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THE HEAD COACHES
Mike Singletary is in his second full season as the
head coach of the 49ers. A two-time NFL Defensive
Player of the Year (1985 &1988) and Hall of Fame Inductee
(1998), Singletary played 12 seasons (1981-
92) for the Chicago Bears and earned countless honors,
including 10 consecutive Pro Bowl’s and eight
first-team All-Pro selections. After retiring in 1993,
he decided to take time away from the game to raise
a family. In 2003, Singletary broke into the coaching ranks as the inside
linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens. He then moved on to the 49ers
in 2005, where he served as the assistant head coach and linebackers
coach. A year later, he was elevated to assistant head coach/defense, a title
which he held until taking over as the 49ers head coach midway through the
2008 season. He went on to compile a 5-4 record that year, before leading
the 49ers to an 8-8 record in 2009, the team’s best finish since 2002.
Mike Singletary
Tom Cable
13-17 Record as Head Coach 11-22
13-17 Record with Current Team 11-22
3rd Years as Head Coach with Team 3rd
3rd Years as Head Coach in NFL 3rd
8th Years as an NFL Coach 5th
Tom Cable is in his 3rd season as head coach of the
Raiders. Under Cable in 2009, the Raiders offense
showed improvement as TE Zach Miller and rookie
WR Louis Murphy each had standout seasons. Four
games into the 2008 season, Cable took over the head
coaching reigns from Lane Kiffin and helped lead an
offense that finished 10th in the NFL in rushing. He
joined Oakland in 2007 as the offensive line coach and mentored a line that
helped the Raiders finish 6th in the NFL in rushing. Cable has served as the
offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons (2006), and prior to the Falcons,
was offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at UCLA (2004-05), where
the Bruins averaged 420.5 yds. of total offense per game during that span.
Cable’s first head coaching job came at the University of Idaho (2000-03)
where the Vandals averaged 424.1 yds. of total offense per game.
On Sept. 26 at Kansas City, all eight of the 49ers 2010 draft selections
dressed and participated in the game for the first time this season. This marked
the first time since Sept. 21, 1997 against the Atlanta Falcons that all of the
49ers draft picks (QB Jim Druckenmiller-D1, FB Marc Edwards-D2, TE Greg
Clark-D3) played in the same regular season game.
T Anthony Davis - 1st Round - 11th Overall
Anthony Davis, a two-year starter at left tackle for Rutgers, was regarded as one
of the top tackles in the draft. Armed with tremendous size and strength, Davis
has started all five games at right tackle. Davis entered the 2010 NFL Draft after
his junior season at Rutgers.
G Mike Iupati - 1st Round - 17th Overall
Mike Iupati (you-PAH-tee), a hard-nosed guard out of Idaho, brings attitude
and toughness to the 49ers. Known for his rare combination of size and athleticism,
Iupati has started all five games at left guard.
S Taylor Mays - 2nd Round - 49th Overall
Mays was a four-year starter at USC and is an explosive safety with great size
and speed. He adds athleticism and physicality to the 49ers defensive backfield,
and recently took over the starting SS role vs. Atl. (10/3).
LB NaVorro Bowman - 3rd Round - 91st Overall
A speedy and athletic defender, NaVorro Bowman was a two-year starter for the
Nittany Lions of Penn State. His versatility and toughness fit perfectly into the
49ers defense. Bowman has seen action on both defense and special teams in
the first five games.
ROOKIE PRODUCTIVITY
FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE
49ers head coach Mike Singletary is one of seven current head
coaches who has playing experience in the NFL. Singletary was selected
by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft with the 38th
overall pick.
A two-time Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award winner
(1985 & 1988), Singletary was named to the
after being selected to play in a team-record 10 consecutive Pro Bowls.
The former Bears defensive captain was also named first-team All-Pro
eight times (1983-89; 1991), second-team All-Pro twice and All-NFC
nine times.
Singletary finished each of his final 11 seasons on Chicago’s defense
ranked either first or second in tackles, and at the end of his career, had
amassed 1,488 tackles, 885 solo tackles, 51 passes defensed, 12 fumble
recoveries and seven interceptions.
HEAD COACHES WITH NFL PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Coach Reg. Season Record Years Played in NFL
Mike Singletary (SF) 13-17 (.433) 12
Jack Del Rio (Jac.) 60-57 (.513) 11
Ken Whisenhunt (Arz.) 30-23 (.566) 9
Gary Kubiak (Hou.) 34-35 (.493) 9
Jeff Fisher (Ten.) 139-112 (.554) 5
Tom Cable (Oak.) 11-22 (.333) 1
Sean Payton (NO) 41-28 (.594) 1
RB Anthony Dixon - 6th Round - 173rd Overall
A strong and powerful running back from Mississippi State, Anthony Dixon brings
additional toughness to the 49ers backfield. Dixon has excelled in special teams
in each of the first five games, and has 2 carries for 5 yds. and 1 TD on offense.
TE Nate Byham - 6th Round - 182nd Overall
Considered one of the best blocking tight ends in the 2010 NFL Draft, Byham
provides a physical presence to the 49ers tight end position. A three-year starter
at Pitt, he has shown an ability to create space and knock defenders off the
ball, while also serving as a reliable receiver. Byham has played in all five games
and has caught 4 passes for 20 yds.
WR Kyle Williams - 6th Round - 206th Overall
An explosive receiver and returner, Kyle Williams served as an all-purpose
threat during his four-year career at Arizona State. He adds speed and depth
to the 49ers receiving corps, as well as a playmaker on special teams. Williams
was inactive for the first two games of the season with a toe injury, but returned
to the lineup in Week 3 and served as the primary returner before being inactive
due to a finger injury in Week 5.
DB Phillip Adams - 7th Round - 224th Overall
Armed with solid ball-hawking skills, Phillip Adams adds depth in the defensive
backfield, while also contributing on special teams. He’s seen limited action on
defense in four of the first five games of the season.