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NFL analyst feels rest of league will pay for sleeping on 'underrated' 49ers

The 49ers endured a tumultuous offseason, true. Yet that's not stopping one NFL analyst from declaring how the Niners will surprise plenty of people in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (L) and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (R) | Michael Zagaris/GettyImages

It's not hard to find takes out there suggesting the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl window closed after a tumultuous offseason that saw plenty of well-established star players depart, either via free agency, trades or outright releases.

Headlined by the departures of wide receiver Deebo Samuel and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, the 2025 Niners will look noticeably different than they have in recent seasons despite still boasting plenty of star power.