2008 San Francisco 49ers season
| 2008 San Francisco 49ers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Mike Nolan (fired October 21) Mike Singletary (interim) |
| Home field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 1 |
| Uniform | |
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The 2008 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 63rd season, and 59th in the National Football League. Although they failed to reach the playoffs for the straight 6th year, the team improved on their disappointing 5–11 record from the 2007 season, and ended the season on a high note.
It was the final season that the 49ers wore their dark red uniforms.
Despite a disappointing season in 2007, Mike Nolan was retained as head coach. With the 49ers offense struggling the previous season, offensive coordinator Jim Hostler was fired and replaced by Mike Martz. In addition, Scot McCloughan was promoted from vice president of player personnel to general manager. Mike Nolan was fired after a 29–17 loss to the New York Giants in Week 8.
UFA: Unrestricted free agent; RFA: Restricted free agent; ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent
Aaron Rodgers passes to Jordy Nelson at Candlestick Park
The Packer sideline in preseason at the 49ers
DeShaun Foster scores a 49er TD
The 49ers began their 2008 campaign at home against their NFC West foe, the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, the Niners trailed early as Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers got a 25-yard field goal. San Francisco responded with RB Frank Gore getting a 41-yard TD run. In the second quarter, Arizona regained the lead with QB Kurt Warner completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald. San Francisco tied the game with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 39-yard fied goal. In the third quarter, the Cardinals began to fly away as Rackers nailed a 31-yard field goal, along with RB Tim Hightower getting a 2-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Niners tried to respond as Nedney got a 30-yard field goal. However, Arizona pulled away with Rackers' 30-yard field goal.
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