What's next for 49ers after losing Super Bowl LVIII?

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The San Francisco 49ers were up 10 points early on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, but they could not get the job done in the end. 

Brock Purdy, playing in his first Super Bowl, could not muster a touchdown on the 49ers' overtime drive, as head coach Kyle Shanahan settled for a field goal before Patrick Mahomes took the ball with a chance to win it with a touchdown. 

That is exactly what happened, as Mahomes drove down the field and found Mecole Hardman for a short touchdown pass to win, 25-22. 

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Christian McCaffrey, #23 of the San Francisco 49ers, reacts during the NFL Super Bowl LVIII football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

The 49ers made it further than their 2022 campaign, as they fell in the NFC Championship Game to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl for the first time since 1994 did not come to fruition, leaving an offseason full of questions. 

As General Manager John Lynch and the rest of the front office look to address them, here is where the 49ers could go from here.

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Sam Darnoldis one of the 21 free agents the 49ers have hitting the open market this offseason, leaving Purdy without a backup with Brandon Allen also on that list. 

Purdy has proven to be the team’s franchise quarterback, with Shanahan and the rest of the offense trusting "Mr. Irrevelant" to lead them to victory. He has had quite