Joe Staley reflects on not winning a Super Bowl with 49ers in farewell

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established a legacy as one of the best offensive lineman to ever play for the , as his six Pro Bowls are tied for eighth-most in franchise history and the most for an offensive lineman in the 75-year history of the franchise.The only accomplishment to elude Staley in his illustrious career? A Super Bowl title. Staley made two Super Bowls with the 49ers, but San Francisco was unable to capture the Vince Lombardi trophy each time.In Staley's retirement conference call, the three-time second-team All-Pro left tackle reflected on the mi sed opportunity."It's not about accolades, it's not about doing stuff to get noticed," Staley said, . "Whatever you're doing you're trying to give your best at. You're trying to win and be the best you can be. The Super Bowl is the best thing you can do, to win a Super Bowl. It sucks, it really does to not be able to Shane Bieber Jersey  win that."The goal for NFL players is to win the Super Bowl, but Staley won't hang is head over failing to win one. The 49ers came within three points of defeating the in Staley's first Super Bowl appearance (Super Bowl XLVII), as an incomplete pa s on fourth-and-goal with under a minute left cost San Francisco its sixth Super Bowl title. The 49ers had a fourth-quarter lead against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, but were outscored 21-0 in the final quarter in another mi sed opportunity.Staley played through that game with a hand injury in what turned out to be his final NFL contest. The lo s will sting Staley, even though it won't haunt him."I've been watching football since (I was) five and I saw the joy it brings players to win that and hoist that trophy in the air. To reflect on that journey and how meaningful that would be for me and the team, but  Francisco Lindor Jersey it wasn't in the cards," Staley said. "I gave everything I had to the game of football. I definitely didn't leave hanging my head in that respect."I did everything I could do, but for whatever reason it just didn't happen for me or for us. It's frustrating, but it won't torment me for the rest of my life."