SANTA CLARA — There’s plenty of analysis explaining all that is wrong with the 49ers. They’re stuck in a L-W-L-W-L-W-L rut since a 3-0 start but still on the playoff fringe at 6-4.

But let’s be clear about one false narrative. The 49ers are not in a bad way because of their purge of the 2024 roster by coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. As much as the 49ers spoke of regret in bidding adieu to so many players, the process was logical and well thought out.

With just one exception, the ex-49ers haven’t exactly gone on to bigger and better things in their new homes. The idea of making the roster younger and shedding salary hasn’t stopped the 49ers from paying out $332,657,039 in actual salary, the fourth highest total in the NFL according to financial website spotrac.com.

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