Now that the 49ers and Brock Purdy have struck a deal, they can get back to turning the franchise into a Super Bowl contender.

Former 49ers seventh-round pick Jauan Jennings would've had 1,000 yards last season if not for a first-half ejection in the season finale.

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Jennings was the primary person to take a step forward, as he finished the season with 975 yards and six touchdowns. He only started in 10 games, so if he had stayed on the field a bit longer, he would have easily surpassed the 1000-yard mark.

Flip the calendar back a year and the 49ers were one of the strongest favorites to reach or even win the Super Bowl. They were on a three-year streak of advancing at least to the NFC Championship Game and had just lost the Super Bowl to the Chiefs in overtime.

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As for the game? Well, the Panthers kept it close for a hot minute. The 49ers dusted off Tevin Coleman for this game, and he delivered the final blow that sealed the game. It was pretty much over when he third quarter came to an end.