Golden Nuggets: Interception Buffet? Delicious.

by James Brady on Aug 21, 2009 3:15 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Goood morning everyone, James here, returning for your Golden Nuggets. I've been out the past couple of days and Fooch handled them for me for the duration of my trip. I'm kind of jealous, I missed out on some prime insults I could have easily directed toward the Raiders and their sorry excuse for a practice. I'm hoping this translates into a game situation and we completely destroy them in our next game. In other news, well.. I don't know about other news, seeing as how I've been gone. I'll link you to what I can find. Enjoy, folks. Sorry if it seems rush, kinda tired at the moment but I think most of it is covered.

San Francisco mayor is favoring the 49ers on his fantasy team. Hmmm... (SFGate.com)

So we've got an article on FB Brit Miller. I'm intrigued by this guy, to say the least. (MercuryNews.com)

The 49ers signed CB Eric Green, recently cut by the Dolphins. Also have waived FB Zak Keasey. (49ers.com)

Maiocco answers some questions from his readers, always a good read. (PressDemocrat.com)

HB Glen Coffee is adopting a no-nonsense approach to things. It's like we've got two Frank Gores. (PressDemocrat.com)

So what do you guys think of Arnaz Battle? I cant say I feel much for the guy, I like the younger receivers better. Though Jason Hill is being quiet enough, to me, to keep Battle over him. (Yahoo.com)

Defenses dine on interception buffet. Delicious. (SFGate.com)

49ers Profile: Tom Rathman. (SFGate.com)

Ask a Player: Parys Haralson. (49ers.com)

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Need more Brit Miller.

I like Battle. He is a vet with good hands….. kind of like Bruce.

I’m pretty excited about Coffee and Sheets. If Crabby does’nt join this offence soon he is just a fool.

by Riceball on Aug 21, 2009 4:08 AM PDT reply actions

I know no one wants to hear this, but...

From ESPN:

“For the entire preseason, O’Sullivan is 19 of 24 for 241 yards and two touchdowns.”

by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 21, 2009 7:38 AM PDT reply actions

what i hated the most...

was that he loved the glory of a good job, but he would not responsibility for anything.

by dalien82 on Aug 21, 2009 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Personalities aside

how I see this is that even JTO played below his abilities in the Martz offense.

My estimation is that the Martz offense is obsolete, kaput, and that last year the team as a whole, to include all quarterbacks, played below their abilities under a system that the NFL had solved years ago. While it was exciting at first to get Martz in last year (and anything would be exciting after Hostler) Nolan was clueless on offenses. With McCarthy it didn’t matter because there was no talent on the roster. With Turner there wasn’t much talent but Turner got the most out of them. Hostler was just unprepared to be an NFL offensive coordinator. And Martz was running a complicated offense that probably doesn’t work anymore even if he ever again had the awesome talent of the Greatest Show On Turf.

So to see JTO doing well somewhere else in a more conventional offense is a plus for the Niners. It says that the fail in the offense last year was more on Martz than on the talent (although whoever thought Foster was the answer at running back was wrong, too). With a real blocking back (Norris) opening holes for Gore and Coffee expect the running game to be really good, and with VD being a real outlet receiver expect the chains to move.

I’m not sure how Football Outsiders figures individuals’ stats based on their coordinators, but based on the coaching last year I think that most of the offense was undervalued. I think the O-line is going to be much better than what FO would predict because they’re not going to be trying to protect those seven-step drops all the time.

To some extent I think the same could be said about Nolan’s defense, that his Big Sub or whatever he called it made the talent less effective. I think that Manusky without Nolan will have a better defense too.

And teams feed off the success of other units. If the offense can control the ball, use up the clock and march down the field, then the defense spends less time on the field, is more refreshed, can take risks, etc.

So JTO playing well in Cincy is good news for the Niners.

by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 21, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Plesantly surprise

I wasn’t sure how the DBs would be but after their Denver game and the Raiders practice, I’m starting to feel good about them. I really like this Kid, Reggie Smith and hope we get solid tackles, PD and int. this year. All I remenber the past few years was watching them tackling air and contorting their bodies trying to swap the Ball. I’m expecting big things out of them this year. Without a doubt, this will be an exciting year for Niner Football.

by LASVEGASNINER on Aug 21, 2009 8:11 AM PDT reply actions

Per Maiocco's...

… twitter

Eric Green said he knew shortly after signing w/ Mia that he made a mistake. He said he should’ve signed w/ SF in March. Now, he’s here

Funny how FA’s always try to say the right thing.

QB Alex Smith will get the start Saturday vs. Raiders, 49ers coach Singletary said. It’s his big chance in competition w/ Shaun Hill. #fb

If Hill had been named the starter for this game, Singletary may as well have declared the competition to be over. Like last week, I expect Smith to get the majority of the snaps with the first team offense, as he needs to show the coaching staff he can do more.

by sfgfan on Aug 21, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions