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1 SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Game Release GAME #4 Sunday, October 4, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (2-1) 49ERS VS. rams The 49ers host the St. Louis Rams this weekend in what will be the 120th meeting between the two teams, dating back to St. Louis holds a advantage over San Francisco in the series. The 49ers have won six out of the last eight games against the Rams, which includes both contests in Last week, the 49ers suffered their first loss of the season after the Vikings scored a last-minute touchdown to put them ahead, 27-24, with 0:02 remaining in the contest. In that game, TE Vernon Davis recorded career-highs with 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns. QB Shaun Hill finished the game with a 94.6 passer rating, completing 15 of 25 passes for 195 yards with two touchdowns. San Francisco s defense has posted at least one interception in each game this year, while the team s run defense ranks 1st in the NFC and 4th overall. The 49ers are one of three teams to have not allowed a rushing touchdown this season. San Francisco currently has a four-game win streak when playing at home. TELEVISIOn & RADIO COVERAGE TELEVISION FOX Play-By-Play Ron Pitts Color Analyst John Lynch vs. St. Louis Rams (0-3) Candlestick park 1:15 p.m. (PT) 49ERS RADIO NETWORK The Bone FM - KNBR 680/1050 AM Play-By-Play Ted Robinson Color Analyst Gary Plummer Sideline Reporter Rod Brooks SPANISH RADIO KIQI 1010/KATD 990 AM Broadcasters Mathias Godinez, Melvin Moran, Marcos Gutierrez 49ERS MEDIA EXTRANET The 49ers media extranet site is updated daily and contains all of the necessary information to cover the team. On the site, you ll find a compilation of 49ers game releases, rosters, updated player bios, gamebooks, transcriptions, statistics and much more. To access the site, please visit 49ERS 2009 SCHEDULE REGULAR SEASON (2-1) Day Date Opponent Time (PT) Sunday September Cardinals W, Sunday September 20 Seahawks W, Sunday September Vikings L, Sunday October 4 Rams 1:15 p.m. Sunday October 11 Falcons 1:05 p.m. Sunday October 18 BYE BYE Sunday October Texans 10:00 a.m. Sunday November Colts 10:00 a.m. Sunday November 8 Titans 1:15 p.m. Thursday November 12 Bears 5:20 p.m. Sunday November Packers 10:00 a.m. Sunday November 29 Jaguars 1:05 p.m. Sunday December Seahawks 1:15 p.m. Monday December 14 Cardinals 5:30 p.m. Sunday December Eagles 10:00 a.m. Sunday December 27 Lions 1:05 p.m. Sunday January Rams 10:00 a.m. WINNING TRENDS Dating back to 2008, the 49ers have won four of their last five contests, and seven of their past 10 games. Aside from San Francisco and New Orleans, each team that has won at least seven of their last 10 regular season games had made it to the playoffs in The 49ers enter this week s game against the St. Louis Rams on a fourgame win streak when playing at Candlestick Park. Under head coach Mike Singletary, the 49ers have a 4-1 record at home, while QB Shaun Hill is undefeated when playing at Candlestick Park as a starter, boasting a 6-0 record. He has completed 115 of 167 passes (68.9%) for 1,207 yards with 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions for a passer rating of 100.1, when playing in front of the home crowd as a starter. 49ERS 2009 MEDIA GUIDE TOTAL WINS OVER PAST 10 REGULAR SEASON GAMES TEAM WINS 1. Indianapolis 10 2t. Baltimore 8 Minnesota 8 4t. San Francisco 7 New England 7 New York Giants 7 Pittsburgh 7 Atlanta 7 New Orleans 7 The 49ers 2009 media guide is now available in PDF format on the team s website and will be updated weekly throughout the season. All sections that are no longer included in the print version of the guide can now be found at the link below. Bob Lange - Director of Public Relations Ryan Moore - Asst. Director of Public Relations Mike Chasanoff - Public Relations Manager

2 HOW THEY STACK UP ERS (rank) RAMS (rank) 2-1 (1st NFCW) Record 0-3 (4th NFCN) 22.3 (10th) Points Per Game 8.0 (32nd) (t-28th) Total Offense (t-28th) (16th) Rushing Offense (13th) (27th) Passing Offense (29th) 31:20 (10th) Possession Average 27:27 (25th) 17.7 (t-9th) Points Allowed Per Game 24.3 (26th) (13th) Total Defense (29th) 66.7 (4th) Rushing Defense (27th) (24th) Passing Defense (25th) 6 (t-11th) Sacks 3 (t-25th) 49.5 (5th) Punting Avg. (Gross) 49.7 (4th) +2 (t-9th) Turnover Differential -1 (t-16th) 49ERS RAMS PASSING YARDS Shaun Hill Marc Bulger RUSHING YARDS Frank Gore Stephen Jackson RECEIVING YARDS Vernon Davis Laurent Robinson INTERCEPTIONS Four Players... 1 Butler/Atogwe... 1 SACKS Ray McDonald Leonard Little IT S A SMALL WORLD FRONT OFFICE CONNECTIONS Rams general manager Billy Devaney served as a pro personnel assistant with the 49ers from Rams quality control/offense Andy Sugarman served on the 49ers coaching staff from Rams director of player personnel Mike Williams spent nine seasons ( ) with the 49ers pro personnel department. FORMER RAMS - WR Isaac Bruce played for the Rams from , totaling 942 catches for 14,109 yds. and 84 TDs in 197 games. He appeared in 4 Pro Bowls (1996, ), was an All-Pro (1999) and won a Super Bowl (XXXIV) while with the Rams... CB Dre Bly recorded 14 INTs while playing for the St. Louis Rams from Jimmy Raye was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams from FORMER 49ERS - TE Billy Bajema was a 7th round pick for the 49ers in 2005 and played for San Francisco from LB Larry Grant was a 7th round pick by the 49ers in 2008 and spent time on the 49ers practice squad last year. ROLLING TIDES 49ers RB Glen Coffee played at Alabama with Rams RB Kenneth Darby for two seasons ( ). CARDINAL KIN - 49er C Eric Heitmann was a teammate of LB Chris Draft at Stanford. LET S GO HOOS- 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks played at Virginia with DE Chris Long. WHO LET THE DAWGZ OUT - 49ers DT Demetric Evans was a teammate of Rams LB Will Witherspoon and TE Randy McMichael at the University of Georgia. TROJAN TIES - 49ers G Chilo Rachal and Rams LB Larry Grant were teammates at the University of Southern California. Matchups: 119 Series Record: Rams lead series ers Home Record vs. Rams: Rams lead series First Meeting: 10/1/50, Rams win, 35-14, at Los Angeles Last Meeting: 12/21/08, 49ers win, 27-7, at San Francisco Current Streak: Won 2 Longest 49ers Win Streak: 17 (12/17/90-12/27/98) Longest Rams Win Streak: 10 (11/29/70-9/28/75) Most 49ers Points: 48 (12/27/87): 48-0, at San Francisco Most Rams Points: 56 (11/9/58), 56-7, at Los Angeles 49ers Shutouts: 6 Times; Last; 34-0, 49ers win, at San Francisco Rams Shutouts: None Year Win Score Loc 1950 Rams (SF) Rams (LA) ers (SF) Rams (LA) 1952 Rams 35-9 (LA) Rams (SF) ers (SF) 49ers (LA) 1954 Tie (LA) Rams (SF) 1955 Rams (SF) Rams (LA) ers (SF) Rams 30-6 (LA) ers (SF) Rams (LA) 1958 Rams 33-3 (SF) Rams 56-7 (LA) ers 34-0 (SF) 49ers (LA) ers 13-9 (SF) 49ers 23-7 (LA) ers 35-0 (SF) Rams 17-7 (LA) 1962 Rams (SF) 49ers (LA) 1963 Rams (LA) Rams (SF) 1964 Rams (LA) 49ers 28-7 (SF) ers (LA) 49ers (SF) 1966 Rams 34-3 (LA) 49ers (SF) ers (LA) Rams 17-7 (SF) 1968 Rams (LA) Tie (SF) 1969 Rams (SF) Rams (LA) ers 20-6 (LA) Rams (SF) 1971 Rams (SF) Rams 17-6 (LA) 1972 Rams 31-7 (LA) Rams (SF) 1973 Rams (SF) Rams (LA) 1974 Rams (LA) Rams (SF) 1975 Rams (SF) 49ers (LA) ers 16-0 (LA) Rams 23-3 (SF) 1977 Rams (LA) Rams (SF) 1978 Rams (LA) Rams (SF) 1979 Rams (LA) Rams (SF) * Chicago Cards, (SL) = St. Louis, (P) = Series HIGHLIGHTS SERIES HISTORY 49ers Lead Series Year Win Score Loc 1980 Rams (A) Rams (SF) ers (SF) 49ers (A) ers (A) Rams (SF) 1983 Rams 10-7 (SF) 49ers (A) ers 33-0 (A) 49ers (SF) ers (A) Rams (SF) 1986 Rams (A) 49ers (SF) ers (A) 49ers 48-0 (SF) ers (A) Rams (SF) 1989 Rams (SF) 49ers (A) 49ers 30-3 (SF) Rams (SF) 49ers (A) ers (SF) 49ers (A) ers (SF) 49ers (A) ers (SF) 49ers (A) ers (A) 49ers (SF) ers (SL) 49ers (SF) ers 34-0 (SF) 49ers (SL) ers (SF) 49ers (SL) ers (SL) 49ers (SF) 1999 Rams (SL) Rams 23-7 (SF) 2000 Rams (SL) Rams (SF) 2001 Rams (SF) Rams (SL) ers (SF) Rams (SL) 2003 Rams (SL)# 49ers (SF) 2004 Rams (SF) Rams 16-6 (SL) ers (SF) 49ers (SL) ers (SF) Rams (SL) ers (SL) Rams 13-9 (SF) ers (SF) 49ers (SL) #Overtime, + = Postseason Phoenix, (AZ) = Arizona

3 THE HEAD COACHES Mike Singletary is in his first full season as the head coach of the 49ers. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1985 &1988), Singletary played 12 seasons ( ) for the Chicago Bears and earned countless honors, including 10 consecutive Pro Bowl nods 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, which included victories in five of the final seven contests of the season. Mike Singletary Steve Spagnuolo 7-5 Record as Head Coach Record as Head Coach w/ Current Team 0-3 2nd Years as Head Coach with Team 1st 2nd Years as Head Coach in NFL 1st 7th Years as an NFL Coach 11th Steve Spagnuolo is in his 1st season as the head coach of the St. Louis Rams. He came to St. Louis after serving as defensive coordinator with the New York Giants from Under Spagnuolo in 2008, the Giants defense ranked 3rd in the NFC in total defense (292.0 ypg). In 2007, Spagnuolo guided his defense to a victory in Super Bowl XLII. During the season, the Giants defense ranked 1st in the NFL with 53 sacks and 3rd in the NFC in total defense, allowing just ypg. Prior to his time with the Giants, Spagnuolo spent eight seasons in a variety of positions with the Philadelphia Eagles, after spending the previous 16 seasons in the collegiate ranks. PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS VS. RAMS WR ISAAC BRUCE - In his last game against the Rams, caught 7 passes for 61 yds. and 1 TD, as he moved into 2nd place on the NFL s all-time receiving list and became the 5th player in league history to catch 1,000 passes. QB SHAUN HILL - Is 2-0 against the Rams, having completed 33 of 54 passes for 429 yds with 4 TDs. In his first contest against the Rams, Hill completed 15 of 20 passes for 213 yds. with 2 TDs, for a career-high passer rating of 142.3, while also adding a rushing TD. LB MANNY LAWSON - In 5 games against St. Louis, has totaled 23 tackles, 3 sacks and 1 INT. WR JOSH MORGAN - In his only game against the Rams (12/21/08), had 2 catches for 55 yds., including a game-winning 48-yd. TD catch. DT JUSTIN SMITH - In 4 games against the Rams, has posted 26 tackles and 2 sacks. CB NATE CLEMENTS - Has totaled 37 tackles, 1 sack, 2 FFs and 6 PDs in 5 games against the Rams. S MICHAEL LEWIS - In 7 games against St. Louis, has recorded 48 tackles, 2 FFs, 1 FR and 1 sack. THE LAST TIME SAN FRANCISCO 17, ST. LOUIS 16 At St. Louis, MI, December 21, 2008 TThe San Francisco 49ers offense clicked just in time to erase a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter with a late-game rally that produced two touchdowns in the final five minutes for a victory over the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. Future Hall of Fame WR Isaac Bruce reached a pair of milestones during both of the 49ers late-game touchdowns. Bruce entered the game needing six receptions to become the fifth player in NFL history with 1,000 catches and 60 yards to move past Tim Brown into second place on the NFL s all-time receiving list. The game marked Bruce s first visit back to St. Louis following his 14 seasons with the Rams. Bruce caught his 1,000 pass on a three-yard touchdown reception from QB Shaun Hill with 4:08 left to play to close the Rams lead to After stopping the Rams on three plays, the 49ers got the ball back and Bruce passed Brown on an eight-yard pass two plays before Hill threw a 48-yard game-winning touchdown pass to WR Josh Morgan with 1:31 to play. St. Louis moved to the San Francisco 48-yard line on the ensuing drive, but CB Tarell Brown intercepted QB Mar Bulger with 22 seconds to play to secure the victory for the 49ers. After taking a 3-0 lead behind a 48-yard field goal by PK Joe Nedney in the first quarter, the second quarter was proved disastrous for the 49ers. Hill threw two interceptions and TE Vernon Davis fumbled as the Rams scored 13 points for a 13-3 halftime lead. Hill committed the 49ers fourth turnover of the afternoon in the third quarter with his third interception and entered the final quarter with only eight completions on 19 attempts for 89 yards. The third interception was converted into a Rams field goal early in the fourth quarter for a 16-3 advantage. Hill rallied in the fourth quarter by completing 10-of-15 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns to erase the 10-point deficit and give the 49ers a series sweep of St. Louis. The Rams out gained the 49ers ( ) and held the ball for over 38 minutes but could not stop the 49ers two-minute offense in the fourth quarter. TEAM STATISTICS SF STL First Downs Net Yards Gained Rushes/Yards 17/83 39/129 Passing Yards Att/Comp/Int 34/18/3 37/20/1 Sacked/Yards Lost 4/26 3/19 Fumbles/Lost 2/1 0/0 Penalties/Yards 5/32 7/45 Time of Possession 21:22 38:38 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Pts 49ERS VIKINGS ers J. Nedney 48 FG (7-34, 2:00) Rams J. Brown 43 FG (8-47, 13:07) Rams K. Burton 30 pass from M. Bulger (J. Brown kick) (8-80, 1:12) Rams J. Brown 38 FG (4-48, 0:06) Rams J. Brown 22 FG (15-60, 11:36) 49ers I. Bruce 3 pass from S. Hill (J. Nedney kick) (11-80, 4:03) 49ers J. Morgan 48 pass from S. Hill (J. Nedney kick) (4-67, 1:22) RUSHING: 49ERS S. Hill 4-45, D. Foster, 12-36, M. Robinson RAMS S. Jackson , K. Darby (5-15), K. Burton 1-3, M. Bulger 1-3. RECEIVING: 49ERS - I. Bruce td, B. Johnson 4-60, J. Morgan td, D. Foster 2-17, J. Hill 2-6, V. Davis RAMS K. Darby 5-57, D. Avery 5-56, T. Holt 4-55, S. Jackson 2-11, K. Burton td, D. Fells 1-12, J. Klopfenstein 1-6, M. Bulger 1-6. PASSING: 49ERS -S.Hill tds, 3 Int.... RAMS M. Bulger td 1 int, D. Looker td, 0 int. INTs: 49ERS - T. Brown RAMS - R. Bartell 2-5, O Atogwe 1-0 SACKS: 49ERS - J. Smith 1.0, P. Haralson 1.0, T. Spikes RAMS - P. Tinoisamoa 2.0., F. Brown 1.0, L. Little ERS TURNOVER RATIO: -3 (1 fumble, 3 INTs/1 INT)

4 SING-ING HIS PRAISES Head coach Mike Singletary is known to be the 49ers living, breathing quote machine. Whether it s a stirring pre-game speech, a mid-practice pep talk or an enthusiastic post-game press conference, the Hall of Famer knows how to passionately deliver a message. With more than a week of Camp Singletary under their belts, the new head coach s pupils sounded off about the man charged with leading them back to greatness. When asked to give a word that best describes Singletary, none of these team leaders stopped at one. Go figure the word intense came up multiple times. Linebacker Patrick Willis - Perfectionist. We expect to be in the Super Bowl under coach Singletary s guidance, that s the God s honest truth. The way we ve gone about working, the time that we ve put in and the way that he s forming this team as one, is not something that you do just to win games but to build a championship team. Center Eric Heitmann - Committed. Coach Singletary is a tremendous motivator and leader. He is incredibly driven and I really admire the way that he s brought this team together and made it more of a family atmosphere amongst the players. Running Back Frank Gore - Indescribable. I like that he keeps it 100% with the team. He knows what we need to do if we want to be one of the elite teams in this league. I know that he cares about what we do out there. I know that if we re doing the right thing, it s going to carry over to the field on Sundays. Tight End Vernon Davis - No nonsense. He wants us to be a family and stick together, be there for one another and just play this game the way it is supposed to be played. Tackle Joe Staley - Intense. If you know Singletary, you know that he s known for his intensity and being physical with an F, as he puts it. Everybody sees his fire, his passion and his intensity for football. The passion that he brings rubs off on this organization and it s exciting. Quarterback Shaun Hill - Champion. The thing that I really like and respect about him is he s completely open and honest with us. I hope that this team, under his tutelage, continues to gel and mold and turn into the team that he envisions us to be. I think we re on our way to doing that. Cornerback Nate Clements - Old-school. He played the game. He s one of those coaches that has been to the Super Bowl and has experienced what we re trying to achieve here. We listen to what he has to say because he s already experienced what we re trying to accomplish. Returner Allen Rossum - Intense. He s set such a high standard that we re all buying into. He s giving you a chance to reach the potential that you probably never thought that you could reach. Safety Michael Lewis - Strong. With coach Singletary every small detail counts and it leads to the success of the team. What we re trying to build here is a family atmosphere where we can trust one another and also play for one another. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY When 49ers head coach Mike Singletary was filling out his coaching staff this past offseason, he sought individuals who could not only teach, but also inspire. He went on to add five new faces to what he considered an already special group of coaches, while also elevating Johnnie Lynn to the position of special assistant to the head coach/secondary. Offensive Coordinator - Jimmy Raye Raye rejoins the 49ers after originally serving as the San Francisco s wide receivers coach in He has over 30 years of NFL coaching experience, including a total of 12 years as an offensive coordinator for several teams: Los Angeles Rams ( , 91), Tampa Bay Bucs ( ), New England Patriots (1990), Kansas City Chiefs ( ), Washington Redskins (2001) and Oakland Raiders ( ). When I sat down and listened to what he had to say, in terms of what his philosophy was and the conviction behind it, he talked about the physicality that the offense has to have. He talked about the toughness, both mentally and physically, that the offense has to have. The discipline it takes to do those things. That to me, that was something that we were really excited about. - Mike Singletary Pass Rush Specialist - Al Harris Harris, who is in his first season as an NFL coach, enjoyed a stellar 11- year playing career with the Chicago Bears ( , 86-88) and Philadelphia Eagles ( ). Al Harris greatest attribute is as a teacher. We re excited about the addition of Al because our players will benefit from his teaching ability, in terms of the strategy and methodology of what goes into the pass rush. - Mike Singletary Offensive Assistant - Jason Michael Michael brings both NFL and collegiate coaching experience to San Francisco. Prior to joining the 49ers, he served as the tight ends coach at the University of Tennessee in 2008, after coaching two years ( ) with the New York Jets and one season with the Raiders (2005). I have familiarity with Jason from my time with the Raiders and Jets. He s an extremely organized individual with innate intelligence. Jason has a great feel for defensive game-planning and the type of football we d like to run. He s very much a parrt of what we do. - Jimmy Raye Running Backs - Tom Rathman Rathman is in his 2nd coaching stint with the 49ers, having coached running backs for San Francisco In five of his six seasons with the team, the 49ers rushing attack finished in the top 10 among NFL teams. As a player, Rathman helped the 49ers win two Super Bowl Championships and seven NFC West titles during a playing career that spanned nine years ( ). I think Tom has developed a good rapport with all the running backs, getting to know who they are and coaching them hard, and at the same time being that father figure when you have to listen and help them work through things. - Mike Singletary Inside Linebackers - Vantz Singletary Singletary joins the 49ers after coaching 17 seasons in the collegiate ranks. In 2008, he served as the defensive tackles coach at the University of Buffalo, where he helped lead the school to its first ever bowl appearance. Vantz has had a tremendous career during his many seasons as a collegiate coach. I am confident that the way he has worked with young football players during that extensive experience will translate into success as he embarks on his NFL coaching career. - Mike Singletary

5 WHAT TO LOOK FOR WR ISAAC BRUCE Needs 3 more starts to reach 200 for his career. RB FRANK GORE Needs 318 rushing yards to become just the 5th player in franchise history to register 5,000 career rushing yards. Needs 22 attempts to reach 1,000 career attempts. Tied with RB Garrison Hearst for 2nd in team history with 16 career 100-yard games. Needs 5 more to pass RB Joe Perry (20). Ranks 10th in franchise history with 6,164 yards from scrimmage in his career. Needs 500 yds. to pass WR Gene Washington for 9th on the all-time list. QB SHAUN HILL With a win, will improve his overall record as a starter to 10-4 and his record at home to 7-0. K JOE NEDNEY With 1,004 career points, Nedney is the 42nd player to reach the 1,000 point plateau for his career. He needs 5 more points to move ahead of Jeff Jaeger to rank 41st on the all-time list. S MARK ROMAN Will extend his streak to 100 consecutive games played. Ranks 2nd in the NFL among safeties for consecutive games played (Deon Grant, SEA 131). CB ALLEN ROSSUM Ranks 9th in NFL history with 3,018 punt return yards and needs 114 punt return yards to move into 8th place all-time. Needs 13 more return yards to reach 15,000 total return yards for his career. He would be the second player in the NFL history to surpass 15,000 return yards (Brian Mitchell - 19,013). DT JUSTIN SMITH Will extend his consecutive games started streak to 127. He leads all defensive linemen with 126 consecutive starts. TRUE IDENTITY One of the first orders of business 49ers head coach Mike Singletary wanted to address this offseason was the creation of an identity. The identity that we wanted to achieve this offseason, Singletary said, was to be a physical football team, to be a tough football team, to be relentless, to be disciplined and to be smart. I think we ve proven that we can be a physical team, and we have to carry that into the season, game in and game out. We have to be tough, relentless and smart. As a quarterback I have to be smart, and I take being relentless to heart. Sometimes things don t always go the way you want them to, but as long as you re relentless and keep hacking at it, I feel that at the end of the game, we ll be on top. QB Shaun Hill We are building an identity of Champions. That s what our main focus has been about all offseason. Since the time Coach Singletary has taken over, it hasn t been about let s just win a few more games than we won last year or let s just be a little bit better, but let s be Champions and let s train like Champions. LB Patrick Willis We want to be known as a physical, fearless, relentless, smart and disciplined team that has a lot of toughness. We re coming in here every day and working hard and treating every play with physicalness. We want to be known as a smash-mouth team that doesn t beat themselves. I think that we ve accomplished that during this training camp. We ve identified 53 guys that are best qualified to meet those standards. T Joe Staley We have a fast, physical, smart team that will fight you throughout four quarters, and if there is a case where we happened to get knocked down or lose a fight, we have so much. I think as a group we are so relentless that we will continue to come back until you quit. - LB Takeo Spikes INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS PLAYER NFL RK NFC RK CB DRE BLY Passes Defensed (5) 3t 2 WR ISAAC BRUCE Receptions (10) 65t 36t Receiving Yards (147) 48t 30 Third-down Receptions (5) 19t 10t CB NATE CLEMENTS Interceptions (1) 13t 9t Passes Defensed (6) 1t 1 TE VERNON DAVIS Receptions (14) Among TE s 10t 9t Receiving Yards (168) Among TE s 6t 5 FS DASHON GOLDSON Interceptions (1) 13t 9t RB FRANK GORE Rushing Yards (241) 8 3 Third-down Receptions (5) 19t 10t Leading Scorers, non-kickers (24) 2t 1t Most Yards from Scrimmage (298) 11 4 Most Rushing Yards, Single Game (207) 1 1 LB PARYS HARALSON Sacks (1.0) 39t 22t QB SHAUN HILL Passer Rating (89.9) th Quarter Passer Rating (120.8) 5 3 Third-down Passer Rating (111.0) 4 4 P ANDY LEE Punting Average (49.5) 6 5 Net Punting Average (41.1) 10 5 DT RAY MCDONALD Sacks (2) 7t 3t PK JOE NEDNEY Leading scorers, kickers (25) 9t 5t Touchbacks on kickoffs (2) 14t 8t Field Goal Pct (100.0%) 1t 1t Field Goals Made (6) 5t 2t S MARK ROMAN Sacks (1.0) 39t 22t DT JUSTIN SMITH Sacks (1.0) 39t 22t CB SHAWNTAE SPENCER Interceptions (1) 13t 9t LB PATRICK WILLIS Interceptions (1) 13t 9t Tackles (29) 6 5 Defensive statistics are those provide by the league, not from coaches film review.

6 RAYE OF LIGHT With over 30 years of NFL coaching experience, Jimmy Raye is looking to maximize the 49ers potential on offense as San Francisco s offensive coordinator. Raye spent the offseason meticulously breaking down film in an effort to pinpoint the team s strengths. Rather than employ a specific scheme upon his arrival, Raye installed an offense that was built around the team s players. Jimmy s definitely going to call games to our strengths and the personnel we have, said QB Shaun Hill. The offense we are running, with the way Jimmy teaches it, he is preaching the perfection of the offense, as opposed to having a million plays. I think that is really helping us out. We are able to go out there and run these plays numerous amounts of times and really get the details down. Raye is no stranger to the role of offensive coordinator, having held the post for a total of 12 years during his coaching career. It wasn t as much his experience, as it was Raye s philosophy and vision that impressed 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary during the search process. When I sat down and listened to what he had to say in terms of his philosophy and the conviction behind it, he talked about the physicality that the offense has to have, said Singletary. He talked about the toughness, both mentally and physically, that the offense has to have. The discipline it takes to do those things. That to me, that was something we were really excited about. in the trenches The 49ers have size and strength along their offensive line, with an average height of over 6 4 and average weight of pounds among the starting unit. They also have youth on their side. C Eric Heitmann, the old man of the group, is just 29 years old; G David Baas and T Adam Snyder are each 27; T Joe Staley is 24; and G Chilo Rachal is 23. I m excited for them and think they re going to continue to jell and continue to get better, said head coach Mike Singletary. The leaders of the offensive line are Heitmann and Staley. Heitmann, one of the longest-tenured 49ers, has been a mainstay on the offensive line since being drafted in the seventh round in He started his 101st game last week and has a current streak of 35 consecutive starts. Staley, a first-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, has played nearly every possible snap on offense since entering the league. WHAT A RUSH After being limited to 21 rushing yards against Arizona in the season opener, the 49ers ground game exploded against Seattle. San Francisco rushed for 256 yards on 29 carries (8.8 avg.), which was the highest rushing total by the 49ers since a 262-yard performance against Seattle on November 19, In both games, RB Frank Gore stole the show, totaling a career-high 246 yards from scrimmage after having recorded a career-high 212 rushing yards in He also joined Barry Sanders as the only players to record two touchdown carries of over 75+ yards in a single game. For his efforts, Gore was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week (2). The team s 8.8 yards per carry against the Seahawks ranks as the 2nd-highest average for a single game in franchise history. HIGHEST AVERAGE PER CARRY IN SINGLE GAME, 49ERS HISTORY GAME ATT YDS AVG 1. vs. Dallas Texans, 10/26/ vs. Seattle, 9/20/ vs. New York Jets, 9/6/ vs. Atlanta, 9/19/ FIRST DOWN FEVER The 49ers offense has experienced success on gaining yardage on first down, ranking 8th in the NFL with 5.99 yards per play. YARDS PER PLAY ON FIRST DOWN (2009) TEAM PLY YDS AVG 1. Dallas Baltimore Philadelphia New Orleans Indianapolis Houston Washington San Francisco TURNING THE TIDES One of the main messages head coach Mike Singletary stressed to the 49ers this offseason was the importance of playing smart. After surrendering a league-high 35 giveaways in 2008, San Francisco has surrendered just 2 giveaways over three games this season, while also recording 4 takeaways. The 2 giveaways are tied for the 2nd fewest in the NFL this year. The +2 turnover ratio is a stark contrast to the -17 differential from 2008, which ranked tied for 31st in the NFL. With the exception of Jacksonville, each team that has a +2 turnover ratio or better this season has a winning record. NFL TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL (2009) TEAM TAKEAWAYS GIVEAWAYS DIFF 1. Green Bay Denver New York Giants t. Minnesota New Orleans t. Atlanta Baltimore New York Jets t. San Francisco Jacksonville Philadelphia BLue collar BAsIcS Under the guidance of defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, the 49ers defense has steadily improved in numerous categories. Manusky, who played 12 seasons in the NFL as a linebacker, saw his unit excel during the final half of the 2008 season. With a simplified 3-4 alignment, the 49ers defense went from ranking 23rd in the NFL after seven games played to 13th by season s end. Since Manusky took over the 49ers defense in 2007, the results have been positive. 49ERS DEFENSIVE RANKINGS * 2008* 2009* Total Yards Per Game Yards Per Play Rush Yards Per Game Rush Yards Per Attempt Pass Yards Per Game Pass Yards Per Attempt rd Down (%) Sacks t-9 Explosive Plays (20+ YDS) t-13 Red Zone (TD%) t-6 *Under Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky

7 Over the last 10 regular season games played, the 49ers defense leads the NFC and ranks among the top NFL teams in limiting points by their opponents, allowing just 17.5 points per game to rank tied for 4th overall during that span. The 49ers allowed just 16 points in the season opener against the Cardinals, 10 points against the Seahawks and 27 points against the Vikings (7 of which were from a kickoff returned for a touchdown). The 53 total points allowed ranks t-9th in the NFL over the first three games of DOMINATING DEFENSE NOWHERE TO RUN TOTAL POINTS ALLOWED LAST 10 GAMES TEAM PTS 1. Pittsburgh Indianapolis Baltimore 147 4t. San Francisco 175 Minnesota Washington Philadelphia New York Giants Cincinnati Tennessee 188 The 49ers defense has been extremely stingy against the run in 2009, allowing only 66.7 rushing yards per game to rank 1st in the NFC and 4th in the NFL. The unit also ranks 1st in the NFL and 3rd in the NFL for average yards per carry (3.0) this year. San Francisco is one of three teams (Minnesota & Baltimore) to have not allowed a rushing touchdown on the year. Under defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, the 49ers defense has allowed a mere 3.73 yards per carry to rank 5th in the NFL since Just as impressive is that the unit has gone up against the 7th most carries (1,023) in the league during that span. OPPONENT RUSHING YARDS (2009) TEAM ATT YDS AVG TD 1. Baltimore Tennessee Miami San Francisco New Orleans OPPONENT YARDS PER CARRY (2009) TEAM ATT YDS AVG 1. Tennessee Baltimore San Francisco Miami Arizona OPPONENT YARDS PER CARRY ( ) TEAM ATT YDS AVG 1. Baltimore 873 2, Minnesota 830 2, Pittsburgh 812 2, Philadelphia 912 3, Tennessee 855 3, San Francisco 1,023 3, Washington 877 3, OPPONENT 10+ YARD CARRIES (2009) TEAM 10+ Carries 1. Baltimore 3 2t. San Francisco 4 Miami 4 Tennessee 4 5t. Four Teams 5 NOT SO EASY San Francisco s defense has made it tough for opponents to move the ball, allowing just 4.68 yards per play to rank 7th in the NFL. When opponents enter inside the 49ers 30-yard line, they have found it even tougher to move the ball, averaging just 2.37 yards per play. OPPONENTS YARDS PER PLAY (2009) TEAM PLAYS YDS YDS/PLAY 1. Denver New York Jets Philadelphia Minnesota Indianapolis Chicago San Francisco New Orleans Pittsburgh OPPONENTS YARDS PER PLAY INSIDE 30-YARD LINE (2009) TEAM PLAYS YDS YDS/PLAY 1. Seattle Detroit Chicago San Francisco Tampa Bay Buffalo Cleveland TAKE IT TO THE HOUSE Since the arrival of special teams coordinator Al Everest in 2007, the 49ers special teams unit has been just that - special. The group ranks tied for 2nd in the NFL since 2007 with 4 blocked field goals, while also having returned the most blocked field goals for touchdowns (3) during that span. Last week against Minnesota, DT Ray McDonald blocked a 44-yard field goal attempt by PK Ryan Longwell, which was scooped up by CB Nate Clements and returned 59 yards for a touchdown. The score occurred on the final play of the first half and gave the 49ers a lead. The last time the 49ers blocked a field goal and returned it for a touchdown was at New York Giants (10/19/08), which was also returned by Clements (74-yard return). McDonald s previous blocked field goal, which came vs. Philadelphia (10/12/08), was also returned for a touchdown (CB Donald Strickland 41-yard return). MOST BLOCKED FIELD GOALS SINCE 2007 TEAM BLOCKED FGs 1. Chicago 5 2t. San Francisco 4 New York Giants 4 Detroit 4 5t. Carolina 3 Minnesota 3 MOST BLOCKED FIELD GOALS RETURNED FOR TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 2007 TEAM TDs 1. San Francisco 3 2. Arizona 2 3t. Dallas 1 Minnesota 1 New York Giants 1 49ERS BLOCKED FIELD GOALS FOR TOUCHDOWNS SINCE 1970 DATE PLAYER OPP YARDS 9/27/09 Nate Clements at Min /19/08 Nate Clements at NYG 74 10/12/08 Donald Strickland vs. Phi /15/89 Johnnie Jackson at Dal. 62 9/26/71 Bruce Taylor at N.O /13/70 Bruce Taylor at N.O. 92

8 PROBABLE STARTERS - OFFENSE WR JOSH MORGAN - (D-6 in 08) The 2-year veteran has caught 7 passes for 85 yds. He now has 27 recepts. for 366 yds. and 3 TDs in his career, playing in 15 games (6 starts). LT JOE STALEY - (D-1B in 07) The 3-year player has played in every game since being drafted in the 1st round in 2007, starting all 16 games at RT as a rookie before starting the last 19 contests at LT in LG DAVID BAAS - (D-2 in 05) The 5-year veteran has started at both guard positions since being selected in the 2nd round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Baas has started the past 12 games at LG, and made 5 starts as a rookie and 8 starts in 2007 at RG. He has played in 63 games (25 starts). C ERIC HEITMANN - (D-7A in 02) The 8-year veteran has been a mainstay on the 49ers offensive line since being selected by the team in After lining up at both guard positions early in his career, Heitmann moved to center for the final 6 games of the 2005 season and has remained there since. He has played in 106 games (101 starts) in his career. RG CHILO RACHAL - (D-2 in 08) The 2-year player out of USC has started the past 9 games at RG after taking over the starting role from Tony Wragge at Dallas (11/23/08). He had been rotating at the position for two games prior to his promotion. Rachal has seen action in 11 career games (9 starts). RT ADAM SNYDER - (D-3B in 05) The 5-year veteran earned the starting RT role this past training camp. In 2008, Snyder started the first 7 games of the season at LG before starting at RT for 6 contests in place of the injured Jonas Jennings and Barry Sims. Known for his versatility, he has played in 63 games (41 starts) in his career (21 at LT, 9 at RT, 7 at LG, 4 at RG). TE VERNON DAVIS - (D-1A in 06) The 4-year veteran recorded career-highs with 96 receiving yds. and 2 TDs (7 catches) at Min. last week. Davis leads the team in 2009 with 14 catches for 168 yds. and 2 TDs. He has played in 43 games (41 starts). WR ISAAC BRUCE - (FA in 08) The 16-year veteran ranks 2nd on the team with 10 catches and 147 receiving yds. Bruce posted team-highs with 835 receiving yds., 61 recepts. and 7 TDs catches, in He ranks 2nd in career receiving yds. (15,081), 5th in career recepts (1,013) and 9th in career TDs (91) all-time. He has played in 216 career games (197 starts). QB SHAUN HILL- (UFA in 06 - Minnesota) The 8-year veteran was named the 49ers starting QB for the 2009 season on Aug. 24 following the preseason game against Oak. In 15 career games of significant action, Hill has posted a passer rating of over 85.0 in 11 of those contests. His 9-4 record as a starter includes a perfect 6-0 record at Candlestick Park. In his career, Hill has completed 287 of 449 passes (64.2%) for 3,095 yds. with 21 TDs and 10 INTs, for an overall passer rating of RB FRANK GORE - (D-3A in 05) The 5-year veteran had 207 rushing yds. and two TDs (79 and 80 yards) vs. Sea., but suffered a right ankle strain and right hind foot sprain at Min. that will sideline him for 3 weeks. He has rushed for 241 yds. on 39 carries, and has 3 rushing TDs and 1 receiving TD on the season. Gore is the only player in 49ers history to rush for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons, after posting 1,036 rushing yds. on 240 carries (4.3 avg.) with 4 TDs, in He has played in 62 games (48 starts). FB MORAN NORRIS - (UFA in 09) The 9-year veteran rejoined the 49ers after spending the 2008 season as a member of the Lions. In 2006, Norris helped Gore to a Pro Bowl season with a team record 1,695 rushing yds. He has caught 4 passes for 23 yds. and rushed for 18 yds. on 8 carries. He s played in 106 games (41 starts). PROBABLE STARTERS - DEFENSE DT ISAAC SOPOAGA - (D-4A in 04) The 6-year veteran has registered 14 tackles, 2 QB hits, 2 QB pressures and 1 PD. Sopoaga posted career-highs in 2008 with 15 starts and 66 tackles. He has played in 66 games (26 starts) in his career. NT AUBRAYO FRANKLIN - (UFA in 07 - Baltimore) The 7-year veteran has posted 12 tackles, 5 QB pressures, 3 QB hits, 1 sack and 1 PD. Franklin started 14 games for the 49ers in 2008 and had career-highs of 77 tackles and 2 FFs. Franklin has played in 69 games (32 starts). DT JUSTIN SMITH - (UFA in 08 - Cincinnati) The 9-year veteran has totaled 12 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 16 QB hits and 24 QB pressures. Smith earned the 49ers Bill Walsh Award in 2008 after leading the team in QB pressures (57) and ranking 2nd in sacks (7.0). He has an active streak of 126 consecutive starts, which is by far the longest streak of any current defensive lineman (ARZ Darnell Dockett - 68 straight starts). He has played in 130 career games (126 starts). SAM LB MANNY LAWSON - (D-1B in 06) The 4-year veteran had a career-high 11 tackles at Min. (9/27). He s posted 23 tackles, 9 QB pressures and 4 QB hits. Lawson started 10 games in 2008, tallying career-highs with 3 sacks, 2 FFs and 2 blocked kicks. He has played in 35 games (26 starts) in his career. TED LB TAKEO SPIKES - (FA in 08) The 12-year veteran has totaled 17 tackles, 1 QB pressure and 1 PD. Spikes took over the 49ers starting LB role 4 games into the 2008 season and finished the season ranked 2nd on the team in tackles (122) to go along with 3 INTs, 2 FFs, 1 FR and 1 sack. He has played in 159 career games (155 starts). MIKE LB PATRICK WILLIS - (D-1A in 07) The 3-year player leads the team with 27 tackles to go along with 1 INT and 5 PDs. Willis earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl honor in 2008 after leading the team in tackles (185) in addition to posting 1 sack, 1 INT returned for a TD (86 yards), 1 FF, 1 FR and 11 PDs. He earned earned Defensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro honors, in He has started all 35 games played. WILL PARYS HARALSON - (D-5 in 06) The 4-year veteran has 14 tackles, 1 sack, 11 QB hits, 11 QB pressures and 2 PDs. Haralson posted career-highs of 57 tackles and 8 sacks (tied for 2nd most among NFC linebackers) in 16 games with 10 starts, in He has seen action in 42 games (24 starts) in his career. CB NATE CLEMENTS - (UFA in 07 - Buffalo) The 9-year veteran has posted 19 tackles to go along with 1 INT and 7 PDs. Clements totaled 74 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FF and 11 PDs in 15 starts in His 14 FFs since 2004 rank tied for 1st among NFL CBs and tied for 11th among all NFL players during that span. Since 2002, Clements 27 INTs rank tied for 4th among NFL CBs. He has played in a total of 130 career games (125 starts). CB SHAWNTAE SPENCER - (D-2B in 04) The 6-year veteran has posted 11 tackles and 3 PDs. Spencer has returned to the starting lineup after serving as the 49ers starting CB in his first 3 NFL seasons. Spencer was limited in 2008 due to a knee injury after battling through a quad injury a year prior. He has seen action in 60 games (43 starts) in his career. SS MICHAEL LEWIS - (UFA in 07 - Philadelphia) The 8-year veteran has posted 20 tackles, 4 QB hits and 1 PD in Lewis has ranked among the team leaders in tackles in each of his first 2 seasons with the 49ers, having ranked 3rd in 2008 with 118 stops. A Pro Bowler in 04, he has played in 111 games (93 starts) in his career. FS DASHON GOLDSON - (D-4B in 07) The 3-year veteran posted a career-high 11 tackles at Min. (9/27). He has recorded 20 tackles, 1 INT and 1 PD this year. Goldson is in his first season as the 49ers starting FS. He was inactive for 6 contests last season due to a knee injury, but played the final 2 games of the season. He has seen action in 22 games (5 starts) in his career.

9 ers quarterbacks 7 NATE DAVIS QUARTERBACK Nate Davis, a 5th-round draft selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, is the third quarterback for the 49ers. Davis possesses a strong arm along with a solid work ethic. The 49ers coaching staff value many of Davis qualities as well as his potential growth in the team s offensive scheme for the season. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 226 Born: 5/25/87 College: Ball State Exp: Rookie D-5B in 09 (171st overall) GOLDMINE: Nate was a four year letter winner in basketball at Bellaire High School (OH). He broke the school s record for most points in a career, amassing over 1,800 points. He also holds the school record for most touchdown passes (83) and most passing yards (7,348). League and was recently named head football coach at Bellaire High School, where the brothers both played. DAVIS GAME-BY-GAME Total Date Opp W/L P/S Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sk/Yds Rtg Rsh Yds TD Net Yds Sep 13 at Arz W 0/0 - - INACTIVE (3rd QUARTERBACK) Sep 20 Sea W 0/0 - - INACTIVE (3rd QUARTERBACK) Sep 27 at Min L 0/0 - - INACTIVE (3rd QUARTERBACK) Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 0/ CAREER 0/

10 13 SHAUN HILL QUARTERBACK Since becoming the 49ers starter midway through the 2008 season, Shaun Hill continues to move the 49ers offense forward and into the end zone. Hill has a 9-4 record as a starter, and possesses many intangibles at the quarterback position doing anything and everything he can to lead his team to victory HIGHLIGHTS: Set a new career-long with a 50-yard completion to WR Isaac Bruce in the second quarter at Arz. (9/13/09). time, his.750 winning percentage was the highest winning percentage in 49ers history (min.10 starts). Vernon Davis on two touchdown passes, including a 20-yard, go-ahead score midway through the fourth quarter at Min. (9/27). GOLDMINE: inhabitating farm ponds in his home state of Missouri during high school. When he lived in Minnesota as a member of the Vikings, Shaun caught a 30-inch, 9-pound walleye on his first try. He was able to lure the fish using a leech for bait 40-feet deep. Also in his fishing repertoire is a 48-inch muskie. power clean (303 lbs), bench press (320 lbs), and squat (500 lbs). Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 Born: 1/9/80 College: Maryland Exp: 8th Year (UFA in 06) solid down the stretch QB Shaun Hill is among the league s best in 4th-quarter passing efficiency, registering a passer rating in the fourth quarter dating back to last season. This season, Hill has FOURTH QUARTER posted a fourth quarter passer COMPLETION PERCENTAGE LEADERS rating of 120.5, ranking 5th in Player Pct. the NFL. 1. Shaun Hill, SF 67.6 Since 2008, Hill has thrown 9 2. Eli Manning, NYG 67.0 TD passes and only 2 INTs in the 3. Carson Palmer, Cin 66.2 fourth quarter, while completing 4. Jake Delhimme, Car percent of his passes. 5. Chad Pennington, Mia FOURTH QUARTER QUARTERBACK RATING LEADERS Player Att Comp Pct TD INT Rate 1. Tony Romo, Dal Philip Rivers, SD Trent Edwards, Buf Shaun Hill, SF Eli Manning, NYG EXCELLING IN THE FOURTH QUARTER After marching the 49ers on a 15-play, 7:26 drive that was capped by a 3-yard TD pass to RB Frank Gore at Arz. (9/13/09), QB Shaun Hill proved once again that he has what it takes to win in the NFL. On the 49ers game-winning drive, Hill completed 9-of-13 pass attempts for 72 yards and one TD. The win marked Hill s fourth-career win after the team was either tied or trailing in the fourth quarter. Trailing in the fourth quarter at Minnesota (9/27/09), Hill directed a 6 play, 80-yard drive, that was punctuated when he found TE Vernon Davis in the end zone for the go-ahead TD. On the drive, Hill completed 4-of-4 pass attempts for 89 yards and one TD. HILL GAME-BY-GAME Total Date Opp W/L P/S Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sk/Yds Rtg Rsh Yds TD Net Yds Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ / Sep 20 Sea W 1/ / Sep 27 at Min L 1/ / Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ / CAREER 16/ , / ,005 CAREER HIGHS Passes Attempted: 46 at Mia. (12/14/08) Completions: 30 at Mia. (12/14/08) Passing Yards: 303 at Dal. (11/23/08) Long Pass: 50 at Arz.(09/13/09) Touchdowns: 3 vs. TB (12/23/07) Rushes: 6 vs. TB (12/23/07) Rushing Yards: 45 at StL (12/21/08) Long Rush: 24 at StL (12/21/08) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Fumbles-Lost: 7-3; 2-2 in 2007; 4-0 in 2008; 2-1 in 2009

11 13 SHAUN HILL QUARTERBACK CONTINUED... UNDRAFTED SUCCESS Becoming a starting quarterback in the NFL is tough. It s even tougher when you enter the league as an undrafted free agent. QB Shaun Hill has worked his way up from an undrafted free agent signee of the Minnesota Vikings in 2002 to the starting quarterback for the 49ers today. UNDRAFTED QUARTERBACK WINNING PERCENTAGE LEADERS SINCE 1966 Player Rec. Pct. 1. Dieter Brock, LAN Shaun Hill, SF Tony Romo, Dal John Fourcade, NO Jay Fiedler, Mia/Jax Hill started two games in 2007 before becoming the regular starter midway through the 2008 season. In his 12 career starts, Hill has led the 49ers to a 9-4 record. His.692 winning percentage ranks third in franchise history (min. 10 starts) and it is the second-highest winning percentage among all undrafted quarterbacks since This season, Hill joins Arizona QB Kurt Warner, Dallas QB Tony Romo and Carolina QB Jake Delhomme as the only undrafted quarterbacks to start all of their teams games. Hill has the highest passer rating among the group and completion percentage ranks second in completion percentage UNDRAFTED QUARTERBACK PASSER RATING LEADERS Player GP/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yds. TD INT Rate 1. Shaun Hill, SF 3/ Kurt Warner, Arz 3/ Tony Romo, Dal 2/ Jake Delhomme, Car 2/ Symmetry in motion In a recent study done by the Wall Street Journal, a symmetrical face is a trait that has a strong correlation to a person s perceived attractiveness. The average person s face is somewhere around 90 percent symmetrical, but for a startng quarterback in the NFL, it is about 96 percent symmetrical. Starting QB Shaun Hill ranks 7th in the NFL with a percent symmetrical face. It isn t someone s opinion, said Hill. It s scientific proof that I m MOST SYMMETRICAL FACES STARTING NFL QUARTERBACKS Symmetry Player Rating 1. Matt Ryan, ATL 99.82% 2. Brett Favre, MIN 99.78% 3. Aaron Rodgers, GB 99.59% 4. Matt Hasselbeck, SEA 99.56% 5. Kerry Collins, TEN 99.49% 6. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 99.43% 7. Shaun Hill, SF 99.35% 8. Tom Brady, NE 99.14% 9. Philip Rivers, SD 99.04% 10. Kurt Warner, ARZ 98.98% handsome. So it s really a great deal. So when [QB] Alex [Smith] or [T] Joe Staley tries to put me down to make themselves feel better, I have scientific evidence to throw back at them. The study concluded that scientific research overwhelmingly points to facial symmetry as an indicator of success. Studies show infants with more symmetrical faces are given more attention. Symmetrical workers also tend to earn more.

12 11 ALEX SMITH QUARTERBACK A tough, cerebral signal caller, Alex Smith is looking towards a fresh start in 2009 after battling through injuries over the course of the past two seasons. In 2006, Smith seemed to be on the path to success as he became the first 49ers quarterback in club history to take every snap from center over the course of a season, setting career-highs in every major statistical category: attempts (442), completions (257), yds. (2,890), and TDs (16). After several setbacks in past seasons due to shoulder injuries, Smith took great steps in the off-season in rehabilitationg his throwing shoulder to a solid recovery. His progress was also evident during the pre-season where he showed glimpses of his ability from his rookie year, as well as a newfound toughness through Coach Singletary s regime. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 217 Born: 5/7/84 College: Utah Exp: 5th Year (D-1 in 05) GOLDMINE: In early 2007, Alex committed $500,000 to the University of Utah s athletic department. The generous donation was the lead gift for the Alex Smith Strength and Conditioning Facility a $1.5 million expansion of Utah s varsity athletics weight room. The money kicked off a campaign to raise the remaining funds for the project. Plans call for the expansion of the Dee Glen Smith Center, which houses the strength and conditioning room, as well as the football coaching offices, meeting, training and equipment rooms. The facility covers 11,000 square feet a 3,500 square foot improvement from its current size, and features new lifting stations and cardiovascular conditioning space. economics and scored one of the highest scores (40) on the Wonderlic Test prior to the NFL Draft. alexsmithfoundation.org), which provides foster teens with the tools and resources needed to transition to successful adulthood. SMIITH GAME-BY-GAME Total Date Opp W/L P/S Att Comp Pct Yds TD Int Lg Sk/Yds Rtg Rsh Yds TD Net Yds Sep 13 at Arz W 0/ DID NOT PLAY Sep 20 Sea W 0/ DID NOT PLAY Sep 27 at Min L 0/ DID NOT PLAY Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 0/ CAREER 32/ , / ,510 CAREER HIGHS Passes Attempted: 46 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) Completions: 27 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) Passing Yards: 293 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) Long Pass: 75 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) Touchdowns: 3 vs. Oak. (10/8/06) Rushes: 8 at Det. (11/12/06) Rushing Yards: 39 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) Long Rush: 25 (2 times) Last at Pit. (9/23/07) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Fumbles-Lost: 21-9; 9-2 in 2005; 6-2 in 2006; 6-5 in 2007

13 ers running backs 29 GLEN COFFEE RUNNING BACK Coffee is a solid addition to the 49ers running back corps. Seeing his first extended action of his rookie season, Coffee carried the load for the running game at Minnesota (9/27) after RB Frank Gore left the game early in the first quarter. A tough, hard-nosed runner with excellent field vision, Coffee looks to be utilized as a complement to Gore throughout this season. Coffee received praise throughout the 2009 training camp from head coach Mike Singletary for his aggressive style of running, his passcatching and pass blocking abilities HIGHLIGHTS: Shaun Hill in the second quarter vs. Sea. (9/20), was his first career reception. at Min. (9/27), including a career-long 13-yard run in the third quarter. GOLDMINE: Thomas Community Service Award. and 350 yds. receiving with 29 TDs as a senior, on his way to leading his prep squad to the District 2-4A title and an appearance in the regional championship game. Glen s favorite inspirational passage of the Bible is Job 39: 21-24, which describes a horse s strength as well as his own running style. jolt of coffee San Francisco 49ers RB Glen Coffee, the team s third-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, was one of the most impressive rookies during the preseason. I m very excited about what I ve seen from him, says head coach Mike Singletary. Glen s a tough runner and he s going to be a great addition to our football team. He really adds a lot to what we re trying to do. Coffee saw his first extended action of his young career at Minnesota (9/27/09) and rushed for 54 yards on 25 carries in releif of Gore. On the year, he has registered 35 carries for 64 yards and has added 2 receptions for 16 yards. He s doing a great job, says Gore. He runs strong and finds the holes. Glen is going to be a great player. The rookie from Alabama has relied on advice from Gore, who set a franchise record with 1,695 rushing yards in 2006 en route to the Pro Bowl. I take the game seriously, says Coffee. Frank and I have similar approaches and I try to learn from him. He knows what it takes. 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye likes what he sees from the rookie and is excited about what he will bring to the team. He has been really exceptional for a rookie running back, says Raye. He s way ahead of the curve in terms of pass protection and that s unusual for a college back. He s a rugged player, he s mentally tough and he plays physical football. He has vision and the ability to get fast in the hole. He has a bright future. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 208 Born: 5/01/87 College: Alabama Exp: (D-3 in 09) COFFEE GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp W/L P/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 3/ Rushes: 25 at Min. (09/27/09) Rushing Yards: 54 at Min. (09/27/09) Long Rush: 13 last at Min. (09/27/09) Receptions: 2 vs. Sea. (09/20/09) CAREER HIGHS ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 1: 1 at Arz. (09/13/09) Receiving Yards: 16 vs. Sea. (09/20/09) Long Receptions: 11 vs. Sea. (09/20/09)

14 21 FRANK GORE RUNNING BACK The heart of the 49ers offense for the past 4 seasons, Pro Bowl RB Frank Gore has established himself as one of the premier running backs in the NFL. Known as a breakaway threat and tough inside runner, the former third-round pick became the first 49er in team history to record 3 consecutive 1,000-yd. rushing seasons. During the offseason, Gore went through a rigorous training regime with other NFL players that are also former University of Miami alum to prepare for the 2009 season. Among many others, Gore has garnered praise from first year offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye, who has noticed Gore s gains from his workouts and expects an outstanding season from the 5th-year veteran. INJURY REPORT: Sidelined for approximately 3 weeks with a right ankle strain and a hind right foot sprain AWARDS & HONORS: NFC Offensive Player of the Week (week 2) FedEx Ground Player of the Week (week 2) 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: same game for first time in his career at Arz. (9/13). Became the first 49ers player to record a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the same game since RB Kevan Barlow at Philadelphia (12/21/03). Scored two rushing touchdowns (79, 80 yds.) breaking his career long twice in the same game against Sea. (9/20). His previous career-long was a 72-yard run vs. Green Bay (12/10/06). Joins RB Barry Sanders (at Tampa Bay (80, 82) on 10/12/97) as the only players in NFL history to register two touchdown runs of 75-plus yards in the same game. Set a new career-high with 246 yards from scrimmage (207 rushing yards, 39 receiving yards) vs. Sea (9/20). Tied a career-high with 2 rushing Touchdowns vs. Sea. (9/20). Became the first player in franchise history to have 2 runs of over 79 yards in the same game vs. Sea. (9/20/09). Left the game at. Min. (9/27) early in the first quarter with an ankle strain. GOLDMINE: Frank s determination to run over defenders comes from his tough upbringing in Miami, FL. Some considered his football career over when he suffered two serious knee injuries at the University of Miami. He relied, however, on his mother Liz s strength to help him through. She had been on dialysis (awaiting a kidney transplant) since I was in the 11th grade and raised three kids as a single woman, Frank said. Unfortunately, Liz lost her battle with kidney disease before the 49ers second game of the 2007 season against the St. Louis Rams. Playing with a heavy heart, Frank responded by rushing for 81 yds. and 2 TDs, including a 43-yd. score on a 4th-and-1 carry, helping the 49ers to a victory. Frank has spent the past summers running hills in Miami with a truck tire tethered to his torso as part of his training regimen. emind himself of the kind of running back he was in high school. He s known to watch old high school highlight films of himself the day before games. It also helps him feel as if he s not too far from home. Frank rushed for 2,953 yds. and 34 TDs as a senior at Coral Gables (FL) HS. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 217 Born: 5/14/83 College: Miami (FL) Exp: 5th Year (D-3A in 05) GORE GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp W/L P/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ t Sep 20 Sea W 1/ t Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ t CAREER 62/ , t , Rushes: 31 at Den. (12/31/06) Rushing Yards: 212 vs. Sea. (11/19/06) Long Rush: 80t Last vs. Sea. (09/20/09) Touchdown Rushes: 2 (7 times) Last vs Sea. (09/20/09) Receptions: 11 at Arz. (11/25/07) CAREER HIGHS Receiving Yards: 98 at Arz. (11/25/07) Long Receptions: 47 at Jac. (12/18/05) Touchdown Receptions: 1 (5) Last at Arz (09/13/09) Combined Yards: 246 (207 rush, 39 rec.) vs. Sea. (09/20/09) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Fumbles - Lost :2-2 in 2005, 6-5 in 2006, 4-3 in 2007, 6-3 in 2008, 1-0 in 2009 eye of the tiger Over the years, Gore has evolved into a team leader who does so by example. With a phenomenal work ethic and tremendous attitude, Gore has hit the ground running and is anxious to start playing games. I feel fast, strong, ready, Gore said. Every time I m on the field, I envision being in the game. I feel great. I feel the more reps, the more comfortable I will be. I m ready to play ball. Gore s efforts and ability have been noticed by everyone, especially new offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye. He has been one of the best workers in preparation, since we started this training camp, Raye said. I think he has the eye of the tiger this year. From what I ve seen, his work ethic has been outstanding and he s looking forward to a good year, and we are looking forward to him having one. Raye is entering his 33rd season in the NFL and he has coached some of the greatest running backs of all-time, including Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Eric Dickerson. As he watches Gore on the field, Raye knows that he has all the tools to be one of the best to ever play the game. From what I ve seen of him, he has all the criteria, all the prerequisites, to be a top guy, Raye said of Gore. He has it talent-wise, and he has the passion to be a top-level guy, be in the upper echelon of backs that have played in the NFL.

15 21 FRANK GORE RUNNING BACK CONTINUED... player of the week RB Frank Gore was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 2 performance vs. Seattle (9/20). Gore paced the 49ers attack, rushing for 207 yds. on 16 car. (12.9 avg.) and 2 TDs in a win. He began his day by setting a new career-long with a 79-yd. TD run in the first quarter. On the first play of the third quarter, he broke his careerlong record again with an 80-yd. TD run. With his second TD run of the day, Gore joined RB Barry Sanders (at Tampa Bay (80, 82) on 10/12/97) as the only players in NFL history to register two touchdown runs of 75-plus yards in the same game. It is a great honor to be mentioned alongside Barry Sanders, but I have to give up props to my offensive line, said Gore. They did a great job. And the receivers, they did a great job downfield. As an offense, we just have to keep moving forward from this game here. Gore s average of 12.9 yards per carry is the second-best single-game average in franchise history (min. 10 carries). It was also the third-highest single-game average (min. 15 carries) in the NFL since HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME YPC AVERAGE SINCE 1970 (min. 15 carries) Player Date Opp. Car. Yds. YPC TD 1. Derrick Ward, NYG 12/21/08 CAR Mercury Morris, Mia 9/30/73 NE Frank Gore, SF 9/20/09 SEA Gore s career-day didn t stop with the long runs. He also set a new career-high with 246 yards from scrimmage (207 rushing, 39 receiving) and it marked the first time in his career he registered 4 touchdowns over a two-game span. Obviously, it was a great day, said head coach Mike Singletary. It really was. It s a tribute to our offensive line. It s a tribute to Frank seeing the holes and hitting them. It s a tribute to our outside guys and our receivers doing a great job blocking. Everybody is doing their job in order for those things to happen. So, that s all good. rushing to the top Now in his 5th season with San Francisco, Gore has already moved into 5th place on the 49ers all-time rushing list. ALL-TIME 49ERS RUSHING LIST Player Years Yards 1. Joe Perry (12) 7, Roger Craig (8) 7, Ken Willard (9) 5, Garrison Hearst (5) 5, Frank Gore (5) 4, J.D. Smith (9) 4,370 Since he busted onto the scene in 2006, when he led the NFC with 1,695 yards rushing, RB Frank Gore has been a work-horse for the 49ers offense. He has accounted for 5,424 yards, or 35.2% of the 49ers total offense, since Gore has averaged 1,709 yards from scrimmage a year during the same time frame, ranking 3rd in the NFL behind LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook. Gore also 2nd in the NFL with 4,074 rushing yards since frank the tank NFL YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE SINCE 2006 Player Yards 1. LaDainian Tomlinson, SD 5, Brian Westbrook, PHI 5, Frank Gore, SF 5, Steven Jackson, STL 5, Thomas Jones, NYJ 4,401 NFL RUSHING LEADERS SINCE 2006 Player Total 1. LaDainian Tomlinson, SD 1,815 1,474 1, , Frank Gore, SF 1,695 1,102 1, , Steven Jackson, STL 1,528 1,002 1, , Thomas Jones, NYJ 1,210 1,119 1, , Willie Parker, PIT 1,494 1, ,760 Last season, Gore became the first player in franchise history to rush for over 1,000 yards in three consecutive seasons. He led the NFC and ranked 3rd in the NFL with 1,695 rushing yards in 2006, ranked 5th in the NFC with 1,102 rushing yards in 2007 and 8th in the NFC with 1,036, despite missing two games with an ankle injury. Gore is one of four players who have rushed for over 1,000 from CONSECUTIVE 1,000 YARD RUSHING SEASONS Player Frank Gore, SF 1,695 1,102 1,036 Steven Jackson, STL 1,528 1,002 1,042 Thomas Jones, NYJ 1,210 1,119 1,312 LaDainian Tomlinson, SD 1,815 1,474 1,11 When sizing up Gore, it s not all about the stats. He has put in hard work to become an all-around back, and that includes excelling in pass protection. Over the course of his career, Gore has been seen time and time again holding his own against larger defenders in pass protection. Gore, at 5-9 and 217 pounds, takes pride in how he approaches blocking. It s not about size. It s about what you ve got in your chest. I ve got a lot of heart. Gore s passion goes a long way. If he s not practicing or conditioning, he s probably putting in extra hours of film study. He credits his University of Miami running backs coach, Don Soldinger, for stressing the importance of blocking. Anybody can run the ball, Gore told the SF Chronicle. If you want to separate yourself, you ve got to do all three phases. That s why you see all the Miami backs around the league - Clinton Portis, Edgerrin James, Willis McGahee - they all block.

16 44 MORAN NORRIS (MORE - ann) FULLBACK A tough, hard-nosed fullback, Moran Norris rejoins the 49ers after spending the 2008 season as a member of the Detroit Lions. Norris, who is utilized as both a blocker and receiver, was the 49ers starting fullback from and helped RB Frank Gore to a Pro Bowl season with an NFC-leading and team-record 1,695 yds. in He is close friends with Gore off the field, traveling with the running back to Hawaii when Gore received his Pro Bowl bid HIGHLIGHTS: Rushed for career high 15 yds. vs. Sea. (09/20). blocking for RB Frank Gore, helping him set career-long runs, twice in one game. GOLDMINE: Norris can be found working within his community. In 2005, Moran founded the Moran Norris Foundation, seeking to help Houston-area students become champions in athletics, character and education. In San Francisco, Moran adopted a group of students in the Brother2Brother/ Sister2Sister Mentoring Program as part of his Foundation s initiatives. Moran has hosted the youngsters at 49ers games, provided them with financial support and taught them the importance of life skills, education, goal setting, hard work and good character. When I was growing up I remember this football player came, and he used to come and just talk to the kids, and I still remember that day. I felt if I ever had a chance to go back like that, I would do the same thing. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 250 Born: 6/16/78 College: Kansas Exp: 9th Year (UFA in 09) RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp W/L P/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det NORRIS GAME-BY-GAME Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 106/ t 3 Rushes: 2 (3 times) Last vs. Sea. (9/20/09) Rushing Yards: 16 vs. Sea. (9/20/09) Receptions: 3 (2 times) Last vs. Sea. (9/20/09) CAREER HIGHS Receiving Yards: 32t at Den. (12/31/06) Long Receptions: 32t at Den. (12/31/06) Touchdown Receptions: 1 (3 times) Last at Den. (12/31/06) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns : 2002 (2-11), 2003 (5-71), 2004 (2-25), 2005 (1-2), 2006 (1-1) Special Teams Tackles - 43: 2001 (2), 2002 (6), 2003 (8), 2004 (7), 2005 (12), 2006 (3), 2007 (3), 2008 (2) Forced Fumbles - 1: 2005 (1) Fumble Recoveries - 2: 2007 (1), 2009 (1) Blocked Punts - 1: 2007 (1 for safety at NYG, 10/21/07)

17 24 MICHAEL ROBINSON RUNNING BACK Michael Robinson has provided the 49ers with a consistent weapon on offense and special teams since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Robinson saw action at running back, fullback, quarterback and kickoff returner in 2008, as he was named a Pro Bowl alternate on special teams. A special teams ace, he has totaled 62 special teams tackles in just three seasons, which includes a career-high 27 stops in Robinson made the transition from college QB to a tough, powerful rusher upon joining the 49ers. GOLDMINE: One of the most athletic and versatile players on the team, Michael is equally adept off the playing field. At Penn State, Michael starred at quarterback and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors three times. More than a football player, Michael gained reporting experience covering Penn State Basketball and on CSTV s Penn State Primetime programs. Robinson has spent time in the television studio in the Bay Area, meeting reporters and gaining experience behind the camera, and also hosts a segment called The Robinson Report on 49ers.com. On April 2, 2008, ESPN The Magazine invited Michael to be an on-camera reporter at Baylor vs. Texas women s softball game on ESPNU. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 223 Born: 2/6/83 College: Penn State Exp: 4th Year (D-4 in 06) ROBINSON GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp W/L P/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 50/ CAREER HIGHS Rushes: 17 at Atl. (11/4/07) Rushing Yards: 67 at Atl. (11/4/07) Long Rush: 33 at Sea. (12/14/06) Touchdown Rushes: Receptions: 4 at Mia. (12/14/08) Receiving Yards: 54 vs. StL. (11/16/08) Long Receptions: 2 vs. Phi. (9/24/06) 36 vs. StL. (11/16/08) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 62: 2006 (16), 2007 (27), 2008 (16), 2009 (4) Onside Kick Recovery - 1: 1 at NO (12/3/06) Fumbles-Lost - 2-1: 1-1 in 2007, 1-0 in 2008 Career Kick Off Returns yds, average (21.6), longest (34 yds.)

18 ers wide receivers 83 ARNAZ BATTLE (ARR-nez) WIDE RECEIVER As one of the longest tenured 49ers on the team, Arnaz Battle has developed into an all-around threat as a receiver, blocker and returner. The former college quarterback progressed from a special teams standout during his first two years in SF into one of the team s most reliable offensive players. Battle served as the primary punt and kickoff returner for the 49ers in 2004, and provides depth at both positions. A sixth-round selection in 2003, Battle has recorded 176 recepts. for 2,132 yds. and 11 TDs in 74 career games. GOLDMINE: Arnaz s tough, hard-nosed play is described by some as competing with a chip on his shoulder. Arnaz however would express it as playing with an angel instead of a chip in remembrance of his younger brother, Brandon. When Arnaz was 9 years old, Brandon passed away in a tragic drowning accident. That memory is one from which Arnaz draws strength and inspiration. On his upper left arm appears a tattoo of his late brother s face that runs from the tip of his shoulder to his bicep. A quarterback for most of his collegiate career at Notre Dame, Arnaz transitioned to wide receiver as a rookie with the 49ers. Being an option quarterback, I initially didn t have the stride it took to be a receiver and open in and out of my routes. I was kind of choppy in my steps. Just putting all of that together, being in shape and getting my muscles stretched so I could extend my running form was probably the most challenging part of making the switch. I think as far as grasping the playbook and the terminology, I found that I was able to digest it much easier and faster having played the quarterback position. Arnaz learned his moves early on. His father played at North Texas and then as a tight end for two seasons with the St Louis Rams. By the time Battle became interested in football, his dad was mostly on the road as a truck driver, but when he came home, father and son played catch out in the yard. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 208 Born: 2/22/80 College: Notre Dame Exp: 7th Year (D-6 in 03) BATTLE GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 76/ , KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Date Opp KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz O.O O O Sep 20 Sea Sep 27 at Min Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS CAREER t 1 Receptions: 7 (3 times) Last at NO (9/28/08) Receiving Yards: 120 at NO (9/28/08) Long Reception: 65 at NYJ (10/17/04) TD Receptions: 2 vs. Oak. (10/8/06) Kickoff Returns: 4 at Sea. (10/12/03) Kickoff Return Yards: 75 vs. Car. (11/14/04) CAREER HIGHS Long Kickoff Return: 40 vs. Car. (11/14/04) Punt Returns: 4 (4 times) Last vs. NYJ (12/7/08) Punt Return Yards: 88 vs. Arz. (10/10/04) Long Punt Return: 71t vs. Arz. (10/10/04) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 24: 2003 (8); 2004 (16) Special Teams Fumble Recoveries 3: 2003 (2); 2004 (1) Passing 2-3 for 27: 2005 (2 for 2, 27 yds.), 2006 (0 for 1) Fumbles-Lost 5-2: 1-1 in 2005, 1-1 in 2006, 3-0 in 2007

19 88 ISAAC BRUCE WIDE RECEIVER One of the most productive receivers in NFL history, Isaac Bruce continues to reach new heights as he enters his second year with the 49ers. A fourtime Pro Bowler in 14 seasons with the St. Louis Rams, he is known for his precise route-running and tireless work ethic. Bruce ranks among the NFL s all-time leaders in several statistical categories. He enters the 2009 season ranked 2nd in career receiving yds. (15,091), 5th in career recepts. (1,013) and 9th in career TDs (91). Bruce led the 49ers with 835 receiving yds., 61 recepts. and 7 TD catches in 2008, marking the 11th time he has posted at least 800 receiving yds. in a single season. Issac is the only the second player in NFL history to eclipse 15,000 yds. receiving HIGHLIGHTS: Leads the 49ers wide receivers with 10 receptions for 147 yards (both totals rank second on the team). receiving yards at Arz. (9/13). Frank Gore rush two career-long runs vs. Sea. (9/20). in the 49ers scoring drive. His catch set up a TD pass completion from QB Shaun HIll to TE Vernon Davis. GOLDMINE: he wishes to become one after his playing days. When not studying his playbook or running picture-perfect routes on the practice field, Bruce can be found at his locker reading the Bible. as well. He was named a 2009 finalist for the NFLPA s highest honor for community service after volunteering his time to numerous Community Tuesday events for the 49ers. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 188 Born: 11/10/72 College: Memphis Exp: 16th Year (FA in 08) BRUCE GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 216/197 1,013 15, t Receptions: 15 vs. Mia. (12/24/95) Receiving Yards: 233 at Atl. (11/2/97) Long Reception: 80t vs. Min. (9/13/98) CAREER HIGHS Touchdown Receptions: 4 vs. SF (10/10/99) 100-yd Rec Games 42: Last at Dal. (11/23/08), 125 yds 200-yd. Rec Games 3: Last at Atl. (11/2/97), 233 yds ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns: 5-47; 2008 (5-47) Special Teams Tackles 1: 1994 (1) Passing 3 for 6, 81 yds.: 1996 (1 for 1, 15 yds.), 2003 (2 for 2, 66 yds.), 2004 (0 for 2), 2006 (0 for 1) Punt Returns 1 for 52 yds.: 1995 (1 for 52 yds.) 2-Point Conversions 2: 1995 (1), 1999 (1) Fumbles-Lost 15-10: 2-1 in 1995, 1-1 in 1996, 1-0 in 1997, 1-1 in 2000, 3-1 in 2001, 2-2 in 2002, 5-4 in 2004 Entering his 16th NFL season, WR Isaac Bruce has established himself as one of the best receivers to ever play the game. Bruce, a four-time Pro Bowler, ranks 2nd in NFL history with 15,053 receiving yards, 5th with 1,011 career receptions and 9th with 91 receiving touchdowns. NFL ALL-TIME RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS Player Rec. Yards 1. Jerry Rice ( ) 22, Issac Bruce (1994-Present) 15, Tim Brown ( ) 14, Marvin Harrison ( ) 14, Terrell Owens (1996-Present) 14,220 NFL ALL-TIME RECEPTION LEADERS Player Receptions 1. Jerry Rice ( ) 1, Marvin Harrison ( ) 1, Cris Carter ( , Tim Brown ( ) 1, Isaac Bruce (1994-Present) 1,013 isaac bruce... enough said NFL ALL-TIME RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Player Rec. Touchdowns 1. Jerry Rice ( ) Terrell Owens (1996-Present) Randy Moss (1998-Present) Cris Carter ( ) Marvin Harrison ( ) 128 6t. Tim Brown ( ) 100 6t. Steve Largent ( ) Don Hudson ( ) Isaac Bruce (1994-Present) Don Maynard ( ) 88

20 89 JASON HILL WIDE RECEIVER A speedy wide receiver, Jason Hill saw increased action in his second season with the 49ers. After seeing action in only 5 games as a rookie, Hill bounced back in 2008 and posted all 30 of his catches in the final 9 games of the season. He also served as a playmaker on special teams, ranking 2nd on the team with 17 tackles. GOLDMINE: the 49ers due to the fact that he could make an impact both on and off the field. He has since donated his time and money to help underprivileged youth in the tough neighborhood he grew up in. He s seen a lot of his friends die, said his mother, Laverne Videaux. The environment was drug-infested. At the same time, she said proudly, all six of her children have grown up educated and very respectable. Jason did his schoolwork, he played sports, he was totally focused, recalled an aunt, Barbara Lubinski. Jason has sponsored a dinner for the homeless and a park refurbishing at Hunters Point. This past Christmas, he arranged for his own holiday giving event. He created flyers and used word of mouth to spread the news that he would be giving away gifts at the Margaret Hayward Playground and the Tenderloin Police Department. Buddy. He has had Buddy since his playing days at Washington State. at the 2007 NFL Combine. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 202 Born: 2/20/85 College: Washington State Exp: 3rd Year (D-3A in 07) HILL GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 0/0 - - INACTIVE Sep 20 Sea W 0/0 - - INACTIVE Sep 27 at Min L 0/0 - - INACTIVE Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 0/ CAREER 21/ Receptions: 6 at Arz. (11/10/08) Receiving Yards: 82 at Arz. (11/10/08) CAREER HIGHS ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 21: 2007 (4), 2008 (17) Long Reception: 33 vs.sea. (10/26/08) Touchdowns: 1(2 times) Last vs.. Was.(12/28/08)

21 81 BRANDON JONES WIDE RECEIVER An explosive wideout with big play ability, Brandon Jones was signed by the 49ers during the offseason after spending his first 4 years as a member of the Tennessee Titans. A veteran of 51 games (27 starts), Jones posted career-highs in 2008 with 41 catches and 449 receiving yds. He was named the Ed Block Courage Award winner by his teammates for his commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. GOLDMINE: the 28th round of the 2001 draft following his senior year in high school. He decided to accept a football scholarship at Oklahoma instead, but still played for the Sooner baseball team (centerfield) during his freshman and sophomore years. made time to be employed, including working as a fast-food cook. she endured while being a single parent raising him and his younger brother, Blake (10). join the FBI as an agent. He also has aspirations of being an actor and songwriter once his football career has concluded. dash times (4.38) in the 2005 NFL Combine. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 212 Born: 10/6/82 College: Oklahoma Exp: 5th Year (UFA in 09) JONES GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 0/0 - INACTIVE (SHOULDER) Sep 20 Sea W 0/0 - INACTIVE (SHOULDER) Sep 27 at Min L 0/0 - INACTIVE (SHOULDER) Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 0/ CAREER 51/ Receptions: 8 at Chi (11/9/08) Receiving Yards: 101 at Buf. (12/24/06) CAREER HIGHS Long Receptions: 53 vs NE (12/31/06) Touchdowns: 1 (9 times) last at Jac. (11/16/08) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Punt Returning : 2005 (5-75) (6-29) Fumbles - Lost - 1-0: 1-0 in 2007

22 84 JOSH MORGAN WIDE RECEIVER Josh Morgan enjoyed an extremely productive rookie campaign in The sixth-round selection showcased his ability to make the big play as his 3 TD catches all went for over 30 yards. Possesing a balanced combination of strength and speed, Morgan looks to continue displaying his big-playmaking abilities for the 2009 season HIGHLIGHTS: Frank Gore s career rushing day in which Gore set two career longs vs. Sea. (9/20). reception on 4th-and-1 that set up the first touchdown for the 49ers. GOLDMINE: in college to writing poems. His writing courses were his most enjoyable at Virginia Tech. Josh wants to be a writer of some sort one day and he credits his parents as being the ones who instilled his love of writing as a way to keep him motivated and off the rough, Washington D.C. streets where he grew up. Coming into his own When you initially look at the 2008 statistics, WR Josh Morgan s stat line doesn t jump off the page at you - he registered just 20 receptions for 319 yards and three touchdowns. But, when you take a look at his size, strength and potential (6-1, 219 lbs), that is what offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye is excited about. For a big-bodied guy his size, for a big receiver, he has excellent explosion, Raye said. He s an explosive guy and a great leaper. His circumference range, because of his arms, is very good. He can get to some balls with extension that some guys can t. Morgan is not only helping the offense in the receiving game, he is also blocking for the running game, both on the line and down field. On both of RB Frank Gore s record-setting runs vs. Seattle (9/20), Morgan was there with a block down field that helped spring Gore. The following week at Minnesota (9/27), he was lined up on the edge of the formation to help block. He s such a hard worker and a good kid a good young man, said quarterback Shaun Hill. I can t say enough good things about him. Usually, whenever a receiver has a good work ethic, a good attitude and all that talent, something really good is going to happen for him. Morgan knows that it is going to take hard work and determination to be the receiver he knows he can be. I want everybody to say, Josh Morgan is our best receiver, Morgan said. I feel I can make a difference and be a big playmaker on this team, and that keeps me hungry. The sky s the limit, and I m not going to be satisfied until I reach my potential. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 219 Born: 6/20/85 College: Virginia Tech Exp: 2nd Year (D-6 in 08) MORGAN GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 14/ t Receptions: 5 at NYG (10/19/08 Receiving Yards: 86 at NYG (10/19/08) Long Reception: CAREER HIGHS 48t at StL (12/21/08) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 5: 2008 (5) Touchdowns: 1 (3 times) Last at StL. (12/21/08)

23 18 MICHEAL SPURLOCK WIDE RECEIVER A fleet-footed returner and wide receiver, Micheal Spurlock joins the 49ers after spending time as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Arizona Cardinals. Spurlock adds depth at both the receiving corps and in the return game. In 2007, Spurlock became the first player in Buccaneers history to return a kickoff for a touchdown. GOLDMINE: nearly 400. The tradition started in college when he and his friends would go and buy the new releases every Tuesday from the local movie store. Micheal still has a movie day with his wife and two daughters when they watch a couple movies after church every Sunday. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 200 Born: 1/31/83 College: Mississippi Exp: 2nd Year (FA in 09) RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det SPURLOCK GAME-BY-GAME Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 11/ KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS Date Opp KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz Sep 20 Sea Sep 27 at Min Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS CAREER t Receptions: 4 at SD (12/31/06) Receiving Yards: 31 at SD (12/31/06) Kickoff Returns: 4 at Hou (12/9/07) Kickoff Return Yards: 112 at Hou (12/9/07) CAREER HIGHS Kickoff Return Long: 90t vs. Atl (12/16/07) Punt Returns: 2 at SF (12/23/07) Punt Return Yards: 15 vs. Car (12/30/07) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Fumbles - Lost - 1-0: Fumbles Recovered - 1: 1 vs. Sea. (9/20/09) Pass Attempts - 0-1: 0-1 vs Sea. (9/20/09)

24 ers TIGHT ENDS 85 VERNON DAVIS TIGHT END As the season continues, Vernon Davis not only continues to showcase his athletic abilities through 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye schemes, but he is also doing it on a consistent basis. Davis has already set career highs with 96 receiving yards and 2 TDs while tying a careerhigh of seven receptions at Min (9/27). Davis was named a team captain for the 2009 season, for his hard work and dedication coming into his 4th year in the NFL. One of the most versatile tight ends in the NFL, Vernon Davis provides tremendous size, strength and speed to the 49ers offense. A 49ers first-round pick in 2006, Davis was named a Pro Bowl alternate following the 2008 season after playing an instrumental role as both a receiver and blocker for San Francisco. His tremendous blocking has also helped RB Frank Gore to rush for over 1,000 yds. in each of the past 3 seasons HIGHLIGHTS: Frank Gore, helped capped off his record day in the 49ers win in thier home opener vs. Sea. (9/20). with 96 yards and 2 TDs at Min. (9/27). Was on the recieving end of a 20- yard strike from QB Shaun Hill in the fourth quarter that gave the 49ers a lead. GOLDMINE: artistic talents together when he took part in the NFL Players Association and NFL Retired Players Association s Smocks and Jocks event at Super Bowl XLI in South Florida. The annual event unites retired and active NFL players to auction off their own original artistic works for charity. Vernon entered a piece called Kissing Him, which was displayed and auctioned off prior to the Super Bowl. Vernon switched his original major in college, criminal justice, to art studio so he could pursue his passion of art. of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250 Born: 1/31/84 College: Maryland Exp: 4th Year (D-1A in 06) DAVIS GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 43/ , Receptions: 7 (2) Last at Min. (09/27/09) Receiving Yards: 96 at Min. (09/27/09) CAREER HIGHS Long Receptions: 57 vs. Phi. (10/12/08) Touchdown Receptions: 2 Last at Min. (09/27/09) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Fumbles- Lost 4-3: 1-1 in 2006; 1-1 in 2007; 2-1 in 2008 captain crunch time When head coach Mike Singletary named him a team captain for the 2009 season, TE Vernon Davis knew that he had to step up as a leader on the team. I know he told me last year that that s something he wanted to strive to be, said Singletary. I felt that this year, just simply by what many of his teammates have said, comments the coaches have made about the maturity level that Vernon has shown and the professionalism and the work ethic and all of those things, I m very excited about him. This is a great honor given to me by coach, Davis said. Being named a team captain just encourages me to play better, excel even higher in the upcoming games. I look forward to leading by example and most importantly, helping the team win [during] the 2009 season. With the team trailing in the fourth quarter at Arizona (9/13), Davis and QB Shaun Hill connected four times for 35 yards on the gamewinning 15-play drive. I thought Vernon was a big part of some of the success that we had in throwing the ball, and Shaun Hill connecting with him, said Singletary. He has good hands. I saw him during the offseason catching balls in every situation, in every position.

25 85 VERNON DAVIS TIGHT END CONTINUED... TE Vernon Davis had one of his best games in his four-year career at Minnesota (9/27/09). He tied a career-high with 7 receptions, set a new career-high with 96 receiving yards and registered two touchdown receptions in the same game for the first time in his career. But all the personal success didn t mean anything to Davis because the team lost. I helped my team, Davis said. But it really doesn t mean anything to me because I want to win. I m not a selfish person. If I m the only one who did good, I m not happy. Midway through the fourth quarter, QB Shaun Hill connected with Davis on a 20-yard touchdown pass to put the 49ers ahead DAVIS YEAR-BY-YEAR THROUGH THREE GAMES Year Rec. Yds. Avg. Lg. TD t team comes first Vernon s come a long way, and he s doing a great job for us, Hill said. You can really start to see the work he s put in in the offseason. He s a great weapon for us. Davis leads the 49ers in receptions (14), receiving yards (168) and receiving touchdowns (2). He is one of two tight ends in the NFL that lead their team in all three categories (Kellen Winslow, TB). Although he has shown his ability through the first three weeks, both Davis and head coach Mike Singletary know that there is always room for improvement. I will just say that yesterday was an improvement for him, Singletary said. I think what Vernon is capable of is a lot better than yesterday. But, it was certainly a good game for him. It was taking another step, but I think if you ask Vernon, Vernon wants the ball. And Vernon is going to make plays. So, I just think I m thankful that he and Shaun were able to hook up as much as they were, but hopefully we see more of that in the future.

26 46 DELANIE WALKER (deh-lay-nee) TIGHT END A sixth-round selection by San Francisco in 2006, Delanie Walker provides the 49ers with an explosive receiving threat at the tight end position, posing several match-up problems for opposing defenses. He also provides big play opportunities in the 49ers pssing game. Walker has put his deceptive speed on display not only as a receiving tight end, but also as a kickoff returner. GOLDMINE: Chevy Impala, 1972 Buick Skylark and a 1989 Camaro IROC-Z28. He spends most of his time working on the Camaro. His love for cars came from when his childhood, watching other kids with nice cars he always wanted. Growing up as a child, seeing other guys that were older than me that had the old cars, the classics, riding around. The guys that always had those cars were the ones that were most popular, they had the big houses. That was the thing that I always wanted to do, have the old nice cars. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 242 Born: 8/12/84 College: Central Missouri Exp: 4th Year (D-6A in 06) WALKER GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Sep 13 at Arz W 1/ Sep 20 Sea W 1/ Sep 27 at Min L 1/ Oct 4 StL Oct 11 Atl Oct 25 at Hou Nov 1 at Ind Nov 8 Ten Nov 12 Chi Nov 22 at GB Nov 29 Jax Dec 6 at Sea Dec 14 Arz Dec 20 at Phi Dec 27 Det Jan 3 at StL TOTALS 3/ CAREER 41/ Receptions: 6 vs. Min.(12/9/07) Receiving Yards: 66 vs. Min. (12/9/07) Long Reception: 53 vs. Sea. (10/26/08) CAREER HIGHS Kickoff Returns: 5 at Dal. (11/23/08) Kickoff Return Yards: 112 at Dal. (11/23/08) Kickoff Return Long: 35 at Dal. (11/23/08) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 17: 2007 (2), 2008 (15) Special Teams Blocks - 2: 2 at Arz. (09/13/09), 3 vs.sea. (09/20/09) Fumbles - Lost - 1-0: 1-0 in 2008 Onside Kick Recoveries - 2: 2007 (2) Career Kick Off Returns yds., average (20.3), longest (35 yds)

27 ers OFFENSIVE LINE 64 DAVID BAAS GUARD (BAHS) Known for his power and versatility, David Baas has become a mainstay on the 49ers offensive line after being drafted in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Baas made his first career start at left guard in 2008 after having started 13 prior contests at right guard HIGHLIGHTS: season-high 246 yards. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 330 Born: 9/28/81 College: Michigan Exp: 5th Year (D-5 in 05) GOLDMINE: David is a huge karaoke fan. In college, he could often be seen belting out pop, rock, country and even a little rhythm and blues. He tackled the national anthem twice in public settings and began working on a wide range of stylings that included such disparate efforts as Josh Groban s You Raise Me Up to old R&B standards. labor took place in the parking lot of a bank near Tulsa, OK. In a dash to reach the hospital emergency room, David s parents had to come up with an alternate plan. Their son was ready to be delivered with no time to spare. The Baas stopped in the bank parking lot and David s father delivered him in the family Datsun. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009:3/3; CAREER: 63/25 66 ERIC HEITMANN CENTER (HITE-minn) Eric Heitmann has been a mainstay on the 49ers offensive line since being drafted in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Known for his leadership, Heitmann earned the Bobb McKittrick Award for the third consecutive season in 2008, an honor which is given to the team s top offensive lineman as voted upon by his peers. In 2007, Heitmann won the Ed Block Courage Award after returning from a broken leg suffered late in 2006 season. After lining up at both guard positions early in his career, Heitmann moved to center for the final 6 games of the 2005 season and has remained there since. He was the first 49ers rookie to start a game on the offensive line since 1987 when Harris Barton started at right tackle HIGHLIGHTS: high 246 yards. Ht: 6-3 Wt: 312 Born: 2/24/80 College: Stanford Exp: 8th Year (D-7A in 02) GOLDMINE: could play Billy Joel s We Didn t Start the Fire and Piano Man. At 11, he composed his first original piece while beginning to balance playing piano and football. In 2006, Eric visited Fantasy Studios in Berkeley to meet with renowned composer Gary Malkin. The day began with a tour of Fantasy Studios, including a stop in the recording studio where music and movie visuals come together on screen. As a homework assignment, Eric was given a video for a commercial that Malkin scored which was played at the Summer Olympics. Eric, in turn, composed a musical score that fit the athletes and emotions in the piece. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 3/3; CAREER: 106/101

28 A strong, hard-nosed tackle, Tony Pashos adds both experience and depth to the offensive line. He joins the 49ers after spending four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens ( ) and two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars ( ) HIGHLIGHTS: Saw his first action on the offensive line vs. Sea. (9/20) HIGHLIGHTS (Jacksonville): 77 TONY PASHOS TACKLE (PAH-shos) Jaguars season-high 236 rushing yards and was part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack HIGHLIGHTS (Jacksonville): NFL in rushing with a average, and helped Fred Taylor to the first Pro Bowl trip of his 10-year career. Ht: 6-6 Wt: 326 Born: 8/3/80 College: Illinois Exp: 7th Year (FA in 09) highest single-game average in franchise history vs. Houston (10/14) HIGHLIGHTS (Balitmore): breaking the previous mark of 35 allowed in gave up only five sacks in the last 10 games HIGHLIGHTS (Balitmore): 2004 HIGHLIGHTS (Balitmore): 2003 HIGHLIGHTS (Balitmore): GOLDMINE: Recipient for commitment to the team and community. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 2/0; CAREER: 71/54

29 62 CHILO RACHAL (CHEYE-low, RAY-shell) GUARD A second-round pick in 2008, Chilo Rachal worked his way into the 49ers starting lineup midway through his rookie season and didn t look back. Rachal showcased his power and mobility at the right guard position, starting the final six games of the season as the team went 4-2 during that stretch HIGHLIGHTS: helped spring RB Frank Gore on each of his record-setting 79- and 80- yard touchdown runs. The offense finished with 246 yds. rushing on the day. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 315 Born: 3/15/86 College: Southern California Exp: 2nd Year (D-2 in 08) GOLDMINE: discovered in his mother s stomach prompted him to enter early so he could help with her medical costs. guard when he switches into his self-proclaimed Beast Mode on the football field. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 3/3; CAREER: 11/9 65 BARRY SIMS Ht: 6-5 Wt: 300 Born: 12/1/74 College: UTAH TACKLE A versatile and experienced offensive lineman, Barry Sims enters his second season with the 49ers after spending his first nine NFL seasons as a member of the Oakland Raiders. Sims added value is his versatilty from being able to play multiple positions on the offensive line as he has been able to do for past teams HIGHLIGHTS: Saw playing time at Min. (9/27) in relief of an injure T Joe Staley and also contributed on special teams. Exp: 11th Year (FA in 08) GOLDMINE: took determination, hard work and a bit of luck for him to beat the odds. Barry never seriously thought about going pro until after his junior season at the University of Utah. With the support of family and friends, he trained hard and had a productive senior year as he was selected to the Hula Bowl All Star game. Everything was looking promising for the ambitious lineman, but a couple days before the honorary game, Sims blew out his knee in practice. He ended up spending the next year in Salt Lake City rehabbing his injury. Once the rehabilitation concluded, Barry was eager to sign with a team. However, many teams were skeptical about whether his knee would hold up. As time was running out, an opportunity arose in NFL Europe, and Barry was selected in the 17th round of the 1999 NFLE Draft by the Scottish Claymores. He shined overseas and was signed as a free agent by the Raiders in July of After just four regular season games with the Raiders, he made his first NFL start, and has since gone on to make over 100 more. In 2004, Barry was inducted into the Scottish Claymores Football Hall of Fame. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 3/0; CAREER: 153/127

30 68 ADAM SNYDER Ht: 6-6 Wt: 325 Born: 1/30/82 College: Oregon GUARD/TACKLE As the second of two third-round selections in 2005, Adam Snyder has shown immense versatility by making starts at every position along the line with the exception of center (21 at LT, 7 at LG, 6 at RT and 4 at RG). Snyder opened the 2008 season starting 7 games at left guard before moving to the right tackle position, where he started 6 contests. His time at right tackle has proven to be the posotion in which he has excelled and is penciled in as the starter for the 2009 season HIGHLIGHTS: Started at right tackle vs. Sea. (9/20) and helped the team rush for a season-high 246 yards. Exp: 5th Year (D-3B in 05) GOLDMINE: youngster. While growing up in Southern California, he enjoyed spending time inline skating with his friends. While in junior high, Adam and his friends began to skate for Play It Again Sports, a sporting goods store, who would support the skaters with wheels and accessories, making them locally sponsored performers. Adam s greatest stunt on his wheels was a 13-stair rail. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009:3/3; CAREER: 63/41 74 JOE STALEY TACKLE (STAY -lee) Joe Staley has been a mainstay on the 49ers offensive line since being chosen as the second of San Francisco s two first-round draft picks in Since joining the team that year, he has lined up for every single offensive snap, starting all 16 contests at right tackle as a rookie before making 16 starts at left tackle in A product of Central Michigan, Staley became the first player in school history to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft HIGHLIGHTS: season-high 246 yards. the first time in his career. Ht: 6-5 Wt: 315 Born: 8/30/84 College: Central Michigan Exp: 3rd Year (D-1B in 07) GOLDMINE: company looking to create a bobblehead of him for a hometown baseball promotion. The former Rockford High School and Central Michigan star was taken back by it. It s pretty crazy, said Joe. It s kind of crazy to have something that has your likeness on it. It kind of freaked me out. His bobblehead was given out to the first 1,000 fans at Fifth Third Ballpark when the West Michigan Whitecaps faced the Lansing Lugnuts. On the bobblehead, Joe is holding a helmet and is decked out in his high school uniform with No. 84 on his jersey. I think they were going for my retro- Rockford days. In the current day, you would have to put 200 pounds on that doll, said Joe, who was a relay runner and tight end in high school. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 3/3; CAREER: 35/35 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS TOUCHDOWNS - 1: 2008 [FR in endzone vs. NYJ (12/7/08)] FUMBLE RECOVERIES - 3: 1 vs. NYJ (12/7/08), 1 vs. Sea. (9/20/09), 1 at Min. (9/27/09)

31 59 CODY WALLACE CENTER A fourth-round pick by the 49ers in 2008, Cody Wallace provides depth along the offensive line after serving as a reserve last season. Wallace was a three-year starter at center during his collegiate career at Texas A&M. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 300 Born: 11/26/84 College: Texas A&M Exp: 2nd Year (D-4 in 08) GOLDMINE: up a contract with some of his friends stating that if he ever made it to the pros, he d have to give them a stated amount of money and get them tickets to all of the games. Six years later, I had forgotten about it, said Cody. One of my friends had hidden it behind this picture in my house, and so he came in and was looking behind this picture, I had no idea what he was doing. He then pulled the contract out. We had a real good laugh. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 0/0; CAREER: 0/0 69 TONY WRAGGE GUARD (RAH - gee) A versatile and powerful offensive lineman, Tony Wragge has served as a valuable player for the 49ers over the past four seasons. Wragge has made starts at center and both guard positions during his career. Originally signed as a rookie free agent by Arizona in 2002, he joined the 49ers in 2005 to provide depth in the trenches. Ht: 6-4 Wt: 310 Born: 8/14/79 College: New Mexico State Exp: 5th Year (FA in 05) GOLDMINE: of the strongest players on the team, Tony is one of three players that works out with 200-pound dumbells (Moran Norris and Isaac Sopoaga are the others). He was a competitive weightlifter in high school, and owns the Nebraska state high school lifting records for the deadlift (580 lbs) and bench press (365 lbs). part in the NFL s Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program at Harvard Business School, but he was one of 24 players to partcipate in the NFL s Broadcast Boot Camp in June. In August of 2008, Tony completed his bachelor s degree in individualized studies. GAMES PLAYED/GAMES STARTED 2009: 3/0; CAREER: 41/15

32 ers defensive line 96 KENTWAN BALMER (KEN-twonn) DEFENSIVE TACKLE The 49ers first-round draft choice in 2008, with the 29th selection overall, Kentwan Balmer is an imposing presence on the defensive line who is able to control blockers at the line of scrimmage. Balmer gained valuable experience in the defensive line rotation as a rookie, seeing action in all 16 games, as he learned the ins and outs of the 3-4 scheme while honing his skills. His versatility allows him to play inside or outside along the defensive front. GOLDMINE: his father followed the team during the 1990s. He remembers watching Ht: 6-5 Wt: 315 Born: 10/15/86 College: North Carolina Exp: 2nd Year (D-1 in 08) BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 19/ QB Pressures: 2 QB Hits: 1 ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS Tackles for Loss: 1 CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Passes Defensed: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns: 5-47;

33 93 DEMETRIC EVANS DEFENSIVE TACKLE shown an ability to rush the passer. His most extensive action on the line occurred in 2008 when he started 11 games for the Redskins and posted a career-high 3.5 sacks. GOLDMINE: programs over the past several years. He attended the Harvard Business Ht: 6-4 Wt: 275 Born: 9/3/79 College: Georgia Exp: 8th Year (UFA in 09) BALMER EVANS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 99/ QB Pressures: 1 Total Tackles: Solo Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 7: 2001 (6), 2002 (1) Kickoff Returns - 3-7:

34 92 AUBRAYO FRANKLIN (ah-bray-uh) NOSE TACKLE 49ers defensive line since being signed as an unrestricted free agent 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: stuffing the run Aubrayo Franklin signed with the 49ers as a unrestricted free agent Adrian Peterson to 85 yards on 19 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 317 Born: 8/27/80 College: Tennessee Exp: 7th Year (UFA in 07) FRANKLIN BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 69/ QB Pressures: 5 QB Hits: 3 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS Tackle For Loss: 2.5 CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Forced Fumbles: 2009 OPPONENT YARDS PER CARRY AVERAGE Team Att. Yds. Avg. 1. Tennessee Baltimore San Francisco OPPONENT YARDS PER CARRY AVERAGE FROM Team Att. Yds. Avg. 5t. San Francisco 1,023 3,

35 95 RICKY JEAN FRANCOIS (gene-fran-swah) DEFENSIVE TACKLE tackle and end positions. He adds depth on the defensive line and also contributes on special teams. GOLDMINE: competing in track and field in shot put, discus and javelin. Ht: 6-3 Wt: 295 Born:11/23/86 College: Louisiana State Exp: Rookie (D-7B in 09) JEAN BALMER FRANCOIS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 0/ CAREER 0/

36 91 RAY MCDONALD DEFENSIVE TACKLE second season with the 49ers, playing in 15 games (9 starts). Known for been a key contributor on the defensive line and on special teams HIGHLIGHTS: undergoing offseason knee surgery. CB Nate Clements 59 yards for a touchdown at the end of the second field goal marked the second of his career. GOLDMINE: Ht: 6-3 Wt: 290 Born: 9/2/84 College: Florida Exp: 3rd Year (D-3B in 07) MCDONALD BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 27/ QB Pressures: 14 QB Hits: Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS Blocked Field Goal: 1 CAREER HIGHS Sacks: Passes Defensed: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Blocked Field Goals - 2: 1 -

37 94 JUSTIN SMITH DEFENSIVE TACKLE Ht: 6-4 Wt: 285 Born: 9/30/79 College: Missouri Exp: 9th Year (UFA in 08) immediate impact on the 49ers defense in his first season with the team currently has an active streak of 126 consecutive starts, which is by far in 2nd with 68) HIGHLIGHTS: victory. streak among defensive linemen. to a season-low 85 yards rushing on 18 carries with 35 yards coming on DURABLE DEFENDER QB Pressures: 24 49ers Justin Smith ranks among the top players at their position for consecutive games played and started. CONSECUTIVE GAMES - DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (active players) CONSECUTIVE STARTS PLAYER GS CONSECUTIVE PLAYED PLAYER GP 1. Justin Smith, SF Justin Smith, SF 130 BALMER SMITH GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 130/ ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS QB Hits: 16 CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Interceptions: Solo: Passes Defensed: Assists: Forced Fumbles: Sacks: Fumble Recoveries: The CowBOY Justin Smith is in his 2nd season with the 49ers and his 9th season a number of different positions, including right defensive end, left defensive end and either outside linebacker positions. He has a nose for the ball no matter where he lines up. fumble, one interception and four passes defensed. hustles to the ball, makes plays off the backside and makes plays on the fensive linemen in total tackles since NFL DEFENSIVE LINEMEN TOTAL TACKLE LEADERS SINCE 2001 Player Tackles 1. Justin Smith, SF 555

38 90 ISAAC SOPOAGA (SOW-poh-AH-guh) DEFENSIVE TACKLE considered as one of the strongest players on the team, he is one of three dumbbells HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: conditioning routine was to strengthen his arms by lifting bags filled with coconuts and logs from chopped down trees. The leg workout was also nowhere to run Isaac Sopoaga has been a starter on the 49ers defensive since 2008, serving as a crucial cog in a 49ers run defense that is ranked in the top five in rushing yards per game and are one of only three teams in the league that have yet to allow a rushing touchdown this season. Ht: 6-2 Wt: 330 Born: 9/4/81 College: Hawaii Exp: 6th Year (D-4A in 04) SOPOAGA BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 66/ QB Pressures: 2 QB Hits: 2 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: 2009 FEWEST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Team TDs 1t. San Francisco 0 Baltimore RUSHING YARDS PER GAME ALLOWED Team Yds/Game 1. Baltimore Miami Dolphins 66.0

39 ers linebackers 55 AHMAD BROOKS (uh-mahd) LINEBACKER season with the 49ers after being signed off of waivers in 2008 from while contributing on special teams. Originally selected by the Bengals in middle linebacker for 5 contests HIGHLIGHTS: registering 3 tackles (2 solo), including a tackle for loss of eight yards on GOLDMINE: Ht: 6-3 Wt: 259 Born: 3/14/84 College: Virginia Exp: 4th Year (W in 08-Cin) BALMER BROOKS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 1/ CAREER 14/ ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS QB Pressures: 2 Tackles for Loss: 1 CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Sacks: Solo: Passes Defensed: Assists: Forced Fumbles: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 2: 2009 (2)

40 98 PARYS HARALSON (PARIS) LINEBACKER linebackers and marked the most by a 49ers linebacker in a single 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: Nate Clements GOLDMINE: hard work and perseverance. PARYS PROVIDES PRESSURE Ht: 6-0 Wt: 255 Born: 1/24/84 College: Tennessee Exp: 4th Year (D-5 in 06) HARALSON BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 42/ QB Pressures: 11 QB Hits: 11 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS Caused INTs: 1 CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 23: SACKS, NFC LINEBACKERS 2008-PRESENT 1. DeMarcus Ware, Dal. 20 *(Converted to Linebacker in 2009) Haralson currently ranks tied for sixth in franchise history for sacks by a linebacker. SACKS BY A LINEBACKER, 49ERS 1. Tim Harris ( ) Keena Turner ( ) Parys Haralson ( ) 11.5

41 54 MARQUES HARRIS (MAR-kuss) LINEBACKER playmaker on special teams, Harris provides a pass rush threat from the linebacker position. GOLDMINE: a wide range of outdoor activities, including snowboarding, backpacking, camping and fishing. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 245 Born: 9/20/81 College: Southern Utah Exp: 5th Year (UFA in 09) BALMER HARRIS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 2/ CAREER 58/ QB Pressures: 1 QB Hits: 1 Total Tackles: Solo: ) Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 26: 2009 (4) Postseason - 5 Touchdowns - 1:

42 99 MANNY LAWSON LINEBACKER will look to add his ability to rush the passer to an already potent 49ers 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: Patrick Willis GOLDMINE: ideal physical attributes, but one who also possessed an impressive mother was a residential nurse, was taught the values of discipline at an of his draft class. designing a home that somebody enjoys and wants to live in is intriguing Ht: 6-5 Wt: 240 Born: 7/3/84 College: North Carolina State Exp: 4th Year (D-1B in 06) BALMER LAWSON GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 35/ QB Pressures: 9 QB Hits: 4 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS Caused INTs: 1 CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 7: 2008 (6), 2009 (1) Blocked Punts - 2: Blocked Field Goals - 1:

43 56 SCOTT MCKILLOP LINEBACKER position and has the ability to play at either inside linebacker position. He adds depth to a talented group of linebackers, as well as on special teams for the team this season, currently leading with 12 special teams tackles HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: Ht: 6-1 Wt: 244 Born: 3/4/86 College: Pittsburgh Exp: Rookie (D-5A in 09) MCKILLOP BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 3/ ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 12: 2009 (12)

44 51 TAKEO SPIKES (tuh-kee-oh) LINEBACKER to the 49ers most courageous and inspirational defensive player HIGHLIGHTS: package. GOLDMINE: looking forward to being a link between the players and the league, the members to cancer. The foundation is dedicated to supporting families you re in good hands with spikes Takeo Spikes has shown the ability to be a threat in the passing INTERCEPTIONS, LINEBACKERS, 2003-PRESENT Player INT 3t. Keith Bulluck, Ten. 12 6t. Takeo Spikes, SF 10 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 242 Born: 12/17/76 College: Auburn Exp: 12th Year (UFA in 08) BALMER SPIKES GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 159/155 1, QB Pressures: 1 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Interception Yards: 66 vs. Bal. ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Interception Return Long: Interception Returns for TDs: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 4: 1998 (2), 1999 (2) TDs 4: second level of defense rushes of 10 or more yards allowed. RUSHES OF 10-PLUS YARDS, 2009 Team RUSHES 1. Baltimore Ravens 3 2t. San Francisco 49ers 4 Tennessee Titans 4

45 51 TAKEO SPIKES LINEBACKER CONTINUED... down by t.k.o. for the ball, registering over 1,300 career tackles, putting him among the league leaders in total tackles among active players. NFL TACKLES LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERS Player TACKLES 4. Keith Brooking (1998-present) 1, Takeo Spikes (1998-present) 1,316 Learning from the best Patrick Willis caliber and experien ce playing alongside him at inside linebacker, both on and off the field. I know any guy that has played the game for that many years and is that consistent is a good player. He helps me by the things that he makes me aware of and he always makes me feel comfortable. I went over to his place and we would watch film together and he showed me how he studied film and then on the field, whether it just be a tip that he gets before the play

46 53 JEFF ULBRICH (ULL-brick) LINEBACKER the most courageous and inspirational defensive player. GOLDMINE: and takes part in other cross training activities. He says the alternative workouts increase his cardiovascular stamina to a higher level because they are executed in a controlled environment. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 240 Born: 2/17/77 College: Hawaii Exp: 10th Year (D-3B in 00) ULBRICH BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 119/ Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: CAREER HIGHS Interception Yards: 19 Interception Return Long: 19 Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 43: 2000 (1), 2001 (4), 2002 (1), 2003 (3), Special Teams Fumble Recoveries - 1: 1

47 52 PATRICK WILLIS LINEBACKER 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: a deadly sting defensive player in the league at his position - not to take anything away was his lowest output of the 2009 season. In the first meeting between the carries, the lowest totals of his career. MOST TACKLES PER GAME, NFL, 2007-PRESENT (Statistics taken from NFL Gamebook) Players G Total Solo AST T/G 1. Patrick Willis Ht: 6-1 Wt: 240 Born: 1/25/85 College: Mississippi Exp: 3rd Year (D-1A in 07) BALMER WILLIS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 35/ ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS QB Pressures: 1 Caused INTs: 1 Tackles for Loss: 3 CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Interception Yards: 86 Interception Return Long: 86t Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: second level of defense Takeo Spikes Patrick Willis waiting for them in rushes of 10-or-more yards allowed. FEWEST RUSHES OF 10-PLUS YARDS ALLOWED Team RUSHES 1. Baltimore Ravens 3 2t. San Francisco 49ers 4 Tennessee Titans 4

48 52 PATRICK WILLIS LINEBACKER CONTINUED... what you talkin bout willis Patrick Willis 2008 NFL TOTAL TACKLE LEADERS Player Tkls 3. Patrick Willis, SF Barrett Ruud, TB 128 in as many years. He became the Bowl in each of his first two sea- his career with four straight trips starting in with 185 tackles last season. He registered one sack, one interception (which was returned for a touchdown), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and a career-high 11 passes defensed. coach Mike Singletary knows that this is an important year in his development. - to anticipate that next move, that next step. Then it becomes a chess match - Takeo Spikes Jeff Ulbrich. MOST TACKLES IN AN NFL GAME FROM (statistics taken from gamebook) Player Date Opp Tkls 2t. Patrick Willis, SF TB 20 4t. Patrick Willis, SF NE 18 Patrick Willis, SF at ARI 18 Patrick Willis, SF at CAR 18 PASSING THE TORCH Takeo Spikes joined the 49ers in 2008, one his biggest rea- Patrick Willis in the middle playing next to one another, help each other get better on every play. On the field, I look at some similarities as far as when I came in, him of guys looked up to him. I think one of the things where our relationship really started to grow was from the beginning, he knew that I was coming in I knew when I came in, I was used to being the guy they were building the defense around and I understood that, but also, he was one of the main rea- at the same time I have a lot that I can give him as far as experience on my end. I know that he can help me get to where I want to go and I can help him Patrick Willis is known to tally up tackles up during the game but he is also a major contributor been able to drop into coverage and wreak havoc down field for incredible speed and nose for the ball. His ability to play both the run and the pass allows him to stay on PAT DOWN NFL LINEBACKER PASSES DEFENSED LEADERS SINCE 2008 Player PDs 1t. Patrick Willis, SF 12 long returns ball in his hands. He currently holds the longest interception return for a linebacker in franchise history. LONGEST INT RETURN, 49ERS LINEBACKERS (Since 1975) PLAYERS DATE OPP. Lg 1. Patrick Willis at Sea. 86t

49 ers defensive backs 31 DRE BLY (DRAY) CORNERBACK experience and productivity to the 49ers secondary after joining the team players, while his 18 forced fumbles are the most among cornerbacks during that time span. He is tied for 4th among all active players with HIGHLIGHTS: receiving combined. GOLDMINE: physical awareness by improving athletic facilities and promoting the importance of athletics in maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind. up a football scholarship in his name. The son of two teachers, he wanted to give the opportunity to others to have a similar experience as he did at Ht: 5-10 Wt: 188 Born: 5/22/77 College: North Carolina Exp: 11th Year (FA in 09) BALMER BLY GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 154/ Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Interception Yards: Interception Return Long: Interception Returns for TDs: CAREER HIGHS Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: Punt Returns: Punt Return Yards: Long Punt Return: Kickoff Returns: Kickoff Return Yards: Long Kickoff Return: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns: Punt Returns: Special Teams Tackles 9: 1999 (4), 2000 (5) Special Teams Fumble Recoveries 2: 2000 (1), 2001 (1) Field Goal Return 1-18: TDs 8:

50 31 DRE BLY CORNERBACK CONTINUED... nose for the ball Dre Bly has earned the reptutation for being a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball throughout his career. He currently ranks fourth Nate Clements INT LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERS Player INTs two to form a lethal tandem when they are on the field combining 4. CB Dre Bly, SF 40 players. MOST INTS RETURNED FOR TDS AMONG ACTIVE PLAYERS MOST CAREER INTERCEPTIONS AMONG ACTIVE SECONDARY TANDOMS IN NFL Player TDs Players INTs 3. N. Clements/D. Bly, SF 70 4t. CB Dre Bly, SF 5 CB N. Clements, SF 5 two of the best in the back Nate Clements Dre Bly have been two of the top defensive backs in the league when it comes to getting their hands on the fumbles and passes defensed. They both rank in the top five in interceptions among cornerbacks over the same time frame. MOST FORCED FUMBLES AMONG DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2001 Player FFs 2. Dre Bly, SF Nate Clements, SF 17 MOST INTERCEPTIONS AMONG CORNERBACKS SINCE 2001 Player INTs 1. Dre Bly, SF Ronde Barber, TB 31 5t. Nate Clements, SF 30 MOST PASSES DEFENSED AMONG DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2001 Player PDs 3. Dre Bly, SF Nate Clements, SF 116

51 25 TARELL BROWN (TUH-rell) CORNERBACK when given the opportunity. He saw increased action at nickel back in 2008, while also serving as a standout on special teams with 16 tackles. annually to the rookie or first-year player who best exemplifies the spirit of Herrion. GOLDMINE: is given to the 49ers rookie or first-year player who best exemplifies the only his work ethic that got Brown to where he is today, but also his ability father, Robert, who not only saw football as an escape for his son, but also in dedication to his late parents. Ht: 5-10 Wt: 193 Born: 1/6/85 College: Texas Exp: 3rd Year (D-5 in 07) BALMER BROWN GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 27/ CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Passes Defensed: Solo: Assists: Interceptions: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 23:

52 22 NATE CLEMENTS (KLEM-ints) CORNERBACK an impactful presence in the 49ers secondary over the past two seasons. the cornerback position. He is regarded as one of the surest tacklers in the game and has consistently shown an ability to force fumbles and 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: receiving. (5 solo). Ray McDonald and returned it 59 goal attempt. The blocked field goal return for a touchdown marked the GOLDMINE: young, talented son was focused solely on school and football so that he worked out at 6 a.m. before school started during his junior and senior truly leave his mark in the league and eventually earn the ultimate honor been golfing since I was 12. I never really had a chance to pursue it hard because football was my first love. But, whenever I get a chance, I like to experience for me, giving back each week. I go home with a good feeling Ht: 6-0 Wt: 205 Born:12/12/79 College: Ohio State Exp: 9th Year (UFA in 07) CLEMENTS BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 130/ Caused INTs: 1 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Interception Yards: Interception Return Long: Interception Returns for TDs: ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: Punt Returns: Punt Return Yards: Long Punt Return: Kickoff Returns: Kickoff Return Yards: Long Kickoff Return: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Kickoff Returns: Punt Returns Special Teams Tackles 6: 2001 (2), 2002 (4) Blocked Kick 1: TDs 8:

53 22 NATE CLEMENTS CORNERBACK CONTINUED... BALLHAWK Nate Clements is a threat to get his hands on the ball whenever players with 30 career interceptions. He has also been able to take 5 back Dre Bly) for most interception returns for touchdowns among active players. The two tandoms. MOST INTS RETURNED FOR MOST CAREER INTERCEPTIONS AMONG TDS AMONG ACTIVE PLAYERS ACTIVE SECONDARY TANDOMS IN NFL Player TDs 4t. CB Dre Bly, SF 5 CB N. Clements, SF 5 Players INTs 3. N. Clements/D. Bly, SF 70 two of the best in the back Nate Clements Dre Bly have been two of the top defense backs in the league when it comes to getting their hands on the fumbles and passes defensed. They both rank in the top five in interceptions of among cornerbacks over the same time frame. Lockdown Nate Clements has been beat the percentage. He has allowed only 3 completions on 13 balls thrown his way, while ranking tied for 1st in the league with 6 passes defensed according to 2009 DEFENSIVE COMPLETION PERCENTAGE LEADERS (Minimum 10 Def. Tgts.) Players Burned Def. Tgts. Burns/Def. Tgts. 1. Nate Clements, SF PASSES DEFENSED LEADERS (According to NFL Gamebooks) Players PDs 1t. Nate Clements, SF 6 3t. Dre Bly, SF 5 MOST FORCED FUMBLES AMONG DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2001 MOST INTERCEPTIONS AMONG CORNERBACKS SINCE 2001 Player FFs Player INTs 1. Dre Bly, SF Dre Bly, SF Nate Clements, SF Ronde Barber, TB 31 5t. Nate Clements, SF 30 MOST PASSES DEFENSED AMONG DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2001 Player PDs 3. Dre Bly, SF Nate Clements, SF 116

54 38 DASHON GOLDSON (duh-shonn) SAFETY earned valuable experience on defense and special teams since being his first season as the full-time starter and will look to be a playmaker in the 49ers secondary this year HIGHLIGHTS: Shawntae Spencer GOLDMINE: Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Born: 9/18/84 College: Washington Exp: 3rd Year (D-4B in 07) GOLDSON BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 22/ Caused INTs: 1 Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 20: Interceptions: Passes Defensed:

55 23 MARCUS HUDSON CORNERBACK lines up in nickel and dime packages, while also serving as a gunner on special teams. GOLDMINE: chase animals. I was always fascinated with animals and I wanted to Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 Born: 11/15/82 College: North Carolina State Exp: 4th Year (D-6B in 06) BALMER HUDSON GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 1/ CAREER 37/ Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: CAREER HIGHS Passes Defensed: Forced Fumbles: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 35: Special Teams Fumble Recoveries - 2:

56 32 MICHAEL LEWIS SAFETY 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: lifestyle and the prevention of heart disease. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 222 Born: 4/29/80 College: Colorado Exp: 8th Year (UFA in 07) BALMER LEWIS GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 111/ ADDITIONAL 2009 STATISTICS QB Hits: 4 Tackles for Loss: 1 CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: Interception Yards: Interception Return Long: Interception Returns for TDs: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 34: Blocked Field Goal 1: 2003 (

57 26 MARK ROMAN (ROW-minn) SAFETY secondary with veteran experience and leadership since joining the team safety HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: manager for a construction company while in college. It was a great had going on. I was there from the time they broke ground, to grating it out, to when they put walls up. I became familiar with deadlines and time like to pursue a career in the residential construction industry following needed to have a successful career in the housing sector. siblings. DURABLE DEFENDER 49ers Mark Roman ranks among the top players at his position for consecutive games played. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 205 Born: 3/26/77 College: Louisiana State Exp: 8th Year (UFA in 07) BALMER ROMAN GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 133/ Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: CAREER HIGHS Interceptions: Interception Yards: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 10: 2000 (1), 2001 (3), 2002 (2), 2006 (5) CONSECUTIVE GAMES - SAFETIES (active players) CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED PLAYER GP 2. Mark Roman, SF 99

58 20 ALLEN ROSSUM CORNERBACK while also ranking 1st among active players with 3,056 career punt 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: to live healthier lives by speaking out on the importance of exercise, making smart choices, and the battle that his own family has experienced school students receive at least one daily, supervised 15-minute break productive lives through physical activity, nutritious meals and snacks. funding, events, programs and community service projects. Ht: 5-8 Wt: 178 Born: 10/22/75 College: Notre Dame Exp: 12th Year (FA in 08) ROSSUM GAME-BY-GAME - DEFENSE Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 156/ ROSSUM BALMER GAME-BY-GAME - RETURNING Date Opp KR Yds Avg Lg TD PR FC Yds Avg Lg TD Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS CAREER , t , t 3 Total Tackles: Interceptions: Sacks: Kickoff Returns: Kickoff Return Yards: CAREER HIGHS Kickoff Return Long: Punt Returns: Punt Return Yards: Punt Return Long: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Rushing : 2000 (1-16), 2004 (1-0), 2008 (1-1) Rushing Touchdowns - 1: Receiving 1-4: Special Teams Tackles - 45: Special Teams Fumble Recoveries - 1: 1998 (1) Special Teams Forced Fumbles - 1: 1998 (1)

59 20 ALLEN ROSSUM CORNERBACK CONTINUED... CONSISTENT RETURNS Allen Rossum has been one of the most consistent returners in the league during his 12-year career. That consistency has put him in the top five of all-time return leaders and he currently sits in first among active players in both punt and kickoff return yards. ALL-TIME LEADERS - TOTAL RETURN AND KR YARDS Player TOT. YARDS Player KR YARDS 2. CB A. Rossum, SF 14, CB A. Rossum, SF 11,931 PR/KR YARD LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERS Player PR YARDS Player KR YARDS 1. CB A. Rossum, SF 3, CB A. Rossum, SF 11,931

60 30 REGGIE SMITH SAFETY collegiate career at Oklahoma. GOLDMINE: best pieces of work was a large pillow. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 200 Born: 9/3/86 College: Oklahoma Exp: 2nd Year (D-3 in 08) BALMER SMITH GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 2/ CAREER 5/ CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: Solo: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 3: 2008 (3)

61 36 SHAWNTAE SPENCER CORNERBACK 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: ending knee injury during the 2008 season. Had 5 tackles (4 solo) and 1 Dashon Goldson GOLDMINE: was baseball, but I got to high school and saw that all of the excitement Ht: 6-1 Wt: 190 Born: 2/22/82 College: Pittsburgh Exp: 6th Year (D-2B in 04) SPENCER BALMER GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 60/ Total Tackles: Solo: Assists: Sacks: Passes Defensed: Interceptions: CAREER HIGHS Interception Yards: Interception Return Long: Interception Returns for TDs: Forced Fumbles: Fumble Recoveries: ) ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 9:

62 28 CURTIS TAYLOR SAFETY explosiveness at both safety positions, while serving as a contributor on special teams. GOLDMINE: Ht: 6-2 Wt: 209 Born: 7/13/85 College: Louisiana State Exp: Rookie (D-7A in 09) BALMER TAYLOR GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Tot Sol Ast Sk Yds Int Yds PD FF FR Yds Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 0/ CAREER 0/

63 ers specialists 86 BRIAN JENNINGS LONG SNAPPER having recorded 58 career special teams stops. GOLDMINE: his certification as a yoga instructor in 2008 after taking part in a 200- plans to open his own yoga studio in the near future. Ht: 6-5 Wt: 242 Born: 10/14/76 College: Arizona State Exp: 10th Year (D-7B in 00) JENNINGS BALMER LEE GAME-BY-GAME RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opp W/L P/S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ CAREER 147/ ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles - 58: 2000 (6), 2001 (4), 2002 (4), 2003 (2), 2004

64 4 ANDY LEE PUNTER up outstanding numbers in 2008 as he set a career-high and team 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: GOLDMINE: when he went on to become a standout punter on the collegiate level The first professional game he ever attended was as a player with the punting leader Andy Lee sits among the league leaders gross and net average in punting, ranking in the top five since Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180 Born: 8/11/82 College: Pittsburgh Exp: 6th Year (D-6A in 04) BALMER LEE GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S No Yds Avg Net TB In20 Lg Blk Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/0 23 1, CAREER 83/ , Most Punts: Most Punt Yards: Highest Gross Average: CAREER HIGHS Highest Net Average: Long Punt: Most Punts Inside-20: ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles 4: NFL GROSS AVERAGE LEADERS FROM Player Gross Avg. 3. Andy Lee, SF 46.9 NFL NET AVERAGE LEADERS FROM Player Net Avg. 4. Andy Lee, SF 39.3

65 4 ANDY LEE PUNTER CONTINUED... Booming Boot Andy Lee s career long punt (82 yards) currently ranks as the third NFL LONGEST PUNTS SINCE 2000 Player Date Opp. Lg 3. Andy Lee, SF 10/5/08 NE 82 4t. Andy Lee, SF 11/21/04 at TB 81 LONGEST PUNTS, 49ERS HISTORY Player Date Opp. Lg 2t. Andy Lee 10/5/08 NE Andy Lee 11/21/04 at TB 81 PUNTS OF 50-PLUS YARDS, 2009 Player Punts 1. Andy Lee, SF 13 TOP PUNTERS IN NFL HISTORY (Based on Gross Average) Player Avg. 6. Andy Lee, SF 44.6 TOP PUNTERS IN 49ERS HISTORY (Based on Gross Average) Player Avg. 2. Andy Lee (2004-Present) 44.6

66 6 JOE NEDNEY KICKER Ht: 6-5 Wt: 234 Born: 3/22/73 College: San Jose State Exp: 14th Year (FA in 05) kicker in that span. He enters the 2009 season ranked second in team 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: has hit on a franchise record seven field goals of 50-plus yards. Vernon Davis career. GOLDMINE: the logo in and the artist put his own little flair into it. I figured I would get probably have about 9 logos on my leg. I figured that would be a safe Joe Nedney has provided the 49ers with a reliable weapon on special teams, 49ers in PRESENT NFL FIELD GOAL PCT. LEADERS - ACTIVE NFL KICKERS Player FGM FGA PCT 1. Joe Nedney, SF field goal percentage since 2005 from yards among active kickers present NFL FIELD GOAL PCT. LEADERS YARDS - ACTIVE NFL KICKERS Player FGM FGA PCT 1. Joe Nedney, SF golden left foot BALMER NEDNEY GAME-BY-GAME Date Opp W/L P/S Pts XP-XPA FG-FGA Kick-By-Kick Oct 25 at Hou TOTALS 3/ Long: 42 CAREER 156/0 1, Long: 56 Most Field Goals: Most Field Goal Attempts: Longest Field Goal: CAREER HIGHS Most PATs: Most PAT Attempts: Most Points: 15 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS Special Teams Tackles (Regular Season) 20: Special Teams Tackles (Postseason) - 4: 2002 (3), 2003 (1) CAREER PCT. LEADERS - FRANCHISE HISTORY (MIN. 100 ATTEMPTS) Player FGM FGA PCT 1. Joe Nedney ( ) with 1,004 career points. NFL CAREER SCORING LEADERS - ACTIVE PLAYERS Player PTS 9. Kris Brown, Hou. 1, Joe Nedney, SF 1,004