Here are five training camp stories flying under the radar for the 49ers.
With the 2020 preseason creeping closer and closer, it’s time to look at five stories that have been flying under the radar for the San Francisco 49ers.
While we all are aware of big news stories like the hopeful extension of tight end George Kittle and the Niners’ quest to go one better in 2020 in winning the Super Bowl, there are some stories that haven’t received quite as much attention.
Being one of the Super Bowl contenders, there’s no shortage of stories to look into. Whether it be a potential training camp battle or questions, such as whether the 49ers can handle the weight of expectations, are flying under the radar themselves in 2019.
So here are five stories that should be receiving more attention from fans.
No. 1: 49ers and the state of the NFC
The race for the NFC was a hotly contested battle between the 49ers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks.
It culminated in an instant classic in Week 17 when the 49ers traveled to the hated Seahawks and won by a single yard.
All these teams are contenders once again, and also you would have to include the Minnesota Vikings (who won a playoff game against the Saints last year) and the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In short, it’s a good thing there’s a seventh playoff spot from now on because the NFC is a very tough conference to play in.
It’s also important to consider a team that could pop up in 2020.
The Dallas Cowboys, (let’s hope not) perhaps?