It’s a good thing that Garcia got his second chance though, because when he did, he grabbed on and refuses to let go. Anyone complaining now? But in all this time, Garcia who was playing well on the field, really wasn’t leading the team and aiding in the planning process. He was in a way - still the backup quarterback.

Recently, Garcia earned the right to call the 49ers his team. Maybe it was the four touchdowns last week, or the playing on a sprained MCL. Or maybe it was just the 4000 plus yards he threw for last season, or the 6-2 record the 49ers can now boast, but at this point, Garcia has really earned the right to call it his team.

Of course with Garcia finally being regarded as the main man, Steve Mariucci responded. Since Mooch arrived on the job, he has sought the advice of selected veterans. The original groups included the likes of Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Bryant Young, Derek Deese, Tim McDonald Jr, Merton Hanks, Ken Norton Jr, Winfred Tubbs, Ray Brown, Chris Dalman - well you get the picture. Needless to say, the group has dwindled over the years.

At the beginning of the season, Mariucci’s veteran group - team leaders if you will. The ones responsible in giving input into weekly game plans, the efficiency of certain plays, etc. consisted of just four players - down from the original ‘dirty dozen’: Stubblefield, Young, Brown and Deese. Recently, however Garcia was honored with the opportunity to join the team. Garcia underwent a ‘secret procedure’ - probably somewhat similar to fraternity initiation (actually who knows but wouldn’t that be funny) and was adopted into the group. Garcia had this to say: “"He asked if I wanted to be a part of that group, and when he asked me I definitely said, 'Yes,' I want to be looked at as one of the leaders of this team. I want that responsibility. I think it's an honor to be a part of that group. It goes to show that a lot of hard work and dedication can pay off."”