.

[@tonefaulcon9729]

First it was Jimmy G. Then it was Trey Lance. Now it’s Steve Wilkes. When are Jed and Lynch gonna hold KYLE accountable

[@roemellobell]

They won't they won't you should know why

[@southsidetone]

Wat u gonna do fire kyle????? Then get who

[@stokedradar]

@@southsidetone Mike McCarthy will be available after next year bahaha

[@southsidetone]

@@stokedradar wow that's even worse 😕

[@wade2xx552]

@@southsidetonemike actually have a Super Bowl under his belt

[@lets_play_a_game268]

Wilks actually exposed Shanahan on offense😂. So coach shanahan let him go as the scapegoat as to why shanahan couldn’t score more points after Wilks only allowed chiefs 3 pts in the first half, neutralizing Mahomes

[@byronsmith3152]

LOL Learn football. Wilks got exposed with his scheme. Kyle was already exposed as a choker in big games.

[@SteveJones-gz3nd]

@@byronsmith3152 how did he get exposed with his scheme

[@MoonLightWright]

​@byronsmith3152 dude, stop. You've been up and down this comment section just trolling. This is the second time in a SUPERBOWL that a Shannahan's opponent had 3 points at the half and still lost. Go away.

[@troym944]

Agreed

[@byronsmith3152]

@@MoonLightWright Please show me where I said it wasn't Kyles fault? I will wait. In the mean time, everything I have said about WIlks is 100% correct.

[@tweetybyrd316]

I agree with Joy , Shady, and James!! This one is all on Shanahan!!!! He lost this Super Bowl!! I had flashbacks of the Falcons!! The biggest collapse in Super Bowl history!!!!

[@1inchpunisher715]

Was the muffed punt his fault?

[@sleazytooez2313]

Acho agreed with them but went about it a different way. He said he should have been fired, but only because Shanahan didn’t allow him to be himself as a DC. Their philosophies were never going to mesh

[@bigHdawg75]

Shanahan does NOT have a final say as to goes ultimately. There are people above him that make the final decisions. Stop the blame

[@danielwickman75]

⁠Kyle “marv levy” Shanahan!!!🤣🤣🤣 He’s a dope for not taking the blame for this loss!!!!

[@jayroc287]

Kyle stopped running the ball again in this Super Bowl just like he did NE vs ATL..Coming out after the half they have 3 possessions and McCaffrey touches the ball 1 time on those drives and soon as he starts running again his offense starts moving the ball again..Shanahan and Special Teams lost this Super Bowl not the defense

[@chessman70]

0-3 in the super bowl is nobody else's fault but Kyle Shanahan's. We've already seen him overreact look what he did drafting Trey. Seems like he's a finger pointer who can't accept responsibility.

[@StayWoke561]

😂 reminds you of the old Buffalo Bills

[@davidporter7051]

0-2 and against the Quarterback who has had the greatest first 6 years in the history of the NFL. Try thinking it will only help you.

[@revealingtruth3329]

@@davidporter7051Thank you. Someone speaking facts to these blind people

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

​@revealingtruth3329 you both are blind. I like how every else sees it but most niners fans can't, just like them cowboy fans

[@davidporter7051]

@@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001 see what. you really are not making sense and appear in the need of assistance.

[@Messigoat1033]

They only gave away 1 TD in regulation and it was because of the unlucky punt return TO. Kyrie “the choker” Shannahan always needs a scapegoat for his record breaking choke job. If the offense played like they did all year they would’ve been up by 2+ TD first half.

[@p.youhana3563]

And KC scored in last 4 possessions llets get real. Even Bosa said they did not plan on Patrick on running

[@jmoney6043]

Y'all forget to mention he had the most talented defensive roster.

[@maseb2710]

@@jmoney6043no he did not are you slow??

[@nolaboiikobe]

@@p.youhana3563defense job is to get turnovers wat did offense do after the defense got the turnovers 😅plus Greenlaw got hurt wen he was playing KC couldn’t do anything 🤷🏾‍♂️💯

[@SH-jv5uf]

But he lost Greenlaw. That was huge.

[@Shon_G.]

The defense played better then the offense ,even with Greenlaw getting hurt.

[@yardie7733]

I am surprised they aren’t mentioning it comes on the heels of Bosa saying “…they weren’t prepared…” I believe Bosa doesn’t like him.

[@philliphortonRanger501]

Bosa a opp lol 😂

[@korReeS2]

He a racist 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@p.youhana3563]

Most of tv so called experts do not pay attention to fact

[@artfrancis9334]

Bosa is trash 🗑️ overrated over hyped overpriced,get your money back

[@arkhamknight6371]

​@@artfrancis9334sure buddy 😂😂

[@anaashb9838]

Lets go back even further when Wilks was the HC of the AZ Cards. He got 1 year, 1 draft, and wasn't allowed to hire his own coaches. He goes 3-13 and gets fired?! That's BS! The Card's win 3 to 4 games most yrs. If it wasn't for the NFL's revenue sharing keeping bad teams solvent, the Cards would have under long ago.

[@Messigoat1033]

Steve Wilkis ain’t the one that chose to receive the ball in OT after winning the coin toss and let Patrick Mahommes have 4 Downs to win the game. Wilkis ain’t the one that didn’t get half of the team ready about the OT rules.

[@EndofCamelot]

No but Wilks is the one who had all year to stop the run. He was the one who was forced out of the booth and on the field. The writing was on the wall.

[@bigt1640]

Exactly!!!! Wilks didn't cause a easy fumble on a punt. He didn't cause the offense to go multiple drives without scoring . I'm not even a 49ers fan but this crazy to me.

[@757CitiesReppa]

@@EndofCamelot they were ranked 3rd in stopping the run, correct? What do they have to be perfect because the boy genius offensive wizard of a coach Shannan can’t take advantage of turnovers the defense caused the Chiefs? Get outta here. The whiners deserve to lose for another 30 years.

[@EndofCamelot]

​@@757CitiesReppa Rushing defense 3rd, passing defense were ranked 14, Red Zone Defense ranked 16, 3rd down defense ranked 23. This is according to Fox Sports stats. So yeah, a team can be ranked 3rd and still be ranked in the lower teers, enough to get you fired.

[@gamingntoys6196]

its cray to you because youre not a fan lol. bosa and warner wanted him gone. dont be ignorant@@bigt1640

[@JessieDriver-pc6di]

Chiefs had 3 points at halftime… kelce had 1 yard.. Mahomes threw a pick, Pacheco fumbled.. niners had a one possession lead and the chiefs got the ball back after halftime and got stopped again…. Special teams gave Kansas free points.. Greenlaw got hurt (that’s what killed them) but the game should’ve already been close to out of reach if the offense played even half as well as the defense played the 1st half

[@melturnboo4205]

How did niners look in the playoffs lmao! 😂

[@grimreality451]

@@melturnboo4205 At least the Niners didn't choke like the Eagles and Cowboys.

[@jrcrit8843]

@@grimreality451Niners are ringless like the Eagles and Cowboys so what are you bragging about exactly?

[@user-sh7fr9wj1h]

@@grimreality451the niners did choke😂

[@TheRealcdawg22]

That's called a scapegoat.

[@byronsmith3152]

No that is called a good firing. He failed to do his job for most of the year.

[@bambam6537]

Kyle Shanahan wants every single thing his way, EVERYTHING

[@byronsmith3152]

This is very true. He is an ego maniac control freak. This is why any one who says Purdy should do this at the LOS or that has no clue about how the Niners work.

[@dwaynegreen1786]

I agree that the problem was not Steve Wilks defense, but was the Niners offense and head coaching decisions.

[@lorenzobrown3847]

If you watched the whole 49ers season you can tell that Kyle was going to fire him eventually he just did it at the wrong time he should have waited good luck Wilks I hope you get a job somewhere where you’re accepted

[@arcadion448]

Would a hot shot young gun DC do a better job with the 49ers D? Probably, but this was all on Shanahan - not just for the anemic performance of Aiyuk, Deebo, & Kittle in the SB. But for what Acho (rightfully) said, why the f*ck would you hire a DC whose scheme you don't agree with? It wasn't like Shanahan didn't know that Wilks doesn't prefer Seattle Cover 3 (that Shanahan does). It'd be like Andy Reid deciding to hire an OC that would emphasize a heavy run game and turn Mahomes into a game manager (like Trent Dilfer with the 2000 Ravens) for the upcoming 2024 season.

[@byronsmith3152]

@@arcadion448 Go bak and research why Kyle hired him. The idea was to run the same style but integrate WIlks DB expertise. Yes Kyle took a risk and it failed. Wilks was going to get fired anyways so stop saying he did good.

[@matthewkirkwood9064]

@@byronsmith3152San Fran scoring defense was better than last year

[@midnightz317]

@@matthewkirkwood9064scoring defense is one thing, dropping from #2 in rush defense to #26 with that talent is crazy. Total overall defense went from #2 in the league to #12, it’s just the timing of him being fired is off.

[@byronsmith3152]

@@matthewkirkwood9064 Wow how wrong you are. Go and look it up again my guy.

[@CTheMuse]

This Acho guy is something else 😂

[@RetroKyd]

The word is trash.🗑️ Just talking about this segment.

[@line_one_up]

Did they forget why Wilks was called down from the booth? 😆😅🤣

[@SH-jv5uf]

Steve Wilks was more prepared for this game than Kyle. And people don’t even mention they lost Greenlaw who is a very important piece to their defense. It’s like the moment was too bright for Kyle.

[@grimreality451]

They conveniently forget to mention Dre Greenlaw, Pro Bowl safety Talanoa Hufanga and Pro Bowl alternate Arik Armstead were battling injuries, the reason the defense struggled this season.

[@byronsmith3152]

The please tell me why he switched to his soft zone coverage and tried undisguised blitzes when his game plan was working GREAT! I can tell you why but let's see if you know.

[@user-mf2oz1sr3d]

Sure,that why they lost

[@johoch24]

They clearly didn't watch the Niners play this season. Just keep on saying they got the top 3 defense according to the stats. This season, the defense stats were good only because the offense put up so many points from the start. If you watched the whole game, the whole season, you would know it was not the top tier defense from the past. But with that being said, Wilks is not the main reason for the SB loss. The muffed punt (what is it with the Niners and muffed punts in big games), Dre's injury and Kyle's odd play calling in the 3rd quarter and the OT decision are the bigger reasons.

[@StayPuft209]

Yup the niners last few games in the season, the defense was looking sus and brought it into the playoffs. It’s funny cause only the niners fans believed in how good Purdy was while everyone trashed him. Only the niners aren’t surprised Wilks was let go while everyone is shocked. Yall doin too much. Fans been calling for his head since that 3 game losing streak and he got brought down to field. I think the playoff run was that breaking point for Shanahan.

[@lilmoepal]

I agreed with until you failed to mention that the last drive by the chiefs in no way should of happened, you can’t tell me as a defense coordinator that you’re going to call a play where the back line of the defense is behind the 1st down mark on a 2nd and 6 on a opposing drive from the other team in a Super Bowl game. Common sense tells me there’s no way them calls should of happened, he had to go.

[@johoch24]

@@lilmoepal I'm not trying to say that they should've kept Wilks. I agree with the firing.

[@lilmoepal]

@@johoch24 yeah I wasn’t refuting you on that point of him staying my issue was that the last drive and that play calling wasn’t in your analysis that’s all

[@byronsmith3152]

@@lilmoepal Acho literally showed the formation WIlks kept running at the end of the game and in OT. That same series started off with an 8 yards loss by MVS. 2nd and 18 soft zone, gave up 12 yard on quick pass underneath. 3rd and 6, soft zone, quick pass, 5 yard gain. 4th and 1 was the same formation and Kyle lost it, lol.

[@cgreen9686]

“Didn’t lose this game on defense” and Purdy got them the lead THREE times in the end 😂

[@usopenitentiary]

Field goals don’t beat the Chiefs

[@John-tc7yp]

The run defense per play dropped from #2 to #26, pass defense per play dropped from #1 to #12, while they added tons of big names this season, including Javon Hargrave, Randy Gregory, Chase Young. The defense doesn't live up to the talents they have piled up. It is based on whole season, not just on SB one game alone.

[@EndofCamelot]

Perfectly said. Although too reasonable for most people here.

[@peferredservice2207]

#26 and #12 so how were they the #3 defense overall? You all really help make the argument. So we nick picking everything that might have been wrong because they weren't perfect?? Makes no sense?

[@ahmorgan]

So, if they win the SB do you think he's fired? If not, that argument is moot. Wilks was a scapegoat. Period.

[@ahmorgan]

@@EndofCamelot So according to your logic, Wilks would still be fired even if they won the SB, right? Is that what you would believe, he was getting fired regardless of the outcome of the SB?

[@tmasst07]

I definitely understand the season perspective, but we judge coaches on wins and losses and they had far more W's than l's and when it really mattered at the end. Wilkes's scheme held baby goat to three points through two quarters. I definitely respect the arguments of the seasonal decline but you put all of that at his feet and not it the head coach? Because they weren't horrible when it mattered

[@Wj33333]

Wilks is too old at 54? Acho shouldn’t have said that stupid sht.

[@Ysoserious1]

When the NFL likes you, you get diplomatic Immunity

[@sly0422]

Offense and ST are the reason they lost but the DC gets fired 🤣

[@gahdzuwkz6647]

The defense got rolled late and in OT

[@deontaeclark3312]

@@gahdzuwkz6647 held to 3 points in the first half…it shouldn’t have been a game. “ Rolled “ is a stretch the 9ers Offense also went 101 mins w/o a 1st down. Somebody should’ve been fired but it wasn’t the DC

[@byronsmith3152]

@@deontaeclark3312 Another fool., KC had the #2 ranked defense and the best secondary in the NFL. LOL. Yes Kyle choked but so did WIlks. And Wilks choked the entire year which is why he was fired.

[@strawberryreacts9585]

Didn't get fired because of the SB. He would have been let go even if they had won. The defense performance all year was off. There were issues. He was let go because it wasn't a good fit. He's not a bad coach at all just doesn't work in the defensive scheme they run. He should have never been hired to begin with

[@ScrambleEverything]

​@strawberryreacts9585 I agree not the right fit for the personelle already there. His scheme isn't bad just the last 6 years the defense was built to run differently.

[@gchivi1290]

Steve Wilks reaction is split between people who watched the 49ers this season and people who didn’t lol.

[@-PURPLE-HEAD]

Exactly. People trying to say it was because of what happened in the SB, but Niners defense collapsed since Cardinals game

[@markb6863]

Most people didnt watch the 9ers all yr. They all watched the superbowl. A lot of fans were rooting for you to beat Mahomes. Your defense had them believing it was gonna happen. That's why people are confused at Wilkes firing. They dont know or care about your season, they wanted you to win this one game. 9:41

[@markb6863]

And it wasnt the defense that lost this one game.

[@anthonychalkley5673]

​@markb6863 they don't understand, it was the defense that got them into the playoffs not that mediocre offense. Spags is a better coach than Shanahan. Let's not forget almost every QB Shanahan touches since a HC he has gotten injures due to his horrendous blocking schemes.

[@diamonds2817]

Acho is the only one who actually watched this season

[@rodrickohall1937]

Coach Steve Wilkes has been done dirty for a long time, but this is probably the worst. As a Cowboys fan I would love to have him as a DC. He is definitely the scapegoat for Kyle Shanahan no play calling, Superbowl choke artist. I'm glad the 49ers took an L in the Superbowl, because it doesn't pay to do a good coach dirty.

[@byronsmith3152]

I would love for him to go to the Cowboys. He doesn't know how to stop the run at all.

[@angelodorsett1]

Steve did a great job. Kyle trying to scapegoat the DC. 3 times Kyle collapsed in the Super Bowl.

[@melturnboo4205]

Steve sucks look at the playoffs lmao

[@moegrant4433]

Are you a Niners fan?

[@byronsmith3152]

LOL. You are so clueless it is beyond laughable. Wilks did a terrible job for most of the year.

[@angelodorsett1]

@@byronsmith3152 You might be right. But 3 times Kyle as either the OC or head coach, had double digit leads in the Super Bowl and ended up losing all 3. So Ky,e is the consistent factor.

[@danielrome8064]

How he did a terrible job he was 3rd rank defense in Football! Stop it dawg

[@user-kn9vj7em2r]

The loss was on the head of the offensive coordinator for not matching the Andy Reid's half-time adjustment

[@kelvinjulian6884]

I wouldn't even interview for the DC job with the 49ers,remember if you don't top what Steve Wilks accomplished then you're as good as fired

[@strawberryreacts9585]

If you do what Demeco and Saleh did, you get a HC job

[@Bigpound76]

Shanahan needs to fire himself.

[@Debra-qt3gz]

Yes Agree

[@SirGenesis206]

He got fired for that third down call in OT. That was the only wtf play in the entire game

[@amandavaldez2462]

Missed kick and not going defense in OT

[@gantz0949]

Coming out the half passing. Was not the only wtf ru doing

[@benadek6703]

I remember vividly joy Taylor saying this defense was generational 🤦🏾‍♂️🥴

[@ck7cu]

She meant the players...this roster is "stacked" but coach Wilks turned a Ferrari into a Honda.

[@757CitiesReppa]

@@ck7cu so the offense isn’t stacked and coached by a “genius”….the defense created turnovers…the offense turned the ball over. If the defense coach has to be twice as good as the head coach then what are you really saying about the team?

[@MikeHarvey-ol7xr]

Me too, but they're nowhere near the '02 Bucs, '00 Ravens, or even the Legion of Boom.

[@ck7cu]

@@757CitiesReppa Lets see...let me explain to you in simple terms so you can understand ... Andy Reid is an elite offensive play caller and Spagulo is a former defending champion coordinator.....the 49ers have younger coaches fighting against years of experience (Reid & Spanulo). Wilks is a washed up coordinator passed over for head coaching and coordinator jobs...he was lucky to get a flyer by Shanahan but he couldn't even do a competent job ... the results speak for themselves.....Shanahan was carrying this team!

[@ericfranklin4957]

@@ck7cu3/12 in third downs……

[@orlandopadilla2464]

Kyle is overrated. Well all see how this team is next year.

[@slimmyjim1682]

Right back in the nfc championship or Super Bowl lol

[@reallife0728]

ACHO LOVES THOSE BUTTER BISCUITS!!!!!! SAMUEL JACKSON CHARACTER STEPHAN FROM MOVIE DJANGO!!!!

[@isaach4916]

Man said racism doesn’t exist because his Nigerian parents made it as immigrants

[@reallife0728]

@isaach4916 YEAH HE IS ONE THOSE WE SICK BOSS DUDES!!! NOT UNDERSTANDING THAT HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS THAT SACRIFICED EVERYTHING FROM THE BEGINNING OF SLAVERY TO CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT,,,,THERE WOULDNT BE ANYTHING HERE FOR HIS NIGERIAN PARENTS!!!!!!

[@thrill2020]

That defense gave up 19 points in regulation its not his fault your offense cant score 20 in regulation as always thank you JJ for your honest takes

[@Leroy510]

I've followed this show throughout the season and it's obvious that Acho is the only one who actually watched and closely analyzed the Niners this season. The others base their opinions on whatever the floating narratives are for that particular week, whether they're legit or not. I realized this sometime early in the season when Purdy threw a 40 yard pass to Kittle, and James Jones made some comment on the same play about how Purdy just throws 5 yard passes to Kittle and Kittle does the rest - cuz all he did was look at the stats and relied on the false narrative that the receivers were the ones doing all the work. Now the narrative is that Wilks is a scapegoat, but anyone who's closely followed the Niners the past 4 or 5 years will tell you the defense has regressed under Wilks and his philosophy doesn't line up with what gave them success under Robert Saleh or Demeco Ryans.

[@omarjames11]

The 49ers never had any success last time they won the superbowl was 1994. Half of America wasn’t even born Half of all the players in the NFL wasn’t even born …..if anyone deserves to be fired it should be Kyle

[@CitizenPain69]

...and yet you jus' based your Analysis on ONE pass...in ONE game. SFTU, clown...your clown show is EVEN worse than that egotistical diva, kyle.

[@revealingtruth3329]

@@omarjames11And you have absolutely no football knowledge at all and it shows from your comments. Hush now child. The adults are speaking. Go play your video games

[@traviseskridge2474]

It may have looked like it regressed but statistically they were just as good or better in every category.

[@brucehicks5817]

You can't pull the regression card with how the Superbowl went. We saw the defense do a sufficient enough job against Patrick Mahomes to win. The offense didn't deliver. Unless we're saying feelings matter more than results.

[@jaysrestorations]

All the drama aside what nobody has mentioned on any of these sports shows is the loss of Greenlaw greatly impacted that game, once he went out the intensity on the defensive side wasn’t the same

[@tytaylor3596]

During the playoff run the defense allowed 8 more points and 100 more yards. No matter what happened during the game Wilks had a chance to win the Super Bowl and he let the Chiefs score a touchdown to win the game. That was his moment and he failed. Yes he should've been fired and Shanahan should have been fired too. A team should never accept mediocrity.

[@alphaomega4ever757]

Shanahan isn't the right fit

[@ArkansasCowboy]

It was his first year calling the defense. It takes time for the players to pick up the system. The defense was not the problem. To me the 49ers came out cold not ready to play.

[@JC-hq7iu]

Lol you clearly know nothing about the Niners cowgirls fan. Wilkes adjusted to our defense. Not the other way around. He had minimal effect and was a terrible defensive play caller

[@ArkansasCowboy]

@@JC-hq7iuso how did y’all have the best defense all year. The defense is what got y’all to the Super Bowl. The defense kept y’all in the game. The offense was not doing squat. But maybe I don’t know 49ers football.

[@ninersgiantswarriorsallday9553]

Lol, this is a chicken vs. the egg debate.

[@byronsmith3152]

@@ArkansasCowboy They didn't have the best defense all year. The offense covered up their weaknesses. They had some terrific games no doubt, but if you actually watched their games, you could easily see they were not that great. Good but nowhere near to the previous years with a better roster.

[@stevetrevino5346]

Best take I heard today. Dan Quinn gives up 40 plus to a young GB team in the playoffs and gets a HC position with Washington.

[@wreckim]

Whoever is responsible for not "defending" against Chris Jones is the one that needs to be fired, if you're going to fire anyone. Purdy had NO CHANCE sometimes in there. Not even Steve Young would have handled some of those blitzes.

[@sy12]

I understand it looks bad but I think this was coming either way. There was a bad all out blitz at Minnesota right before halftime that resulted in a td and ended up being the difference in that game. And add in the defensive performance vs packers and lions in playoff. Then add in the timeout to change defensive call in Super Bowl and it doesn’t seem that crazy to me. But I can see where others see this as a scapegoat.

[@gregoryharlston0602]

Are you kidding me? You picked a handful of plays and you think that warrants firing the guy? if you watch any other team, EVERY DC has a handful of plays that they would like to have back. To fire a DC who ranks in the top 5 is insane!

[@byronsmith3152]

@@gregoryharlston0602 His defense forced Minny and Cincy to punt 1 time each. He allows STafford and Pukah to go OFF in their first match up. He gave up 260 yards rushing to Arizona. His game plan in the playoffs was terrible. ANd yes, he choked at the end of the game and OT in the SB. Niners had a better roster this year yet the defense did worse. Anmd the Niners were only top 5 in ppg. Guess what, they were worse this year than last year in that category.

[@jrcrit8843]

@@gregoryharlston0602exactly these morons are trying to cherry pick specific plays to justify Steve Wilks firing when Shanahan has been the common denominator behind all these collapses. Wilks was a scapegoat

[@maxpower8763]

We all know the drill. Everyone is gonna take Steve Wilks side even though the defense has steadily declined over the course of the season to add on to the "Kyle Shanahan is a choker narrative". Casual fans and speak never fails to amuse me.

[@757CitiesReppa]

Right, cause the offense clearly outperformed the defense. Foh

[@cashboy2830]

0-3 in the SB, 9ers are becoming the modern day 91-94 Buffalo Bills 0-4 st8 SBs

[@tmasst07]

I respect that but that kind of ties into Acho's points. Why was he hired in the first place or not let go halfway or 3/4 through the season; because your statement of truths will still hold if the 49ers are super bowl champions but then we're pegged to "winning cures all". And it doesn't sting as much if you let him go in the off season because everybody got a ring.

[@Shaqburton]

Now their defense is gonna be worse next year. Just wait and see. Y’all keep saying the defense was declining but the defense still finished top 5

[@ericf5582]

Kyle Shanahan in the NFL version of Doc Rivers

[@danielrome8064]

Not even doc rivers because doc won a Championship homie. And kyle never won sh*t! Try again

[@ericf5582]

@danielrome8064 you're right, Doc at least won a chip. Doc had 2 HOF, but Kyle had an all pro wr, te, rb and lt. Still couldn't dial it up for a TD when they needed it. Statement retracted

[@mustanggtfast7715]

Acho is so transparent on why he feels the way he feels. It does not sound like a "Football Emotion" that he is sharing with us. It sounds totally personal.

[@byronsmith3152]

What are you talking about. He is the only one speaking with any common sense and not with emotion.

[@victorcontreras5703]

Wilks would have been let go even if we won. There was a huge disconnect between how our defense should have been ran and it got significantly worse from last year. Stop making a dramatic deal about this

[@carlbembury7571]

No it didn't. It was better than the last 3 years...look it up. it might not be huge gap but did u think u could squeeze more out that toothpaste (defense). Smdh...

[@alwaysready2472]

Well it's good the niners didn't win. Ha ha

[@bermudabengal]

if shanahan knew he was getting rid of wilkes no matter what.......he should have at least let the man interview else where during the playoffs!!!!! now he is out the league this year!!! trash move bro!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertfoster6940]

Nah, I'm a niners fan & the defense was not a consistent as years before. That being said, this still reflects on Shanahan because he hired a guy who's philosophy did not match what he wanted on the defensive end. That is on Shanahan as a leader@@carlbembury7571

[@davidstick9207]

That's not what the stats and analytics say. But silly things like that mean nothing to such astute fans like yourself

[@yohanesscunningham7435]

49ers shoulda fired Lynch for not going after Tom Brady when he was a free agent in 2020 if we keepin it real

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Bro nobody needs to be fired. They make it to the big dance regularly and are always in the mix. They probably win if the kicker makes an XP or the ball doesn’t bounce off an ankle or an Achilles tear off the field etc. Sometimes you’re unlucky. Bosa doesn’t bite on the 4th and 1 and tackles Mahomes and it’s all over. Just random little things can sway results. All you can really ask is to get a chance at the superbowl and hope the football gods are with you. They were not😂

[@gabrielvassar5941]

All I know is that if you’re letting Wilks go you better be able to replace that with as good if not better coaching and then let them do their job

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Sooooo acho started saying that he always thought it was a bad fit " and then proceeds to object to the firing 😂😂😂😂😂😂??

[@entreri76x]

Joy talking about the first half.. lol.. what about overtime? The Chiefs marched 78 yards down the field for a wide-open touchdown for the win . Same thing happened right before the fourth-quarter ended. The defense had a chance to stop them and win the game and also failed.

[@JessieDriver-pc6di]

Chiefs had 3 points at halftime… kelce had 1 yard.. Mahomes threw a pick, Pacheco fumbled.. niners had a one possession lead and the chiefs got the ball back after halftime and got stopped again…. Greenlaw got hurt that’s what killed them but the game should’ve already been close to out of reach if the offense played as well as the defense played the 1st half

[@jblak1244]

@@JessieDriver-pc6difacts

[@Raven.Bloodrot]

​@@JessieDriver-pc6dias a chiefs fan I was so thankful when I saw the 9ers being aggressive throwing the ball, like yes put the ball in purdys hands. This was clearly lost on the offensive side of the ball for y'all.

[@maskedman5657]

Not really. And Honestly I think people sometimes give Steve Wilks too much flak. With that being said. The guy is definitely a good DC. But his schemes and his play calling starting to plummet over the latter half of the season. Especially his schemes and philosophy to defend the run in particular. Steve Wilks was always gonna catch more Flak because he was gonna live in the Shadow of Demeco Ryans and Robert Saleh

[@byronsmith3152]

Thank you. They gave him a better roster and he made them worse.

[@rlincoln5181]

To be fair, as the game went on, the d line of the 49ers stopped setting a pocket. Bosa gave up play after play after play.

[@byronsmith3152]

Because they went to a soft zone coverage. Acho literally showed you what they kept doing over and over again. I love how not a single person said why are the DB's 7 yards off the LOS on 4th and 1. But but they held Mahomes to 3 points in the first half and only 1 td. They act like KC was some high scoring offense all year long.

[@darrellpickens1457]

And the wild thing is that linebacker got hurt

[@Benjamin-fc9ww]

Two things can be true. The 49ers lost because of Kyle and Steve Wilks was absolutely part of the problem. I said they should fire him during that Lions game. The 49ers obviously weren’t gonna let go of Kyle. I’m not that surprised by this. Watch the games and you can tell it’s not always about numbers or stats.

[@mari21304]

Purdy couldn't do anything special, that's why San Fran lost. Cam was right, buddy is pure average. A game manager.

[@markislivingdeliberately]

He had about as good a game as Mahomes bro. Nothing special, just getting your team in position to win. Took the lead on the #1 defense 3 separate times. Once in 4th quarter and once in overtime. Yes Pat is better, but he’s better than everyone. Cam would not have made it to the Super Bowl. So he’s very talented, and yes he’s a manager of the game. That’s actually the job of qb. Brady and Peyton and Montana were game managers. They did well.

[@2682shark]

Brock Purdy had 3 separate go ahead drives in the 4th quarter and OT , and the defense couldn’t hold onto to any of those leads with a championship in the line

[@byronsmith3152]

Another fool that knows nothing about football.

[@lillangen]

For once, I actually agree with Acho. James is totally in his feelings in this clip

[@James-ql8bo]

They played well in the first half but not so much in the second. But its Kyle's decision 😕

[@EastPeakSlim]

Wilks was going to be shown the door despite the Super Bowl results. The 2022 defense was the best in football. They got more talent including Hargraves. Throughout the regular season with improved talent, the defense got worse. They dropped from 1st to 3rd in points allowed. They dropped from 2nd to 3rd in rushing defense. They dropped from 5th to 8th in TD pases allowed. It is not about the Super Bowl. It is about not getting the job done in regular season.

[@bumpsy2358]

Lying fool

[@FabianKaskillo]

not only that but boss took a step back his playing like his bro now but regardless he was still top 10 defense see that's the problem with purdy you heee to have a number 1 defense legion of boom type team to win lol kyle needs to get fired

[@bepohal]

If Wilks has to go, somebody pack Shanahan's suitcase too

[@byronsmith3152]

Sorry but WIlks was always going to have to go. He was just not that good with this defense.

[@bepohal]

@@byronsmith3152 never stated otherwise

[@MRH7887]

Steve Wilks has been ineffective. Despite inheriting a top 3 defense in the previous year, the 49ers defense in 2024 saw a notable decline, dropping to the bottom half of the league, likely falling outside of the top 20. This decline occurred without any significant changes to the defensive roster.

[@rufusgoldstein2655]

I understand that Wilks calls a different kind of defense than DeMeco or Saleh, but you have the whole season for adjustments and talented players to boot. Either trust your coordinator or don't hire him in the first place.

[@byronsmith3152]

He got worse as the season progressed. If you understand so much, then why would you sink more time into something that failed so badly?

[@beethao3134]

I don't know how they can sit there and say the 49ers defense this year was the best in the NFL - they clearly weren't as effective as last year's squad and left a lot to be desired.

[@EndofCamelot]

They don't watch tape or deeply analyze teams. They cherry pick for views.

[@757CitiesReppa]

Because they created turnovers the offense couldn’t take advantage of???

[@byronsmith3152]

@@757CitiesReppa AGainst the #2 defense in all of football and arguably the best secondary and a HIF DC. Yeah, it was all on Purdy and the offense haha. Last time I checked, every time Purdy stepped off the field, they had the lead. Now I will agree Kyle choked in the 3rd quarter and that is why I think they lost, but Wilks choked multiple times with his play calling in the end of the game.

[@99MRyaJ]

The Defense got picked a part towards the end of the 4th. And gave up a game winning TD in OT when a field goal would’ve kept it going. That’s all on Wilks. Look back on the plays that we’re given up. They were bad play calls. Joy!!!!

[@jsn23nc]

The defense was tired from the Offense going 3 and out. Also Defense intercepted Mahomes around the 50 and still Kyle and Purdy could get any points

[@byronsmith3152]

@@jsn23nc Wrong. He changed his scheme to a soft zone. Go back and actually watch the end of the game. They literally show you his scheme in this video.

[@arobinson22833]

Have you all forgotten how old Andy Reid is…….. age ain’t nothing but a number!

[@chrisphillips9247]

You guys have the best show!! Hats off to you guys.

[@markislivingdeliberately]

“They scored 3 points in the first half? What more could you ask for?” The same thing in the second half would have done it!

[@757CitiesReppa]

So the offensive guru head coach isn’t really a guru then?

[@byronsmith3152]

@@757CitiesReppa He had the lead every time Purdy stepped off the field except the first drive where CMC fumbled. SO while they were not blowing out the #2 ranked defense, they were winning for most of the game because of the offense. Yes Kyle choked but so did WIlks when the game was on the line.

[@757CitiesReppa]

@@byronsmith3152 the defense CAUSED turnovers. The offense HAD a turnover….AND couldn’t produce. Why does the dc have to be TWICE as good as the HC….the HC that lost against a better Chiefs team in the Super Bowl already?foh

[@bshiesty9]

Steve wasn’t a good fit for the team. he called a great game for most of the sb until the final stretch where kyle had to step in and use time outs to get them out of the formations steve was calling. there’s much more to the loss than bad defensive play calls at the end.. much more. but this wasn’t a good fit from the start of the season and tbh i feel bad for wilks because it was never his fault. never less, change was needed.

[@OaktownCANE]

Are YOU on battery acid !

[@bshiesty9]

@@OaktownCANE well sure, but that doesn’t mean what i said wasn’t true. the defense this year took a huge step back because of a change in philosophy. while db play improved, the run defense regressed significantly leading to our pass rushers not getting home to the qb on 2nd and 3rd and longs. that’s what this defense has been built on since 2019 and they’ve excelled at it. the dc position has gone through guys in house until kyle went out and brought wilks in after meco left. i blame kyle for trying to “teach an old dog new tricks” by forcing wilks to run our system but that’s what happened. change is still needed.

[@byronsmith3152]

But it was his fault. Not the loss in the SB in terms of Kyle choking with his play calls. But he was the one that went to his zero coverage at the end of the game and in OT. He was the one trying to call undisguised blitzes out of that formation. His change in scheme allowed Mahomes to march up and down the field in the end. I find it funny how they hammer on the offense for giving the team the lead but let WIlks off for allowing Mahomes to march with ease more than just once. They also ignore just how dominating Chris Jones was to cause the Niners to have to punt multiple times.

[@jrcrit8843]

Ummm the call that Shanahan made after his timeout overriding Wilks still gave Chiefs a 1st down 😂

[@byronsmith3152]

@@jrcrit8843 Yes because Bosa broke his assignment and Mahomes ran for it. Had they stayed in that coverage, it is an easy pass and catch to ANY receiver for a 1st down.

[@shawnstarling5317]

If the offense blowing just about every team out the defense is going to look good. In the games the niners lost I could see the defense could have been better. No. 3 defense but the stats were a bit misleading if u watch the games

[@jerryhouse8253]

Keep it moving forward.

[@ronprice7449]

I agree with Acho.. all season if was up & down

[@rottinrazkals8228]

Long time niner fan. Never felt Wilks was a fit but, that doesn't account for with all that offensive firepower only had 22 points in the superbowl. Suspect play calling when the pressure's on

[@BugsySiegel5]

His numbers were better than DeMeco Ryans year when he was there

[@rottinrazkals8228]

@BugsySiegel5 I'm aware but, I don't think the players jellied with him. And he in a few interviews basically blamed the players.

[@byronsmith3152]

@@BugsySiegel5 No they were not. Why do people keep saying this.

[@frederickwhite9634]

Acho loves to hear himself talk! 😂😂 He's gonna go against the grain every time

[@TherealCouchking]

as a chiefs fan wilkes anywhere in the afc gonna be dangerous. he deserves another gig.

[@byronsmith3152]

Is that because they do not run the ball as much in the AFC?

[@jonathancarrillo2705]

As a Niner fan who actually watched every game & didn’t just look at the numbers, Wilks wasn’t a good DC defense never looked as dominant as before even the players didn’t like the scheme I don’t care how it looks its the right movr

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

6 games in regular season 49ers allowed more than 20 points, 2 games mote than 25 points... what more do you want realistically ???? Yet people like you in love with the offense that scored less than 20 points in each losss in the regular season and lucked our in the post season from short fields the defense gave them.

[@byronsmith3152]

@@MatthewBretton-cu2el Yeah great points about the points they allowed. Funny thing is, offense as a whole this year was down around the league. So while offenses got weaker, Niners D gave up more points. What more do we want, we want a defense that can play to their potential. We want a defense that was shown in the first 3 quarters before the DC goes to his prevent defense. You are supped to improve defensively when you add more talent, not get worse by a mile. ANd for the record, trying to use the points as some sort of justification for how good you think they were, you miss the bpat because you fail to recognize things like time of possession. How well the Offense scores quickly in most games thus reducing possessions by the other team while also reducing their running ability.

[@MatthewBretton-cu2el]

​@@byronsmith3152... well argued the points you made were expected but you were the first to use them. How was the offence last year ? Less time of possession ? life isn't linear though. 1st year in a system you should expect some growing pains. In any case let's see what happens next year.

[@risingphoenix1484]

Blame the BM......

[@zackhurwitz9441]

This is a seemingly foreign concept to black people. When you fail at your job, you could possibly lose it. Shanahan is in this position every year with different coordinators. Wilks got handed an elite defense, and underachieved with them in the post season.

[@JC-hq7iu]

We literally have had the rest of the owners complain because we get so many comp picks for hiring minorities 😂 clown

[@kellylyons9239]

​@zackhurwitz9441 how do you under achieve when you have a top 5 D and hold the chiefs to 3 points in the whole first half of the superbowl? You need to check your facts before you go keyboard warrior!!!

[@zackhurwitz9441]

@@kellylyons9239 You wouldn't even know what research you want people to look for 😂 Wilks inherited that defense. They've been in the top 5 for years. They regressed under him, keyboard dipsh*t. 2022 under Ryans: Points allowed -1st Yards allowed - 1st 1st downs - 2nd YPA rushing -T for 1st 2023 under Wilks, with more talent: Points allowed - 3rd Yards allowed - 8th 1st downs - 13th YPA rushing -T for 12th

[@JaneDoey]

Black people always using the race card, pathetic

[@sylvestergibson2782]

Acho channeling his inner Steve Wilks. This is a convo him and Wilks had.

[@kinggkongg9694]

When the Eagles barely lost the SuperBowl they begged and offered their coordinators boat loads of money but they both took HC jobs, Clearly they’re tryna pin Wilkes as the fall guy

[@scottcooper444]

Joy is always the voice of reason 💯

[@byronsmith3152]

Just because she is the loudest doesn't mean she is reasonable. Her take was terrible at best.

[@entreri76x]

The run defense went from number 2 to number 26. The run defence was awful all season. The D overall dropped from 1 to 12 so it was not good all season at all. They had major improvement in D staff like Hargreaves but they regressed massively. Wilkes was not a good fit from the start. I watched every single minute of every game and the D was not good.

[@johndansby3620]

With Demeco Ryans as DC in 2022, the 49er defense was ferocious against the run and they played up tempo. Steve Wilks was great with his expertise in the secondary, but the OL and LBs suffered noticeably…why Shanahan hired a secondary guy is beyond me and all the other 49er fans who know a lot less about the game, but could clearly see the downgrade.

[@jayjackson3021]

Glad Joy spoke first. F Kyle because he lies all the time but keep getting away with it.

[@P31B]

Everyone talking about the Super Bowl, but real fans that have been following the 49ers all season know the defensive play calling all season left much to be desired

[@Eliasinez]

Nobody’s scapegoating anyone. That’s Yal Narrative. All true football watchers know that the niners D was not dominant if the offense didn’t put up points early. Look at that bengals, Vikings, ravens, Detroit and green bay game. If the offense don’t put up early points, they are not Elite. Even with the niners starting the season strong, Steve Wilks was still on the hot seat after about 6 weeks because the defense wasn’t what they were with Demeco Ryan’s or Robert Saleh. You can just tell that this group of doesn’t actually watch the games. Especially Joy. Can’t stand her.

[@nikorunner1603]

His defense only gave up 19 points in regulation against pat mahomes

[@EmontreBuchanan]

Facts

[@0721nash]

Definition of Scapegoat 💯

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Don’t need to watch. He fired a black coach I know how everyone is gonna react besides acho 😂😂

[@TheCjpooh]

Goofy

[@bc1fn2]

Great show!!

[@kevinb2844]

Love chemistry of this show!

[@mackwilliams8534]

Steve Wilks did not get fired for his Superbowl performance. He has arguably the two best linebackers in the league and we were still atrocious against the run. His playcalling directly cost us multiple games. But then again sports media and NFL fans have the shortest memories so I don't expect people to be able to have a nuanced conversation about this. 🙄

[@bumpsy2358]

Nothing nuanced about a head coach that has lost every superbowl he has been in. He is nothing but an empty suit, living off his daddy's name. And these fake apologist talking about its the regular season that counts, can't count to 10 without using their fingers. No, the goal is to get to the superbowl, not be the regular season champion, dumbfck

[@josebocanegra4477]

🙅 Nonsense, the 49ers Offense were not going to beat the Chiefs Defense, so the hope was that the 49ers Defense, which was good but struggled in some games, could sack Mahomes at least 3 times and stop the anemic Chiefs Offense, which they did, except in key moments. 👏 Getting rid of Wilks is a fine, bold move.

[@LuG8911]

If you follow the niners you know this firing had nothing to do with the superbowl.

[@dancompton4793]

Niners Defense went from 1st to 23rd wtf are we talking about here ?

[@user-xw8lo5pv4r]

Shanahan should of been the one that got fired. The 49ers defense wasn’t the problem in the Super Bowl. Look the defense kept the Kansas chiefs number one offense at bay. The 49ers offense was awful bad and running back McCaffrey had a bad game and Brock Purdy was awful.