Examining the San Francisco 49ers’ Blueprint for a Super Bowl Run

The turnaround for the San Francisco 49ers began last year when the team hired former Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh to lead them.

Harbaugh brought in a new enthusiasm by replacing the tyrannical leadership of Mike Singletary, whose tendency to shout at his players initially worked before they grew tired of it and stopped listening.

Harbaugh was able to work with and develop Alex Smith, who had played far below expectations following his selection as the top overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft.<...

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