Preseason Game #2: 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers
by Fooch
on Aug 16, 2008 5:00 PM PDT
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Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers
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Date: August 16th, 2008
Time: 6:00pm PST
Location: Bill Walsh Field @ Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
Records (2007): 49ers (5-11) Packers (13-3)
ScoresandOdds.com Spread: 49ers -2; Over/Under 34.5; Money Line: 49ers -135, Packers +125 - And if you're betting on preseason football, I ask you this.
Weather: 69 degrees, 0% chance of showers, wind W 13 mph
TV Broadcast: CBS-5 - Dennis O'Donnell, Eric Davis, Kim Coyle
Radio: 107.7 The Bone, 680/1050 KNBR - Joe Starkey, Gary Plummer, Rod Brooks
Spanish Radio: KIQI 1010-AM, KATD 990-AM
Raiders Packers Coverage: Acme Packing Company
Injuries
49ers: Out - WR Arnaz Battle, WR Bryant Johnson, WR Ashley Lelie, S Lewis Baker, G David Baas, RB Michael Robinson, CB Tarell Brown
Packers: Out - RB Ryan Grant, RB DeShawn Wynn, S Charlie Peprah, LB AJ Hawk, LB Desmond Bishopp, OT Orrin Thompson, DT Ryan Pickett, WR Ruvull Martin, TE Tory Humphrey, WR Greg Jennings, DT Justin Harrel, DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila
First off, you just have to love the preseason for the simple fact that the 49ers are a 2 point favorite against the Packers. I'd imagine some of that has to do with Ryan Grant likely out of the game. Well and Brett Favre moving on I suppose.
J.T. O'Sullivan will be getting most if not all of the first half snaps, so he's in a good position to take serious control of this QB competition. Alex Smith will get his snaps with the 2nd string offense and hopefully he can keep his head in the game.
Aside from the mess that is the QB competition, I'm wildly intrigued by Josh Morgan's matchup this evening. Tonight could go a long way in building confidence in the rookie.
Additional Players to Watch
Cam Colvin & Dominique Zeigler - possibly battling for a practice squad spot
Louis Holmes - I still think he's a longshot for the 53-man roster, but if he can make some plays tonight that could change
Joe Staley - Struggled a bit in his LT debut, so hopefully he'll show some improvement tonight
Takeo Spikes & Jeff Ulbrich - Spikes makes his debut with the 49ers, while Ulbrich is looking to open some more eyes and retain playing time
The defensive front 7 - A little pass rush would be nice fellas.
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I'll be back with a recap late tonight or early tomorrow.
GO NINERS!
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Yes, that's right
CANDLESTICK PARK! w00t
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 5:37 PM PDT
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Defense
stop handing them yards, kthnx
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:21 PM PDT
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so far...
Gore looking fine, the passing game not so much. However, one thing I like seeing is using Vernon Davis on 3rd and really short. If you’re not going to run I really think he’s the guy they should throw to with the quick dump off. He’s got some moves and power to get that couple of yards for the first down easily.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:32 PM PDT
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Ugh
O’sullivan…not doing it right.
Too many penalties on D
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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Rossum
Not a big gain there, but certainly some nice moves….and just as it goes to commercial I hear another penalty…Waaaay too many penalties so far.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:37 PM PDT
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yeesh
That was hideous.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
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OMFG
Wow, good thing he’s better than Alex, huh?
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:41 PM PDT
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otherwise....
We’d really be in bad shape.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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This defense is something else
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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Spikes
Not sure if he blew the coverage against Lee, but he had some good coverage a couple plays later. The defense is either getting pressure or the secondary is doing enough to force Rodgers to throw it away. That’s so key.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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It's great pressure
4 man rush, and they’re getting there QUICK. McDonald FTW
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:47 PM PDT
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O'Sullivan
reminding me of Trent Dilfer a little too much
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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smith
Is smith warming up yet?
"Niners Are Back!!!"
by mississippininer on
Aug 16, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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Rossum-
LET IT GO INTO THE ENDZONE DUDE. Good grief.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:57 PM PDT
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preseason
I wonder how much is him figuring it’s the preseason so let’s try some new moves? Think he’ll be a little more careful once the season starts?
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
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Was thinking that too
I hope so, because catching it on the 5 is disastrous.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
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3rd and 2
Either run with Foster or quick dump off to Vernon Davis.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:01 PM PDT
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Compared to last week
Got PAST the marker this week. Of course he only had to go a few yards compared to the 10 or 11 he needed last week.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:02 PM PDT
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I hate to nitpick after a nice play,
but his arm is WEAK
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:09 PM PDT
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Big test for the O
last year they COULD NOT put it in on the GL
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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not quite!
Barely got in but Foster made that touchdown happen.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:13 PM PDT
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I thought Nolan would call for a FG for sure lol
If it was the regular season, you can bet he would have
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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touchdown
That was all Foster.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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Excellent
I am pumped to have him behind Gore this year.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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Quick note
49ers took over 75 minutes to score their first PS TD
Still no passing TDs
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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true
But on that drive the passing game made the plays to set it up.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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I don't want to be debbie downer
but O’sullivan’s throws were weak. He had all day to throw, and had zero zip, even on the long passes. Those were not that great of throws…
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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Line of the Night by Eric Davis:
“That guy may have stolen a car.”
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:24 PM PDT
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Lol what was he talking about?
Also: Owch foster!
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:26 PM PDT
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throw
At first i thought he’d wildly overthrown it, but that was absolutely perfect.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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Yes it was
i’ve been dumping on JT all night, but that was a GREAT pass
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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MORGAN!!!!!!!
OH YEA!
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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A long pass for a TD????
What was that? It’s been 2 years since I’ve seen that!
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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O'Sullivan
One thing I’ve really liked is how he steps up in the pocket. The offensive line formed the wall to his sides and instead of running back and to one side (as Smith has tended to do), O’Sullivan steps up in the pocket and into his throw.
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by Fooch on
Aug 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT
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Great stuff in the half
Here’s hoping AS blows ’em up
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:35 PM PDT
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HAH
Aaron Rodgers looks like such a douche.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:49 PM PDT
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I bet he's still cheesed over being passed over
for AS, although, methinks he should be glad based on the OC situation, no line, etc. . .
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on
Aug 16, 2008 7:50 PM PDT
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He should be ecstatic
AS- there but for the grace of god goes rodgers.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:51 PM PDT
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Yeah, Alex has Clayton and Ziegler and no VD
that’s fair.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:56 PM PDT
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JEEZ!
Are they going to let him throw it?
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 7:56 PM PDT
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Friggin’ give Smith or Hill the ball.
I"m tired of this lovefest for O’Sullivan. I’m going to punch Martz in the face and take his retirement.
by Rishi on
Aug 16, 2008 7:59 PM PDT
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Hrm
Smith…looking OK. Good job on the escape, but that deep ball…he missed an easy TD
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT
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Yes, we need more of PS player Clayton
nice play, but cmon. Let AS throw
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 8:22 PM PDT
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I have to say, bondslegend has dominated this thread.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on
Aug 16, 2008 9:18 PM PDT
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ppl
isn’t just me or does all of our QB passing percentage hella low. below 50 percent……
by warriorfan4life on
Aug 16, 2008 9:30 PM PDT
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my thoughts on the game
I watched a recording, so I couldn’t join y’all (bondslegend and co) during the game, but obviously, I liked Morgan A LOT. I wouldn’t think he was a rookie. Jason Hill did a nice job, too. JT was pretty decent after that pick to Woodson.
On defense, I though Goldson was all over the place and did quite well. I’ll have to watch the replay again to be more specific, but the O and D lines were pretty good. Also, nice to see outside pressure on the QB. We haven’t done that in a long time.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.
by Nosetackle Supreme on
Aug 16, 2008 9:43 PM PDT
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I also love Eric Davis’s hair.
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.
by Nosetackle Supreme on
Aug 16, 2008 9:43 PM PDT
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+1 on Davis' hair lol
he was quite good, I must say.
I still like Smith over O’Sullivan, because he has 0 turnovers and JT has 3. Smith is young and can get better, JT is 28 and has been around for 6 years.
by bondslegend on
Aug 16, 2008 10:08 PM PDT
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So it sucks being in VA because I get almost zero Niners games, but I caught some highlights and I love this defense and I think I acctually have a little glimmer of hope returning for this season!!
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on
Aug 16, 2008 11:14 PM PDT
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at least we got a td
it would have been nice to score a TD last week, but we got a few tonight….
by Vote4Gore on
Aug 16, 2008 11:43 PM PDT
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oh yeah
Great game!!!
and you accidentally put “Raiders Coverage” instead of “Packers Coverage”. It happens to me all the time… good stuff today though!
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by PHUT! on
Aug 17, 2008 12:09 AM PDT
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good catch
Thanks for catching that. Did the strike through so you don’t look insane!
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by Fooch on
Aug 17, 2008 12:39 AM PDT
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thanks! no crazy looks in my direction any more today
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by PHUT! on
Aug 17, 2008 1:12 PM PDT
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