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Why the 49ers Are a Top Destination for GM Candidates

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General overall view of Levi’s Stadium during the Pac-12 championship between the Washington Huskies and the Colorado Buffaloes. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General overall view of Levi’s Stadium during the Pac-12 championship between the Washington Huskies and the Colorado Buffaloes. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Location, Location, Location!

That is the adage that is taught in business school, right? Well, let’s face it, sunny Santa Clara is prime real estate. While the state tax does hurt those prospects, it is still a far better location than other places — even with taxes.

Any GM candidate will prefer to work in the wonderful California sunshine. With all the other reasons (11 draft picks, potential $100 million cap space, etc.), adding California to the list is just icing of the cake.

Any prospective GM candidate will also know that idea of living in California will be very enticing to free agents.