Nate Davis to play most of 49ers-Chargers game
by Fooch on Sep 3, 2009 2:27 PM PDT
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Mike Singletary had a variety of comments today related to tomorrow's game and we can definitely infer a lot from them. I don't have a transcript at this point so we'll link to Maiocco's and Barrows's stories on the comments.
The biggest piece of news to come out of it, and the primary reason for this post, is that Alex Smith will be held out of the game and Shaun Hill will give way to Nate Davis after no more than 12 or so plays into the game. Depending on how the first drive goes, that means Nate Davis likely gets the final three full quarters, and maybe a little of the first quarter. Alex Smith apparently would be available if this were a regular season game, but the team would rather avoid aggravating the thumb injury in a meaningless preseason game.
Some other players that will be out tonight tomorrow are Arnaz Battle (shoulder), Cody Wallace (viral meningitis - not the bad bacterial one), Ahmad Brooks (knee), Jay Moore (groin), Brandon Jones (shoulder), Isaac Bruce (preventive), Frank Gore (preventive).
The injuries definitely can't be helping some folks in their battle for a roster spot. Jay Moore seems pretty much destined for the practice squad. Cody Wallace could be an interesting decision. In his article above, Maiocco discussed some battles to be determined tomorrow and included center/guard Matt Spanos vs. Wallace. I hadn't really thought much about it as Cody Wallace has quietly just sort of been there. Considering Eric Heitmann is the man for the foreseeable future at center, Wallace is just "there."
The team currently has Tony Wragge as a backup guard/center (although primarily a guard). Do you just let Wallace continue to sit on the roster not doing anything, or do you see what Spanos could do for you? Whereas the team has depth concerns at the tackle positions, they're in pretty solid shape at center and guard. What do you do?
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i’m going to the game for sure now!!!
by whitemike1644 on Sep 3, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hells to the yeah.
I want to see what this kid can do with 40+ snaps and something shy of ultra-conservative playcalling.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
by shlecko on Sep 3, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FOR SURE!!!
haha i screamed with excitement when i read this post
by Joshpreet on Sep 3, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the coaches treat the game as a legt scrimmage
One drive with plays that Davis knows and likes. Then one drive with plays that Davis has yet to run in a preseason game. Then the next drive in two-minute hurry up offense. I say mix it up. Call 7 straight pass plays regardless of down an distance, even go for it on 4th. The game and stats don’t count so let’s give him a chance to make mistakes and learn while also making plays.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
by SpurredOn on Sep 3, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While you're at it...
… make him kick a field goal and kick off.
by sfgfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he did those things well
We’d have a true controversy and Nate Davis section at the Stick.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
by SpurredOn on Sep 4, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!!
I’m really like Nate Davis.
I believe in Posey.
by 49er16 on Sep 3, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well if we want to test him. out of the 3 teams we have played this will by far be his biggest one…
with the charger DB’s and merriman coming around that corner again, you better believe they will be trying to make plays.
by whitemike1644 on Sep 3, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone better draw Nate a picture of Merriman so he knows what he will be dealing with.
by bignerd on Sep 3, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
4th pre-season games see the least amount of starter play.
This, I would imagine, is a big part of why Davis is expected to play “most” of the game. I doubt Merriman or Cromartie will still be on the field by the time Davis enters.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
by shlecko on Sep 3, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that is a good thing and a bad thing at the same time…
just depends on how you look at it.
bad because chargers backups are probably comparable to what he has already seen over all.
and good because he will have a chance to get some reps towards gathering him self and his knowledge of the game
by whitemike1644 on Sep 3, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't this mean...
that Nate Davis will technically have less rust on him than Alex Smith when the season starts?
by Joshpreet on Sep 3, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rust
True….of course he still probably knows significantly less of the playbook since Smith had been getting a lot more practice snaps before his injury.
by Fooch on Sep 3, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeh by rust
I meant the whole feel of a contact game… It’s just been a while for Smith which worries me…
by Joshpreet on Sep 3, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith is always rusty,he looks like his joints have rusted stiff,permanently,lol.Not to mention his slow as rust reaction time.
Davis is the future,Smith is NOT !
The more the kid plays ,the more he sees and understands and the faster he gets ready to take over for Hill.
by TOP_CAT on Sep 3, 2009 3:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getiing ready ?
If Hill and Smith both Bomb, then they want to know what they got for this coming year. I would hate to see the young kid start anytime soon this season but if he’s better than the other two, then do it. I would prefer to let him learn for one year before he competes for the starting position.
The little that we have seen of him, we all know that he " GOT IT " So lets not pull a “NOLAN” and ruin it !
As far as Wraggle and Spanos, We need all the OL we can keep. If it comes down to Simms and Spanos, Well most of you know how I about Simms. He’s Done !
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 4:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I HATE Simms as well!
That guy pisses me off so bad, stinkin raider. Maybe they should start working Spanos at tackle a bit so we can drop Simms punk ass.
by jonesin25 on Sep 3, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This site pissed me off for first time...
Who will be out tonight? Tonight? Tonight! I wasn’t sure what night the game was on but I Got REALLY excited when you said Arnaz battle will be out TONIGHT! THE GAME IS FRIDAY NIGHT!. I was excited to watch the 49ers TONIGHT but the game is Friday Night, please change that so no one else gets confused or really excited then let down. Still love this place though.
Quote of the year "I want to wear a Dwight Clark jersey to the new cowboy stadium."
by Tony C on Sep 3, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
There’s not one game televised at all this weekend. The only way is if it’s a team deal or the NFL network. Try them apples as well !
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sucks...
… not to be a local fan. The 49ers and Raiders fans all get to watch their respective teams if they’re actually in the Bay Area.
by sfgfan on Sep 3, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea it does but
living in Vegas I’ll get the Raiders (losers) San diego and Arizona. Well, at least most games. I’ m sure I’’ll see the Niners when they play the Cards. For some reason the Raiders have a deal with our TV station or affiliated station. Well, since this my first year back since ‘97’ I’ll know more later.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason the Raiders have a deal with our TV station or affiliated station.
Probably has something to do with the Raiders and/or TV affiliate believes that there are enough Raiders fans down there from their time in LA that they would have enough viewers.
And unless it’s a Thursday night game, I don’t think you’ll have much problem getting the 49ers during the regular season, unless the Chargers automatically dominate LV because that’s their “region”.
by sfgfan on Sep 3, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vegas?
If you live in Vegas go to a casino, to the sports betting, and they have every game on tv. Ive had great times watching football at a casino with the right crowd its almost like going to a live game. Great times.
Quote of the year "I want to wear a Dwight Clark jersey to the new cowboy stadium."
by Tony C on Sep 3, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to make a sissy comment...
But I stopped going to the bars for this reason as well, it really starts to suck after a while. I ended up sucking it up and buying the damn NFL package, just to watch one game a week. Sucks!!
by jonesin25 on Sep 3, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another benefit to living in California =)
I haven’t been to a bar that allowed smoking (aside from hookah lounges) for as long as I can remember.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
by shlecko on Sep 3, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No smoking in Illinois bars now either
by STLRegalia on Sep 3, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And soon no drinking and no talking!
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Sep 3, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know how many people here have seen Eddie Izzard’s Dress to Kill. If you haven’t, then you won’t understand my last comment at all.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Sep 3, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always wondered.
How do hookah lounges get by the no smoking in doors thing?
by sfgfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I think I wouldn't mind moving back...
But it is too expensive and way to many liberals for my liking
by jonesin25 on Sep 9, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are
3 Niner Sports Bar in Vegas. The problem is I like to drink but don’t like to Drive. Been there one time and it was costly. Just being responsible. Yes, I know, take a Taxi. But living out in NLV, there not a whole lot of taxi service since most of them are at the strip .Maybe a couple Shirley temples, uh ? Ah…..
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw the Denver and Raider game,
but not Dallas. Follow it on ESPN Gameplay.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you don't get Niners games?
You’d think they would be the FOX broadcast out there…
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 3, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First year back, It will be a wait and see
Hope I get to see as many Niners games as possible.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the 49ers...
… are the west game of the week on Fox, I’m sure Las Vegas will get it. The only way I’d imagine it doesn’t is if Las Vegas is considered part of the “home region” for the Chargers and the Chargers play at the same time.
by sfgfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Non-local? Try out-of-country.
I’ve got to watch the game on tape delay. Bad times.
I mean seriously, if I want to draw my own conclusions about the game I’ve got to wait a DAY—sometimes TWO!—before making my way back into the Niner Nation fold.
Morgan breaks through in 2009!
by grantmp on Sep 3, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great news regarding Davis
But as for Wallace and Spanos, that’s really disappointing if Wallace can’t even make the roster. We can say that it’s weird that the Pats cut Kevin O’Connell (3rd rounder), but Cody was only picked a round later. If he doesn’t make it that’s another wasted mid-round pick…
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 3, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
That why I’m into the youth movement. There is more upside for Wallace, Wraggle, Boone and Spanos than Simms. Or Marvel, even though he retired.
Reply buttom didn’t work due to Driver error.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fooch!
Did I mention I love you? Thanks for the change. I did get really excited thinking the game was tonight but i was more excited to see you changed it : ) thanks.
Quote of the year "I want to wear a Dwight Clark jersey to the new cowboy stadium."
by Tony C on Sep 3, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There might be
a non smoking casino or sports betting spot. I watched the 49ers play the broncos that mandalay bay for the final game of the season a few years ago and we had a great time. There were a bunch of broncos and 49ers fans and lots of crap talking. We ended up winning and it was great, broncos were gettin pissed. The spot wasnt actually at a sports betting place it was a huge bar with a huge screen right by the buffet.
I have also been to places where we were the only ones watching the game. There might be a smaller spot to watch the game with less people. Has to be somewhere you will like to watch the game in vegas.
Quote of the year "I want to wear a Dwight Clark jersey to the new cowboy stadium."
by Tony C on Sep 3, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Make sure and use the reply button
Makes life easier following the conversation.
by Fooch on Sep 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes,
Damn, almost forget. But I did hit the cancel button and started over
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Vegas
It’s alway fun with a group of people but Sports Book are smoking. They do have section for non-smoking gamblers but not at the sports bar. That’s not the issue, Drinking is. The LVPD on on Football Sunday ? Not Me !
There are no non-smoking Casino as far as I know. Although there are some people rallying for that. Will not work ! To many Smokers.otherwise, they would go to a Indian Casino ! Check California.
Besides, the Casinos’ have a great ventilation system that rotate the air about every 10 minutes. Some say, they even scent the air as well. Not hard to believe.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing
I would rather keep draft pick then players pick from the the PS from other teams. Seem that they will be better prospects than from someone elses dump list.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Cards and Broncos Game
With 6 mintes left in 1st gtr Bronco leading, 3-0 , Broncos driving. TD by D. Walker to lead 10-0 with 2 minutes left in 1st Qtr.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 3, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis
This guy has the best football instincts in a 49er QB since Steve Young..He looks natural and confident in the pocket and he knows what to do when the pressure comes..Freakin Alex Smith still can’t hear the pressure coming from the backside..
Of course he has the strongest arm since Druckenmiller, but with actual football instincts and calm..
This guy is a stud and if Crabtree comes into camp, this draft will end up being the 49ers best in the McClouhan era(doesn’t take that much)..
Finally we have a QB who instinctively understands what to do behind center..Bring him along right and he is our future QB
by The Sear on Sep 3, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This may be an overreaction.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Sep 3, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overreaction?
Come OOOONN, I mean Nate Davis only fumbled 4 times in ONE GAME—and he’s been SUPER-CLUTCH in these preseason games…And his arm strength—ZOMG DID U SEE THAT UTUBE VID WID HIM TROWIN DA BALL 80 YARDS!!!
NATE DAVIS 4 QBOTF!!!
Seriously, I’m happy to see more of Davis, but Thomas Clayton led the league in preseason rushing and didn’t make the team. Davis will make it, but maybe let’s hold off on anointing him the 49er savior. In fact, I hope this preseason game is the last time we see him in the ’09 season.
Morgan breaks through in 2009!
by grantmp on Sep 3, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this preseason game is the last time we see him in the ’09 season.
I hope so, too.
by sfgfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, look at the picture
first look at his neck and then at his left wrist. its amazing how different his skin color can look in different light.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
by these3words on Sep 3, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure that's an Armstrong band or something.
Definitely not his wrist.
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
by shlecko on Sep 3, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s definitely a Livestrong band.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 3, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, i think you're right.
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
by these3words on Sep 4, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<------Baseball not football
I just joined and my user name is derived from my SBN account with vivaelbirdos. Life long Niners fan from Brit Miller’s hometown, so obviously I’m rooting for him to make the squad. I’m excited for the season and didn’t want to start commenting out of the blue before I explained the “STL”.
by STLRegalia on Sep 3, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol np
we have Seahawks fans here too… *points to Fearless Frog :D
by Joshpreet on Sep 3, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't come around to give props to anything 49er
by bignerd on Sep 3, 2009 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh.
He’s willing to admit there’s talent when there’s actual talent that’s plain to see. Otherwise, he’s rightfully skeptical as a fan of a division rival. We’re all skeptical Hasselbeck will stay healthy and that the RB group sucks (while most Seahawks fans think it’s at least decent).
by sfgfan on Sep 4, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else notice
that Davis is holding the ball with the laces in the pic haha
by Joshpreet on Sep 4, 2009 4:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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