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Auggie

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10. Rice was drafted in 1985

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 09:19 AM

Jan 2024

In the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, Dallas had the No. 17 selection and San Francisco, as Super Bowl champion from the previous season, had the last. 49ers coach Bill Walsh sought Rice after seeing television highlights of his college performances.

Walsh "saw the deep-threat the 49ers lacked ... a player who could break open a game with one play." The 49ers traded their first, second, and third-round picks for the New England Patriots' first and third-round picks. The 49ers had the No. 16 selection overall and drafted Rice before the Cowboys had a chance.

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And Purdy set a new franchise record for passing yards Auggie Dec 2023 #1

Alway my fav team. I'm from the SF Bay Area. TeamProg Dec 2023 #2

+1. I moved to SF the same year Walsh was named head coach ... Auggie Dec 2023 #3

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Sierra College in Rocklin. nt TeamProg Jan 2024 #9

Thank you calguy Jan 2024 #12

I didn't Google it I was just kind of picturing George Seifert there with his goofy hat on. TeamProg Jan 2024 #13

TeamProg....... Upthevibe Dec 2023 #5

Amazing! TeamProg Dec 2023 #6

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Rice was drafted in 1985 Auggie Jan 2024 #10

Only a few years off! usonian Jan 2024 #11