San Francisco 49ers fullback Tommy Vardell breaks away from New Orleans Saints linebacker Rufus Porter in the second quarter, Sunday, Sept. 1, 1996, at San Francisco's 3Com Park. The 49ers beat the Saints 27-11. Vardell scored in the first quarter. (AP Photo/Andy Kuno)SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: San Francisco 49'ers tight end Brent Jones (84) tries to elude a tackle from Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter after catching a pass from 49'ers quarterback Steve Young 16 November in San Francisco. The 49'ers defeated the Panthers 27-19 to clinch the NFC Western Division, the second team ever to clinch so early in the season. AFP PHOTOS/John G. MABANGLO (Photo credit should read JOHN G. MABANGLO/AFP/Getty Images)
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