The 49ers had 1st-and-goal from the 7-yard line near the end of Super Bowl XLVII and their offense had been so unstoppable some players in the huddle were imagining immortality.Staley said the loss to the Ravens marked the only sporting event which reduced him to tears.Yes, everyone recalls the 49ers' final four offensive plays - a 2-yard run by LaMichael James followed by three Colin-Kaepernick-to-Michael-Crabtree incompletions.The 49ers had scored three touchdowns and a field goal on their previous four drives, had averaged 14.9 yards per play in the fourth quarter and would finish with the most yards (468) of any Super Bowl loser.Is it any wonder some 49ers were parade planning before gaining two yards on their final four plays?A replay of the game was airing on NFL Network before the 49ers had a recent walkthrough.
Crying game: Staley, Smith have far different memories of Super Bowl XLVII
Oct 18, 2015 at 2:01 PM
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