Dallas Cowboys 10 - San Francisco 49ers 3: Second Half Thread
by David Fucillo on Aug 29, 2009 6:34 PM PDT
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Well, I think we could safely say that first half was just a little bit disappointing. On the offensive side of the ball Shaun Hill looked decent on the first drive before some odd play-calling snuffed out the drive. I mentioned it in the game thread, but when you're on their 45 on 3rd and 10, why would you run the Taser? They should have gone Taser on second down and then that pass play to Vernon Davis on third down. Just a thought. For most of the rest of the half the offense was pretty abysmal. Hill had some pretty ugly dying ducks out there and just couldn't make much of anything happen.
Fortunately Hill was able to make a few plays (although nothing spectacular) in the 49ers last drive of the half to get the team a field goal. Nothing exciting but maybe they can come out with a strong second half. I need to go back and look, but it seemed like the offensive line had some struggles. Shaun Hill wasn't running for his life, but he definitely was feeling the heat. I definitely want to go back and review the tape of the o-line.
As for the defense, there were a few especially solid moments, but plenty to leave us disappointed. The interception by Mark Roman (yes, that Mark Roman), was set up by some very solid pressure. It was a text book example of excellent defense against the pass. Of course, most every other play it seemed like Tony Romo had ALL DAY to make his pass reads.
In the past I've blamed the pass rush for the struggles of the corners, but Nate Clements didn't help himself today. He continues to give the opposing wide receiver too much of a cushion and gets eaten alive on come back routes because of that. Here's a question: Does he (or Manusky) not trust the safeties to cover him over the top if he played closer coverage? On the other side, Dre Bly had what I thought was a mostly solid first half covering Miles Austin. I think he's definitely got the edge to start. We'll see what happens when Tarell Brown comes into the game.
The second half is underway so we'll move things to this new thread. Additionally, I'm planning on scheduling a post-game thread for 8pm and I'll have actual analysis later tonight or in the morning, so just a heads-up.
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Maybe if the camp was another month longer...
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
Where are you?
In the Niners’ defensive backfield?
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
p willi
patrick willis look like he’s at game speed?
Probably
If the pass rush is anything like this they will.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that's that.
The Cowboys’ scrubs are coming in so even if Hill comes in and leads them to a TD he’s done it against scrubs.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
Huard didn't look very good
I think I’m rooting against the passing offense when he is in.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Spencer and Olshansky aren't scrubs
They are starters.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i started
at 12pm, had fantasy draft today
by sundaysfinest on Aug 29, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
My liver can contain
alcohol longer than the O-line can contain the pass rush
by sundaysfinest on Aug 29, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
18 beers.
I’d have to run a cable into the bathroom.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually my bladder will fail
before my liver because i can drink a 12-pack without going to bathroom
by sundaysfinest on Aug 29, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
that's not saying much...
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
Sing should try
the Nate Davis cabinet. i think there’s something in there that could help.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
Why nothing to VD?
Has everyone been covered?
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions
There's no time to pass
And Hill wasn’t throwing the ball well either.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Still
Guys with character issues get drafted too.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
man i don’t care what you say he is MY starter… i would like to live with upside than mediocrity
by whitemike1644 on Aug 29, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Did you see that rocket
that Davis threw to Spurlock!?!
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
amazing how our offense clicks
with nate davis in.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
i’m telling you we can’t be the only ones seeing this… why not start him next week for our last preseason game???
2 great plays in a row by Davis!
Very exciting.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
where do I need to go
I want to watch the game tooooo Im watchin nfl.com live center i WANT TO SEE SOME ACCELERATION
Okay
Time to reevaluate the QB depth chart.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
i missed part of the qtr
did he play against scrubs?
Is it wrong if I hope Hill and Smith both get hurt
So that Davis can start? Lol.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
Davis is going to be the 3rd QB this year
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Meet? I probably don’t live anywhere near you. But I’ll agree to a 5 dollar bet.
By the 9th game of the season, Nate Davis will be starting QB for the 49ers.
Deal?
Crabtree is clutch
How can we bet if we can't meet?
Your going to send me 5 bucks in the mail??
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell is a $5 bet?
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
let me ask something i hear this scrubs this and that… fine 3rd strings. two things ive noticed… we always play better 4th Q with sheets and davis… also whats to say hill or huard or smith would play any better in the 4th Q against the scrubs???
by whitemike1644 on Aug 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I love what I see in Davis
Great passes, he actually leads the receivers and I thought SF QBs were supposed to do that.
He won’t be the starter this year but watch out next year….
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
(Just switched over to the Raiders game for a sec)
Al Davis is so scary I can’t hardly look at him.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
The KNBR 1050 radio broadcast
is only a couple of seconds ahead of the action, and Gary Plummer is actually an intelligent color commentator who watches the game.
So I leave O’Donnell/Davis/the woman on the sideline muted.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
hey guys
anyone have a link to watch the game online?
Here's what Kevin Lynch just wrote about Nate Davis' touchdown drive:
“The best part of the drive was Davis’s decision making – he knew when to run, when to adjust in the pocket and when to find Spurlock on a bootleg bullet. Better decision making than either Hill or Huard.”
He also said that Huard might want to start looking for other work.
There is no question in my mind that the Niners have to keep Nate Davis.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
Illegal block in the back by Hill.
Not the way to make the roster, Jason.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
whats the score??
what quarter?? how much time remaining?
13-10 Dallas.
Most of the third quarter gone.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you mean Nate Davis threw an incomplete pass??
God doesn’t throw incomplete passess. It must have been someone else’s fault. ;-)
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
How do the Niners think they can hide Sheets?
And tell me if Miller shouldn’t be on the practice squad.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
But you gotta hand it to Dallas
Their cheerleaders look nice. And they smile a lot too.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
you'd smile too
if Jerry Jones was writing your paychecks.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
You fool
Davis for president, obviously.
by Brendan Scolari on Aug 29, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a man crush also
He might overtake Tim lincecum for my ultimate man crush.
Yay
our 2nd and 3rd team is better then the cowboys 2nd and 3rd team!
was the "z" on purpose?
it was kick-ass either way.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
apparently we have
the best backups in the league.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
Sit him out this year
and next year the team is his!
but i wanna win now!!! i can’t complain if they did sit him out the year though.
by whitemike1644 on Aug 29, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of yelling on the Niners' sidelines.
by Bob In Beaverton on Aug 29, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
BTW
chargers just lost with 9 on the clock
I want to go to a cowboys game
and wear a dwight clark jersey!
Is it just me??
or does our starting QB look worse than our 3rd stringer??? Hill looked abysmal and so did Huard. Davis looked Great! He should get more reps with the first stringers maybe? I hope Hill plays better in the last pre season game because he hasn’t looked very good the whole of preseason. Huard seems to me to have proved he is ready to be cut. I think Davis is our 3rd stringer now and may pass up Smith for second string before this year is up. Then challenge for first string next year. Yea, he looks that good
Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!
Niners QB
I think Nate Davis should be the starting QB because, he look alot better than Hill & Smith. So, why not give him a chance.
by johnnybangbang on Aug 31, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
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