-- Split with the Rams and Seahawks. I'm not saying the 49ers need to win the NFC West or make the playoffs. (Not that you would turn down any of those things.) What I believe 49ers fans would love to see is some progress, something tangible to point to and say, "Hey look, we're almost there." The 49ers' roster isn't as complete as those of the Rams and Seahawks. But there is the talent to compete. All the fans are asking for is to that have that one moment where they can laud a hard-fought victory over their friends. I mean, when the Bears were bad (so, so long ago) I wouldn't let my Steelers friends hear the end of it when Chicago beat them. And sometimes that's all you need. Those small victories.