From the episode

They're going to get Christian Kirk back. But Brandon Cooks and Christian Kirk, this isn't 2020. That's not a really good piece here.

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

Kirk's return insufficient to replace Evans; not 2020-level production.

The source notes that while the 49ers will get Christian Kirk back from injury, Kirk and Brandon Cooks are not a sufficient replacement for Mike Evans' production and role. The source explicitly states "this isn't 2020," implying Kirk's current form is diminished compared to his peak. Kirk's return does not alleviate concerns about the 49ers becoming one-dimensional without Evans.

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