The 2011-2012 season was a magical one for both the organization and 49ers fans alike. A 13-3 regular season record was capped off with a upset win over the "favored" New Orleans Saints in the divisional round of the playoffs.
The difference? Well, Jim Harbaugh's presence was a factor. The former Stanford coach completed a turnaround for the ages. Harbaugh transformed a club with practically the same player personnel as the previous year's 6-10 team, and turned them into contenders––all in one season.
Impressive? You bet it is. His Coach of the Year Award is evident of his impact in San Francisco. 49ers general manager, Trent Baalke, also deserves some credit but Harbaugh has unofficially become the face of the 49ers franchise.
The players fought their hearts out to please Harbaugh and that was evident in their play. An underachieving team in the past has now transformed into this gritty, blue collar squad.
With free agency and the draft approaching, it's time to look back at the players who made the 2011-2012 season so special.
Instead of giving you a rehash of the same star players––and the Niners do indeed have a few, I've decided to list five underrated players that may have slipped your mind.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1071378-san-francisco-49ers-5-most-underrated-players
Reegie Corona Juan Miranda Colin Curtis Kevin Russo Curtis Granderson Nick Johnson
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