The 49ers are for Real.

by GeoMak on Sep 28, 2009 6:07 AM PDT

Some comments by former player (and current Cardinal broadcaster) Ron Wolfley this morning on his radio show in Phoenix.

"The 49ers are for real."

"The 49ers had no 3rd down conversions (0-11) compared to Minnesota's 50% (10-20). The 49ers, without Frank Gore, were outplayed and yet were a few seconds from victory."

"You don't go on the road, in one of the most hostile environments in the NFL, only to get beat on the last play of the game, if you aren't for real."

"Shaun Hill wins games and he's a lot better QB than most people realize. It took a great play by Favre to beat him yesterday."

After the 49er victory against Arizona opening day, Wolfley said that the difference in the game was that the 49ers pressured Warner by only rushing four, while Arizona had to blitz to pressure Shaun Hill.

Wolfley was a crazy special teams player who was known for love of physical football. Even though he's a complete Cardinal homer, one can't help but feel the admiration he has for Mike Singletary's 49ers when he talks about them on the radio.

Sometimes it's good to get the opinions of differing voices, especially those who have played the game like Wolfley.

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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When the Niners learn to trust

Shaun Hill, they will have turned the corner. Terrible play calling the last two series cost the team the victory.

Kezarvet

by kezarvet on Sep 28, 2009 8:33 AM PDT reply actions

So you disagree with a guy that actually played the game

and is around it on a daily basis. That’s your perogative.

BTW: If they call for some passes on those final series, that automatically means they convert and win the game?

Of course not. That’s nothing but speculation.

by GeoMak on Sep 28, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes, but

If we don’t convert, the Vikings are in the same position with 1 timeout..
I would have been much happier taking that chance..

by mountaindew77 on Sep 28, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

If the 49ers...

… had thrown and failed the Vikes would have had more timeouts for that last drive than they did on Sunday.

by sfgfan on Sep 28, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

They didn't exactly need to throw

If there were no receivers open Shaun Hill could have just taken a sack on a passing play and forced the Vikes to spend a timeout.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Sep 28, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Then they have better field position and a chance to return a punt all the way!

BKA optimist prime- Got the Semi runnin' on 49er koolaid!!
Blasphemous beings, the NINERS will never forget!!
Eric Berry anyone?

by rlott#42 on Sep 28, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly!

by sfgfan on Sep 29, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Isn't it fun second guessing what actually happened?!

by sfgfan on Sep 29, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Didn't the punt go for a touchback?

They had the ball near midfield.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Oct 1, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Oh, and by the way

I do think the 9ers are for real.

by mountaindew77 on Sep 28, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Run vs Pass

So if you dislike the playcalling, that means you want passes?

by mr. instigator on Sep 28, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

They Need

to show more trust in Hill and this week is a perfect time to open up the offense. They are playing a far inferior team at home so they can afford to take more chances and open it up more.

Papa Smurf Told Me To Do It!!!!!!

by nocal81(Vincent) on Sep 28, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed

And I think they will.

by GeoMak on Sep 28, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Hopefully they don't over do it and throw the game away!

BKA optimist prime- Got the Semi runnin' on 49er koolaid!!
Blasphemous beings, the NINERS will never forget!!
Eric Berry anyone?

by rlott#42 on Sep 28, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Yesterday is when they missed a go to WR

Considering how little we were getting out of the rushing game, a quick out to let a WR work for yards while still being safe and assuring the clock would continue running would have been a good call IMO.

by Pearlsofwisdom on Sep 28, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

Go to WR?

We just need to go to Davis more often and esepcially in those situtation, if having a go to WR means caving into someones demands and expecting a rookie to fill that spot, I say go with the run! Better yet, mess with there heads and call the Taser as a 100% run on that play. Would have used more than 4 seconds!

by Ten-Man on Sep 29, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions