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San Francisco 49ers: Top 10 Moments from the Otherwise Forgettable 2016 Season

By Peter Panacy

Dec 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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The San Francisco 49ers don’t have a lot to brag about in 2016. But there are a few moments worth remembering as the Niners look forward to future success. Here are the 10 most notable from this past year.

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Oct 23, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the national anthem before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

2016 is probably a year the San Francisco 49ers would rather forget.

The Niners are 2-13 and on the verge of being just the fourth team in franchise history to boast such a poor record. San Francisco’s roster lacks talent, and there aren’t exactly a lot of positives to build upon moving forward.

That said, the 49ers do have a few moments and cornerstones to feel good about.

Let’s focus on those instead. Some, like quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest, are controversial. Others, like some standout performances by running back Carlos Hyde, are exceptional.

All certainly have a role to play in telling the story behind this interesting season.

While there may not be anywhere near the big moments Niners fans had been hoping for, let’s look back as we count down the days to 2017 and see what moments stood out from San Francisco’s campaign this year.