Congratulations to the San Francisco 49ers. Defying odds and injuries that would have caused most teams to stay in the locker room, the 49ers toughed it out, having more injuries than Starbucks has coffee shops.
Playing their final few games with third assistant back-ups, stand-ins and unknowns, the team battled its way to victories. In fact, enough wins to move them into the playoffs.
In many ways, this was a bad year for the team when you think of the many starting players who were sitting on the bench with debilitating injuries. Yet, the 49ers didn’t fold in the face of big-time opponents.
The 49ers, their coaches, players, and staff deserve a medal for “Best Survivors” as they continued to win games that oddsmakers had them losing.
Of course, gravity was inevitable. The playoff game against the top-ranked Seattle Seahawks was decided quickly. It took a total of 13 seconds for Seattle to return the opening kickoff and went on to crush what was left of the 49ers.
Okay, forget that game. The 49ers nonetheless achieved an impressive string of victories, making the most of the cards they were dealt.
While the 49ers are going home, it’s not over for Santa Clara. In a few weeks, Santa Clara will host the 2026 Super Bowl, and in June, the city will be host to the World Cup — the world’s two biggest sports events.
While the 49ers won’t play in the Super Bowl, Santa Clara residents, business owners and the city will be winners from this most-watched football event of the year.
Thank you, Jed York, Al Guido and all your team of terrific employees who make our city better, more recognized and known worldwide because of your presence. The 49ers’ contributions to the community have changed lives and brought Santa Clara worldwide recognition.
You and your team of players and employees are champions of Santa Clara.
As the great WWII general George Patton said: “Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”
The Weekly looks forward to a high bounce and the 49ers’ next Super Bowl appearance.
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