49ers Still Lack a True Goal-Line Back

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Published: June 18, 2009

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... holes on the roster. Most of the discussions were centered around the offensive line, free-safety position, and the pass rush.

Now, clearly each of these three areas were in desperate need of an upgrade, but one particular play last season could have turned things around for the 49ers.

If the they had scored from the two-yard line on the final play of a Monday Night contest against the division-leading Cardinals, San Francisco would have split the season series againt Arizona, giving the red and gold a legitimate chance to win the division.

But the loss essentially eliminated any chance to catch the Super Bowl-bound Cardinals.

The play in question was a power-dive to Michael Robinson, who fell short of the goal-line by a full yard.

It was later revealed that the 49ers' coaching staff was unclear on how far out of the endzone its team was on that play.

But regardless of the ball placement, it was clear that the 49ers did not have confidence...

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