What will make 2010 a successful season for the San Francisco 49ers?
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 3:01 PM PDT
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PrintFellow Niners fans oh how the mighty have struggled since the firing of Steve Mariucci. We've been through a lot lately, and things seem to be turning around in our favour. As passionate fans we await 2010 with optimism, whether it be guarded or not. We calmly sit through this less-than-exciting offseason and anticipate what could be a successful season ahead. But what will make it a success? Well, in one word: playoffs. Under no other circumstances will I consider the 49ers season a success, it's playoffs or bust. Here's five reasons San Francisco's season will be a success.
1. Alex Smith - Yes, that's right. The number one reason the 49ers will make the playoffs will be because of Alex Smith. The question is, will Smith be ineffective and benched early on opening up the door for David Carr or Nate Davis? Or will Smith build upon the progression he showed towards the end of 2009? Well, Smith finally has the same offense for the second straight year, and he finally has talent surrounding him. The team went out and added a couple of humungoids to the OLine, which could pay off sooner rather than later. Regardless of immediate impact as starters, the two shiny new linemen at least provide the 49ers will something valuable at the OLine position: depth. With all the stars aligning for Alex Smith, the 49ers will make the playoffs.
2. The Secondary - This offseason was quite quiet for the 49ers defense, aside from drafting superstar-in-waiting Taylor Mays. Last year's unit was impressive and dominant at times, boasting one of the league's best red zone and rush defenses. The secondary could be an issue, but Shawntae Spencer, Nate Clements and Tarell Brown are a reliable trio when healthy. Dashon Goldson came on strong in the second half, and Michael Lewis (when not concust) is as reliable as they come when stacking the box. With the addition of Mays, the 49ers now have some depth in case Lewis goes down to injury. Hopefully Curtis Taylor and Reggie Smith can mature into solid back-ups as well. Call me crazy, but I think Nate Clements will be playing the 2010 season with a giant chip on his shoulder which could mean a season that finally lives up to the giant contract he signed as a free agent in 2007. San Francisco's secondary is going to be a big reason why the 49ers make the playoffs.
3. Ahmad Brooks - I'll try to keep this brief, because the 49ers boast one of the best front sevens in all of football (and that's not being a homer). Ahmad Brooks will see an increased role in 2010, and we could see a 49er reach double-digit sacks for the first time since Andre Carter way back in 2002 (guess when the 49ers last playoff appearance was). San Francisco's linebacking corps is a strong unit, and not one individual will need to get 10+ sacks for the unit to have success, much like 2009. However, Brooks is the guy that will do it, and the 49ers will be in the playoffs because of it.
4. Brandon Jones - Before your eyes fall out of their sockets, take a second and relax. Brandon Jones makes this list because he's going to a key component to San Francisco's success. Why? Because Brandon Jones will be cut before the regular season, opening the door for rookie Kyle Williams and Ted Ginn to take the reps and run. One of the most important ingredients will be one that's not even with the team. If I had any say, the team would send Brandon Jones a "49ers NFC West Champs" hat just for being bad enough to get cut. Maybe even a blinged out sixth Super Bowl ring too, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.
5. Coaching - Ok, so this is likely the number one reason the team will make the playoffs in 2010, largely in part because it's the reason Alex Smith will be successful, and the reason the defense will continue to swarm. Jimmy Raye returns as the Offensive Co-Ordinator which may upset some fans, but Smith will show such great command of the offense, people are going to forget about Shrek. Greg Manusky will be the 49ers Defensive Co-Ordinator in what will likely be his last season with the team. Let's face it, he's been so good there's no way he won't be head coaching a team soon. Mostly all of the remaining coaches carry over from 2009, which is a great thing. The addition of a new OLine coach, Mike Solari, and his assistant Ray Brown, will take this team to the playoffs. Oh yeah, Mike Singletary.
What are your five reasons the 49ers will make (or miss) the playoffs?
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How about top 2
I agree 100% with your top 2.
I think Alex Smith will be much improved this year. I think a lot got blamed on the O line that really wasn’t their fault. All too often I saw defenders rushing our QB absolutely untouched. This tells me one of two things was happening. Either individuals on our O line were so absolutely terrible that they were completely missing their assignments, or the proper adjustments to their assignments had not been made prior to the snap. Personally I think it was more of the latter than the former. This shows especially in our terrible third down conversion %, where the adjustments fall largely on the QB. If our O line looks markedly better this year, I think it will have more to do with Alex being free to think about all the extra stuff QBing entails, than with our new meat up front.
Secondly Our D rocked last year. 21st in passing defense is complete BS. We had one of the best redzone passing defense. Which is what really counts. Continuity on defense will be a huge reason why we will not only make the play offs, but win at least one game in them.
My Five
(these are just my observations that may or may not be backed by actual facts)
5. Alex Smith — Andrew said what need to be said above in his post.
4. Frank Gore — A saw a bit of a prima donna in him last year; granted he is a beast, but he is getting older and if wants to win a championship he needs to realize to start sharing the load a bit more because in the next couple years if the Niners do not make a playoff run he will be on the down turn in production levels to his age.
3. Franklin — He had a great year last year, and needs to be just as, if not more, productive this upcoming year. If he can do this, not only will it be one of the reason the Niners make it to the playoffs… he should then be proven to get the contract he deserves. Though I do not know if the Niners will be the team to have him the following year. I hope we will though if he has a great year.
2. Defensive yards allowed — I believe the Niners have one of the top five defenses in the entire NFL after last years performance. However, to me what killed them was how many yards they gave up, which in turn leads to points. The Niners have the right system, the right players and they play awesome at times… just the determination of the defensive team as whole seems to be lacking; in what may seem like not a important play at the time comes back to bite them having to play even harder when it matters the most when they could have played harder and more focused on seemingly less important situations.
1. 3rd down conversions — I do not think this needs much explanation, just remember back to last year, the year before that and so for the past several years. It is the Niners biggest problem.
by danknerd49 on Jul 22, 2010 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yards per game
The 49ers were ranked 15th in yards per game given up (at 326.4), but were ranked 4th in points per game given up at 17.6. This included the 45-10 whipping that Atlanta gave us. The only teams that were better were the Ravens, Jets, and Cowboys. I don’t think it necessarily follows that giving up more yards leads to more points.
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thanks for the stats…. I did not know that.
I watched every game last year (thanks DTV!) and it was just my observation that it seemed like the defense could have stopped other teams at better times than having to ensure stops in or near the redzone because of the now more intense pressure to play harder.
Yeah the defense really struggled in late game situations
They’d often have many 3, 4, and 5 play drives early but when it came to hurry-up offenses they tended to struggle.
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Hey
I thought it was you who pointed out that the 49ers were #1 or #2 in yards per drive defensively, but that we were on the field so much because of all our OFF 3 and outs that our per game yard numbers were inflated. Is this true? Do you know?
by mr. instigator on Jul 22, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't think it was me
I don’t recall doing any yards per drive. The thing about averaging yards per drive is that the 49ers had lots of 3 and 4 and 5 and outs, which seriously skew the numbers, especially when you consider they had at least one, if not two 11 or 12 play drives every game.
I’d much rather have them average 30 or 40 yards a drive if that average was based on a few 60 yard drives and a few 20 or 30, but not any 90 or 100 yard drives.
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Our D should be even better this year in both areas
Because the O will not go 3 and out so much this year. The longer the O stays on te field, the less the D has to.
Smith will have a great season.
by ericalancanty on Jul 22, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
This
If the Offense fixes its 3 and outs, our fourth quarter defense will be vastly improved. The swarming, all in defense we play requires fresh legs (and fresh minds). Keep the D on the sideline a bit more and they’ll be a swarming herd of angry wildebeast (sic) late in games.
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Jul 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
+1 on ur #1
how many times did we see the offense fail to get anything moving, and basically rely on the defense to keep it close. being able to keep the ball for a while will keep the pressure off our defense and allow them to rest (which imo was one of the main reasons for their few deficiencies). not to mention scoring
can't argue with this
especially the third down conversion part. With continuity on offense, it should allow the team to convert more third downs. The more comfortable Alex gets in the offense, the more comfortable Smith becomes converting third downs. Ok, that statement may be a bit of a stretch, but I absolutely agree that the biggest problem for the team in recent years has been third down conversions (both offensively and defensively).
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Success depends on coaching
I agree with your assessment of personell for the most part, and with a stepped up pass rush our defense could be championship caliber. But I believe that everything hinges on the play calling mindset of Singletary and the creativity of Jimmy Raye. Another year without aggressively going after the “weaknesses” of a defense instead of trying to physically overpower them and jamming the ball down their throats, and we won’t be a lot better than we were last year. If Raye has an epiphany, and tries to keep a defense off balance, and better uses his weapons, we should be a darkhorse team in the NFC, and could do significant damage in the playoffs!
Dude...
did you just use “creativity” and “Jimmy Raye” in the same sentence? Let alone the same…well… EVER?
Smith and our offense will succeed in SPITE of Raye. Not BECAUSE of him.
I've got to give Raye credit
he had a few very creative plays. My favorite is the one in red zone situations where we line Davis on the left in a 3 point stance like he’s going to block for a run. We’ve got a FB in as well so it screams a run play.
LBs creep up into the middle to help stop it. Davis blocks for a second or two then releases his guy and runs a curl to the outside all alone. He got at least two TDs from this play.
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The thing about Raye
Is he CAN be pretty creative/gutsy when he needs to be. Key word is need. My fear is that we’ll only see that side of him when we’re already down 3 scores late in the 3rd quarter.
by mr. instigator on Jul 23, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Jones!
ahahahaha that definitely made me laugh out loud
Big Bux 4 Brandon
I hope someone will tell me why the numbers are misleading, but I just noticed that the 2010 salary for Jones, $5.4 million, puts him well ahead of any other 49er receiver and even ahead of Gore ($4.35 million)!
We'll see them again in the playoffs! What channel is it on?
Brandon's 2010 salary
is $2.145 million. His signing bonus was $5.4 million
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$5.4 Million
For one catch.
I could do that.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jul 23, 2010 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions
We will miss the playoffs
Because:
1) Singletary will again insist on running the ball every chance he gets, handcuffing Jimmy Raye and keeping the ball out of Alex Smith’s hands as much as possible. We will struggle and lose games early before we finally go to the “spread”, but by that time it will be too late.
2) Anthony Davis is a bust. He will struggle more than expected and it will hold our line and offense back, in addition to the already sub-par play calling.
3) Our defensive backfield is sorely lacking, Clements is old and average at best and Spencer is nothing to write home about. We all know Lewis is a concussion away from retirement (not that he was very good to begin with) and as far as Taylor Mays? See #2 above.
Wow
1.) Singletary didn’t insist on running the ball every chance he got—even from the beginning of the season it was more balanced than pundits like to admit.
2.) Maybe, but he can’t be any worse than Adam Snyder
3.) Clements will be in top form in 2010 (He was in 2009 before getting injured—that’s why you don’t have starters returning punts). Spencer is a very underrated CB.
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See: 2009 Week 1
For Singletary’s Fyiscal FAIL.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jul 23, 2010 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on...
Even I think its too early to call Davis a “bust”. He has the makings of a bust with his lousy off season work ethic and his poor footwork but you gotta give him at least a year.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 22, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We will make the playoffs
Because:
1) Singletary and Raye have learned what works and what doesn’t work offensively based on 2009. They will trust Alex Smith to make all the throws and he will emerge to win games because of his arm
2) Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati are beasts. Mike Solari will plug them into our line, taking it from worst in the league to a top 5 line by mid season. Gore and Dixon will run wild, and Smith will have ample time to hit Davis, Crabtree and Morgan game after game.
3) With our offense sustaining long drives, our D will finally get some rest and because of that vault into the top 3 defenses in the league. Patrick Willis wins defensive player of the year.
Wow
:-) I can repeat too.
1.) Raye is still only an average OC. Alex Smith will emerge as a bona-fide NFL QB and have a top 15 or top 10 season
2.) Can’t expect wonders from rookie offense linemen. However, I expect them to be at least as good as Baas and Snyder so we won’t be any worse than 2009.
3.) I don’t know if our offense will sustain any longer drives but we’ll have an improved defense regardless. Brooks will emerge as a full-time starter and rack up double-sack numbers. Mays will improve our safety situation considerably and Goldson will play all year like he did at the tail end of 2009 (hopefully)
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I got a kick
out of these exchanges.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Niners make the playoffs because
1. 52
2. 21
3. 85
4. 15
5. (really #1) The entire team works together and performs at the highest level possible with one common goal, to win. The culture of the 49ers has changed with new leadership and it is going to work no matter what the OLD SCHOOL fans say. Each and every playoff win this year I’m going to give a shout out of IN YOUR FACE!! to every 49er fan who has doubted them for whatever whiny reason…get ready its coming at you quick SF!
Niner's make the playoffs because of
1. 11
2. 15
3. 85
4. 94
5. 52
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Frank Gore omitted?
Bias is really coming out here on your list smiley, I am biased toward Pat willis but I wouldn’t leave Gore off any list of top contributers. That guy is our workhorse.
Gore will have a good season
but I don’t think he’ll have as much impact as the passing game will.
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The run game will dictate
how successful the passing game is, Coffee is just not nearly as good as Frank Gore. Smith can be replaced if necessary.
Dixon will replace Coffee as #2 before Gore gets hurt this year
So there won’t be much drop off. Within 2 seasons if Frank is still a me, me, me guy we let him walk and resign Dixon as our starter.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 22, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
don't disagree
Since Coffee didn’t show any flash with his opportunities, but who cares if Frank Gore is a “me me me” guy? Star running backs want the ball and this one can do it receiving the ball, not just running. If he doesn’t see 20+ touches a game, even at the goal line, when healthy, we aren’t playing to our strengths. BTW, I wouldn’t be surprised if Gore signs a reasonable contract extension if the 49ers are playoff contenders this year, especially if it is a long-term deal. He’s still got a few years left in the tank, but only if the #2 RB can be trusted.
by asmithisaverage on Jul 22, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
"Smith can be replaced"? Really?
I know I probably give the kid too much confidence, but the “Smith can be replaced” comment is just out there. Replaced by who? David Carr? Nate Davis?
Uh… no… Carr? Bust. Davis? Doesn’t know the playbook yet (give him another year or 3).
No offense to the Nate Davis fans out there, but I just don’t see a viable winning option at the QB position other than Smith.
Actually Gore is a great weapon to have in the passing game. Gore will be the key cog whether in the passing game or running game.
by darkhorse_2000 on Jul 22, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The way I see it
If Gore doesn’t have a great season, Alex Smith won’t have a great season and growth will be capped. No top5 list can omit Gore because the offense is driven by him, at least to date. VD and Crabs will be be enjoying life when the defense is biting on play-action. Of course, this all depends on the o-line which is harder to credit as individuals.
BTW, I’d love to see Rachel suddenly be consistently dominant just like the end of last year. Especially with two rookies potentially breaking the starting line up stealing the story, and Boone playing the underdog (and the personality of Staley fills the rest of the room), there is little media on Rachel as either a Singletary-style mauler or an early draft pick from a bygone era.
by asmithisaverage on Jul 22, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Rachal
I think he can be a very, very good guard. He was very raw when he came out. 2008 he got very little playing time except towards the end of the year a bit. 2009 was when he earned the starting job and he improved week to week. By the end of the season he was doing great, to the point where we were running the pull plays behind him instead of Baas.
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lets hope
he starts playing like a pro-bowler this year.
by asmithisaverage on Jul 23, 2010 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
1. 11 – Because really, if Alex Smith sucks, good-bye season.
2. 85 – Vernon Davis needs to repeat 2009’s success, or at least come close.
3. 22 – Nate Clements needs to step up and lead this young secondary.
4. 52 – Patrick Willis is great, but the entire front seven is pretty good too.
5. 15 – Crabs needs to be that Number One the team has been looking for since 2003.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yours is a list
and description of players that need to get better or build on their break out, not a list of why we will dominate. I would hesitate to say any player alone could ever take the credit for whatever success we may have though. I would rather count these guys as an entire team.
I have 3 of the same players
on my list of 5 as you do, so I’m not sure what you mean. These are the 5 guys that will lead the 49ers to the playoffs (our opinions just differ a bit).
However, I agree that we should count these guys as an entire team, but at the same time each team has its leaders. These five are the five I think will lead the team.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry I might have come off
a bit more critical than I intended. Willis and Davis are obvious choices here because they are arguably the BEST at their respective positions. Crabtree seems to have the potential to be a top five reciever in the league as well. However I disagree with Clements because the 49ers seem to emphasize safties in their secondary to take the pressure off corners in coverage. Although I think Nate is very good at the line of scrimmage and in short yardage. And Alex Smith I would consider more for the list of reasons why we will be successful if I didn’t have a nagging feeling that if he fails, which is possible although not likely, or is injured, there are so many pieces in place that another QB might be able to get the job done. I do think Smith is “the guy” however and I might be downplying the importance of his position.
Video support for my
choice of #1 before you post contrditions you have to watch this hit.
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Ughhhhh
Hello,
My name is Special Teams. Have we met?
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
See: Jones, Brandon
Cut.
Enter Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
while it may be doubtful
I simply meant in response to goatfather that Special Teams was largely what I was referring to when I mentioned Brandon Jones in #4.
But I can hope Jones gets cut. Hope really darn hard.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I completely feel the opposite as that. I have been following the kid since he was a freshman in college
And he has got game. He just needs to be given the chance. I’d go as far as to say that he is by and far a much better WR than Josh Morgan.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I actually agree with this
I do think he has more talent than Morgan.
Problem is he’s been oft-injured while with us and he’s making top-dollar. Not a good combination in any player.
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He was with us for only a year... Before that he played. And in 2008, he showed real promise.
The Titans were lame to let him go. And everyone who was/ has bad mouthed him for getting an injury he couldn’t avoid last year is going to wake up this year.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
looking at his college statline, I would disagree
and looking at his NFL statline, I would disagree further.
Jones may be more gifted athletically than Morgan, and there’s no doubt he’s faster, but at this point, I don’t think I can agree that Jones is a much better WR than Morgan. The evidence just isn’t there. Now before we turn this into a full blown debate, know that I am absolutely tired of Brandon Jones being hurt through the preseason since joining San Francisco and really would like to see him contribute.
I think we can agree that if Jones doesn’t contribute (whether it be because injury or not) his time with San Francisco draws nearer to its conclusion. If he puts his work in during camp and stays healthy, I hope he gets a fair shake, that’s for sure.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The evidence is there... even statwise. What has Morgan done that is so special?
He has been responsible for letting passes bounce off his chest in to the other teams hands and not catching passes “cause it came down like a punt”. If you’re in the NFL, the good ones catch wide open passes in the endzone duxk or not. Jones on the other hand last year, in the extremely limited playing time, made a crazy good catch twice (one of them got called back).
I am calling it right now, that if he is given a chance A LOT of the nay sayers in regards to Jones will be eating some crow.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Didn’t mean to make it sound like Morgan is so special, that’s for sure, because he certainly isn’t. I’ll gladly eat some crow if Jones does well for the 49ers.
For the most part, I dog on Jones because of his lack of punt return skillz, since we didn’t get to see much of him as WR. I am also quick to forget that last season was his only season with the team, I thought he was with the 49ers in 2008 too and injured (wrong on my part, my bad). Like I said though, I’ll be willing to eat some crow if Jones does well this season. Like I said in my previous post, I hope he gets a fair chance to do well if he can prove it in camp.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too. I think he has MOUNDS of potential.... just needs to be given the chance to live up to it.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I just want to add
I’ve settled on what to use as a signature.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 23, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Special teams
to The Niners has been like Larry and his brothers Darryl and Darryl. Almost like they have to be reintroduced every time. But seriously, it’s elementary. Better position to operate from = better chance to score points. Just that element alone can make us quite a bit better this year.
24 days to go. . .
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Haven't seen in you in some time.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jul 23, 2010 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions
life is hard
money is even harder to make
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
what will make it a success/how do we define success?
We are going to have a more successful season than last year, but let’s specify exactly what success means right now…
When I was a little kid in the 80’s, a successful SF season was a Lombardi.
In the 90’s, any year that didn’t include a significant playoff run was a TOTAL bust.
This year, I think success= winning at least one playoff game, and the following will get us there:
1) Sing making better in-game adjustments. Dude is a hell of a motivator, but we need to be a little savvier about what is and is not working mid-game.
2) Offensive line will be better running and passing, and will have real chemistry by December.
3) We employ Patrick L. Willis, and no other team in the NFL can say the same
4) Alex Smith doesn’t have to be great, he just has to be a bit better than last year, and all the places are in place for that to happen.
5) Our offense will be solid, and our defense will be top-5, and special teams won’t suck.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
This year, I think success= winning at least one playoff game, and the following will get us there
I agree, but I’ll be more happy if the 49ers are NFC West Champs, not just a Wild-Card berth. Honestly, I think just making the playoffs is a success, winning the game would just be gravy. Maybe that’s the years of inadequacy talking, but seriously, I’ll be happy with just a playoff appearance.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
If the 49ers make a playoff run, I predict these are the top5 reasons
1) #11 – I may think Alex Smith is average, but that would be an improvement.
2) #21 – Gore’s success will be Smith’s success. His career year will keep the defense off the field and open up the pass. [Dixon/Coffee alts if injured]
3) #92 – Aubrayo Franklin explains with actions why you pay an emergent mid-career defensive linemen a premium.
4) #52 – Patrick Willis is a stud. Period.
5) #62 – Chilo Rachal is secretly the key to this offense becoming a contender. Staley and Heitmann can be predictably above average, the two rookies can be average with rookie mistakes (or Snyder), but if Rachal becomes a consistently dominant guard, especially on the run, (and all the above being true) the 49ers should find themselves in the Superbowl.
by asmithisaverage on Jul 22, 2010 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Fire Jimmy Raye if he runs, runs, runs....
I swear if he………….. ah, nevermind. Hopefully Alex gets more leash in calling plays at the line.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
AND...
If Raye isn’t a complete senile old man in the box this year, I think that is the most important thing to be successful.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
rumour has it
that historically Raye has always been the “Offensive Co-Ordinator” in the systems he’s coached (for example, Norv Turner’s). Now that his system is installed Raye is the voice in practice, but Smith is the voice in the huddle. In other words, I think Smith will have plenty of leash in 2010 and have a greater command of the offense than he’s had ever.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
in the meantime
I"ll try to re-learn the english language so I can communicate better.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny you ...
…I"ll try to re-learn the english language so I can communicate better….!!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
If Smith is given the leash and developed the moxie
To call his own plays/audiblize freely he will put up the numbers I’ve been talking about. cough 39 and 9
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jul 25, 2010 8:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The dude had great drives
when he called his own plays during 2 minute drills last seaosn
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Don't worrie that won't happen
Why would we ignore all the talented recievers we have like that? There are alot of targets running around out there now.
You never know with the "smash mouth" intentions that they (the coaching staff) have expressed and expressed over again
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Mike Johnson may take over after this season.
Or at least I hope so.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jul 23, 2010 2:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Why do you hope that?
Do you expect more creative play calling?
by mr. instigator on Jul 23, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Talking Playoffs . . .
. . . because Niners are in NFC West & improvements in:
Offense:
1. OC stability not just for Alex, the entire offense
2. OL now deep
3. Speed at WR opens the field & playbook
Return game:
4. Speed on K/P returns,(hopefully) leads to better field position & TDs
Defense:
5. More speed on an already dominate defense
Manusky
I love manusky, but really? After only a couple good seasons with the 9ers you think he’ll leave? If he has a big year with us in 2010 who’s to say he won’t stick with us and make his stock grow even more by commandeering a defense that may be a part of a future dynasty? (yea, i cant believe i said that, but i did).
In short, I’ll be highly PO’ed if manusky leaves us lol.
"There is no pressure. Pressure only exists when you're not prepared."
-The Samurai
Alex Smith is garbage...
Oh
I did a commercial with Joe Montana in it two days ago. It was surreal….man I love that dude.
Sometimes I think, without Joe and Jerry I may have ended up a redskins or ravens fan like so many back home.
"There is no pressure. Pressure only exists when you're not prepared."
-The Samurai
Alex Smith is garbage...
by redrum21225 on Jul 22, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
me too
and you can blame drummer for putting that bug in my head about Manusky. He’s had me paranoid about it since midway through last season.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 22, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
make/miss
9ers MAKE playoffs if Gore can get stay healthy and get back to 1500 rushing yards. Alex Smith just need to throw 9 less INTs if Gore is back on track and they will make the playoffs.
9ers MISS playoffs if Willis or Gore miss 3plus games.
Favre, even your agent has had enough. The drunken grillmaster, Buzz Cook, is getting too old for this.
9 less INTs? So he only has to throw 3? Or do you mean 9 less than the year Gore had 1695?
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Jul 23, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I didn't explain that worth a...
I should have stated 9 less INTs than passing TDs. Ex., 22TDs-13INTs should spell playoffs. If he only throws 3INTs total in 16 games I’ll buy a Niners jersey.
Oh yeah I know you know, but TO headed to St. Louis.
Favre, even your agent has had enough. The drunken grillmaster, Buzz Cook, is getting too old for this.
Successful defensive coordinators
have lots of potential jobs waiting for them as coaches. I think it would take more than a successful 2010 to make Manusky the new hot thing, but if he has a great 2010 and a great 2011 you can bet he’ll receive lots of opportunities for a head coaching gig if he wants it.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
Well I think he'll start interviewing after this season
Leslie Frazier is still the No.1 guy for a HC position.
Unless Cowher comes back.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jul 23, 2010 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions
my top 5
this is what I think is the top 5 reasons we will be successful.
1. Alex Smith making plays and not turning the ball over
2. the offensive line allowing us to run and protect Smith
3. Pass Defense doing well
4. 2 receivers to do well (Davis and Crabtree).
5. 3rd down conversions
That's silly
The only reason will be because WE’RE WINNING more games than WE LOSE!!!!
by mr. instigator on Jul 23, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I personally feel that we will make the playoffs this year because not only is Singletary a smashmouth kind of guy but he is also very intelligent. I believe he found a system towards the end of last season that worked and he will capitalize on that system this year. However I do feel that we could have done a better job on our offseason. And Crabtree along with Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, and even Alex Smith will be a major part of our success or lack thereof.
I hope the 49ers have a successful season..
despite the QB play. I’d hate for them to depend on it.
Well, we're waiting....
(for David Carr)
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