The San Francisco 49ers are sitting at 9-4 with four weeks left in what has been quite the season this year. They’ve dealt with injuries, another wide receiver saga, and still have managed to be in the playoff picture despite playing a number of first and second-year players this season.

The team’s coaching staff has done a great job. Head coach Kyle Shanahan should be in the running for Coach of the Year (although it’s unlikely he’ll win it over Mike Vrabel this year). Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has found a way to pull the strings for a 49ers defense that has lost its two best players. And special teams coordinator Brant Boyer is starting to come along, with San Francisco improving in a couple of areas.

That’s a difference from the past few seasons, as the 49ers have seen some c

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