49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: It's gametime
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
Date: September 7, 2008
Time: 1:15pm PST
Location: Bill Walsh Field @ Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
Records (2007): 49ers (5-11) Cardinals (8-8)
Bodoglife.com Spread: 49ers +3; Over/Under 42; Money Line: 49ers +115, Cardinals -135 - It's officially alright to start betting on football.
Weather: 76 degrees, 10% chance of showers, wind W 8 mph
TV Broadcast: Fox - Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan, Chris Myers
Radio: 107.7 The Bone, 680/1050 KNBR - Joe Starkey, Gary Plummer, Rod Brooks
Spanish Radio: KIQI 1010-AM, KATD 990-AM - Fernando Arias and Ambrosio Rico
Cardinals Coverage: Revenge of the Birds
Injuries
49ers: Probable - DT Aubrayo Franklin, OLB Parys Haralson, SS Michael Lewis, TE Delanie Walker; Doubtful - QB Alex Smith
Cardinals: Probable - TE Ben Patrick, OT Mike Gandy; Questionable - TE Jerame Tuman; Doubtful - DT Gabe Watson, DT Alan Branch; Out - C Al Johnson (placed on IT)
Inactives (Updated 12:15pm)
49ers: QB Alex Smith, CB Marcus Hudson, CB Tarell Brown, CB Reggie Smith, C Cody Wallace, LB Tully Banta-Cain, G Chilo Rachal, LB Ahmad Brooks
Cardinals: QB Brian St. Pierre, RB J.J. Arrington, T Brandon Keith, DT Alan Branch, WR Early Doucet, TE Jerame Tuman, DT Gabe Watson
First off, I thought I'd get this opened up now so people can discuss both the 49ers-Cardinals match-up and the morning games. If the thread gets filled with pre-game commentary I might open up a separate thread for earlier games next week. For now we'll play it by ear.
More importantly, after months of waiting and months of analysis on everything under the sun, it's finally game day. The national media continues to consider the 49ers a joke. Out here there are plenty of questions we've been hoping to get answered. Will Mike Martz and J.T. O'Sullivan be the answer to what ails the offense? Will Bamm Bamm continue his rise to greatness? How long will Mike Nolan last? Starting today we'll finally begin to get some answers. Good or bad, answers are answers.
For the lurkers out there who would like to discuss the game, either click on "Sign Up" on the top left side of the front page or follow the directions at the bottom of the comments section of the thread. Whether you're just cruising through or are a long time reader, everybody is welcome.
Future open threads will include some more last minute analysis, but for this one, let's just enjoy the beginning of another NFL season.
And if you're still trying to find a sports bar, it sounds like some folks will be heading to Aces on Sutter and Hyde. Hopefully people will keep using the sports bar thread to find places in SF and around the world to watch the 49ers.
GO NINERS!
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Im psyched
get it on!
"I think I was the best player I ever saw"
Willie Mays, you ain't kidding
by CB30 on Sep 7, 2008 9:55 AM PDT 0 recs
Finally!
I can’t think of a better team than the Cardinals to start off the JTO era. While they do have some playmakers on defense, we have actually been able to put some points up on the board against these guys the past couple years. I feel like we have a good shot in the game but I don’t how much of that is because of us or the fact that we’re playing AZ.
I guess I’m going to have to watch Favre for the next three hours..
by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 9:57 AM PDT 0 recs
morning game - Desean
I was going to but with Desean Jackson getting the start at wide receiver I’m going with the Rams and Eagles on Fox, at least initially.
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 9:59 AM PDT
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Yeah
I will definitely be switching between the two once the endless beer commercial parade starts. Hopefully the Eagles can put a whooping on the Rams, which I think they will.
by baybruin415 on Sep 7, 2008 10:04 AM PDT 0 recs
wait what?
What’s wrong with Alex Smith, for him to be listed as Doubtful?
Sprained Ego?
Broken Confidence?
But seriously, I didn’t know he was injured. o.o
by shlecko on Sep 7, 2008 10:16 AM PDT 0 recs
Supposedly broke a piece of bone off his shoulder.
by DesertFox on
Sep 7, 2008 10:51 AM PDT
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injury settlement incoming?
Cheaper than dead cap money from cutting him.
Here’s hoping it gets worse!
by shlecko on
Sep 7, 2008 10:59 AM PDT
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Anyone know a good streaming site?
Otherwise I’m stuck with the DAL-CLE game.
by TexanNiner on Sep 7, 2008 10:45 AM PDT 0 recs
if it makes you feel any better...
I’m sure most of us will be offering to trade you games by halftime
by shlecko on
Sep 7, 2008 10:58 AM PDT
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Justin.tv
When the first preseason game was blacked out I watched it on Justin.tv. They’ve had a lot of video on there. Probably worth checking out.
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 11:05 AM PDT
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Rams
Rams certainly dont look like anything special
maybe a chance we can beat them?
by Vote4Gore on Sep 7, 2008 11:03 AM PDT 0 recs
They have looked horrendous offensively and defensively. For all the weapons they have on offense, it just goes to show that nothing can be done with a garbage O-Line.
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Sep 7, 2008 11:13 AM PDT
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HO. LEE. SHIT.
Tell me you guys just saw Stephen Jackson get JACKED UP.
by shlecko on
Sep 7, 2008 11:14 AM PDT
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by sheldon brown?
he got rocked, then got up and celebrated
i dont know whose tougher after that play
by Vote4Gore on
Sep 7, 2008 11:21 AM PDT
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helmet
And then when he was handed his helmet he threw it to the ground. I’ve always been a Steven Jackson fan and I’m not sure why. I’ll give him the toughness award on that one.
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 11:28 AM PDT
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Jackson
When he was drafted, he was like the a Vernon Davis type of running back, wasn’t he? Ridiculous physical specimen with all kinds of power and speed. That combination for a running back is hard NOT to like.
by sfgfan on
Sep 7, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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The NFC West
The Rams are getting pounded by the Eagles. I don’t know what’s going on up in Buffalo but the Seahawks are losing 14-0 in the second quarter. By game time at the Stick the Cards and Niners could be playing for division lead. Make that 14-7.
Any thought to who the Niners will get for their third quarterback?
Make that 21-0, Eagles.
by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 11:24 AM PDT 0 recs
well
It depends on the severity of Smith’s injury.
Remember, we’ve got Arnaz Battle and Michael Robinson on the roster – both can serve as emergency QBs. This early in the year, I’m not sure that you want to mess with your 53 man roster.
by shlecko on
Sep 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT
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If I'm not mistaken
Robinson was the emergency QB a couple of times last season. Of course, I could be wrong.
by sfgfan on
Sep 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT
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QBs
I’d imagine we’ll figure out sometime this week the extent of Smith’s injury in terms of time out of uniform. Robinson is the emergency QB today and of course they also have Battle. I remember the Patriots used to use punter Tom Tupa as their #3 every single week. At the same time, I’d rather have an actual QB back there. Maybe bring back Kyle Wright since he at least got to check out the playbook for a couple weeks?
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 11:32 AM PDT
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A broken bone in the shoulder
Maiocco and Barrows are both saying that it’s a broken bone in the shoulder. It’s probably going to require surgery and pins. I don’t suspect that we’ll see Smith in uniform for the rest of the year, if that’s the case, but I’ll defer to the doctors. If true it means that they’ll have to get someone in for number three. I heard that Wright had a very strong arm.
I think Tupa played a lot of quarterback in college. I seem to remember him playing quarterback for someone. Atlanta? Speaking of Pats’ QBs, Brady went out with an injury. Looked like a knee.
by Bob On The Coast on
Sep 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT
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Andre Woodson
the guy was pretty good in college, a training camp cut of the giants, apparently stunk during camp, but he does have alot of physical talent, and we can sign him off the giants practice squad
wouldnt hurt to see if you can find a diamon in the rough, which would mean we arguably could have three (we got hill out of nowhere, and same with JTO)
by Vote4Gore on
Sep 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT
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Woodson
At one point people were projecting him in the first round as one of the first 2 or 3 QBs selected. He put up great numbers all season long and then things quickly went south in the offseason, particularly I believe at the Senior Bowl and in working out. I wouldn’t mind grabbing him. He was signed by the Giants to their practice squad but the 49ers could grab him as long as they keep him on their 53-man (which would obviously happen with Smith’s injury).
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 11:57 AM PDT
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I'm surprised...
… the 49ers didn’t keep a QB on the practice squad.
by sfgfan on
Sep 7, 2008 12:07 PM PDT
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Rams' DBs
Either the Ram’s defensive scheme sucks, or their DBs are really bad. Maybe it’s both?
by sfgfan on Sep 7, 2008 12:07 PM PDT 0 recs
Most of their slips have been blown coverages – the coaching/playcalling was there, but the secondary haven’t been taking care of their assignments. I’d say most of the blame should fall into the hands of the DBs.
by shlecko on
Sep 7, 2008 12:13 PM PDT
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Makes sense.
What a day Jackson is having. I wonder if he could sustain anything remotely resembling this week in and week out.
by sfgfan on
Sep 7, 2008 12:18 PM PDT
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Inactives for the game
QB Alex Smith
CB Marcus Hudson
CB Tarell Brown
CB Reggie Smith
C Cody Wallace
LB Tully Banta-Cain
G Chilo Rachal
LB Ahmad Brooks
I’m a little surprised TBC is inactive over Roderick Green.
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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 12:13 PM PDT 0 recs
Surprised
I am as well. If you think about it though, they kind of already have a TBC in Parys Haralson: someone who has potential pass-rush skills and can kind-of-sort-of drop back into coverage. Green, I think, is viewed by the team as probably their best pure pass-rusher, so I guess you can kind of make sense out of it all.
by sfgfan on Sep 7, 2008 12:29 PM PDT 0 recs
I think the point of starting Parys over TBC is that he’s actually got better coverage skills. TBC as a pass rusher is more of a strength kind of guy…he hits hard, and has the power to slap away tackles in pass rush situation. He’s just not exceptionally fast or agile.
Haralson can use his quickness to rush the edge, and Green is a cheaper, younger option for a power OLB in rush situations. Shouldn’t be surprising at all to see the Niners keep TBC out of the lineup.
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Sep 7, 2008 12:41 PM PDT
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Awesome fake against Seattle
I would love to see the Seahawks go down. The NFC West is unpredictable enough to be wide open.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 12:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Buffalo
I’m high on the Bills this season. Trent Edwards has enough weapons around him to look ok at times which is all they really need. I’m not saying they’ll dethrone the Patriots, but I think they’ll be challenging for a playoff spot.
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT
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que el f***?
Either game center is busted, or Edwards is out of the game for some reason…Why is Punter Brian Moorman heading the ship in Buffalo?
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Sep 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT
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fake field goal
Moorman is the holder and they ran a fake field goal.
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 12:48 PM PDT
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The Seahawks can't run today
I don’t think that they’re over forty yards the last time I looked.
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Sep 7, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
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Run
I think that’s going to be one of their biggest bug-a-boos this season.
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Sep 7, 2008 12:40 PM PDT
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That...
and the fact that all their receivers are hurt. The tide is turning…
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
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Sep 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
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Julius jones
Jones is not the answer for them…Nor is a Jones/Morris platoon. I’m not feeling that at all
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
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Season is about to start...
The West is wide open, great opportunity to make a statement by pounding the Cardinals.
5 minutes to game time. My optimism has not been crushed yet. Go Niners.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:12 PM PDT 0 recs
commentators?
are these guys supposed to be any good? i’m guessing they are the 3 team, which isnt to unexciting.
by Vote4Gore on Sep 7, 2008 1:14 PM PDT 0 recs
Myers
It’s odd b/c isn’t Myers one of the guys that is usually with the top teams on the sideline?
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by Fooch on
Sep 7, 2008 1:16 PM PDT
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and a nice little penalty...
Come on D!
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on
Sep 7, 2008 1:20 PM PDT
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Man, that penalty hurt...
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on
Sep 7, 2008 1:21 PM PDT
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3 and out?
RELEASE EVERYONE. SHAUN HILL FOR QUARTERBACK.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on Sep 7, 2008 1:20 PM PDT 0 recs
regional coverage sucks
Ahh too bad im stuck watching the Cleveland – Cowgirls game. I need NFL Sunday Ticket….GO! NINERS!!
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 1:21 PM PDT 0 recs
So far not too impressive.
Bad tackling. Can’t do that with those big Card receivers. And James looks healthy and strong again.
by Bob On The Coast on Sep 7, 2008 1:23 PM PDT 0 recs
willie my shining star
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Sep 7, 2008 1:25 PM PDT 0 recs
i meant p. willie
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on
Sep 7, 2008 1:26 PM PDT
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nice stand
Defense stepped up big time there
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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 1:25 PM PDT 0 recs
I like Patrick Willis.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on Sep 7, 2008 1:26 PM PDT 0 recs
Nice stand
Now I’d like to see something on offense. How about a heavy dose of Frank Gore?
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:26 PM PDT 0 recs
or a first down
or a completed pass, any would be good
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Sep 7, 2008 1:27 PM PDT
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Let’s not go crazy with the wishes here.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on
Sep 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT
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3 points
NOt bad for a short field…. hopefully they can settle down and move the ball
by Muy Macho on Sep 7, 2008 1:27 PM PDT 0 recs
GAME CHANGING SPEED!
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Sep 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Plus a penalty. WOOOOOOO, starting at the 5.
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Sep 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT
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Rossum, that was, how you say, unsmart.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on Sep 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT 0 recs
This is bush league...
and it completely reflects on Nolan.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Yeesh
That would not have been good.
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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Good GOD
This is ugly.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs
ugh
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 Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs
not a good start
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 Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs
FUCK. There was a massive hold in the end zone too.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Christ.
We look horrible.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT 0 recs
big hit
Keasey got crushed…not surprised he lost control of that ball
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by Fooch on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT 0 recs
This is not the start I hoped for.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT 0 recs
ummmmm rules?
your supposed to hold onto the ball, not throw it away
by Vote4Gore on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT 0 recs
can he play QB?
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.
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