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San Francisco 49ers: Top 10 Moments from the Otherwise Forgettable 2016 Season

By Peter Panacy

Dec 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans hold signs referencing general manager Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans hold signs referencing general manager Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 8: 49ers Fans’ Protests Grow Louder

49ers fans can tweet, send letters, write emails or post comments about the team’s front office and, more specifically, the ineptitude shown by CEO Jed York all they want.

York might say he’s heard it all. But does it really matter?

Well, protesting the team might be the only way fans can actually “hold York accountable.”

Last season, Levi’s Stadium was a ghost of a venue. Empty seats and home games taken over by opposing fans became the norm in Santa Clara.

All for naught?

Not necessarily.

Those empty seats across Levi’s Stadium aren’t a good look. And while the Yorks continue raking in the cash, empty luxury boxes and sponsorships might be enough to convince someone within the Niners hierarchy that something needs to change.

Or just look overhead. You might not be surprised by what you see: