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Why Not Keeping the 49ers’ Nucleus Was Trent Baalke’s Biggest Mistake

There is growing talk Trent Baalke’s days as 49ers GM are numbered, and his biggest error was not keeping the nucleus of a hugely successful team

As 49ers fans endure the longest losing streak in franchise history, speculation is mounting that general manager Trent Baalke is nearing the end of his tenure.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport recently told KNBR that head coach Chip Kelly is safe in his job, but Baalke is not.

“Trent Baalke might be in some danger. That will play itself out. I know Trent has said himself, this falls on him, and if they go 3-13, 2-14 or whatever, and he’s said what he’s said, it’s tough not to point the finger at him especially when he’s already pointed the finger at himself.