49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: It's gametime
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 9:30 AM PDT
in San Francisco 49ers News
Email
PrintArizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers, Sep 7, 2008 1:15 PM PDT
vs. 
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!
407 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
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..
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.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
injury settlement incoming?
Cheaper than dead cap money from cutting him.
Here’s hoping it gets worse!
if it makes you feel any better...
I’m sure most of us will be offering to trade you games by halftime
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.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Rams
Rams certainly dont look like anything special
maybe a chance we can beat them?
by sheldon brown?
he got rocked, then got up and celebrated
i dont know whose tougher after that play
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.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
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 In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
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.
If I'm not mistaken
Robinson was the emergency QB a couple of times last season. Of course, I could be wrong.
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?
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
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 In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
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)
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).
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm surprised...
… the 49ers didn’t keep a QB on the practice squad.
Rams' DBs
Either the Ram’s defensive scheme sucks, or their DBs are really bad. Maybe it’s both?
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.
Makes sense.
What a day Jackson is having. I wonder if he could sustain anything remotely resembling this week in and week out.
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.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
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.
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.
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 reply actions
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.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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?
fake field goal
Moorman is the holder and they ran a fake field goal.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The Seahawks can't run today
I don’t think that they’re over forty yards the last time I looked.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Run
I think that’s going to be one of their biggest bug-a-boos this season.
That...
and the fact that all their receivers are hurt. The tide is turning…
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Julius jones
Jones is not the answer for them…Nor is a Jones/Morris platoon. I’m not feeling that at all
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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 reply actions
commentators?
are these guys supposed to be any good? i’m guessing they are the 3 team, which isnt to unexciting.
Myers
It’s odd b/c isn’t Myers one of the guys that is usually with the top teams on the sideline?
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
Man, that penalty hurt...
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
great special teams.......
the first one was good………
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 In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
willie my shining star
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
nice stand
Defense stepped up big time there
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
good hold
at least its only a field gold attempt
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.
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 reply actions
or a first down
or a completed pass, any would be good
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.
3 points
NOt bad for a short field…. hopefully they can settle down and move the ball
rossum doesnt like to knee
that was pretty bad
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.
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 reply actions
Special Teams
has been anything but special.
Good GOD
This is ugly.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions
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 reply actions
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 reply actions
Christ.
We look horrible.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
big hit
Keasey got crushed…not surprised he lost control of that ball
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
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.
ummmmm rules?
your supposed to hold onto the ball, not throw it away
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.
by Nosetackle Supreme on Sep 7, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
wow maybe i should be lucky im not witnessing this live
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
personal foul?
I just saw a 49er go flying and then a flag.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
against AZ
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
break?
huge break….. still one possession game
WOO OPTIMISM
Bad idea by Gandy
Bamm Bamm is gonna make him pay
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
dont' fuck with Patrick Willis
he’ll get even
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 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
Way to go, Willis!
Team first!
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.
HELL YEA
Rackers just struggles against the 49ers!
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
Now let's shift the momentum
I’d like to see the offense play with some fire
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah!
they suck!
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 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
Missed!
Okay, let’s do something on offense.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
For all the ugly shit at first, 3-0 is awesome
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
Really
Let’s see some first downs, folks.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i got dan carpenter
so i’m not much better…….
Way to move the ball, Niners!
Look at that brilliant strategy!
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.
DEFENSE
Once again, it’s all about the D trying to bail out the O
incompetence strategy?
maybe we’re just trying to get the defense to relax, then wham, over the top
okay i’m way overdoing the optimism thing
Heitmann
Well, having Baas as a backup and Wragge as a converted center paying off already
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
First down
let’s keep em coming
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
johnson
woohoo, my fantasy team is looking better….
and he got whacked, nice hanging on
all about timing
as soon as i typed that, i knew something was going to happen
GOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
FRANK GORE!!!!!!!!!1
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 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
Best drive against the Cardinals EVER!!!
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
Gore needs to be our offense
JT and receivers need to not lose the game for us. That is our offense, and it can work just fine.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
What in the hell is this scoring thing?
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.
I don’t know, but between this and the Giants comeback yesterday, my entire worldview has been shattered. It’s a new world, and I’m hesitantly optimistic.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
that
was really nice to see
Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer
finally
a decent special teams play, and it may have been accidental
Big Mo jumped over to the 49er side!
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 1:45 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
im guessing that was a perfect kick by nedney??
It rolled to the return guy at about the 12
and the niners were all over him.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
WIRE-TO-WIRE BABY!
Makes life so much easier if you just take over first place right away
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
just good blocking!
Holding every run play….
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
“If you’re not cheatin, you’re not tryin” — Eric Davis
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
NICE defense
Now Gore can go to work again.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions
Yup
Just keep handing it to Gore
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Battle
Don’t forget Battle…could go with a dual QB system with Robinson and Battle. Who’s gonna get the snap???
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
dont bust on lucky fucks, those are the best kind!
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, if you do get a lucky fuck, you really should bust on her.
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Good stop
I predict our Defense doesnt give up another point if we dont give up field position
by GrandTheftFootball on Sep 7, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
how about just talking about the game.
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 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
Nice play call
Would be smart to give JT some short passes here.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
Moving the ball is a beautiful thing.
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.
the O
line actually looks decent
Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer
keasy's hair
god its awesome, and he got 6 yards, which is nice for a first down play
Oh nuts
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.
crap
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 1:54 PM PDT reply actions
Rookie pass
Was bound to happen. Come on D, its back to you.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, I saw that too
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
just gives
willis more chances to destroy someone
Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer
ugghhh… nuts… crap… woof…
what kind of site is this
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions
another wasted timeout on defense
w/ 20 seconds to go in the first quarter. seriously, we can’t afford to blow Timeouts like this
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 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
I guess. I just hate using TOs on defense and in the first quarter at all.
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 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
SACK ATTACK!
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 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
More terrific D
And out of FG range
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
who gets credit for that sack
it was like four guys, does everyone get a fourth of a sack?
What’s that called again? A sock?
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.
Why didn’t throw the flag? They totally tackled the QB before he could even throw it!
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Justin Smith
Showing the versatility lining up at defensive tackle.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
I love seeing good things out of J.Smith
And I love seeing Manny Lawson out there again.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
and harrylson
making a good play on that one too
Haralson/Smith
On ESPN.com they split credit between Haralson and Smith.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
oh special teams team, what will you do next
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions
Man, we can't catch a break on special teams
Give it to Gore.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions
good call
That gave them a little room.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
are we that obvious?
Billy Bajema on the field = running play
eventually, teams are going to pick up on that.
Doesn't matter w/Gore
Can get nice and physical
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
99 yard drive right here and Im dumping Alex Smith for JT
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions
lol. 2 long TD drives in 1 game and I might consider it.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming we want to win
I’d say over
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering that. Mike Martz is just one of those tricky “lets pass” guys. The coverage was definetely expecting a pass tho
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
on the punt
did anyone see #98 for the niners knock the gunner away from hitting breaston after the fair catch? kinda funny
That was Parys Haralson (#98)
Good spot…I rewound on my TiVo and saw it…smart play by Haralson
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh TO what silly antics you have! Back to the game
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions
TO
Tied Chris Carter? Didn’t realize he was that high up already….pretty impressive.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
I still prefer TO's touchdown celebrations over Ocho Cinco's
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah then he got a rousing asshole chant from the cleveland crowd
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
Which I'm sure he loved
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn
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.
Holding?
Justin Smith was held on that long pass
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
goldson's fault on that deep post
cover 2 on the right side and he got beat deep…his responsibility on that route
well looking on the bright side: fitzgeralds on my fantasy team
ah starting players against the 49ers makes failing bearable!
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
We should have a rule
No celebrating when your FFL players succeed against the niners
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Good call
NO CELEBRATING….That’s going to be added into the game day thread every week.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to not be useless, Rossum!
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.
thats why we signed rossum
if he can do that regularly, i’d be fine with it
nice return. Rossums been one of the best for years? Ok sounds good!
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
VD!
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 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
the DISEASE!!!
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
Shit
JT needs to understand when the pocket is collapsing.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
actually he shoulda had a lot more time than that
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck
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 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
Small hands?
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.
Gates/Seinfeld commercial
I saw this earlier today and I have to admit that even though it’s for Microsoft it’s hysterical.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
good point
I’ve seen it 3 times today….i’m sure it’ll get annoying.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
something I'm missing?
first time I saw it: 2 minute blank stare….commercial ended, I blinked. The end.
michael robinson?
i think it would be kinda cool to see an RB play qb
just for kicks
sure
if were down by 14+ in the 4th im all for it
or if its week 16 and were tanking
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Wildcat
Seriously, this was an idea thrown around last season – put Robinson in once in a while in Wildcat formation, let him run or throw, depending on the defense. I think it’d be awesome.
Of course, this is the No Fun League and our OCs have no imagination. This is probably why I play Madden.
"He's just a football player"
Thanks for that nugget about Justin Smith
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
i thought he played basketball
these games are too confusing, thank god for commentators
I sure didn’t know that!
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.
a what, now?
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 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
nice D
Now why are we trying to pass on offense? GIVE IT TO GORE!!!
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions
holy crap we cant get any breaks in special teams
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
Fucking ridiculous
We obviously didn’t pray enough to the special teams gods
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
It would be nice to start a drive in their territory.
Let’s try not to cough up the ball either.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
Haralson
Doctor Scott Hyver must have done a good job on those eyes
googled it
Apparently Willis and Keasey had their work done by him too….can listen to audio testimonials by all 3
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Hole in the Wall – possibly the stupidest show idea ever.
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 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
hole in the wall?
Can somebody explain this to me? I clearly wasn’t paying attention to that.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
go to youtube, it was a japanese game show
that was quite funny.
figures
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 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
and a horrible slogan
only fox can bring u show where u win it all by making it through the hole in the wall
Fox stole human tetris from japan? and made a show out of it? thatll get old REAL quick. Ya funny for a 2 minute youtube clip but a whole show yuck. Im looking at you wipeout.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
Thats another penalty on nolan
Illegal formation = bad coaching
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
FRANK GORE
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.
YA Bryant Johnson! Show em why you rock more than #3 Wrs do
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions
side-arm?
I’m not wildly excited with the side-arm throws, but if he can keep making plays….
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
good call
He needs to learn how to look off DBs
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
man
honestly, i get nervous everytime JT throws.
hmmm
Like that throw to Davis?
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
design...
May have been by design but it wasn’t pretty
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
play
Might not have been run perfectly, but when they ran the replay from behind the play it looked like it was meant to be that type of read.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Designed running away play. Nice trickiness Martz. I wouldnt call JT poised composure tho.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Heitmann
Almost made that block before running out of gas…
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
This is what its like
to have a big boy play caller.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Ouch
I held my breath on the last hit on Gore..it looked pretty bad at first
suprising
that we haven’t seen more of Foster…I hope he gets more action as the season drags on, and Gore takes more licks
havent heard much from Staley
but i guess thats a good thing
he got burnt on that JTO fumble
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 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
so what is the black
GU sticker for?
Sam Fuld is the more accomplished Major League Hitter- Gordon Wittenmeyer
Gene Upshaw
Every team is wearing it at I think it’s on the field as well
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
3rd and short
I’d say Gore up the middle, but why not line up Vernon Davis out wide and throw a quick screen type pass to him? Let him use his size to peel off cornerbacks.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
what?
going for it, havent seen this in a while
time out vs. penalty
Joe Nedney would rather have the penalty to show off his leg.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
or it's all a clever ruse
and there’s a fake on the way!
Nedney can show off his wheels instead
cough
attaboy nedney
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions
Damn
An INT there would have been so huge. Even the sack would’ve been nice….instead they get 2nd and 10.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
Strickland has been solid
He broke up a play and that was a big stop…prefer he try and wrap the guy up, but a stop is a stop.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
strickland
thats two good plays i’ve seen today, maybe hes coming around
Our defense looks solid
Can we get it into FG range? Or is Nolan going to kneel to keep JT from throwing another pick?
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions
smart play
Rossum smart to give them a chance for a deep pass, even if it was returnable
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
or not
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats what I figured...
they should have let Rossum give it a shot.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions
"JT O'Sullivan, in his first NFL start, has had a solid first half"
Um, no he hasn’t. 10 for 14 looks good, except those were all screens or swings, which anyone can throw. He can’t protect the football, causing two turnovers.
Who the hell made you guys announcers?
performance
He did have a couple good passes to Bryant Johnson and another couple to Vernon Davis. Not spectacular, but encouraging.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
by David Fucillo on Sep 7, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
(reluctant) yeah...
he threw a couple over 15 yards that didn’t look too bad…even if he did stare down his receivers
except those were all screens or swings, which anyone can throw.
I don’t recall them going all that well last year.
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.
We had a different oc last year. Smith attempted a lot more medium and deep passes.
Hell, look at the Chicago preseason game that gave JTO the starting job. Compare the passes JTO threw vs the passes Smith threw. Don’t tell me these aren’t different kinds of passes.
Dude, give it up
Smith has consistently sucked for 3 years. He would have overthrown at least one or two of those “gimme” screen or swing passes. He played himself out of the starting position. JT looked okay…not great, but okay.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd say he was okay
One bad interception, the fumble wasn’t entirely on him (though he should have been a bit more aware). He had a couple nice passes.
Like I’ve been saying, keep handing it to Gore.
Young to Rice. Touchdown.
by Call It The Throw on Sep 7, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
alltogether, a solid first half
considering the miserable start we had, going into the final half even is about as good as one can reasonably expect
Go Giants
The baby Giants put up as many runs in the 5th inning as the niners scored all half!
NEW THREAD OPENED
Just opened up a new thread for the second half….I don’t think that happened at all last season.
Niners Nation - The premier 49ers blog on the Internet!
Considering his first start
O’Sullivan put up 140 yards. That was a full game’s passing offense last year. Cut out the mistakes and maybe get a turnover or two from them.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
