2011 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS PREVIEW:
Despite completing his job with intensity unmatched by any coach in the NFL, Mike Singletary was fired by the San Francisco 49ers after another disappointing season. Now, former Stanford head coach Jim Harbuagh will take over and look to right the ship of a team that is looking for its first playoff berth since 2002.
The offense has suffered greatly from lack of consistency at quarterback, and that may not change his year. Alex Smith is once again under center, and though he possesses a great skill set, he has yet to show that in the pros. However, he will be helped by the acquisition of wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who joins an already-solid receiving corps that features Michael Crabtree and tight end Vernon Davis.
Despite the offensive struggles, the 49ers defense has some of the best young talent in the league. Linebacker Patrick Willis is among the best at his position, and helps pace a solid linebacking corps. Up front, the 49ers are led by defensive end Justin Smith, who brings a great deal of experience to this squad. They will have to deal with the loss of tackle Aubrayo Franklin to New Orleans, but the new coaching staff will be proficient in molding the defense in their image and what they have rostered.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1946
Location: San Francisco, California
Stadium: Candlestick Park
Conference: NFC West
Rivals: Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders
Owners: Denise DeBartolo York (1977)
Mascot: Sourdough Sam
Notable Players: Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young & Dwight Clark
See Also: San Francisco 49ers Playoff tickets
The San Francisco 49ers play football in the West Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL). The team was first fielded in 1946 and has a record (tied with the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers) 5 Super Bowls, 4 of which came in the 1980's with legendary QB Joe Montana at the helm. Who can forget Montana's incredible drive in the 1981 NFC Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys, and "the Catch" thrown to Dwight Clark in the end zone giving San Francisco the win? The 49ers would see more success in the 1990's under another legendary QB - Steve Young. The current team looks to rebuild to that level of play in the coming seasons.
The San Francisco 49ers play their home games at Candlestick Park. Opened in 1960, the stadium holds over 70,000 fans. Located at Candlestick Point on the Western Shore of San Francisco Bay, the park has one of the most spectacular locations of any stadium in America. Visitors to a 49ers game get the added bonus of seeing one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Buy San Francisco 49ers tickets today and watch this storied program turn things around this season!
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