"But let's be clear about one false narrative. The 49ers are not in a bad way because of their purge of the 2024 roster by coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. As much as the 49ers spoke of regret in bidding adieu to so many players, the process was logical and well thought out. With just one exception, the ex-49ers haven't exactly gone on to bigger and better things in their new homes."
"The idea of making the roster younger and shedding salary hasn't stopped the 49ers from paying out $332,657,039 in actual salary, the fourth highest total in the NFL according to financial website spotrac.com. It's fair to criticize the 49ers giving extra cash to mainstays such as Fred Warner and George Kittle and debate the wisdom of sinking a maximum of $265 million in quarterback Brock Purdy."
The 49ers are 6-4 and have alternated losses and wins since a 3-0 start while sitting on the playoff fringe. A roster purge led by coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch aimed to get younger and shed salary, and the departures were largely logical and necessary after a 6-11 season. Most ex-49ers have not significantly improved in new teams, with one exception. The franchise still pays $332,657,039 in actual salary, ranking fourth in the NFL, and faces criticism for large commitments to Fred Warner, George Kittle and Brock Purdy. Depth additions in free agency could have mitigated current injury issues. Safety Talanoa Hufanga, who left as a UFA to Denver, has returned to near All-Pro form with 70 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and five games played at 100 percent of the snaps.
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