The 2007 Rhein Fire season was the 13th and final season for the franchise in the

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League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach

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in his first year, and played its home games at

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, Germany. They finished the season in fourth place with a record of four wins and six losses. The

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(NFL) announced the closure of its European branch on June 29, ending the team's 13-year existence.

Offseason

Free agent draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Schedule

Standings

Game summaries

Week 1: vs Berlin Thunder

Week 2: at Amsterdam Admirals

Week 3: vs Cologne Centurions

Week 4: at Hamburg Sea Devils

Week 5: vs Frankfurt Galaxy

Week 6: at Cologne Centurions

Week 7: at Frankfurt Galaxy

Week 8: vs Amsterdam Admirals

Week 9: at Berlin Thunder

Week 10: vs Hamburg Sea Devils

Honors

Danny Baugher Erle Daniel Baugher, IV (born January 24, 1984) is a former American football punter. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Arizona. Baugher was also a member of the New Englan ...

, All-NFL Europa League team selection *

Blake Costanzo Blake Costanzo (born April 14, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Lafayette. Costanzo has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Clevel ...

, All-NFL Europa League team selection *Jamar Enzor, Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9) *

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, Defensive Player of the Week (Week 8) *Derek Rehage, Defensive Player of the Week (Week 6) * P.K. Sam, Offensive Player of the Week (Week 5)

Notes

References

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Rhein Rhein may refer to: Places * Rhine, a major river in Europe (german: Rhein, link=no) * Rhein, a village in the municipality of Morsbach in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany * Rhein (Ostpreussen), a former name of the town Ryn in Poland Ships * ...

Rhein Fire seasons