Golden Nuggets: Beautiful For Us
by Ninjames on Sep 14, 2009 3:00 AM PDT
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It's the day after the first game of the season, and I've got a little bit better of an idea what kind of team we'll be fielding this season. Needless to say, regardless of how we performed, I'm walking tall today with a bit of a grin. I've got a few friends who are Cardinals fans and I've heard nothing for past few months other than smack talk about Larry Fitzgerald, I'm happy I've got a reason to shut 'em up now. Still, while there were some things to take away from this in a positive light, there were still some things to take negatively. For instance, our running game was abysmal. I mean, it's good to see that the pass will get the job done when the team needs it, but really? Uninspired at best. Still, here's some links for you.
That's right, baby! 49ers start the season 1-0. (49ers.com)
So how big was this win for the team? I mean, it was a win on the road.. against division rivals.. who also just happened to be the conference champions. Should be big, right? (MercuryNews.com)
The team did seem to have some sort of semblance of a pass rush. Intriguing, no? (49ers.com)
Here's some general notes from the game. (PressDemocrat.com)
How would you grade the Niners' performance? Well guess what?! You don't have to, somebody already did! ....Yeah, I really have no clue why I just said it like that. (PressDemocrat.com)
So I was thinking, "Hey, why link away for a game recap? We do alright here." So read this and be happy with it. Well, Ok, I'll include some more after, but still, here's the post-game recap from Fooch. (NinersNation.com)
Here's a bit of an evaluation of Mike Singletary in his first regular season game as the 49ers head coach. (SFGate.com)
Singletary says it best.. He saw plenty of beauty in yesterday's victory. (PressDemocrat.com)
How about we peek in to our resident Cardinals blog and take a look at this.. play-by-play/recap/live blog type thing from someone who is too inebriated... or perhaps not inebriated enough. (RevengeOfTheBirds.com)
Always better than any recap... A link to Matt Barrows' live blog. (SacBee.com)
We've started Panther Watch here at Niners Nation! So long as Delhomme keeps playing like he loves us, we should be in good shape for next season's draft. (NinersNation.com)
I'm hesitant to post this article, considering I've never liked a single thing this guy has posted, but here you go regardless. Run-mad Singletary is in denial. (PressDemocrat.com)
Some more notes and a recap of the game yesterday. (PressDemocrat.com)
Even more notes, more quotes, and another recap. Can never get too many of these. (MercuryNews.com)
Here's a link to the NFL.com game center, can see a few notes and all the stats. (NFL.com)
Samuel Lam has his recap as well. (Examiner.com)
I was going to link this favorably but now let me say "Screw you ESPN, I hope your site crashes" for automatically playing that video. Oh and, it's a recap or something. (ESPN.com)
Some more post-game reactions/notes. (49ersFancast)
A pretty good recap here, which makes the good point: "Crabtree Not Missed." I guess he isn't, still wouldn't hurt to have him though, ya know? (49ersGab.com)
Still going with the recaps, getting a bit out of the norm here as far as usual sites. (49ersNews.com)
And to close, the drive-by-drive recap from the Chronicle for the first half and the second half. (SFGate.com)
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As far as the grades given out by the Press Democrat
I’d say an A across the board is a bit high. They defense played well, but all A’s suggests that there’s no room for improvement, when they certainly could have played even better. I’d give the defensive line an A maybe, and a B+ for the LB’s and secondary.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 4:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the grade for the coaches was interesting
There was a lot of hating on NN last night for Raye’s playcalling but MM makes the point that in this, not-pretty-but-effective system you don’t need to be too imaginative in the play-calling. In fact (my point, not Maiocco’s) could you even argue that it would be counter-productive for Raye to start varying it up when that is not what the players have been trained to do in this offence?
by LondonNiner on Sep 14, 2009 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well not really
If it’s more effective to vary it up you hav to do it. The offense was fairly pathetic, I certainly hope they can play better then that.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The blocking was pathetic, not the whole offense
AKA.............Optimist Prime
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by rlott#42 on Sep 14, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We averaged 3.4 yards per play
The offense, as a unit, was abysmal.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The offensive line was abysmal
For the Offense to put up 20 pts, they did average as a unit. Who cares about yards per play, when you scored when you had to!
AKA.............Optimist Prime
Banned in 13 comments from the Gulls and I am proud!!
by rlott#42 on Sep 14, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yards per play is pretty important
If the team can only put up like 3 yards a play they won’t be able to pick up first downs.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by chikmagnet_565 on Sep 14, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But a lot of the reason they scored is because the defense gave them great field position. The offense didn’t do it’s job very much.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3.4 yards a play
still makes a first down :D
just teasing
by Joshpreet on Sep 14, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maiocco...
Gets called out on grades by Ralph and Tom, and he waffles over them a bit. Maiocco’s objectivity usually shows up a few days later after a game, when he sobers up.
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on Sep 14, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pass Rush
According to Ron Wolfley (ex-NFL player and Cardinal broadcaster) the difference in the game was that the 49ers were able to harrass and pressure Warner by rushing only four and dropping seven.
And the inability of the Arizona Cardinals to do likewise.
Wolfley: “The 49ers ability to do nothing but rush four over and over and over again, rushing four, dropping seven, my goodness, getting all sorts of pressure on Kurt Warner, that truly was the difference as far as I’m concerned.”
by GeoMak on Sep 14, 2009 6:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
They got a lot of pressure on Warner without blitzing. Of course, I thought Arizona did too.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a surprise
They did a good job of disguiusing their pass rushing abilities in the pre-season
by dalien82 on Sep 14, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it was because they weren't playing as a unit for a long period of time
After a while the opposing O-line gets tired of Justin Smith and his relentless motor.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by chikmagnet_565 on Sep 14, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowells Cohn
Last article by him hopefully. Nothing but backhanded compliments.
Go NINERS!
by McBain10 on Sep 14, 2009 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As for the game alone....
Both teams were killed with penaltys. The 9ers Defense played well and had good pass rush on Warner. I am pleased with the showing they gave, but not every team will have as many mistakes that the Cardinals made. But good job on Defense for both sides. 9ers came away with some turnovers and the Cardinals shut down the running game.
But in the end GO NINERS!!!!!
It's Cotton baby
by Cotton on Sep 14, 2009 8:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
defense adjusted better than offense
The 60/.40 thing is silly. The team should run when the situation dictates.
by Vertigo on Sep 14, 2009 8:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game said alot about what the Niners can accomplish.
This is a hell of a game to have with it being game 1 of the season. Teams have offseason rust ot get out of the way as well as first game jitters. Our defense looked better than all of last season, which is HUGE, because they can get better. I for one was blown away by Sapoaga, Balmer, and McDonald. Manny Lawson had his moments as well. There is room for improvement on both sides of the ball and it sholuld be a reason to remain optimistic. I know the Cards had a bad pre season but nevertheless our D dictated the tempo, and the offense produced when it had no choice and it didn’t produce just a field goal, we got six.
The redzone play, Davis and Morgan’s involvement and mixing up the playcalling are hopefully focal points this week against the Gulls!
AKA.............Optimist Prime
Banned in 13 comments from the Gulls and I am proud!!
by rlott#42 on Sep 14, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not worried about our rushing......yet
This is one game, the arguement of chemistry could be made… blah, blah blah. BOTTOM LINE: we have Gore and Coffee we will be successfull running the ball
by dalien82 on Sep 14, 2009 9:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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