Why 49ers Appear To Be Driving Off The Cliff Entering 2026 Season

The San Francisco 49ers enter the upcoming regular season with expectations to remain competitive within arguably the best division in football while battling early injuries, older franchise mainstays returning from surgeries, and, most recently, off-field news involving the team's owner. 

That doesn't seem to be a recipe for success, and Colin Cowherd agrees. During Monday's edition of The Herd, Cowherd questioned whether San Francisco can maintain its position among the elite teams in the conference.