>All hail #80

So the great debate (and complaint) is on about new San Francisco 49er Issac Bruce wanting to wear number 80.

Yes, 80 in San Francisco means Rice.

No, not Uncle Ben- just Jerry.

Yes, Dancing with the Stars Jerry Rice.

But didn't Issac Bruce wear number 80 his entire, historic career? Wasn't it his number 80 scoring SuperBowl touchdowns more recently than Rice?

This is basically these jackasses in the NFL telling Issac Bruce "well Jerry Rice is more legend...ish than you. So there!"

Oh grow up! Jerry Rice is one of the best ever, without a doubt. But the world will not cave in, Rice's legacy will not be tainted and San Francisco will not fall into the ocean if Issac Bruce wears number 80. It is simply a number. Whatever happened to the old saying that "the name of the front of a jersey is more important than the name on the back"? Shouldn't that go with numbers too?

If Peyton Manning wanted to come to the 49ers but said that he only would if he wore number 8, would the Steve Young fanatics outrage? Or would they welcome Captain Hickboy with open arms?

At least Jerry Rice has given his OK on the jersey wearing. Well thanks Jerry, I'm not sure when the NFL put you in charge of that, but if LaDainian Tomlinson decides to sign with the Cowboys, just check with Emmitt Smith before you give a "yay or nay" to the people in Big D.

I think the 49er fans should probably just shut up and be grateful that their pitiful program landed a Hall of Fame player. Especially a receiver in a land that no receiver should want to go. (Note that Alex Smith was statistically the worst QB in the land last year.)

So grow up San Francisco. Just be happy, it may be a while until you get thrown another bone like this.