2007 San Francisco 49ers
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| 2007 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Mike Nolan |
| Home Field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | TBD |
| Place | TBD |
| Playoff Finish | TBD |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 2006 | 2008 |
The 2007 San Francisco 49ers season was be the 61st season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 7-9 record in 2006, going 5-11 in 2007.
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[edit] Coaching staff
Head coach Mike Nolan will be entering his third year with the 49ers. He will be joined with offensive coordinator Jim Hostler, defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, and special teams coordinator Al Everest.
[edit] Offseason
[edit] Free Agency
The 49ers addressed their problems in the secondary with the signing of veteran cornerback Nate Clements from the Buffalo Bills. The contract was worth $80 million for 8 years, the largest contract given to a defensive player in NFL history. They also signed strong safety Michael Lewis from Philadelphia on the same day. Other key defensive pickups included linebackers Colby Bockwoldt and Tully Banta-Cain and nosetackle Aubrayo Franklin. The team also addressed its wide-receiver needs by signing former Denver Bronco and Atlanta Falcon, Ashley Lelie and Seattle Seahawk, Darrell Jackson. San Francisco also used the free agency period to extend Gore's contract to 4 years worth $28 million, and $14 million guaranteed.
[edit] Draft
In the 2007 NFL draft, they addressed their need for an inside linebacker by picking Patrick Willis in the first round and also gave up their 2008 first round pick to the New England Patriots and selected 28 overall Offensive Tackle Joe Staley. In the 2nd round the 49ers traded their 2nd round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft for the Colts' number one pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. On the second day of the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers traded a 4th round pick for Seattle Seahawks leading receiver, Darrell Jackson.
[edit] Schedule
All times Eastern
Preseason
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 8/13 | 8:00 p.m. | Denver | L 13-17 |
| 2 | Sat 8/18 | 10:00 p.m. | Oakland | W 26-21 |
| 3 | Sat 8/25 | 8:00 p.m. | @ Chicago | L 28-31 |
| 4 | Thu 8/30 | 10:00 p.m. | @ San Diego | L 13-16 |
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 9/10 | 10:15 p.m. | Arizona | |
| 2 | Sun 9/16 | 1:00 p.m. | @ St. Louis | |
| 3 | Sun 9/23 | 1:00 p.m. | @ Pittsburgh | |
| 4 | Sun 9/30 | 4:05 p.m. | Seattle | |
| 5 | Sun 10/7 | 4:05 p.m. | Baltimore | |
| 6 | bye week | |||
| 7 | Sun 10/21 | 1:00 p.m. | @ New York (Giants) | |
| 8 | Sun 10/28 | 4:15 p.m. | New Orleans | |
| 9 | Sun 11/4 | 1:00 p.m. | @ Atlanta | |
| 10 | Mon 11/12 | 8:30 p.m. | @ Seattle | |
| 11 | Sun 11/18 | 4:15 p.m. | St. Louis | |
| 12 | Sun 11/25 | 4:05 p.m. | @ Arizona | |
| 13 | Sun 12/2 | 1:00 p.m. | @ Carolina | |
| 14 | Sun 12/9 | 4:05 p.m. | Minnesota | |
| 15 | Sat 12/15 | 8:15 p.m. | Cincinnati | |
| 16 | Sun 12/23 | 8:15 p.m. | Tampa Bay | |
| 17 | Sun 12/30 | 1:00 p.m. | @ Cleveland | |
[edit] Game summaries
[edit] Week 2 at St. Louis Rams
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