In 2002, Head Coach Steve Mariucci, Quarterback Jeff Garcia and Wide Reciever Terell Owens led the San Francisco 49ers to the post season for the last time to date. After that season Mariucci was fired as was Garcia, TO was traded. The forty niners then began a seasonal losing streak that lasted for 7 straight seasons. That is until this man entered the field!
Meet Mike Singletary The poster child for the 2009 season 49ers. The man that is credited with saying such inspirational quotes as “Hit them in the mouth” and “don’t tell me, show me.” A former Hall of Fame Linebacker himself, Singletary was just what the 49ers needed to bring them out of the hole that lasted 7 seasons.
This year the Bay Bombers finished at 8-8. Coach Singletary called it neutral but honestly we saw a change this year that gave niner fans hope for more. Singletary’s goal was for the playoffs which was a goal that we unfortunately missed. We did however emerge from out of the funk we were in and we did so victoriously.
This years team was full of natural talent that led us all to believe that this was our year. And to be quite frank, this really was our year, we just need to open our eyes and see it. This year was our first winning season in seven seasons and that is a milestone. We didn’t get playoff games, superbowl rings or a post season of any kind but we did receive hope for the future and that is something we didn’t have in the past.
2009 49ers top players are as follows:
#4 Punter Andy Lee. This man is considered the best punter in the NFC. In fact he is this years NFC pro bowl special teams kicker. Couldn’t have done it without Andy booting them into the boons!
#11 QB Alex Smith. What can I say about Smith. I have mixed emotions about this man. I think he is overrated as a QB. Don’t get me wrong, the man was a major part of the 49er season but I think if we replaced him with a veteran throwing arm we can seriously do some damage in the league. He did however record 310 yards against Seattle which was decent.
Those were the men, now for the machines!
#85 Tight end Vernon Davis. What can I say about this man? He is one of the two men that led the offense this year. But aside from leading the offense, 1st year pro bowler VD led the league in TD’s by a tight end this season (13). Among tight ends he is 5th in the NFL with 72 receptions and 4th with 876 receiving yards. Not only is he one of the best on the team, but he is one of the best in the league.
#52 Linebacker Patrick Willis. P-Dub is The best linebacker in pro football! There wasn’t a D play by the niners where you didn’t see Willis. That is why I had to have a pic of him doing what he does best! You still don’t believe me? The man led the league this year with 152 tackles, 4 sacks and three interceptions! If that doesn’t say Best Defensive player in the league then watch him do his thing in the pro bowl for the third time! And if you are still not convinced then watch him in action next year!
#21 Gore Frank Gore. Gore is a threat while receiving the ball but simply the best at rushing. The man is an unstoppable force when running up the gut. This is his 4th season in a row (out of 5) in which he rushes 1000+ yards. This season alone he had 1120 rushing yards, a career high, even though he sat out three games with a sprained ankle and had the spread offense dilemma working against him. But the true injustice comes when this train or a running back doesn’t make the pro-bowl! I think he was robbed of this honor and here on my blog (though it means nothing, lol) I name Frank Gore as one of the best pro-bowl worthy running backs in the league! I salute you Gore!
These are the men that brought passion, energy, drive, and heroism to the field in this 2009 season making the 49ers a praise worthy team once again! I am a niner fan and I will be for my entire life. That is why I dedicated my 400th Blog to the best team in the NFL: The San Francisco 49ers!
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