It's chic to say that Jerry Rice is the greatest player in NFL history.
(OK. You nod your head in agreement and think of your favorite Rice moment in a 49ers' uniform.)
Since even the greatest receiver of all-time needed Joe Montana and Steve Young to get the ball to him, it is possible to question Rice's spot among all-time NFL greats.
(You mumble, "This writer’s an idiot!" or "LMAO!")
I've only followed the 49ers since 1964, so I'm a little fuzzy on the guys who played in the 1950s. From 1964 forward, though, I remember them all. (Long pause. Deep sigh.)
And, well, I don't think Rice is the greatest 49er of all time.
(Don't hate me for being old, er, mature.)
I don't think Super Joe is No. 1 either.
(And, yeah, I feel like I should apologize while the typical 49ers shrieks, "Of cou ...
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