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Greatest all-time San Francisco 49ers

By Gil Alcaraz IV

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 15: Jerry Rice #80 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome on October 15, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Greatest 49ers, Steve Young
SF 49ers all-time great Steve Young (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) /

Greatest 49ers of all time: No. 4 – Steve Young

Career Stats with 49ers: 29,907 passing yards, 221 passing touchdowns, 86 interceptions, 65.8 completion percentage, 101.4 passer rating, 608 carries, 3,581 rushing yards, 37 rushing touchdowns

Some teams can’t find a franchise quarterback to save their lives. The 49ers somehow managed to follow up one of the best of all time with one of the most dangerous gunslingers to ever play in the NFL.

Not only was Steve Young an elite passer, but he brought a whole new dynamic to the field with his running. Prior to Cam Newton’s arrival to the league, Young held most of the quarterback rushing records. You can even say Young was ahead of his time when it came to playing the position.

And then there are his passing stats, which speak for themselves. I mean, during his time with the 49ers, he had a 101.4 passer rating. That’s just nuts–especially when you consider it wasn’t always so easy to rack up ridiculous passing stats like it is today.

Some folks might even go as far as ranking Young above the 49ers’ other elite quarterback. They may have an argument, but in my, opinion Young belongs right here at No. 4.