Golden Nuggets: The morning after the morning after... still sucks

by James Brady on Dec 8, 2009 3:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Good morning there folks. Sorry I couldn't get the Nuggets up yesterday but thanks to Fooch for handling them for me. It clearly was not my night. Oh well, I figured when I asked him that it may be for the better so I'm not a bitter [site decorum] when I write these but well... It really didn't work, because I still have no clue how to feel about the 49ers right now. Obviously there is um.. still a chance that the 49ers can make the playoffs but I'm not going to let myself even think it's a possibility at the moment. No, that's not a lack of fandom, I want this team to finish strong and show the rest of the NFL we're better than we've played, these 4 point losses are infuriating and this team has to recover to be a force next season. I look at this roster and I see a team that's in far better shape than the Rams and the Seahawks and on par to make the Cardinals look just terrible once old man Warner retires. Bring on some last minute wins, baby. Here's some links.

Coach Singletary is still upset by the officiating in the game Sunday. (Yahoo.com)

Most notably the unfavorable calls against the 49ers as well as the blatant non-calls. (NFL.com)

He's not playing the blame game though, which at least makes me respect him a little more. Not happy with him at the moment. Lets just say if I saw him in person I'd likely end up getting my [site decorum] kicked. (PressDemocrat.com)

Could naming Alex Smith the starter be saving Singletary and McCloughan's jobs? Huh. (MercuryNews.com)

Mike Singletary hits rewind on the loss to Seattle. (MercuryNews.com)

Monday's locker room talk from well, Monday. (49ers.com)

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

Wow I haven't linked here in a long time, must be for lack of credibility or integrity, but when it's just stats and notes, hey it's useful. (ProFootballTalk.com)

Singletary discusses the offense and the questionable officiating. All these notes seem to be Singletary talking... he does a lot of that these days. (PressDemocrat.com)

If Alex Smith could have any throw back, it'd be his last throw which was just.. a bad pass. (SacBee.com)

I suppose it isn't too early to look ahead at some of the 49ers opponents for 2010. Hm... (PressDemocrat.com)

[insert the Kawakami link here that I wont link to because I can't describe it without saying some pretty offensive things about him]

Yeah, this was my "OK, WHAT?" moment of the game. The punt return handoff? Even I knew that kind of thing works with Rossum-Clements.. NOT Battle-Jones. C'mon man. (SacBee.com)

I agree with this one.. Alex Smith certainly did his part to win the game. (SacBee.com)

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Sing has every right to be mad about the officiating....

it was even worse than the Vikings game, and THAT was horrid.

by sanfranfanmdk on Dec 8, 2009 6:23 AM PST reply actions

Why is there talk about firing Singletary?

The record won’t show it, but I think they have improved a lot over last year (especially since all but one of the losses were by a small margin). Plus, the starting QB and top wide receiver were not getting a lot (or any!) reps in training camp.

Let’s face it, the team doesn’t really seem to have the talent in the trenches or in the secondary to go far in the playoffs. All the good teams need continuity, and it would be nice to have an offensive coordinator for more than a season…

Mike is an inexperienced coach, and it has shown this season. But he’s also shown the ability to change when he needs to. I think an offseason of solid drafting/FA is going to make this team challenge the NFC West. I know, we fans say this every year….

by brundylop on Dec 8, 2009 6:37 AM PST reply actions

because people over-react

"Pat is still just scratching the surface." - Coach Singletary on LB Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Dec 8, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions

Don't take me being upset with him as...

me wanting him fired. I can be on bad terms with someone but not want them gone.

You can never resist the game... nor could I... we're the same, so don't even try.

by James Brady on Dec 8, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions

Keep Singletary and fire Raye and McCloughan

by bartosh911 on Dec 8, 2009 9:34 AM PST reply actions

The yahoo.com and nfl.com stories are exactly the same.

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by Viliphied on Dec 8, 2009 12:07 PM PST reply actions

Coaching or the players have nothing to do with the biased officiating

The game is managed by the officials and is often biased. Pro football is a sport tained by big business and money— that is the main decision of who wins or loses in a game.

by More False Hope on Dec 8, 2009 12:57 PM PST reply actions

Can we get a Alex Smith aproval rating?

With mentions of his standings in regard to the pre-season poll on who should start at QB?

by dalien82 on Dec 8, 2009 2:09 PM PST reply actions

Alex Smith poll

I’m holding off until the end of the season for that.

by David Fucillo on Dec 8, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions

I think the poll you posted earlier

about the QB for next year is very indicative of Niners Nation approval.

Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will get picked in the first round.

by smileyman on Dec 8, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions

WTH, this is becomeing typical Singletary BS

He’s not playing the blame game

by blaming the refs for the loss. But, Singletary did say it may be the worst officiated game he’s ever seen.

Do you all see what is going on here? This is exactly what he does every week. “The players didn’t execute, but I take responsibility for the loss”. Really? Are you really taking responsibility with a statement like that ? I don’t think so.

If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.

by cybermaldonado on Dec 8, 2009 7:31 PM PST reply actions