Alex’s 32 Teams in 32 Days: Team 20—San Francisco 49ers

2008 Record: 7-9

2008 Season Review

The 2008 season was a tumultuous one for the San Francisco 49ers.

After getting out to a 2-1 start, the 'Niners appeared in good shape to make a possible playoff run. However, after four consecutive losses head coach Mike Nolan was fired.

Former Chicago Bears linebacker (1981-1992) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Singletary was named the interim head coach. Singletary quickly set a new tone with the 49ers players.

During his first game as head coach, a 34-13 loss to Seattle at home, Singletary called out tight end Vernon Davis and sent him to the locker room after Davis committed an unnecessary roughness penalty.

In a postgame press c...

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