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1991 San Francisco 49ers season
American football team season
American football team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | San Francisco 49ers |
| year | 1991 |
| record | 10–6 |
| division_place | 3rd NFC West |
| owner | Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. |
| general manager | Carmen Policy |
| coach | George Seifert |
| off_coach | Mike Holmgren |
| def_coach | Bill McPherson |
| stadium | Candlestick Park |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | **G** Guy McIntyre |
| **WR** Jerry Rice | |
| **OLB** Charles Haley | |
| shortnavlink | 49ers seasons |
WR Jerry Rice OLB Charles Haley
The 1991 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 42nd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 46th overall. The franchise did not qualify for the postseason for the first time since the strike-shortened 1982 season. Joe Montana would miss the entire season with an elbow injury, paving the way for Steve Young to take over as the team's starting quarterback.
In Week 17, the 49ers found themselves not controlling their destiny. The Atlanta Falcons had already swept the 49ers in 2 very close games in the regular season, and therefore held the tiebreaker in the wild card. The New Orleans Saints had a 10–5 record entering the week, and defeated the Phoenix Cardinals, winning the division.
Offseason
Following the 1990 season, the 49ers left team stalwarts Roger Craig and Ronnie Lott unprotected and allowed them go to the Los Angeles Raiders via Plan B free agency.
In 1991, the 49ers announced a prototype for a new logo and helmet design. Instead of the traditional "SF" oval, this new logo featured a stylized "49ers" in white with black and red shadows. However, fan reaction was so overwhelmingly negative that the idea was scrapped six days later. The only change to the uniform would be the switching from red socks with three white stripes to plain solid red socks.
NFL draft
Main article: 1991 NFL draft
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Personnel
Staff
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Owner – Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
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President – Carmen Policy
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Vice president of football administration – John McVay
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Administrator of football operations – Neal Dahlen
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Administrator of college scouting – Tony Razzano
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Administrator of pro personnel – Allan Webb
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Executive administrative assistant – Dwight Clark
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Head coach – George Seifert
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Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Mike Holmgren
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Running backs – Ray Sherman
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Receivers – Sherman Lewis
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Tight ends/offensive line assistant – Lynn Stiles
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Offensive line – Bobb McKittrick
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Defensive coordinator – Bill McPherson
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Defensive line – John Marshall
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Linebackers – Bob Zeman
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Defensive backs – Ray Rhodes
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Defensive assistant – Dwaine Board
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Defensive assistant – Tommy Hart
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Special teams coordinator – Lynn Stiles
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Physical development coordinator – Jerry Attaway
Roster
Preseason
| San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Week | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Date | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Opponent | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Result | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Record | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Venue | San Francisco 49ers | year=1991 | border=2}}" | Attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| at [Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season) | **W** 24–17 | 1–0 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 45,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| vs. [Chicago Bears](1991-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 21–7 | 2–0 | Olympiastadion (Berlin) | 66,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Denver Broncos](1991-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 24–6 | 3–0 | Candlestick Park | 54,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [San Diego Chargers](1991-san-diego-chargers-season) | **W** 24–13 | 4–0 | Candlestick Park | 53,453 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Seattle Seahawks](1991-seattle-seahawks-season) | **W** 28–16 | 5–0 | Kingdome | 54,111 |
Regular season
With Joe Montana out for the season with an elbow injury, Steve Young became the starting quarterback. The season opener, a rematch of the previous year's NFC Championship with the New York Giants, was the first road loss suffered by the 49ers since losing at Phoenix in 1988. The loss ended a still-standing NFL record 18 consecutive regular season road game victories spanning the 1988–90 seasons. The first month of the season saw the team inconsistent with alternating home wins and road losses. In week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons, Young suffered a knee injury, causing him to miss five games. With Young out and with the 49ers record at 4–5, Steve Bono led the 49ers to five wins in 6 games. However, Young returned for the final game; a 52–14 victory over the Chicago Bears. Although the 49ers finished the regular season at 10–6, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1982 (losing on a tie-breaker to the Atlanta Falcons due to having lost both meetings). Young would however win the first of four consecutive passing titles.
Schedule
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| at [New York Giants](1991-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 14–16 | 0–1 | Giants Stadium | 76,319 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 8 | [San Diego Chargers](1991-san-diego-chargers-season) | **W** 34–14 | 1–1 | Candlestick Park | 60,753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 15 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1991-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 14–17 | 1–2 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 59,148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1991-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **W** 27–10 | 2–2 | Candlestick Park | 63,871 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at [Los Angeles Raiders](1991-los-angeles-raiders-season) | **L** 6–12 | 2–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 91,494 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | **[Atlanta Falcons](1991-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **L** 34–39 | 2–4 | Candlestick Park | 57,343 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | [Detroit Lions](1991-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 35–3 | 3–4 | Candlestick Park | 61,240 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | at [Philadelphia Eagles](1991-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **W** 23–7 | 4–4 | Veterans Stadium | 65,796 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at **Atlanta Falcons** | **L** 14–17 | 4–5 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 51,259 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | at **[New Orleans Saints](1991-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **L** 3–10 | 4–6 | Louisiana Superdome | 68,591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | [Phoenix Cardinals](1991-phoenix-cardinals-season) | **W** 14–10 | 5–6 | Candlestick Park | 50,180 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **Los Angeles Rams** | **W** 33–10 | 6–6 | Anaheim Stadium | 61,881 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | **New Orleans Saints** | **W** 38–24 | 7–6 | Candlestick Park | 62,092 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | at [Seattle Seahawks](1991-seattle-seahawks-season) | **W** 24–22 | 8–6 | Kingdome | 56,711 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Kansas City Chiefs](1991-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | **W** 28–14 | 9–6 | Candlestick Park | 62,672 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Chicago Bears](1991-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 52–14 | 10–6 | Candlestick Park | 60,419 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1: at New York Giants
Week 2: vs. San Diego Chargers
Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 4: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 5: at Los Angeles Raiders
Week 7: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 8: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 9: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 10: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 11: at New Orleans Saints
Week 12: vs. Phoenix Cardinals
Week 13: at Los Angeles Rams
Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 15: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 17: vs. Chicago Bears
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Standings
Awards and records
- Steve Young, Led NFL, Passer Rating, 101.8 Rating
References
References
- (February 18, 2016). "When the 49ers changed their logo, and fans revolted". Hearst Communications.
- "1991 San Francisco 49ers Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
- "1991 San Francisco 49ers (NFL)". Pro Football Archives.
- ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 450
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