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Which 49ers legend would you want on the current roster?

By Akshaj Dwivedula

17 Dec 2000: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers is defended by Jerry Azumah of the Chicago Bears during their game at 3Comm Park in San Francisco, California. San Francisco went on to win 17-0. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ALLSPORT
17 Dec 2000: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers is defended by Jerry Azumah of the Chicago Bears during their game at 3Comm Park in San Francisco, California. San Francisco went on to win 17-0. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn/ALLSPORT /
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Ricky Sanders #83, Wide Receiver for the Washington Redskins jumps to make a running catch against Don Griffin #29 and #42 Ronnie Lott of the San Francisco 49ers during the National Football Conference West game against the San Francisco 49ers on 16 September 1990 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 26 – 13. (Photo by Otto Greule JrAllsport/Getty Images) /

Safety: Ronnie Lott

Yet here is the player I would add to the 49ers current roster, over Sanders. Ronnie Lott could do it all, and he would do it all if it meant getting a win.

Lott’s extreme talent is matched by his versatility. Early in his career, Lott was a great cornerback and then he shifted over to free safety, where he solidified his place as an all-time great. Lott had exceptional ball skills, nabbing 10 interceptions in 1986 as a free safety, and he packed a punch, forcing three fumbles that same year.

But most importantly, Lott would fill what is an obvious hole in the 49ers roster. Adrian Colbert and Tarvarius Moore have flashed signs of potential, but they are the clear weak link on the current roster. Lott could make what is the greatest weakness a major strength.

Then his versatility would allow the 49ers to play around with the secondary.

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I’ve made my choice with Lott. What’s yours? Comment down below.