Diamonds in the Rough: 49ers Who Could Yield Unexpected Results in 2009

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Published: May 8, 2009

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... in order to reap unexpected success and rewards.

Such occurrences are essential to teams looking for improved results, but with uncertain means, and the San Francisco 49ers are no exception.

A return to dominance in the NFC West is going to rely on more than the customary performances from their few bonafide stars; likewise, immediate contributions from some highly touted newcomers alone won't be enough to catapult this team out of their six-year playoff drought.

Recent history shows that the elite teams in the NFL rise to the top through (among other things) solid coaching, a talented roster, and unforeseen heroics from players they never intended to count on.

One needs to look no further than the reigning Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the traditionally blue-collar juggernaut that has smashed its way to a record six Super Bowl titles the old fashioned way: by running through and over opponents.


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