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Johnny's Commentary Series Vol. 1

As a diehard 49er fan, I will root for this team with the same fervor whether they are playing under or over .500 ball . I am not one of those phony, imposer fans who squeal when things go well, and cry foul when things go bad. I am the same all the way, although I have my moments of frustration even desperation. We all want to see the San Francisco 49ers retain back their championship form, and continue the dynasty.

I genuinely back all of the 49er management and put my trust in them, the team are in capable hands. I like the idea of Jed York taking up the leadership and running things.

Sometimes we just need to make a bold move, like snatching Terrell Owens (T.O.) just for a one year, because we all know he would be a steal as he has a lot to prove in order to stay in the NFL or to play for a NFL team. But the disruption T.O. is, the Niners are equally served by not having him on the team. The 49ers will snatch a couple of really good free agents or players who were released and hit paydirt with the draft, the outlook remains very optimistic.

Our new head coach Mike Singletary, whom we call Coach Sing, has made some offensive-minded coaches wary of his gung-ho approach over smash-smouth football and a power running game. Offensive coordinators love to throw the ball. They are hired based on their quarterback's stats and the production on the offensive side of the ball. But Jimmy Raye, our newest and latest Offensive Coordinator, as enthused he is about the power running game, understood and agreed with Sing's power running game philosophy, it wasn't hard for him to because generally when we play NFL football, we don't hand off the ball on every play. The bonus is that we will still throw the ball, and that is the beauty of Sing's power running game philosophy. We want to prove that we not only can throw the ball, but we can run too, and run at WILL.

As a fan, naturally, I like big name players. I like flashy wide receivers who showboat their prowess, with the ball in their hands prancing in the end zone. There is no bigger thrill than seeing sleek catches and the run after the catch. As a result, I hope that the ever-productive Isaac Bruce stays on with the Niners. He doesn't show off, but he is a big name and the top 5 receiver in the game, active or inactive. We do need a Randy Moss or a Terrell Owens, even a Chad Johnson. The reason players get let go, because the team as a whole have strong ties with the community, participating at charity fundraisers, and they have important sponsors or endorsements to foster, but these players are able to start over in a new city, with a new team and their own advertising agenda. They are not let go because they have lost a step. Every team has to protect their fan base and community ties. Even the team chemistry has to be portered over.

The old adage, "I am a possession receiver," is getting old. Any college receiver drafted into the NFL can be a possession receiver. I want explosion, the impeccable route running, the powerful receivers who can bowl over an opposing player as well as elude them. We need all of our receivers to be possession types, because we will not throw as much due to a more balanced array of a run and pass game. We need to make something out of the catches instead of just the 'POP" and "THUD." As a receivers coach, one wouldn't want his wide receiving corps to be stopped in their tracks when they catch balls.

That makes the power running game more effective, if our wide receivers can be as physical, too.

If anything, Coach Sing will inspire all of his players to step up and finish games on a strong note everytime, games will be played hard all four quarters.

My hope for this year, is for the SF 49ers to stop all opposing teams on their tracks, taking off their masks and exposing them.

Literally.

 

 

 

 

 

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.

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I agree

We should of signed T.O to take some players out of the box for Gore.

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by supraman on Mar 8, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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