Hump Day: The San Francisco 49ers

Happy Hump Day everybody. Time to continue the preview of the NFC West with the 49ers. The 49ers missed out on the playoffs last season, going 7-9 in a weak NFC West.

The Niners drafted LB Patrick Willis out of Ole Miss and OL Joe Staley out of Central Michigan, in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

They open up the regular season at home on Monday night against the Cardinals. They play the Ravens, the Bucs and the Bengals at home. On the road, they play the Falcons, the Steelers and the Panthers.

Time for those burnin Yearbook Style questions:

1. In 2007, Frank Gore will: Run for President (Oops wrong Gore)
2. Gore will also: Fight Global Warming (Wrong one again)
3. Gore will run for: 1,300 yards
4. Most likely to have breakout year: Alex Smith
5. Smith will record: 24 touchdowns and 3,500 yards passing
6. The 49ers defense will most likely: ROCK HARD BABY!!!!
7. Mike Nolan's coaching career with Niners will: Follow that of Brian Billick's Ravens, years ago
8. Kiss song that best describes team: Shout it Out Loud
9. In 2007, the Niners will: Win the NFC West

See ya Thursday