Gwen Knapp made an excellent point in her column today. Yesterday's loss, while difficult, showed the strides this team had made in terms of perception. A month ago this team was getting crushed by Chicago and Kansas City and they were called a doormat by many. A month later, the Rams "shocked" the 49ers.
Perception doesn't necessarily win football games in terms of Xs and Os. However, it gives a team confidence that can help a team rise up on the field. Swagger can't replace a good defense or a solid running game, but it can certainly enhance both.
In spite of this loss, I feel the 49ers are slowly developing a swagger. There are tough games left and they could face a let down (particularly this Sunday). However, I think this team is on the way back to the proverbial mountain top, having made leaps and bounds up to this point.
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