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Mike Nolan is in his second year as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.  Nolan does not have too much to look forward to going into 2006 even though the 49ers ended the season on a bit of a winning streak to avoid having the worse record in 2005.

Second year quarterback Alex Smith is hoping to get off to a good start to his 2006 season.  Smith had a terrible rookie year that included passing for only 875 yards and 1 touchdown along with 11 interceptions and 11 fumbles.  In his defense, most rookie quarterbacks get to warm the bench until they learn the system.  Smith should improve his 2005 numbers but that in saying much.  Frank Gore will start at running back for the 49ers.  Gore ran for 608 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2005.  Gore showed sparks of brilliance last season and the 49ers hope he can regain his college form this season.  San Francisco selected Maryland tight end Vernon Davis in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.  Davis was a stud at Maryland and could even become the leading receiver for the 49ers in 2006.  Antonio Bryant and Arnaz Battle will start at wide receiver.  Neither will have stellar numbers as the offense continues to struggle under Smith.