Article By Andy Bensch on 17th December, 2009
Back in 2005, the 49ers drafted Alex Smith with the No. 1 overall pick with the hope he would become their franchise quarterback. The reason the 49ers had the highest selection in the '05 draft was because the 2004 squad finished with a miserable 2-14 record.
Prior to that miserable 2004 team was a hit-and-miss 2003 49er squad that finished a disappointing 7-9. That year was the last time the 49ers held a mark as high as 6-7 through week 14.
Until this season.
Like in 2003, this current bunch of 6-7 49ers still have playoff hopes on the line and can ill afford to lose another game.
There...
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