San Francisco 49ers: Comparing the 2002 and 2012 Offensive Playmakers

The last time the San Francisco 49ers enjoyed consecutive postseason-worthy campaigns occurred in 2001 and 2002.

After posting an astonishing 13 wins last season, this team is all but certain to fulfill another successful back-to-back in 2012.

The 49ers at the advent of the 21st century and the Jim Harbaugh-led squad are vastly different constructions. Prolific top-five to top-10 total offenses predicated the former, while the 2011 version boasted a top-five defense as the fundamental component of its winning identity. Then again, notable offseason acquisitions infused new dimensions and firepower into the offense heading into 2012.