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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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Sep 10, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Vince Lombardi Trophies from San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl victories on display at Justin Herman Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Vince Lombardi Trophies from San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl victories on display at Justin Herman Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Quest for Six

Any potential GM candidate will be aware of the rich legacy of the San Francisco 49ers. The quest for six has been the battle cry of the Faithful for a long time.

Being the GM to finally deliver on that promise is quite undeniably appealing. Let’s get something out of the way, there are two driving factors in the NFL — money and legacy. York has the ability to offer both to a new GM.

The first can be guaranteed as soon as the next GM signs their contract, the latter will only be secured once the sixth Lombardi trophy is added to the picture above.

Knowing that will be hard for anyone to ignore.