They began the season with the goal of improving on their previous output of 5–9.
They were able to do so, starting the season 6–1; however, after a four-game losing streak, they finished 8–6[1] and missed the playoffs.
On April 5, 1976, the 49ers traded for former Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett.
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