San Francisco 49ers 27, Arizona Cardinals 6: Win, Just Win
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That was a good win for us, unless you're of the opinion that the 49ers should be tanking their season. I, on the other hand, watch this teem week-in and week-out to see them play well and win. Troy Smith managed the offense, didn't have the best of days but we got things done on the back of Brian Westbrook. Dude has plenty left, I think. The defense played well, Takeo Spikes had an awesome interception, and Shane Andrus is really, really terrible.
Some random things to note while we wait for Fooch to post a full recap ...
- Brian Westbrook still has plenty left in the tank. He looked good, which some will say is due to playing the Cardinals, but just looking at his form and his fight, you can tell he's a guy to depend on.
- Troy Smith may or may not be the future. I'm of the opinion that he deserves another start, some of you might not share that opinion, but it's certainly up for discussion. Keep it civil.
- Greg Manusky had better look at the film. Specifically, when the Cardinals were marching downfield in the fourth quarter while the 49ers sent a three-man rush, then stalled in the truest sense of the word when they brought four.
- The commentators never gave this game a chance.
- Our offensive line has the ability to play at a high level. Looking at the Cardinals pass rush, it has been decent this season. Watching them tonight, they didn't look too bad, their technique was good, but they were consistently beaten by our guys. Considering the absolute spanking they were given to Tampa Bay, who don't have much of a pass rush, I'll take this as a good sign for our line.
- Andy Lee is sexiful.
- "Anderson throws down the middle ... somewhere." Fantastic call, true story.
- Michael Crabtree is the catalyst for Troy Smith's one interception, he had both hands on the ball and lost it. It could have been a better pass, but if we're placing blame, that's 80% Crabtree's fault, 20% Troy's fault.
- Ted Ginn Jr finally looks a little bit less scared out there. I'm not wholly happy with his performance, but he had some big returns and didn't always bolt for the sideline. Good for you, Teddy.
- Takeo Spikes.
- Shane Andrus is, how you say ... not good.
Go Niners.
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Gore woulda destroyed the Cards if he didn't get hurt
Westbrook was good, but I think a healthy Gore woulda got 200+ solo
even more
gore has more breakaway ability then any other back on the team. he wouldve broken at least 2 or 3 big ones with all those gaping holes, and the game wouldve been even more outta reach
Most definitely
Probably could have had more than 200.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:39 PM PST up reply actions
This just killed me.
I needed three more fantasy points out of Gore to win. My record is one loss worse than the Niners, and I lost my stud (Gore), and 7-7 ain’t gettin me into the playoffs.
Is it too soon to bring back my old sig—“Fantasy Ontology: the world’s most entertaining form of reductionism”?
Through 10 games, this looks to me like a 5-11 team.
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Gore..out for season! #%$&@ dam$@
by nacho49 on Nov 29, 2010 10:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Got to check the film
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
by bignerd on Nov 29, 2010 8:53 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Even when they win
They still have to check the film
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
"Anderson throws down the middle ... somewhere."
LOL.. that had me cracking up!!!
by Sebaz49 on Nov 29, 2010 8:53 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
good call by mike t
Anderson was probably laughing at his performance, while he was on the sideline, cause it was funny, in fact the entire performance by the Cards was.
Going to the sideline
is an important part of kick returning. You have blocks all sealed to one side and go to the other sideline so you only have to deal with one or two players instead of a whole team.
Now I really am going to leave to go bake some peanut butter cookies.
Now I really am going to leave to go bake some peanut butter cookies.
Excellent.
Be sure to film it so you can review tomorrow.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
I know that going to the sideline is an important part of kick returning.
He had some great returns today, but to say he’s not overly cautious is to defend him needlessly.
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by James Brady on Nov 29, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
My only real disappointment with this game is now people are going to convince themselves that we're not terrible.
Az is really, really, really bad. Beating them, even beating them convincingly, means almost nothing.
Westbrook looks like he has something in the tank? Gore’s first two runs were for monster yards. I don’t know if Westbrook has something left or not, but I know that their defense was so terrible that a mediocre back could have run successfully against them.
In the context of such complete domination, it’s hard to know what to make of Troy’s performance. IT was pretty damn mediocre. If it’s possible to be unimpressive in a victory, this was unimpressive in a victory.
Hmm
So the Saints suck too right since the Cards beat them? I understand your logic, but a win is a win is a win. We beat a team and excelled in certain areas we were all beginning to question. I’m still not convinced that this team isn’t terrible though, if that makes you feel better.
The Cards beat the Saints who beat the Niners. HOORAY CIRCULAR LOGIC! TIME FOR DARK JIVE TURKEY MEAT! LAY EM DOWN AND SMACK EM DAK EM!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I think you mean "transitive property"
Oh wait, that doesn’t work either.
Through 10 games, this looks to me like a 5-11 team.
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“Coach Sing, how do you feel about the team’s performance today?”
“I have to look at the film”
9/8/10: 49ers go 11-5, Lose to Falcons first round. Smitty: 3500/25/15. Gore: 1300 yards, 10 TDs. Crabtree: 1000 yards, 7 TDs. Vernon: 900 yards, 8 TDs
by MichaelClutchtree on Nov 29, 2010 8:55 PM PST reply actions
Dang ESPN .. is that all we get ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
No
I’ve seen plenty of A-Rod and Yankee B.S. before. Even a Joe Torey retirement conference.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Making a big deal about the Heat not sucking ... WTF the Niner's not sucking for once in a blue moon and we get the Heat ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
At least they aren’t showing Sing wearing his sunglasses again. I don’t know if I could take more of that.
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
1 rec...
for quoting my favorite line in a Niner’s game in a long time:
“Anderson throws down the middle … somewhere.”
Whine more
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
uh...?
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by James Brady on Nov 29, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
You know what I hate?
When the media just bashes on certain teams, terrible or not. Like, making jokes about them being bad… It’s just not professional. I dunno, it bothers me.
i completely agree
you know who does that more than anyone? Peter King. I hate that guy.
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Troy
Yeah, rookie game. Def not great. He looked confused out there too often. Still, I think he has a lot more going for him than any other QB the Niners have had in a long time. That may not be saying much . . .until you consider the alternatives.
I say let him play out the season and let him succeed or fail. But my guess is, as a QB in a new system having only played 4 games, not too shabby. If he was our draft choice last year and had only played 3 gasmes before this we’d think good things about his arm, his running, his composure, his leadership. And I do think the game calling is still not very good. Sorry Mike Johnson but I’m not a believer yet. Too many vanilla plays that SD will competely eat for lunch.
Speaking of SD, best run stopping team in the NFL next wee, at SD. If our D isn’t amazing and Troy isn’t amazing, that’s a sure loss.
Probably a loss. :(
We're at GB next week...
Not SD. That’s a few weeks later.
"If you can accept losing, you can't win." ~Vince Lombardi
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by ZeroIndulgence on Nov 29, 2010 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
Oops
SD in 3 weeks. GB next week. Well, that one I really cannot see winning no matter what.
If we lose to SD and GB and win the rest, we’ll have a 7-9 record and actually might make the playoffs! OMG! But I think 7-9 is the best case scenario.
No Matter What?!
pretty bold statement.. should the Niners even waste the time and money traveling out there? i mean whats the point? lets give up. :)
here's a scary thought
The Cards are 3-8….and 2 games out of first
here is another...
Niners are 4-7 one game out. And they still play both the Rams and Seahawks one more time. Those games will determine the Niners changes of making the playoffs
He actually needs to look at the film this time. Because I’m not sure Sing could see the field with those glasses on.
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
Sing said "when I look at the guys, when I look at the staff"...
…does he mean look on film?
Man, I’m going to be so happily drunk!!
* Brian Westbrook still has plenty left in the tank. He looked good, which some will say is due to playing the Cardinals, but just looking at his form and his fight, you can tell he’s a guy to depend on.
This, for the love of Flying Spaghetti Monster, this. Dixon is solid too, but he keeps dropping the rock. I hope Gore’s not hurt badly, but if he is, it’s good to know that BWB can carry the load without flinching.
* Troy Smith may or may not be the future. I’m of the opinion that he deserves another start, some of you might not share that opinion, but it’s certainly up for discussion. Keep it civil.
Yes. I don’t think you can bench your starting QB after a win, especially a decisive win on Monday Night Football, even if it wasn’t his Best Performance Ever.
* Greg Manusky had better look at the film. Specifically, when the Cardinals were marching downfield in the fourth quarter while the 49ers sent a three-man rush, then stalled in the truest sense of the word when they brought four.
Initially, I was like, “Yeah, smart, rush 3 and keep 8 in coverage!” Then, the Cards drove right down the field. Ugh. We have coverage issues that our decent pass rush masks.
* Our offensive line has the ability to play at a high level. Looking at the Cardinals pass rush, it has been decent this season. Watching them tonight, they didn’t look too bad, their technique was good, but they were consistently beaten by our guys. Considering the absolute spanking they were given to Tampa Bay, who don’t have much of a pass rush, I’ll take this as a good sign for our line.
It’s hard to see this as progress considering that by the third quarter, 3 of the 5 guys on the line were backups – only the rookies were still there. Chilo did make it just past halftime, IIRC, though, and did pretty well, as did Baas before he got banged up.
* Takeo Spikes.
Definitely. Necks are overrated, anyways.
* Shane Andrus is, how you say … not good.
Needs moar Kai Forbath.
Nahh, he did okay. He had a couple jive turkey kickoffs, and missed a FG, but there wasn’t much he could do on the blocked kick. He plays exactly like I expect a guy who doesn’t get much regular-season time to play. I suspect he’ll get better if Nedney remains out, but I also suspect we draft a guy or sign a UDFA.
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And again,
look at the film to see how they beat AZ
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
lmaoooo
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Nov 29, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
lolololol
I was just about to post that – EPIC!!
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
The media was asking him about laughing on the sidelines after Gruden threw him under the bus during the broadcast. I don’t know why ESPN does that crap. It’s none of their damn business if the guy is smiling on the sidelines- they can’t read his mind.
Too bad Anderson is getting a big fine now.
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
seriously?
I don’t want any of my players looking like he did on the bench at that point in a game with such a terrible effort. I don’t care what he was thinking, probably laughing at one of his terrible plays throughout the game.
It is embarrassing for him and the organization, I would be pissed at that almost more than the loss if I was a Cardinals fan.
ESPN needs to cover the game not the players facial expressions on the sidelines.
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
For crying out loud, it’s a long season, and it’s ten times longer when your team is losing and you are personally playing poorly. Being able to stay loose every now and then is a matter of sanity. It’s not an indicator of lack of effort or heart. It’s just a way to stay sane when everything is going poorly.
I mean, criminey, hasn’t anybody ever gone through a stressful period in their life? Anderson’s job, and possibly his career, are on the line every time he screws up out there. I can’t blame the guy for letting himself not be depressed for 10 minutes.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
you don't laugh when your team is down 24-6. It just shows that he does not care, and why would he, he knows he's getting cut after this season, he knows that Whiz is too soft
by CanadianCard on Nov 29, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
The Cards players are getting what they deserve for forcing coach Whiz to go with Anderson over Leinart. This thought makes me giggle every time I see Fitzgerald.
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
Fitzgerald wanted Max to start from the beginning, I doubt he ever voiced his support for DA.
by CanadianCard on Nov 29, 2010 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
So? Doesn't that make my point..........?
I live in Arizona and I have zero doubt that Fitz was a major factor in forcing Leinart out. We all know Matt was cut because Max was the heir apparent..
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by cybermaldonado on Nov 29, 2010 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
Tough Season
Your team is better. Another draft, a new QB and you guys should be ready to compete again.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
I sensed some guilt in his demeanor
When people are too proud to admit they are wrong for what they do, they will more than often react like Anderson did. If the conversation was not about something they were making a mockery of concerning the game, I think he would have calmly said what it was about. The reporter was being a bit too badgering with his questioning, but if there is some question about Anderson’s attitude towards the game that is affecting his performance then it should be addressed. It’s not all about him. It’s about the team and the fans.
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by Mangoman on Nov 29, 2010 11:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Alternately, you could say that his reaction to the questioning shows how hard this season has been for him. His career is on the line, he keeps screwing up on the field, and now some jerk reporter asks him a question that is clearly accusing him of screwing up on the sideline. He tried to deflect it, the reporter persisted, and he overreacted because it’s a no-win question for him to answer to begin with. No matter how he answers that question, somebody spins it to look like he doesn’t care. His reaction was dumb, but the question was dumber.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well yeah that too
It’s all speculation until we find out what they were talking about, if that ever happens. The sad thing is that these guys are in the public eye. Having been losing as much as they have, the average reporter, fan, outsider, etc. would expect Anderson or anyone on that team to look dejected on the sideline and not having light-hearted conversations. It’s almost like they’re not allowed to find any humor when they’re losing, whether it be related to the game or not. Unfortunately it seems like the media feels it doesn’t make for good press if the players are given the benefit of the
doubt. I guess it often sucks to be an athlete.
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by Mangoman on Nov 29, 2010 11:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
6th lost game in row
Can only sulk on the sidelines for so long. After awhile need to release the tension in different ways. Like the reporter has never found a laugh during a horrible day. Insisting the laugh means he doesn’t care is just jive turkey, I’d be furious. Than again I understand the comments of those people saying the reporter baited him and he fell for it.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Get This
Arizona is really really really bad. But, the 49ers did DOMINATE an NFL team tonight and that means something. Additonally, we are 1 game out of first place and will be playing meaningful games in December. Am i happy with the 49ers season at this point? Of course not. However, we can still salvage something from the season, maybe even a playoff spot. Yes i went there!!!
26 First Downs to 8
Only Two Punts
7-13 on 3rd downs to 2-11
261 rushing yards to 13
Double the time of possession
ON TO GREEN BAY!!!
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"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 9:10 PM PST reply actions
I'm with you on that
We didn’t necessarily light up the night with this win, but hey, it was our most decisive one of the year. We don’t have to have a QB who is putting up 200-300 yard performances every week as long as he can do what it takes to help keep the offense on the field & moving in the right direction. T Smith has done that for three games now. Which tells me that although he may not light up the stat lines, he at least may have an idea of how to be a winner.keep him in there & on to GB!
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by Mangoman on Nov 29, 2010 11:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Steve Young
Murders the Cardinals than decides to make it a double homicide with the 49ers
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
by bignerd on Nov 29, 2010 9:12 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Sorrybut Steve Young has on his I’m a HOF douche bag hat.
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
word
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
Don't forget this guys.
We hung around with New Orleans til the final seconds and we had the Falcons beat, before Clements fumbled. We can be competitive against Green Bay. I expect a good game.
I Do Too
We tend to play up to the compitition. Green Bay will be no different. But, Seattle is at home against Carolina and the Rams play Arizona.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
Clausen is also hurt no?
Lets go Mike Goodson!
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
I Think Clausen is Going To Play
And i think he gives Carolina a better chance to win than Moore
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
Hopefully
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
Recd'
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 9:13 PM PST reply actions
Great after the fact comments...
but was I the only person that thought Adams looked like a playmaker out there. I don’t even remember him in any other games, but he was jumping routes tonight.
Spikes (the Neck) has been becoming one of my favortie 49ers as of this season. Him and J. Smith are serverely underrated.
Is one of the Grammatica Bros. available?
you weren't the only one
Adams is looking good
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
I actually thought
He’s had flashes before this, but then he gets burned on one play or something and that is all anyone remembers.
I've liked him since the preseason
He’s really good at jumping certain routes.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Ah, I hadn’t spent much time watching the secondary. I was more focused on linebacker and pass rush when the 49ers defense was out there.
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by James Brady on Nov 29, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
Dude
the niners were all over the Cardinals receivers. I am going to have to watch it again to get a specifics on the players. But, our coverage was GREAT tonight
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
I am curious
To see what Dockett will say. He talks a lot, that is his nature, fine with that. But he was no where to be seen tonight…I for one thought it was excellent.
Joey Porter too. He ran out to the tunnel after the game. Guessing he too had nothing to say?
by forty9er760 on Nov 29, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
He was out most of the game
Shoulder injury
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
It was a dumb question badger him about.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
Seahawks play Panthers
Rams play Cardinals
49ers play Packers
Can’t say I see the 49ers tying for first.
I could see the panthers beating the Seahawks. Hawks are very inconsistent. After what I just witnessed I think you can about lock in the Rams, but still in the NFL this year, who knows?
its at home
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
Yea true
They are a different team there
Right
They got humiliated there by the giants.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
ugh yeah it would take a miracle
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
Okay, but get this
Let’s say we lose to the Packers and the Chargers. If we win the rest of our division games we are 7-9. If St. Louis loses to KC and N.O., they are 7-9, and Seattle loses to Atlanta and Tampa Bay, they are 7-9 at best and we win any tie breakers with the best division record.
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
Though,
I think we can beat the Chargers or Packers. It will be rough but we have the talent
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
JIVE TURKEY. lol enough of that jive. NINERS won
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Niners held Cardinals to 13 yards rushing
which is the lowest total for a Cardinals team since 1953. That has to be worth something. Defense played well against a bad team.
Rex Ryan funny m p$%#
brady married to super model.
i am married to super model. he holds up a magazine lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Just saw that Derek Anderson blow up. Wow he is pumped up.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
NFL Network
Jason Lockfora …. well whatever his last name is
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
I read he left on crutches but didn’t hear that. Even as impressed with Westbrook as I was, this is certainly no good.
Crutches?
You’re nuts.
He was walking/running around all over the place.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:47 PM PST up reply actions
you know what?
I am not sure how I feel about that….
It might develope the rest of our offense and not rely on one person………
get well frank………..
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Nov 29, 2010 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
At least we know that Westbrook is fresh
And in some kind of strange way our offense will be more unpredictable.
by Jaxson876 on Nov 29, 2010 9:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I don't believe that
Unless the x-rays should a broken shoulder blade or something.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:47 PM PST up reply actions
Well, you guys kicked our arses.
And you got Anderson to pull a Denny Green. Kudos.
Sorry about Gore.
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Eh, I think you're being slightly too hard on Andrus
The first miss…47 yards, not the easiest kick in the world…the second… blocked by the side guy, not too low or anything, maybe 10% if that his fault…one short kickoff was right after LSH’s huge return so I kinda thought that might have been deliberate (though they did kick it too him the next time, so I’m not sure). He did have another short one though…
In summation, he’s not Jose Cortez and at least we didn’t use a 4th rounder on him like Jeff Chandler..Still think we should sign Jeff Reed
It started farther out right than the post and came back a little, there was no point during flight where it looked good.
but
no i don’t think he was all THAT bad
ah
yeah, I guess so. Had good distance tho, but you’re right
by foosball4949 on Nov 29, 2010 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
I’m talking about his kickoffs. They were some of the worst I’ve ever seen.
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by James Brady on Nov 29, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
omg
Gore out for the year I’m starting to freak out
by 49erEmpire on Nov 29, 2010 9:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
It’s really quite unfortunate to lose Gore for the year, but Westbrook actually doesn’t suck as a fallback.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
Now you Westbrook and Davis lovers can have what you wanted
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
didnt sau that.....all this we want more Westbrook crap will get hom. He wont finish the year.
It’s actually Goo Westbrook wasn’t getting touches, he could make it to week 15
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
At least
Westbrook got warmed up this week. And we can make a creative gameplan with Westbrook as the #1 guy. HA who am I kidding????
I wanna wait till tomorrow but I freak out, its only half an hour since the game ended, I want more test done on that hip before i have a reaction. & La Canfora gets a lot wrong
sometimes all it takes is an x ray
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
That's the scary part
Figured out something was severely wrong with just minor testing.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
true, but still tomorrow should give them a better view of what really is going on with that hip after the swelling has gone down
swelling effecting an x ray? Never heard that before
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
I didnt mean the X-ray aspect I should have been clearer, but the amount of pain that he is under and how much he can take and if he'll need surgery or if it'll will heal on its own
x rays thay are callef season endong are usually just that
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
especially those that want to trade him now
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
I can't really say this means anything...
I mean… the Cardinals were putrid tonight. They were worse than bad. 27-6 isn’t even good enough when playing against moving crash test dummies.
In no way will I get any hopes up this season. With games @ GB and @ SD (whom are now surging) as well as @ Stl (4-2 at home), I still see the 49ers losing 10 games. 7-9 is likely the realistic best case scenario, and if that wins the division, I won’t care… because that is embarrassing. Sorry, but I do not want to be a 7-9 division winner. I don’t want the 49ers to be infamous, I want them to be famous. Get my drift?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
no, thats stupod to me. Playoffs start and records mean d!@%
2010 in memory of the 1970 Bengals.......
Nate clements: Hey coach, had you put a better gameplan together, i wouldn't have fumbled!!
Hey, if you get in the playoffs
Everyone has a chance to go all the way. Look at the ‘08 Cardinals, called the worst playoff team in history, and made the Super Bowl. Surely if this team made a deep run in the playoffs you wouldn’t be upset, right? This logic makes zero sense.
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
The Cardinals were a winning team. Just because they were underdogs doesn’t mean they weren’t a good team. The 49ers are not a good team.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Coming down to the final seconds with the Saints
And we should have beat the Falcons. We’ll see how good we are this Sunday against the Packers
by mountaindew77 on Nov 30, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
Even if we got in at 7-9
I guarantee you if you ask any of the other coaches they would still say they wouldn’t wanna play us…we can beat anyone on any day. We can also lose to terrible terrible teams, or get blown out by anyone.
Three game winning streak spoiled by losing Frank. Its just one of those seasons
by mcwagner on Nov 29, 2010 9:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I really don't blame him for getting pissed
To have someone question whether he takes his job and career seriously and than keeps questioning it.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
The reporter kind of antagonized him
but he has to keep his cool. It was a legit question.
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
It was a legit question and he answered it.
Then the reporter kept on about it. Enough already. The media makes a story out of thin air and claims it is valid. No, it isn’t. Everybody blows off steam in different ways.
I agree
but Derek still has to tell him that he answered the question and he’s done talking to the guy. He has to take control of the situation, not freak outl
by mountaindew77 on Nov 29, 2010 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
that is what i was saying
He said he wasn’t laughing and it is obviously not a conversation the media needs to be concerned about. The way he was smiling is going to be asked, but there was no reason for the reporter to continue down that road once it was clear he wasn’t going to get a straight answer.
Complete agreement from me. It was a stupid, stupid question that was only asked to get a reaction.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:41 PM PST up reply actions
OMG
FRANK GORE FRACTURE HIP OUT FOR THE SEASON…
>< just win the d**n game or else! Or else what? Exactly!
This is like the 7th comment started on it.
I know, I was like the 6th person, lol
Hmm the Cards could beat the Rams next week
The rams don’t play very well away
Kellen Moore is awesome
Reporters can push athletes buttons as much as they want
i mean look at TO in the past. He is just understanding to not fall in the traps. Anderson just fell into a trap. Any savoy smart QB could of said hey, it was a bad game, and my teammate was trying to cheer me up. but seriously after watching him today, how did this guy have a pro bowl season?!
It was a legit question
but once he answers it you should stop. Anderson answered the question at least three times before wigging out. The reporter was not professional
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 9:58 PM PST reply actions
by forty9er760 on Nov 29, 2010 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
What kind of answer was that? Say its between us but that you were upset with your play. Tell them you would have cried but that your team would have no confidence in you. He lost his cool and I think that’s ok. He should apologize to the reporter though, guys doing his job
by mcwagner on Nov 29, 2010 10:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Loosing Gore is *BRUTAL*
Not just for the running game, but for his pass protection (blitz pickup) skills. This will create more issues for Troy.
I like Troy, but I really think he needs to be given time to develop more. I think leaving him out there as the starter is bad for the long run. I’d rather see Alex play out the season and focus on developing Troy over the offseason and into next. Troy has a great arm and some very good instincts, but still holds onto the ball too long too often and panics when the pocket collapses. He could be very good, but if not properly developed he could also start a downward spiral. Not sure it’s worth the risk given our lack of QB options moving forward (draft is always a big question mark).
How does starting Smith for this season help?
Especially if you’re going to be grooming Troy Smith for a possible next season at starter… Smith would find it in his best interest to go somewhere else, he’s done here…
Gore is a key pass blocker on passing downs
We will be playing some teams with much better passing D / pass rush than the Cards. Without Gore, it could get a lot more dicey for the QB.
Who would you rather throw to the wolves? AS ot TS?
by ColoradoNiner on Nov 30, 2010 7:19 AM PST up reply actions
If we have any chance to win? Troy
Troy can extend plays. He may get sacked more, but he also makes big plays from break downs by the O-line. Alex throws picks, intentional groundings and throw away’s when pressured.
If All Three Teams Finish 7-9
the 49ers win all the tie-breakers and take the division. That said, the 49ers have to win the remaining three games in the division. A win against San Diego or Green Bay and a loss to one of the remaining three NFC West matchups and the 49ers don’t win the tie-breakers.
The big thing is to win ALL the remaining NFC West games.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:07 PM PST reply actions
And since not every defense will be as pathetic as the Cardinals...
Troy Smith is going to have a do do a heck of a lot better than a ~45% completion rate with 1TD/1INT. The passing game has to get going. The question is, will Singletary let it?
If he wants to keep his job, he'll have to and that INT I put it on Crabtree, sure Troy made mistakes but Michael should have caught that ball
I don't disagree about the INT...
But you should be consistent if you bring up INTs for AS since a number of those fall under the exact same category…
by ColoradoNiner on Nov 30, 2010 7:20 AM PST up reply actions
Steve Young
Always sounds like he hates the niners. What is his deal? I know this is not the team he led to the SB. But where is his pride in his colors? You can tell Terry Bradshaw loves the Steelers. It’s like SY is always overcompensating after the game and never has a kind word for the 9ers…
Looking to put San Fran*six-o* here some time soon!
He's kissed their butts after other wins
He was all over them last year beating the Cards on MNF. Still, the footage doesn’t lie. The 49ers aren’t that good of a team.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Guess it's been a while
Since I’ve seen any unadulterated SY → 9er butt snorkeling…
Looking to put San Fran*six-o* here some time soon!
Dude
they just ruined an NFL team. I mean they absolutely destroyed the Cardinals. I understand that they are a bad team, but we can only play who is on the schedule. And tonight we KILLED the Cardinals
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
yup. i thought it was pretty obvious that the majority of that team had already quit or at least had their heads somewhere other than football.
by the evil monkey on Nov 29, 2010 11:04 PM PST up reply actions
Looked like us in Week 1
That is why I put that one on Alex. It seemed noticeable after failure to convert in first half and the two TDs off Alex INTs.
I actually respect Steve Young for that...
He is not a homer and will give you his honest opinion. I’d take that even though he comes off as a jerk sometimes then someone (I.E Bradshaw) who unabashedly supports a team even though he is paid to be objective
He does comes across as a big douche...
But everything he says about the Niners is pretty much true…
I dunno
Young was part of a Niner organization that considered anything less than a SB a failure of a season. The York’s completely dismantled that organization. I don’t see a smacking of an absolutely putrid team to really be anything to be excited over.
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
Mike Singletary: Doing the same thing week in and week out expecting a different result.
by Badly Browned on Nov 29, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
He loves the 49ers
He always picks them to win and he’s usually all over them when they do win.
But he had a point today, the 49ers have been way too inconsistent
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:51 PM PST up reply actions
Did I Just Hear Papa Say
That Gore broke his hip? If so, is it the same type of injury that ended BO Jackson’s career?
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:18 PM PST reply actions
I think so, but the techniques used to heal those kinds of injuries are far more advanced then when it happened to Bo and athletes are faster to recover then they have ever been
Medical Advancements Aside
it is a tragic injury for Gore, and i am not sure what type of recovery time we are looking at.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Minor hip injury this year
10 months later finally moving around without pain.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
ESPN
Link They are calling it a broken hip, but talked more about Westbrook now being given an opportunity than they are about the Gore injury.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
Greg Papa
on CSN reported that Gore broke his hip. He didn’t get into the type of break it was. I am trying to figure that out right now
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
I Do Know
that it was first reported as a hip stinger, which is painful but the recovery time is about a week or so. In terms of a hip pointer the recovery time is 1-3 weeks. However, this new piece of information
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
If there is at all ANY bright side to playing without Gore...
…it would be the idea that the 49ers may actually spread the ball around like they did today (and what they refused to do against the Buccaneers).
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Nov 29, 2010 10:27 PM PST reply actions
Does not compute
Gore was a huge part of the pass blocking and a guy defenses loaded up to stop. Without him it gets much much harder to pass the ball around.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Well I would argue that Westbrook is just as good a pass blocker that was one of his main duties in his time with Eagles, sure the offenses are different but he knows how to block
Hopefully your right
But I think most of the NFL thinks Westbrook is washed up. Gore was our offense, I don’t think anyone will think the same of Westbrook. If he can fill his shoes, maybe that will work out for us, but Gore was beastly, Westbrook is more tricky. I will take beast mode over trick mode.
True, thats why everyone needs to step up WB doesnt need to do it but himself, give Dixon the power runs, lets WB take the counters and stretches, incorperate the short passing game and you can make the O more multi-dimensional
Heck Run 50 times a game from here on out LOL
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
yeah even with Gore that doesnt always work, we need to do more than run it 50 times he need to get the WR's & TE's more involved
It was a joke
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
You saw today
They didn’t play to WB’s strengths, they just plugged him in Gore’s gameplan. He may have had 200 yds too if they put him out on the edge, where he is best. They need to watch some freakin film on their own players.
100% correct
But do you think they will change things up for WB? They haven’t done it all year.
with Gore they wouldnt be WB isnt the same type of back and I hope the coaches understand that and change accordingly
Me too
But I think smart money is on WB adapting to SF than the other way around.
Agreed
Defensive coordinators on our schedule and dancing a jig right now.
Last Boy Scout
Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans… no? Good movie, football related even.
Just watched it last week. What an EPIC movie!!!
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
Quality kill with the sniper at the end.
One of my favorite movies actually. Action, humor, sarcasm. Yes, sarcasm is separate from humor to me.
There is NO
upside about Gore breaking his hip. Absolutely none! Westbrook and Dixon will be given a lot of carries, but considering Gore accounted for a large part of our offense (50 percent i believe) There is no upside to this injury
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
I am not Knocking Westbrook
I think that he will do a great job replacing Gore. However, you cannot look at the Gore injury as a “blessing in desguise”. In my opinion that doesn’t work when you lose your best offensive weapon
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
Can he last 5 more games?
When we signed him I thought he could only last 2-3 games if Gore got hurt.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
If you give Dixon 10-12 rushes a game
then i think that it could work well for the 49ers. 20-25 rushes for Westbrook and about 10 for Dixon. I think Brian can stay healthy, he is really fresh right now.
That said, no one can say that losing Gore has its upside, at least with a straight face
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:50 PM PST up reply actions
I think they have to
One thing I noticed about Dixon is after his 4th or 5th carry he knocked out all the dancing b.s. When he does that he’s a good back. Just expect him to waste a few carries early getting there.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Ugh, so that's why Gore took himself out.
You can tell when you got a fracture, didn’t need an x-ray.
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They still had to hide his helmet
I love his heart. I wish all our players were like him. He could get a hip replacement and still want to play. I just hope it isn’t too bad.
According to MSNBC
Gore broke his hip before coming back in and attempting another rush.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:51 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly
they didn’t perform any x-rays until after the game was over. CSN is reporting that Gore felt a lot of pain in his right hip, but demanded to come back into the game following some sort of “shot”
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:54 PM PST up reply actions
Dude is crazy
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 10:55 PM PST up reply actions
Having had a hip injury
It didn’t kick in right away. It’s a subtle injury. The displacement part takes a while to effect the rest of your motion. If you’ve ever been injured and your body starts to ache in other areas as the body compensates with changed movement, that is what happens with the hip except it’s essentially the pivot point for the rest of the body.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Would Gore
coming back in have had any affect on the injury? If so, is there any way the 49ers could have known the extent of the injury before allowing him to return?
What type of injury did you have?
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
Possible
Its like taking any bone and slightly tweaking it’s position. Exert full force on it and might displace it more since it may not be structurally sound. When I injured my hip I didn’t even know it. Doctor showed me an x-ray the next day and I said ya right, I don’t feel anything. A week later I was in serious pain.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
So
i think we should reserve judgement until the diagnosis is fully made public. However, if it is true that Singletary had to hide Gore’s helmet, i think there is a huge problem with that. Does Sing not have control of his team? He should have been able to say “your not coming back in until we get that checked out”.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
I hear of this happening a lot
The medical staff isn’t always going to diagnose right away. Hip pain can be a number of things, often just soft tissue getting stretched or pulled which is mostly minor … an ache. Players put themselves in all the time when the medical staff doesn’t have an immediate answer. He was walking around fine but once back in the game he realized he could not full go.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Understood
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
I played two series with a hip pointer before the pain was too much to ignore. After standing straight for a bit I felt good enough to go in again. I didn’t get Gore’s shot and I am not a man-beast like Frank. I can see him wanting more.
My hip pointer took two weeks to recover
by mcwagner on Nov 29, 2010 11:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Really?
You just turned Gore’s drive to play into Singletary having no control of his team… Completely unrelated… Gore wanted to keep playing, many players do, and many players get their helmets confiscated by the medical staff to prevent further damage…
Injury I had
It was hardly explained to me. Looking at an x-ray your hip is suppose to be level, mine wasn’t. Like 5-10% grade running right to left.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
About Troy Smith's performance
I really don’t think the gameplan involved Troy Smith too much this week.
He looked good on a few plays here and there but otherwise looked pretty MEH.
I’m hoping that they focus this entire week’s gameplan around Vernon Davis and Troy prepares and performs better than he did today.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
I don't think he had a good game
Good in a few spots but mostly shaky.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
He is still a young QB
Not age wise, experience wise. I think this was a bad game, but not horrible. I would like to see him throughout the season. See how he plays regularly.
He definitely didn't seem "even keel" today.
He seemed nervous all game. Think he was afraid to make mistakes, afraid to get sacked, etc. Think they jacked him up after his second week and he is second guessing everything now.
yeah but im sure the win and the fact that the team had a run game and the fact that he was only sacked what once probably calmed him down (Or at least I hope)
I am thinking our coaches are jacking up our QBs
Alex by coddling him and putting tons of mental pressure on. Troy by limiting him and telling him not to do all the things he is good at, and adding that same pressure.
I'd argue they have done the same to defense but I have no evidence
The lack of turnovers tells me everyone is worried about their assignments that they sometimes just forget to look up and play.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
Think this is Sing harping on mistakes
Making everyone afraid to make them?
I don't think it's Sing
Probably some other coach.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
I disagree
He looked “casual” and sort of bored to me.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
I know
But he has to play better if the 49ers are even going to beat the Seahawks and Rams let alone Packers and Chargers.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
The 49ers don't really have to beat the Chargers and Packers
If you think about it this way; the division games are WAY more important than the non division games at this point. Even more so than normal. If the 49ers can split between the Chargers and Packers than that is gravy.
Troy Smith has to be given the opportunity to perform. We need the coaching staff to give him the entire playbook this week and go from there. We cannot limit what he does if we expect to make the playoffs
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
I think they have to beat either the Chargers or Packers
I like the match up against the Packers. When teams get aggressive with the Packers defense they push them around. Hopefully the 49ers got that clue last year … than again the coaching staff has disappointed me this season with never picking up on a clue.
"Coach, it came down like a hail marry"
The Packers matchup is a good one for us
Green Bay is allowing 112 YPG rushing and giving 4.5 yards a rush. Additionally, their defense is mistake prone giving up an average of 2 first downs a game via penalties. They seem to over persue on running plays and Westbrook can take advantage of that.
But, we will bet a lot more into that as the game draws near
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"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think he ever really cared...you know?
I mean the 49ers could have just run 100% of the time and still won.
Troy Smith knew that and kind of stopped trying after the Crabtree TD.
It’s not like the game was on the line and he just fell flat.
He had a big lead and his running game was just dominating…why even force it?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Nov 29, 2010 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
I think he made some good throws, one fantastic throw, and some bad throws. But he really wasn’t asked to do a heck of a lot after the TD pass.
Placeholder.
by howtheyscored on Nov 29, 2010 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
Dang we are beat up on Offense
O-line, Alex, Gore, Ziegler. At least D has been healthy. :knock on wood:
Was just going to post this. No Baas for next week.
by Florida Johnny on Nov 29, 2010 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
When did Baas get hurt? Was it before or after our o-line took over the game?
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Reportedly after. Like 3rd or 4th quarter. I didn’t notice him come out. Saw it after following someone’s MSNBC link. Also found a report of it here:
by Florida Johnny on Nov 29, 2010 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
I will admit I don’t know the current rules for concussions. Maybe he can play next week?
by Florida Johnny on Nov 29, 2010 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Hah. nocal81 it was by following your MSNBC link that I saw the Baas injury report.
by Florida Johnny on Nov 29, 2010 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
to admit i was skimming through articles looking for an update on the Gore injury. I didn’t bother reading any other info in the reports. That is epic!!
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Second time trying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2vTzHf2tus
Derek Anderson rant on MNF lol
>< just win the d**n game or else! Or else what? Exactly!
Who the hell woulda thought our 2nd String O-line would own like they did?!
261 yds rushing. Crazy day. Awesome day.
Okay, done posting tonight.. sorry :p
Taking a shower and going to bed. Even though AZ sucks, I really enjoyed this game, it amped my up. 2nd to the St. Louis game, but right up there. Almost 400 yds offense again, most on the ground though.
I hope Gores injury isnt the one that knocked Bo Jackson out
by EcERyda69 on Nov 29, 2010 11:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Been Talking About That See Above
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Nov 29, 2010 11:29 PM PST up reply actions
Let's bring the discussion to the new postgame thread.
http://www.ninersnation.com/2010/11/29/1845928/49ers-vs-cardinals-victory-comes-with-a-price-frank-gore-out-for
http://www.ninersnation.com/2010/11/29/1845928/49ers-vs-cardinals-victory-comes-with-a-price-frank-gore-out-for
http://www.ninersnation.com/2010/11/29/1845928/49ers-vs-cardinals-victory-comes-with-a-price-frank-gore-out-for
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playoffs will be determined week 15
week 13
seahawks win (panthers at seahawks) 6-6
rams win (rams at cardinals) 6-6
49ers lose (niners at green bay)4-8
week 14
seahawks lose (seahawks at niners) 6-7
rams lose (rams at saints) 6-7
niners win ( seahawks at niners) 5-8
week 15
seahawks lose ( falcons at seahawks) 6-8
rams lose ( chiefs at rams) 6-8
49ers lose (niners at chargers) 5-9
This is going to be the week we need help…..I can see both the seahawks and rams both winning here and then we are done……If we can pull a win over the chargers…..drinks on me….
week 16
seahawks lose (seahawks at bucs) 6-9
rams lose ( rams at niners) 6-9
niners win ( rams at niners) 6-9
week 17
rams at seahawks one team 7-9, one team 6-10
niners win (cards at niners) 7-9
we have a two way tie here…..we should hope the seahawks lose and then we win the tie breaker……niners to playoffs…..

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