Golden Nuggets: Turn him loose!

by James Brady on Dec 16, 2009 3:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Morning everyone. How are you feeling right now? Does that win still feel good? Sure does. I think we get one more day to enjoy it before we have to start looking forward. I don't want to be thinking about winning out and everything like that, all I want to concentrate on is what this team has to offer, how they'll perform Sunday against the Eagles, etc. Man, one thing I'm excited for is Ahmad Brooks.. definitely looked good, didn't he? I didn't get a chance to see if he dropped back in coverage once, but then again, he wasn't supposed to. I wonder how good he'd be as an every-down linebacker... He seems to be performing very well in his limited role. I say give him a chance. Course I said that about Briggs too, but I guess there's really not many chances available to him considering the trio is working pretty well at the moment. Credit to the line too, they got pressure on a three man rush several times. I'm not really sure why I'm ranting on about this so instead I'll just get to your links. Enjoy, folks.

Like I said, the 49ers have turned LB Ahmad Brooks loose, and he's been doing a very good job. (SacBee.com)

Several 49ers players had career days against Arizona, Maiocco touches up on this in his every player review. (PressDemocrat.com)

The 49ers are still alive and breathing in the playoff hunt... but just barely. (PressDemocrat.com)

Still feels good to hold the Cardinals off from clinching, if only for a little while. (Yahoo.com)

Seems Dashon Goldson is getting some recognition, as he should be. (Yahoo.com)

Oh wow, so it was because of... Twitter that Crabtree ended his holdout. Wouldn't ya know. (NBCBayArea.com)

Here's yesterday's edition of Singletary's Notebook. (49ers.com)

The defense that showed up against the Cardinals was definitely a playoff defense. May just be too little too late, though... (MercuryNews.com)

Some good signs for the 49ers. (SFGate.com)

Frank Gore won NFC Offensive Player of the week for his performance against the Cardinals. (MercuryNews.com)

Coach Singletary says Ahmad Brooks is "a rare talent" but not yet a starter. (SacBee.com)

The straightest passage to the playoffs is through the division. Which kind of sucks. (SacBee.com)

Coach Sing is pleased with the balance on offense from the Cards game. (49ers.com)

Steve Young had some opinions on 49ers QB Alex Smith. (SFGate.com)

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I'd hold off on the excitement about Ahmad Brooks.

The same kind of hype came from Haralson when he picked up some late season sacks last year, and the overreaction of a contract extension and a guaranteed spot in the starting lineup ensued.

He’s not that good, and it’s entirely possible that Brooks won’t ever be, either.

"It came down like a punt, Coach!" - Josh Morgan

by shlecko on Dec 16, 2009 3:53 AM PST reply actions

Brooks

is a beast. Have you been watching the past few games? That spin move he used during the Seattle game was amazing and against the Cards he was straight-up running past everyone. Dude got game

by return2greatness on Dec 16, 2009 6:26 AM PST up reply actions

Pass rushing..

… is a very fickle “ability.” It’s very hot and cold and a LOT of players who show flashes never completely realize their talents. That’s why there’s such a premium on these players: they’re rare. The 49ers are right in being cautious about Brooks right now.

by sfgfan on Dec 16, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions

I somewhat agree

We should wait to see how he does on the road against a top team like Philly and after teams have a few games of film to find his weaknessess. How he adjusts to that will say a great deal. But I wouldn’t compare what he’s done the past few games to Haralson. Parys has never had a run of sacks like this. He’s solid, and a good OL in a 3-4 if you have a speed rusher on the other side. Perhaps the Lawson/Brokks combo can be that rusher.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Dec 16, 2009 10:17 AM PST up reply actions

Based on comment

Well if Brooks subs for Lawson that means we are going to draft or acquire another LB. Which is not a bad thing. Four LB that can rotate, interesting

Let's get the division!

by chriscream on Dec 16, 2009 5:07 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Come on, Stevie

I love me some Steve Young, but sometimes his delivery is insufferable on the MNF post-game. He just has to out-talk everybody! That said, he makes Mat Millen look like a moron.

by dutra on Dec 16, 2009 8:29 AM PST reply actions

That said, he makes Mat Millen look like a moron.

This, I think, is a big part of why Young feels the need to talk so much. Nearly everything that falls out of Millen’s mouth is utter garbage, and it’s on Young – who is pretty much always the smartest guy in the room – to translate Millen’s argument-vomit into English and assure the viewing audience that not everyone on the ESPN payroll is a complete moron.

"It came down like a punt, Coach!" - Josh Morgan

by shlecko on Dec 16, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions

Briggs and Brooks

Brooks is showing this ability in his what, third or fourth year? It took Haralson until his third year to start. Briggs may end up being a solid pass rusher too, or at least a viable backup, in 2011. I’m pleased that the coaches seem able to actually coach these guys up and have them show progress.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Dec 16, 2009 10:21 AM PST reply actions