Tom Brady found himself on the brink of unretirement for the 2023 NFL season. Courtesy goes to the San Francisco 49ers who targeted the New England Patriots’ personnel for paving their way to success. 

Besides the former legendary quarterback, the 49ers’ Head Coach, Kyle Shanahan and the company pursued also  the former Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick. All these attempts to revamp their squad go back to a greater cause for San Francisco.  

49ers’ plan to acquire Bill Belichick and Tom Brady

The coaching maestro synonymous with New England’s success has found himself on a hiatus after the Patriots parted ways with him. Taking opportunity of the prized moment, the San Francisco 49ers showed interest in Belichick. The team extended an enticing pitch for him as they are in dire need of a defensive coordinator. 

Belichick stood fair chances after the departure of the former 49ers DC, Steve Wilks post-Super Bowl 58. Over his 24-year stint with the Patriots, the coach has gained confidence by exhibiting his ability to craft top-10 defenses that became a hallmark of New England’s dominance.

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Much before Bill Belichick, Kyle Shanahan and company previously entered the Patriots’ arena to take a feather or two from their cap. Materializing this plan, they targeted another legend, Tom Brady back in 2023.

Shanahan openly acknowledged their serious efforts in pursuing the 7x Super Bowl winner, “Yes, I was serious about it.” Even though Brady was seriously considered, the coach clarified that it was not necessarily to replace their starting quarterback, Brock Purdy. However, Brady did not join the 49ers owing to the rejection he faced from the team when he was a free agent in 2020.

Besides this loss, the San Francisco 49ers have been exposed to even more drastic scrutiny following the result at Super Bowl LVIII.    

49ers face scrutiny over loss against the Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs achieved an extraordinary victory by overcoming a 10-point deficit in their match against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25-22 in overtime, marking their status as the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in two decades. The 49ers’ star players like Deebo Samuel and George Kittle failed to exhibit their strengths. 

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Justifying their failure in securing victory over the Chiefs, the 49 players confessed to being unaware of the recent rule changes concerning playoff overtime. In a pivotal moment during the match, the 49ers opted for a field goal taking a 22-19 lead. However, Chiefs’ star QB Patrick Mahomes orchestrated a game-winning touchdown drive. Even though the change allowed both teams to possess the ball, even in case the offensive team scores a touchdown, the lack of awareness propelled the 49ers toward a heartbreaking loss. 

Recovering from their most recent loss, they have turned their heads to earn Belichick’s trust to guide them through the days ahead. What do you think about the chances of the former Patriots’ coach joining hands with Kyle Shanahan? Let the speculations pour in.  

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