Golden Nuggets: Happy or sad? Happy that we're not 7-9!

by James Brady on Jan 4, 2010 3:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Well morning everyone. So, the 49ers had their last game of the season yesterday, and because the team didn't make the playoffs that's all she wrote as far as seeing the team play goes for another bunch-a months. I just wanted to thank everyone here, all the readers and contributors and the like. But don't just up and leave, these Nuggets will be here every. single. day. in the offseason and coverage will extend throughout. We'll have some interesting articles for you to read as often as possible and I hope you all can stick around for discussion. That being said, how bad does it suck to not make the playoffs? Pretty bad... It also doesn't help that Alex Smith played... poorly, when you really look at it. I don't think he's completed one pass to WR Michael Crabtree that he didn't have to jump up into the air to catch. Still, that's just one question mark going into this offseason, though I feel this time that they have a lot less of them in comparison to going into this season, right? Right. Anyway, here's some links for you!

QB Alex Smith's uneven play has created some offseason doubts. Should he be the starting quarterback next season? Who knows... I don't know where I stand on the matter, to be honest. (SacBee.com)

Maiocco has his final report card of this season from the 49ers win over the Rams yesterday. (PressDemocrat.com)

Pretty cool, TE Vernon Davis got himself a piece of the TD record held by Antonio Gates. He tied it yesterday. (SacBee.com)

The team did make a whole lot of noise this season to only finish with an 8-8 record. (SacBee.com)

It's all about the quarterbacks... The 49ers may or may not have one. (MercuryNews.com)

Just some post game notes and what not from Barrows. (SacBee.com)

So it's pretty much known that WR Isaac Bruce will retire. He's pretty much a lock for the hall of fame. (49ersWebZone.com)

So are you happy or sad with 8-8? It's weird, I mean, I'm happy that it's not 7-9, obviously.. but it could have been 10-6 or even 11-5. (SFGate.com)

I did like the fact that this 49ers defense did a good job of creating turnovers this season. (MercuryNews.com)

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Overall I'm happy

Maybe it’s foolish optimism, but I see hope for next year.

The defense is already good enough to win games. The offense should improve next year.
My biggest concern for next season is Raye. I think the offense had a split personality until the end, which really held them back and also confused Smith (trying to figure out the logic of people not as smart as oneself can be frustrating). It’s not all Raye’s fault of course, but he is the one who will have to make the offense adapt. Can he?

Also, Singletary has matured a lot as a coach this season. I expect him to be much better next year.

If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.

by cybermaldonado on Jan 4, 2010 12:45 PM PST reply actions

Happy and disappointed....

I am glad the team finished 8-8, they could have easily decided to pack it in and play for a better draft pick, but it shows the character of the team to finish strong. I am disappointed in the fact that the Niners should have the division and be in the playoffs, if not for the two HUGELY one-sided and biased games (officiating wise) against Minnesota and Seattle. Sing definitely needs to file some grievances or something this offseason lol.

by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 4, 2010 3:33 PM PST reply actions

Very Disappointed

That’s why I continue to blame the Yorks.

"Proving 2nd class ownership is profitable"

by More False Hope on Jan 6, 2010 12:06 AM PST reply actions

I almost forgot...

I think the team is really good full of talent and character. They have been a worthy team since 2006 and should have made the playoffs after 2006. I blame the Yorks for not creating opportunity to win. Yes, we need a new stadium but I have no respect for owners that behave like slumlords.

"Proving 2nd class ownership is profitable"

by More False Hope on Jan 6, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions