Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 49ers have played in the NFC Championship Game four out of the past five seasons and NFL analyst Greg Olsen believes that trend will continue. The NFL on FOX analyst shared his thoughts on the 49ers' future while speaking with NBC Sports Bay Area last week during Tight End University, hosted by San Francisco star George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Travis Kelce. "Until proven otherwise you have to imagine the conference goes through them," Olsen said. "Obviously being in the Super bowl six months ago, five months ago, you can argue that they are just going to continually get better, keeping a lot of those pieces together, especially the stars." The 49ers extended running back Christian McCaffrey earlier this offseason and previously signed wide receiver Deebo Samuel, left tackle Trent Williams and Kittle to long-term contracts because quarterback Brock Purdy remains on his team-friendly rookie deal for one more season. The play-caller's $1 million yearly salary barely makes a dent towards San Francisco's salary cap. "They've got Brock on a rookie contract for at least another year, which is super helpful for all these other guys," Olsen said. "So...