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This year was never meant to be successful for the 49ers. So what’s ahead? Here are some players who could be in the Pro Bowl a year from now when the 49ers are set up for greater success.

Did Evans surrender too much for a 10-year veteran who’s signed through 2022? Here’s a look at what the Giants gave up.

The question now becomes whether the trade will continue to help San Francisco as the club moves into the future, or whether it’s the type of deal that only further masks the long-term issues facing the franchise.

The Warriors haven’t lost since Steph Curry has been sidelined with an ankle injury, but they’ll be put to the test for at least a few more games as Curry continues to recover.

The 49ers have five Pro Bowlers, and no, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t among them.

The San Francisco Giants still need a center fielder, a third baseman and bullpen help, but on Tuesday afternoon, they were linked to a surprising free agent who wouldn’t help address any of those needs.

Five weeks ago the 49ers were 0-9, without a quarterback, and looking in need of a top to bottom rebuild next offseason. Now they’re 4-10, have what appears to be a franchise QB, and after Sunday’s win over Tennessee, look like they could at least compete for a playoff spot as currently constructed.

You’ve probably seen the picture that surfaced Tuesday morning. Now, it’s time to take in the substance behind it.

Where does the team stand after a 98-loss season? Let’s take a position-by-position look at how the team currently shapes up, and what to expect moving forward.

Local fans might have grown tired of watching the Giants struggle to a last place finish in 2017, but ESPN still thinks the franchise will be a national draw next season.