23 spot is fitting for one of the 49ers’ most reliable, effective defensive linemen in team history. We take a look at our previous 49ers all-time team and get ready to start voting on a new all-time team. A blockbuster trade and five QBs in the top 20 highlight FOX Sports' 2021 three-round NFL mock draft with Rob Rang. Let our Top 30 of the franchise’s best help you decide. Honestly, I don’t think Dwight Clark was as great as some folks make him out to be. He also earned one Super Bowl ring in 1994. Throughout his career, Haley earned five Pro Bowl nods and two All-Pro mentions to go along with five Super Bowl rings. Career Stats with 49ers: 721 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, 12 fumbles recovered, 51 interceptions, 5 touchdowns. Career Stats with 49ers: 1,667 carries, 8,689 rushing yards, 68 rushing touchdowns, 204 receptions, 1,505 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns. Many of his franchise records stood for a long time before some of the 49ers’ eventual superstars arrived. Look at that kit. You can’t talk about the greatest 49ers players of all time without mentioning the best wide receiver ever. He also scored two more times on fumble recoveries, making his knack for creating turnovers all too apparent. -In 1950, the fifth year of the team’s existence, the 49ers traded a fourth-round pick for end Gordy Soltau. Although he didn’t spend his entire career with the 49ers, Perry came back for one more season before calling it quits. I hope it was worth it! While the NFL was still figuring out how to throw the football, Brodie was doing big things for the 49ers. A World Cup winner in 1958, 1962, and 1970, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, to give him his full name, is generally regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time. John Taylor is one of those guys who often gets overlooked. What’s more is Nomellini dominated on the other side of the line as well. Prior to Cam Newton’s arrival to the league, Young held most of the quarterback rushing records. There’s no doubt in my mind Rice is greatest player to ever wear a 49ers uniform. In all, he racked up 1,113 tackles, 63 interceptions, 17 fumble recoveries, and 5 touchdowns, over the course of a 14-year career that included short stints with the Raiders and Jets, after San Francisco. The knock I would put on Tittle is much of his best football came after he left San Francisco. Known as “The Geek,” St. Clair spent almost his entire football career in San Francisco. Jerry Rice had the most storied career of any receiver in NFL history. The damage he did out of the San Francisco backfield was undeniable. 20. Wright had all of the tools teams look for in outstanding cover cornerbacks, even by today’s standards. Yes, he even went as far as cutting off part of his pinky finger in order to avoid missing playing time. San Francisco 49ers All-Time Roster. Our team of experts will dissect and analyze the merits of each team until a winner is crowned. After the catch, he excelled at racking up yards and finding the end zone. During his lengthy career, the UCLA product played cornerback, safety and wide receiver for the 49ers. Read now >> Next post 10 of 10 Prev. Give the ball to Gore. These players are widely considered the best players at their position and are easily the greatest 49ers ever. The greatest defense in NFL history gave up the fewest points of any team in modern Super Bowl history and had the best turnover margin for any Super Bowl champion (+33, fourth all-time… Either way, it’s a great list. Seasons: 75 (1946 to 2020) Record (W-L-T): 589-499-16 Playoff Record: 33-22 Super Bowls Won: 5 (7 Appearances) Championships Won *: 5 . Yet, it’s probably the piece of content I’ve re-written the most. Realistically, there may never be a safety who strikes fear in opponents the way he did during his 10 years in San Francisco. Nicknamed “The Enforcer,” Wilcox made his mark with tough, aggressive approach to the game and knack for sniffing out plays. Overall, the 49ers have a much more well-rounded roster, as they account for 18 of the top 25 players. Apart from the next player on this list, the 49ers may have never had a more disruptive defensive tackle than Young. In 1988, he led the league in yards per punt return, earning one of his two Pro Bowl trips. The New England Patriots are fresh off their sixth Super Bowl win, their 11th Super Bowl appearance and their 20th division championship. Their final record was 28–5, still a school record for wins in a season. 6 overall, but Davis truly was an elite talent at times for the 49ers. The 49ers Were Blessed with so Many Great, Electrifying Players So, naturally, when it comes to discussing the greatest NFL quarterbacks, a select few names always rise to the top. When McElhenny was done playing, he had earned five first-team All-Pro honors, six Pro Bowl invites (five with San Francisco), and a first-class ticket into the Hall of Fame. In his 10-year playing career, Wilson was a six-time Pro Bowler and a member of the 1957 first-team All-Pro selection. His durability also can’t be understated, as he managed to miss only one game during his nine seasons with the 49ers. Some discredit him a bit due to his status as a journeyman in the final few seasons of his career. While Washington didn’t finish his career with the team (he spent one year with the Detroit Lions before retirement), he certainly made the most of his time in the Bay Area. Put simply, Gore is about as tough as they come. The 49ers’ first draft pick in franchise history, Leo Nomellini turned out to be quite the get for San Francisco. While he only played in San Francisco for seven seasons, Stubblefield had no trouble making his presence felt. Jonas Valanciunas Valanciunas hails from Utena, Lithuania. Rice holds nearly every receiving record in NFL history and is by far and away the best 49ers receiver of all time. Known as “The Jet” due to his ridiculous speed for a fullback, Perry was the first African-American player to earn the NFL MVP award. The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most successful and popular NFL teams during the Super Bowl era. No matter what it took, he’d do everything in his power to help the 49ers win. You know those guys like Darrelle Revis or Richard Sherman, who are considered the shutdown cornerbacks of their eras? Not only was he a reliable option in coverage, but he had a knack for getting his hands on the football–evidenced by his 15 career interceptions. Career Stats with 49ers: 16,408 passing yards, 113 passing touchdowns, 56 interceptions, 61.4 completion percentage, 88.3 passer rating, 318 carries, 1,571 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns. That, however, was Smith in a nutshell. The only team that was better was NFC West rival and division champ Seattle. The 49ers enjoyed his presence on the roster for 10 years, and will certainly always remember the dependable production and unwavering competitiveness he brought to the table. Career Stats with 49ers: 371 receptions, 6,664 receiving yards, 59 receiving TDs, 5 carries, -1 rushing yard. Suffice it to say, there have been some amazing players to don the red and gold over the years. October 10, 2019 11:49 pm. As difficult as it is to compare players from different seasons, is it is even harder to do so across different eras of football. Lott made his impact on the NFL with devastating hits and a knack for creating turnovers. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the Top 30 San Francisco 49ers players of all time. Who are the 10 greatest San Francisco 49ers players of all time? Even though we often overlook it, Terrell Owens is actually one of the greatest receivers of all time, and he started off his career with a bang with the San Francisco 49ers. Was Taylor a star for the 49ers? They were the first team to win five Super Bowls (Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, and XXIX). Not convinced of his playmaking abilities? That marked just the fourth time in the last 10 years that a receiver ranked in the top five at his position in PFF grade with a quarterback ranking in the bottom five. ... 25 in 25: The Best 49ers from 1985 to 2009. The league rewarded his efforts, though, by naming him to the 1990s All-Decade team. In this slideshow, Niner Noise recaps the all-time greats in red and gold. How do the San Francisco 49ers’ greatest players of all time rank? Many of his records may never be broken, forever etching his name in the annals of football history. This may be a little high for Smith, especially considering he spent half of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals. They can concert casual spectators into game-day fanatics. 74 - Bob Lilly Team… As a result, he earned Rookie of the Year honors during his first year as a pro. San Francisco 49ers Career Rushing Leaders. This is the list of the best San Francisco 49ers of all time. Career Stats with 49ers: 16,016 passing yards, 108 passing touchdowns, 134 interceptions, 55.9 completion percentage, 70 passer rating, 196 carries, 637 rushing yards, 23 rushing touchdowns. However, if you’re solely looking at what he did in San Francisco, it’s clear as day he’s one of the top quarterbacks to ever play for the franchise. Rice was a 13-time Pro Bowl selection and 10-time First-Team All-Pro. Consistent production was key for Perry, who was second on the all-time rushing list when he hung up his cleats. After his playing days were over, Nomellini took his talents to the professional wrestling world. The next two seasons were just as impressive, as he earned a Pro Bowl nod in each and a first-team All-Pro selection in one. That was ridiculous production for a defensive tackle, especially during a day and age in which the NFL focused more on the run than it does today. However, he spent only eight of his 13 NFL seasons with the 49ers, spending the other five with the Dallas Cowboys. Woodson handled kick and punt return duties for much of his seven seasons in San Francisco. 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We'll soon release an article of all the best Dota teams of all time. As you can tell by the above stats, the gunslinger wasn’t afraid to toss around the pigskin. Here are the best players on the San Francisco 49ers roster. 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A third-round pick of the 49ers in 1953, Bob St. Clair went on to become one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever grace the gridiron in San Francisco. There have only been a handful of safeties in NFL history who had the type of impact Lott did for the 49ers. Then again, I doubt anyone could come up with a reason to not immortalize him in Canton. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. The 49ers’ best and worst trades of all time, including a Hollywood actor, Joe Montana and a guy named Simpson . On the gridiron, the greats demand an eyewitness account at all times. The NBA has been a home for many great European players, so we decided to make a list ranking the top 25 European players of all-time. If that were the case, guys like David Tyree should be in the Hall of Fame. They both chose a stacked squad full of legends from the past and your favorite players from today. He played high school football in San Francisco, went to the University of San Francisco (but finished at Tulsa after USF ended their football program) and spent his entire NFL career with the 49ers. It’s not very often a running back like Gore comes along. Career Stats with 49ers: 614 tackles, 89.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 7 fumbles recovered, 3 safeties. Bill Belichick and the Patriots have broken the bank to kick off 2021's free-agency window. Smith was one of those well-rounded defensive ends who just found ways to win. Lists that rank the greatest players and coaches in the history of the NFL franchise. Now obviously this is based on my opinion, factoring stats, awards, rings and overall impact into the equation. Absolutely not. Had it not been for his ego, Owens may have stuck around in San Francisco longer than he did. It’s true that all of Y.A. With the 49ers, though, he was much more than just a prototype. That mix of physical tools and talent earned him five trips to the Pro Bowl, including four straight from 1958 to 1961. Career Stats with 49ers: 441 receptions, 5,640 receiving yards, 55 receiving TDs, 6 carries, 15 rushing yards. The following is the San Francisco 49ers all-time roster, browsable by last name or position. Just look at his 2009 campaign, when he nearly broke the 1,000-yard mark and scored a whopping 13 receiving touchdowns. When Vernon Davis entered the league in 2006, he was seen as one of a new breed of uber-athletic tight ends capable of victimizing defenses. Drafted in the third round in 1979, Montana was an integral player in the 49ers dynasty of the 1980s and 1990s. You need a yard on fourth-and-one? You might say it was a sign of his passion for the city and the franchise. 4. Still, he was a prominent playmaker for three of the 49ers’ Super Bowl teams, earning him a spot on this list. Rice, widely regarded as the greatest receiver in … List RulesPlease vote on the players based only on their time with the 49ers. Article by Chicago Tribune. Career Stats with 49ers: 1,281 receptions, 19,247 receiving yards, 176 receiving TDs, 84 carries, 625 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs. The guy was good. 2 on this list (ahead of Young) seems like a great spot for Montana. He was the first wide receiver to get more than 1000 catches in NFL history. Their five Super Bowl wins and countless Hall of Famers make that very clear. It’s not often a pick of that nature makes four Pro Bowls and earns three All-Pro designations during his nine-year career. He was eventually traded away to the Denver Broncos, but still remains a reliable option at tight end with the physical gifts to be a weapon in the passing game. Even when he was busy lighting it up in the NFL, most casual fans had no idea who he even was. Although his time with the team only lasted five seasons, Garcia earned his place in 49er history. Editor's note: Our series on the greatest NFL teams of all time continues with its seventh installment and a look at the 1989 49ers. Well here we are at the top 5 list I have been dreading. Six months later, he was jungling for the iconic Flash Wolves roster. The team won four Super Bowls with Montana as its quarterback, confirming his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He cemented his status as one of the best linebackers to ever don the red and gold. And the cherry on top? Rice holds nearly every receiving record in NFL history and is by far the best 49ers receiver of all time. Jerry Rice is easily the best wide receiver to ever grace the gridiron, and probably has a case as the greatest NFL player of all time. The Hall of Famer is also 37th all time for career passing yards with 33,070. We have reached the cream of the crop. No matter what the 49ers asked for, the Miami (FL) product always found a way to deliver. Career Stats with 49ers: 7 fumbles recovered, 47 interceptions, 2 touchdowns, 1 safety, 40 receptions, 690 receiving yards, 4 receiving touchdowns. San Francisco immediately found itself a reliable cover man who also happened to be an outstanding returner capable of changing the game in a big hurry. For Davis, it was all about his overwhelming strength and athleticism. I figured it made sense to look at four defensive players the San Francisco 49ers should target during NFL free agency. How do the San Francisco 49ers’ greatest players of all-time rank? They have a few options, but are any of them inspiring? Karsa (LPL – RNG) Karsa has always been among the top League of Legends players, yet somehow, he’s still flying under the radar. Article from chicagotribune.com. His “rookie” season was a rocky one, but it only took until his second year to entrench himself as the 49ers’ starting quarterback. Surprisingly, Young only earned four Pro Bowl trips and four All-Pro nods before his career was over. Stubblefield also made three Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro during his outstanding 1997 campaign. An 11 time Pro Bowler, eight time All-Pro and two time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Smith, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is the NFL's all-time … Career Stats with 49ers: 119 games played. The six-time Ballon … On top of making life difficult for opposing receivers, he hauled in 31 interceptions and ran two back for touchdowns.
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