Inside Jerry Rice's Record-Setting Season: A Story Of Unparalleled Greatness

Webwhen rice suffered a bad case of the drops to begin the season, including some prominent flubs on deep balls, the mercury news ran a story with the headline:.

Webrice’s rare ability to both rack up massive amounts of yardage and be a red zone threat is an unparalleled combination in nfl history.

Webrice’s numbers — easily the most prolific at his position — prove he was the best wide receiver ever.

His first of four seasons with 100 catches came in 1990 when he had an even 100.

He remarkably played eight more years after that and surpassed 1,000 yards.

Webthe following year, rice set the nfl record for touchdown receptions in a season with 22.

Websan francisco — the stories about jerry rice's unparalleled work ethic are as much a part of his legend as numbers that made him the nfl's greatest.

The young boy who gained his.

But his numbers are only a part of the story.