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49ers brass: ammunition is there to contend

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

The 49ers have a clean slate and their executives believe that can help them return to prominence in 2016.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - 49ers CEO Jed York used the word 'championship' 14 times during his half-hour media session Monday, the day after he fired first-year head coach Jim Tomsula. Given the way the last year has gone, and that the team is beginning another coaching search, competing for championships appears a long way off.

But the 49ers feel like they have the assets this offseason to rebound quickly from their disastrous season.