Josh Freeman and Joe Montana actually have something in common. It's not something to brag about, however.

The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s was one of the most dominant teams in NFL history, and Joe loved to watch them take apart teams.

At first glance, Joe was shocked to read that eye-RAH! Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune had the nerve to draw a comparison between this year’s Bucs and the 1986 49ers based on the Bucs loss to Carolina last week.

But Kaufman is not off base.

Kaufman notes the Bucs racking up 469 yards against Carolina was the most yards gained by a team without scoring a touchdown in a loss since 1986 49ers lost at Washington 14-6.

Tampa Bay joined the 1986 San Francisco 49ers, who dropped a 14-6 decision at Washington while gaining 501 yards. Bill Walsh’s 49ers were undermined by four turnovers and 15 penalties as Joe Montana threw for 441 yards while attempting 60 passes against the Redskins.

Ironically, that San Francisco club finished the ’86 season 10-5-1 and won the NFC West by leading the league with a plus-20 turnover differential.

Before Bucs fans get all worked up, let Joe be the first to document that Josh Freeman is no Joe Montana. Yet.