atlanta greatest city Ÿ Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Do the 2009 San Francisco 49ers Remind Anyone Else of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens? by Ramone Brown Ramone BrownAnalyst73 articles written2080 comments written54 fansView ProfileSend a MessageAnalyst Written on September 26, 2009 Yes I said it. This year's 49ers squad looks very reminiscent of the 2000 Super-Bowl Champion Ravens.But let me say this I am not making a prediction here. I am not predicting the 49ers to go 12-4 or win the Super Bowl. All I'm doing is comparing two teams who seem to have a lot of parallels.Both teams boast dominate defenses and snore-fest offenses that heavily rely on the running game and clock management.Lets take a look at some key positions the two teams had in common starting with the offenseQuarterbacksNeither teams QBs are spectacular the Ravens had Trent Dilfer who is the consensus worst QB to ever win the Super Bowl but was a great game manager. The 49ers have Shaun Hill who few have heard of. I would call Shaun Hill a game manager. Currently the 49ers are in a tie at 20th in passing yardsRunning BacksBoth teams had very impressive half backs. The Ravens had Jamal Lewis coming into his prime. And the 49ers have another big punishing work horse in Frank Gore, who has been very impressive thus far this season leading the 49ers to a ninth ranked rushing offense.Tight EndThe Ravens had one of the best in the Game in Shannon Sharpe. The 49ers have Vernon Davis. Though his numbers are little to brag about thus far he is a physical freak and can be very dangerous at the tight end position.Now onto the defenses. Both teams have scary good defenses and both teams are led by the best linebacker of there respective times. Also both teams ran a base 3-4. Let's take a look at some key players on each defense.Middle LinebackerWell the Ravens had the best linebacker of the time and possibly the best ever, Ray Lewis. The 49ers have the best linebacker of now Patrick WillisDefensive BacksThe 2000 Ravens also had one of the best secondaries of the time. They had Chris McAlsiter in his prime and a seasoned Rod Woodson who is now in the Hall of Fame.The 49ers currently have a very solid corner in Nate Clements as well as some young corners and safeties coming into their own.So what do you think are the 2009 49ers a reincarnation of the 2000 Ravens?No, not at all. I dont think you can compare anyone to Ray Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnFalcon Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Good lord.This is after 4 games and they are comparing this defense to one of the best defensive units ever put together? What a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 When you have less fans than articles written it might be time to stop. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Too much time and an too many illegal drugs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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