Are the San Francisco 49ers a Dark Horse to Win the NFC West?

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Published: May 23, 2009

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... people are still following the sport like it's the MLB or golf. Why? Because there is something magical about the game, something that brings all people together, something that captivates and enthralls residents of 32 American cities at opening kickoff.

Now, I could go multiple directions with this article. I could go on and on to talk about how football has captured America and become a part of our culture, or I can give you a sneak peek at one of the NFL's most glorious teams that plays in perhaps the worst stadium of all time.

A team that, if one or two games had turned out differently, could have made the playoffs last season. A team that, before the Lions, were the laughingstock of the NFC. A team that plays it's home games in a lonely windy former ballpark down by the bay. Folks, it's time you met the San Francisco 49ers.

As usual, last season started out rather poorly for the red and gold. After losing game one to the Cards, Nolan'...

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