What happened: NFL Films and the 49ers resurfaced the story of Joe Montana calmly using the sideline phone to call his wife mid-game, a snapshot of the unflappable demeanor that defined his career in San Francisco. The clip leans into Montana's reputation as the coolest operator the position has known.
NFL·June 17, 2026 01:04 PM ET
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