49ers-Eagles: LeSean McCoy Potentially Out Sunday
by David Fucillo on Oct 6, 2010 8:00 AM PDT
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PrintYesterday morning I opened up some discussion about the fact that Michael Vick would miss Sunday's 49ers-Eagles game, thus leaving Kevin Kolb as the starting quarterback. A few folks pointed out that LeSean McCoy was also injured. McCoy suffered a rib fracture this past weekend but actually kept playing in spite of the injury.
There were some initial reports that McCoy might be out for a week, but that's not guaranteed at this point. Chris Mortensen has apparently reported the Eagles think McCoy might actually be able to play this weekend. Furthermore, they were apparently never in the mix for Marshawn Lynch and didn't work out any other running backs. Thus they're either confident McCoy will play on Sunday, or can live with the alternatives available on their own roster.
If McCoy can't play, or is limited on Sunday night, the Eagles alternatives are Mike Bell, Eldra Buckley, and Joique Bell. For those of you wondering what they bring to the table, Mike Bell is the only one of the three to attempt a rush (12 attempts for 20 yards) while Buckley has one reception for ten yards. Bell had a strong rookie 2006 season in Denver and was a decent backup option in New Orleans last year.
The 49ers are the last team in the world that deserves to have any level of confidence heading into a game, but the Eagles certainly are doing what they can to give the 49ers a few extra advantages. Kevin Kolb isn't anything to sneeze at but at this point he'd appear to be a downgrade from Vick. And Bell and company would certainly be downgrades from Shady McCoy.
The 49ers are desperately seeking win number one. The team has shown it can play up to the better teams in the league. However, when facing teams that are closer to their level (or even considered worse than them) they absolutely crap the bed. Will we see the 49ers continue this 2010 pattern against a wounded Eagles squad?
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I've been there
and it’s easy enough to keep playing after it’s happened because of all the adrenaline, but coming back cold the next week?
I’d be surprised. Having a fractured rib makes breathing hard incredibly painful. I guess it does depend on where on and which rib…
I know how we can tell
We can hit him the first play of the game and whichever rib he grabs thats the one he broke.
the old
matt hasselbeck strategy, eh?
by foosball4949 on Oct 6, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There is no way he plays a reg season game with a broken rib
He might try. Like Merriman tried to play with a torn ACL by juicing himself to the gills… But once somebody hits him like P Willy hit Turner last week he’s gone.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 6, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Primetime Game
At home against a banged up Eagles squad? Farm is being placed on San Francisco to win. Kolb has looked downright awful when he’s played, and the 49ers should be able to harass him, especially without McCoy (who is a fantasy PIMP after that 12 catch performance).
Gore is in line for a 100-yard game (note: rushing), VD is in line for 2 TDs and the 49ers are in line for a big win at home to begin the 4-game win streak. I took a big glass of kool-aid this morning and dumped it down my pants.
by Andrew Davidson on Oct 6, 2010 8:15 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
thats one way to wake up
We really need McCoy out. He scares me. But if he does play we can always have Willis smash him up early.
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
McCoy isn't even as dangerous as Westbrook
We have one of the most dangerous players in the league and we still don’t let him even sniff the ball. Westbrook is faster than Gore and Dixon and turns checkdown passes into big plays.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
He did. We don’t know that he still can. He pulled a hamstring on a simple draw play in the Oakland pre-season game.
I do hope he gets more reps going against his old team. He should certainly be motivated
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I think we’re in a big enough hole, that any change at this point is worth trying out whether playing from behind or not. And I do know he’s touched the ball 3 times this season.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
With Gore having such a fine receiving season, I can’t really argue that Westbrook isn’t getting enough looks. However, I do think Westbrook needs to be on the field more, so defenses don’t see the ball going in his direction every time he is on the field. Putting Westbrook and Gore in a shotgun set on each side of Smith could prove beneficial. At least the defense wouldn’t be certain Westbrook was going to get the touch.
by Andrew Davidson on Oct 6, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I do like the idea of BW and Gore as split backs, whether or not Smith is in the shotgun. SO many potential things can be done with them both on the field, whether the formation is 3-wide or 2-TE.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yeah, it doesn’t matter if its shotgun or not, I’d like to see them as dual backs regardless. The only reason I suggest shotgun, is because Westbrook is a better receiver than rusher at this point in his career (in fact, one could argue that has always been the case). I think Westbrook would have a better chance busting off a big gain running the ball out of the shotgun, rather than a normal formation. Strictly because the defense might be expecting pass from the gun.
by Andrew Davidson on Oct 6, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I took a big glass of kool-aid this morning and dumped it down my pants.
Like Andre 3000, that’s ICE COLD!!
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by Dubs fan in Boston on Oct 6, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
1st win? 4th loss? coin toss...
At this point the 49ers have shown that they can play almost as good as any team they face unless they are a bad team in which case we let them blow us out…
I did not think we would be the rams of 2010…but it appears we will have a prime position to be able to pick a new QB for going forward after this season…I guess it is just a matter of who gets to choose the QB for the team because unless we start getting in some wins at some point I can’t see the leadership structure remaining with the tools on the table for us to work with.
5th loss?
as well as the niners usually play at home and in prime time I think they can pull it out over the eagles ina way they just barely couldn’t against the saints
It's important to remember that...
the Eagles are no running team. They will run the ball a bit, especially if McCoy is starting, but they are going to be more of a passing team than a running team on Sunday night. We need to prepare for the screen passes (this is the area I see them using the running back most). Kolb came in last week and if I remember correctly, he threw between 25-30 attempts in 3 quarters. That is quite a bit given the fact that some quarterbacks don’t even reach 30 attempts per 4 quarters.
Although I will be happy if McCoy can’t play, this shouldn’t be our biggest concern. Our biggest concern will be how can the 49ers defense hold down the Eagles speedy receivers and how can the 49ers offense drive against the Eagles defense (although their defense is much more questionable than in recent years).
Taylor Mays
I know he’s only one guy, but Mays may be our screen stopper. He had 11 tackles last week. I remember lots of plays where Mays came flying in to the flat. He seems to have a knack for making tackles in that area of the field. Plus, Bowmann has gained experience.
Also, we have had time to look at the tape of us getting bashed on the screens.
So as bad as we have been I don’t think its as big of an issue as it was a few weeks ago.
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
Who is our DJax stopper though?
We need to get good jams on him at the line of scrimmage
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 6, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Our DJax stopper is ball control and kicking off instead of punting
Planting Kolb into the ground also works too.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Yea
I don’t know if you remember, but he tackled Reggie Bush in space on a punt return vs the saints, he’s very good in space and holds his ground.
Stopping the screen was more of a scheme issue rather than personnel
The OLB’s and CB’s need to move to the ball while it’s still in the air so it doesnt give the receiver time to make that first move.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
I thought Manusky said it was execution
hence, Mays executes better than Lewis
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
funny how manusky talks about execution
and then he calls plays like he did against the falcons in the final drive, giving the defense no chance. Lewis was just too much of a liability… he had to go
If the 49ers are to beat the Eagles
Johnson needs to utilize the wide receivers more as in getting 5-8 catches from Crabtree and Morgan. Preferably eight catches for Crabtree and five catches for Morgan.
Why?
We’re not a team that throws to WRs a lot, and I don’t see that changing. Gore and V. Davis are still our two best offensive weapons.
bench morgan
kyle williams please
i did not like morgans effort in catching a few of the balls thrown his way.
especially on third down situations.
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Oct 6, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Lemons and Lemonade
This team has the ability to make mediocre QBs look like super heroes. I don’t think they will take this team lightly, but it seems the Eagles have had our number the last few years. I would love to see the first win come against these guys. Hopefully Westbrook will make a significant impact this week. He is still on the team right?
Broken rib vs the Niners?
Are they stupid? do they want to lose him for the rest of the season?
Everyone thought that McNabb's ribs were injury prone
It’s just the Eagles backfield’s ribs. McNabb so far this year has his ribs in tact.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Home game.
In prime time. Make or break game.
If they can’t find a way to get up for this game and soundly beat the Iggles, stick a top 3 draft pitchfork in ‘em, cuz they’re done. I say they’ll come away with this one 34-13.
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by Dubs fan in Boston on Oct 6, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i'm calling it now
35-3 blowout for the niners
by TeeKay89 on Oct 6, 2010 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Thats exactly what we need to dramatically boost morale, a BIG WIN
"We are not a charity, we cannot GIVE them the game." -Mike Singletary
If we can't beat a vick and mccoy less eagles, then....
I don’t even wanna think about how humliating that would be
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