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The 49ers Are Australia Bound — Loaded With Hope & Haunted by Questions
They're going to Melbourne. And nobody knows exactly what they are yet. That's what makes this 49ers team the most fascinating story in the NFC heading into 2026. Because on one hand — the hope is real and it is enormous. Brock Purdy is entering his prime and on the verge of owning the highest career passer rating in NFL history. Christian McCaffrey is the best all-purpose weapon in football when his body cooperates. Mike Evans is a future HOF'er. Deebo Samuel is home. De'Zhaun Stribling just had the best preseason of any rookie receiver in the NFC. On the other hand ... Is Bosa 80% of what…
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