The Focus: Alex Smith -Preseason Game #1
by goatfather on Jun 21, 2009 6:20 PM PDT
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Has anyone seen anything written on Alex going up against Nolan in the Niners first preseason game at Home??
I mean, not only is this whole "Can Smith do so well he should start" thing supposedly resting on real game experience, but its going to be against Mike Nolan's scrapped together first year defense!! We couldn't ask for any better drama for a 1st preseason game. I hope Bly's return doesn't overshadow this event (Not to say that won't be fun to watch, or that I hope he doesn't pick one or two).
Will Sing intervene in any way?
What will Nolan's response be? Will he play it cool and mundane and risk the same result as his stint in SF?
Since the QB's have the opportunity to audible in Raye's system, might Smith call a few "shots" himself?
If Smith has any opportunist in him then this is his chance to show what and if he's capable of.
Do you think this will be as interesting as me?
What else are you all looking forward to the most in this game, besides the fact that its the beginning of the season?
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why would anyone audible against Denver?
does it really matter what play you call?
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by these3words on Jun 21, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dawkins will play 1 series
so cancel him out he is an old old old defensive player he will play 1 series however smith will get the best of nolan because smith will play with starters for alot of the game while nolans defense figures out who they keep and oh yeah nolan sucks and doesnt know shit about defense or what players strengths are so no worries here
cppeter
by foreveryoung66 on Jun 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as Smith comes in..This is who Nolan will be blitzing every down
by supraman on Jun 21, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting, i remembered about Dawkins as soon as I posted this
Coming from the Philly area I am more than familiar with Dawkins
by goatfather on Jun 21, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Singletary and Raye
might care if Alex lights it up!
by goatfather on Jun 22, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As for Dawkins,
I’m familiar with him. So is Michael Robinson:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ttf4EmNm5k
Say good night, Brian.
Kezarvet
by kezarvet on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Nolan's D fail
It will give our O-line a lot of confidence.
by chikmagnet_565 on Jun 22, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see
Alex throw a couple early TD’s on Nolan’s scattered defense, and then a camera shot of Alex smiling at Nolan.
by goatfather on Jun 23, 2009 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or
A camera shot of Nolan’s face.
by chikmagnet_565 on Jun 23, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would love to see that
get that as my niner nation pik
back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james
by big beaner on Jun 23, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on!
This is Nolan for crying out loud. He will destroy Denver like he did the Niners!
by LASVEGASNINER on Jun 22, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
probably why josh mcdaniels hired him.
i think mcdaniels was a plant by belichick to destroy the broncos on purpose. i think he wants the chiefs to win the afc west since he’s such good buds with scott pioli. thats obviously why the pats traded cassel for such a steal. its only a matter of time before the evil patriot empire takes down san diego too.
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by these3words on Jun 23, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you may be on to something here
and in his 4th season, VD broke through the wall, Niners fan rejoiced and all was well in the kingdom. Singletary 3:42
by 49erLou on Jun 23, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's up to Rex Ryan to stop him!
[hero fanfare]
by chikmagnet_565 on Jun 24, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole Smith vs Nolan match-up is intruiging, but what’s more important is this:
What must Alex Smith do in preseason game #1 to win the job? What do we realistically expect out of him, assuming (big leap of faith here) that he’s actually 100% healthy?
Football season isn’t too far away.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on Jun 23, 2009 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What Smith needs to do?
I think he’ll need to do quite a bit in more than one game to win the job. I think the biggest thing Raye and Singeltary will look for is the biggest factor Hill has over Smith: the ability to make a decision quick enough to actually make it useful. If he can make a read quick enough and make a decision on where he wants to go with it, it will show that he’s come a long way in terms of (1) understanding the system, and (2) having confidence in his own reads.
by sfgfan on Jun 23, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with all that
I feel he must show what he is capable of that Sean simple isn’t. If he can consistently find our new young talented receivers down the field for 20 – 40 yards as compared to hills 10- 15 yard dump offs while at the same time not making any big mistakes….and that’s a lot of ifs he’ll get the job outright.
It will be interesting to see if defenses will play the short game against Hill.
by goatfather on Jun 24, 2009 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting to see if defenses will play the short game against Hill.
That’s one of the things I’m most interested in, too. I think Hill can definitely try to keep the defenses honest by hitting 20 yard passes, but against teams with really good corners or good coverage safeties, it may be a tad difficult.
Of course, it’ll also be interesting to see how Raye responds if defense do indeed play the short game. Will Crabtree become a more prominent player (because of his ability to go over the middle and pick up YAC)? Will he stretch the field a little more horizontally (flats, screens, etc)? Will he try to force Hill to make passes he may not be able to make accurately?
by sfgfan on Jun 24, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crabs
may be a help with his excellent YAC ability, particularly with screens and making defenders miss in small spaces.
by goatfather on Jun 28, 2009 6:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to get him the ball though...
If defenses play the short game a short pass to Crabs is likely to get tipped and/or intercepted.
by chikmagnet_565 on Jun 28, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck
it should b intersting to me cuz I have a lot of faith in Alex Smith I believe he is capable of becoming a very good qb, andmaking a name 4 himself as a niner. good luck. Also I would like to see Big Bear Pascoe SF, and Tom Brandstater DEN. Two very good athletes out of Fresno State, go BULLDOGS!
by Romulin on Jul 5, 2009 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tom?
I’d rather see Chirs Simms.
(IMO he’s a much better QB than Orton)
by chikmagnet_565 on Jul 6, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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