Golden Nuggets: Did we hit fools gold

Unfortunately this season has not gone the way we had hoped. We lost the running back we were counting on before the season even began and then we lost our franchise quarterback before he could fully grasp Shanahan’s offensive system. The receiver we were counting on to stretch the field has been banged up most of the time and our number two running back is too banged up to be at full strength even if he does play this week. Injuries have been a major excuse for the last four years and they are a legitimate excuse again this season. Life goes on and all we can do is try to make the best of it. Anyway, there seems to be a lot of interesting articles to read this morning.

We can start with Adam Schefter’s article about the 49ers being “absolutely on track” then skip down to read about Goodwin’s possible return. There is even an article about Kaepernick for those of you that have been going through withdrawals. Dante Whitner gives his two cents worth about Solomon Thomas and we even have an article about how pumped up Trent Taylor is to play in Green Bay.

Hang in there 49ers fans, we have no direction to go but up. I still believe in this team. I may not blindly follow and think Kyle Shanahan is beyond criticism but I still think he is eventually going to turn into a very seasoned head coach and we may possibly even be able to put a healthy team on the field by then. Patience is a virtue.

Now onto the hot links:

Adam Schefter believes the 49ers are ‘absolutely on track’ in their rebuild David Bonilla

Colin Kaepernick receives W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard Alexis Mansanarez

DeForest Buckner sees a big opportunity in facing Aaron Rodgers David Bonilla

How the 49ers are trying to improve turnover issues Chris Biderman

Aaron Rodgers may need bigger brace after “setback” Charean Williams

Goodwin returns, 49ers’ injuries reach point Shanahan has rarely seen Chris Biderman

C.J. Beathard discusses Aaron “crazy arm” Rodgers, previews 49ers vs. Packers Site Staff

Behind Alfred Morris’ Trademark Home Run Hitting Touchdown Celebration Joe Fann

49ers practice without eight offensive players Thursday Josh Alpers

Broadcasting Harlans to make history calling 49ers-Packers game Bob Hille

Trent Taylor is ‘pretty pumped up’ to play at Lambeau Field David Bonilla

Donte Whitner says Solomon Thomas is not fit for 49ers’ scheme Matt Maiocco

Matt Barrows on whether or not Robert Saleh returns to the 49ers next year David Bonilla