San Francisco 49ers: Top 8 Concerns Heading into the Playoffs

There were plenty of lofty expectations surrounding the San Francisco 49ers as they headed into the 2012 season. 

One season removed from Jim Harbaugh's first year as the 49ers head coach and a surprising run that led them to the NFC championship game, many experts and fans felt that this year would be the season that would finally lead to San Francisco contending for another Super Bowl.

Like any championship team, the 49ers have had their fair share of ups and downs including poor performances against their division rival St. Louis Rams as well as being totally dominated by another division foe, the Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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