49ers of the twenty first century: The perfect Niners of the final 25 years

On the daybreak of the twenty first century, the 49ers’ sixth Tremendous Bowl title figured to be proper across the nook. They’ve been painfully shut a few occasions, however 25 years after Y2K, the wait continues.

That’s to not say the 49ers of the 2000s haven’t produced their share of recollections and memorable gamers.

Previously 25 seasons, the 49ers have reached the playoffs 9 occasions, gained the NFC West six occasions and performed within the Huge Recreation to conclude the 2012, 2019 and 2023 seasons. Corridor of Famers Larry Allen, Isaac Bruce, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Patrick Willis and Bryant Younger all wore Crimson and Gold throughout the 2000s earlier than their enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. A pair extra from this period ought to be part of them within the coming years.

Cam Inman, our 49ers beat author, additionally got here aboard in 2000. To rejoice his 25 seasons protecting the staff, right here’s a have a look at his 49ers all-quarter-century staff, which he known as an train in enjoyable nostalgia and shocking debate, with no Lombardi Trophy to spice up anybody’s case.

Quarterback

First staff: Brock Purdy

Second staff: Jeff Garcia

Honorable point out: Jimmy Garoppolo, Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith

Working again

First staff: Frank Gore

Second staff: Christian McCaffrey

Honorable point out: Garrison Hearst, Raheem Mostert

Extensive receiver

First staff: Terrell Owens, Deebo Samuel

Second staff: Michael Crabtree, Anquan Boldin

Honorable point out: Brandon Aiyuk, Marquise Goodwin, Torrey Smith, Brandon Lloyd

Tight finish

First staff: George Kittle

Second staff: Vernon Davis

Honorable point out: Delanie Walker, Garrett Celek

Fullback

First staff: Kyle Juszczyk

Second staff: Fred Beasley

Honorable point out: Moran Norris

Left deal with

First staff: Joe Staley

Second staff: Trent Williams

Honorable point out: Derrick Deese

Left guard

First staff: Mike Iupati

Second staff: Larry Allen

Honorable point out: Laken Tomlinson, David Baas, Aaron Banks

Heart

First staff: Jeremy Newberry

Second staff: Jonathan Goodwin

Honorable point out: Alex Mack, Daniel Kilgore, Eric Heitmann, Jake Brendel

Proper guard

First staff: Alex Boone

Second staff: Daniel Brunskill

Honorable point out: Ron Stone, Dave Fiore, Justin Smiley

Proper deal with

First staff: Mike McGlinchey

Second staff: Anthony Davis

Honorable point out: Scott Gragg

Defensive finish

First staff: Nick Bosa, Aldon Smith

Second staff: Andre Carter, Julian Peterson

Honorable point out: Ray McDonald, Manny Lawson, Dee Ford

Defensive deal with

First staff: Bryant Younger, Justin Smith

Second staff: Arik Armstead, DeForest Buckner

Honorable point out: Isaac Sopoaga, Anthony Adams, Ian Williams, Earl Mitchell, Quinton Dial

Linebacker

First staff: Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Fred Warner

Second staff: Derek Smith, Jeff Ulbrich, Ahmad Brooks

Honorable point out: Takeo Spikes, Dre Greenlaw, Azeez Al-Shaair, Michael Wilhoite

Cornerback

First staff: Richard Sherman, Carlos Rogers

Second staff: Walt Harris, Shawntae Spencer

Honorable point out: Terrell Brown, Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir, Dontae Johnson, Ahmed Plummer

Security

First staff: Dashon Goldson, Tony Parrish

Second staff: Donte Whitner, Antoine Bethea

Honorable point out: Eric Reid, Jimmie Ward, Zach Bronson, Talanoa Hufanga

Kicker

First staff: Robbie Gould

Second staff: Joe Nedney

Honorable point out: Phil Dawson, David Akers

Punter

First staff: Andy Lee

Second staff: Mitch Wishnowsky

Honorable point out: Bradley Pinion

Kick returner

First staff: Lamichael James

Second staff: Allen Rossum

Honorable point out: Bruce Ellington

Punt returner

First staff: Ted Ginn Jr.

Second staff: Jimmy Williams

Honorable point out: Allen Rossum

Head coach

First staff: Kyle Shanahan

Second staff: Jim Harbaugh

Honorable point out: Steve Mariucci

Offensive coordinator

First staff: Greg Roman

Second staff: Greg Knapp

Honorable point out: Mike McDaniel

Defensive coordinator

First staff: Vic Fangio

Second staff: Robert Saleh

Honorable point out: Jim Mora, DeMeco Ryans