How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)

They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. SOURCES: Jimmy Garoppolo , quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Al Guido , president of the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Juszczyk , fullback for the San Francisco 49ers. Bob Lange , senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; former vice-president of communications for the San Francisco 49ers. John Lynch , general manager of the San Francisco 49ers. Paraag Marathe , president of 49ers Enterprises and executive vice-president of football operations for the San Francisco 49ers. Victor Matheson , economist at College of the Holy Cross. Kyle Shanahan , head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Malcolm Smith , former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. Joe Staley , former offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers. Solomon Thomas , defensive tackle for the New York Jets; former defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers. Je…