Golden Nuggets: What The Future Holds

The 49ers have secured their 1st losing season since 2010. Just like that year, the team is led by a head coach who was promoted from being a position coach. The organization will have to figure out how they want to handle the coaching situation. After the Chicago victory, reports surfaced that Jim Tomsula would likely be back next season. After the poor showing in Cleveland, it seems that maybe the coaching staff isn't safe after all.

The team has issues at many different positions. The offensive line has been the main weak spot all season long. Now with Alex Boone out the rest of the year and maybe gone from the team after the season, the team will have some work to do to reload on the offensive line. Anthony Davis could possibly be back from his retirement, but the team will have to address this issue in the draft. They haven't been able to run block or pass protect on a consistent basis.

As far as the quarterback situation, Blaine Gabbert has done enough to warrant coming back and competing in training camp. But, he hasn't done enough to guarantee a starting spot. The Niners will likely draft a quarterback high in the draft to provide competition next season. If the rookie doesn't beat out Blaine for the starting spot, he will likely be groomed to take over in the following seasons. Blaine has exceeded most expectations for him, but the Niners are still not producing enough on offense.

49ers Links

Defense Needs To Get Back To Fundamentals (Gutierrez)

Biggest issue on the team | OL Problems (Williams)

Probably gone for good | Boone Out For Season (Around The NFL Staff)

#6 Pick (Edholm)

This question is looking like a week to week question | Questions About Coaching Staff (Lynch)

9 Sacks (Maiocco)

Reader Mock Draft (Cohn)

Dropped To #31 (Gutierrez)

Kap's Social Conscience (Kawakami)

Mr. Consistent | Phil Dawson (Fann)

NFC West Report (Emerick)

Annual Holiday Toy Drive (Giammona)

More than likely it is | Last Game For Boone? (Branch)

Interesting | CFL WR In For Workout (Branch)

Video

Toy Drive Video (49ers Video)

Audio

Much better chance with Dalton out, but you can never tell with Tomsula's Niners | Tomsula On Bengals (49ers Radio)