49ers-Saints: Realistic expectations for Dominique Zeigler
by James Brady on Sep 18, 2010 11:00 AM PDT
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PrintThis post is satirically sponsored by wide receiver Dominique Zeigler and Ninjames's unabated love for all things "Ziggy." It's really not sponsored by anything, but seeing as how this is my only article here not prefaced by "Golden Nuggets," in the last few days, I know some of you will be snickering that it's about Zeigler. Shove it.
Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. is out for the game on Monday against the Saints. Well, he's not "officially," out, but I'm going to trot out on a rather wide limb (it's actually quite comfortable, there's a hammock, some fruit, and basic cable with the Red Zone channel) and say that he's going to be out for this game. If I'm wrong, I'll ban one of Tre9er's multiple personalities that I'm fond of, or admit to London Niner something British I may enjoy over something American. Something humiliating like that.
But seriously, Ted Ginn is out, and despite the recent signing of Jason Hill, he likely won't see the field at all if he's active, save for on special teams (we may have punt coverage this week, folks!). This means that Dominique Zeigler moves into the third wide receiver slot. I'm pretty excited for this as a fan of Zeigler, but also interested from a general fan point of view. Zeigler is like Michael Crabtree in more ways than one, and I wonder if he steps in and takes some playing time from the struggling second year receiver.
Zeigler becomes, like I said, the teams third receiver. Traditionally, the 49ers don't really use their fourth receiver at all, and their third receiver sparingly, what with Delanie Walker being a total gangster and all. I'd say, though, with how Crabtree played, that Zeigler makes it out there a bit more than a third receiver might. So as far as playing time goes, we can only assume he'll play a good amount more than he did in week one.
What of his receptions? What can we expect of him? I'll stay out of it for the most part, considering my natural fandom inclination is telling me that he'll go up and grab eight first downs with six touchdown receptions. But you know, I'm a ridiculous homer. Realistically, I think he'll have a good game there. That's just my $.02, though.
You can also look for Zeigler on special teams, possibly on every unit. Phillip Adams is a little banged up and Kyle Williams isn't ready to come back, and now Ted Ginn is hurt so Zeigler may be the point man on punt returns. For kickoffs, it will be some combination of Zeigler, Adams, Josh Morgan and Delanie Walker, so this should be "fun," or something cynically sarcastic like that.
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yessir!
Z is tall. alex’s passes are tall. it’s a perfect match.
not a bad point at all sir, not bad at all.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 18, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
He also catches the ball...
runs crisper routes, can take a hit, and shows effort on every play. I like him more and more every time I see him and I truly believe that if he plays consistently , by seasons end he’ll be a number one receiver.
Who? Zeigler? A number one wide receiver? Is he joining a flag football league?
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 18, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
i like Ziggy
But he only looks good in comparison to subpar players. I agree give him a chance. But expectations of him being a #3 are high
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 12:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm interested to hear why he can't as well...
He’s got good size, good burst speed, great hands, and runs solid routes. What’s not to like?
Ziggy
I swear I had this thought just last night! Zeigler going over a 100yds receiving.
It’s not out f the question I think Alex likes him because he has a tremendous vertical.
More interesting to me though is Mike Singletary’s quote, “We aren’t going to try and stop Drew Brees,we will stop Drew Brees NEXT QUESTION.”
“We aren’t going to try and score we Will! score.” “I’m done!”
classic oh he had fury in his voice it was great!
This reminds me about thinking positive.
Smith: I think I am going to have a bad game
Sing: Don’t think negative, think positive. Always positive.
Smith: Ok, I KNOW I am going to have a bad game!
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Whether you think you can or can’t, either way you’re right
I will be at the Atlanta game 10/3/10 so holla if you are going.
Nitwitter
by Tre9er on Sep 18, 2010 1:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
If I think I'm going to become an NBA center at a fraction of an inch under 6' tall,
and over 40 years old, I’m delusional.
see
You don’t really think you can…
I will be at the Atlanta game 10/3/10 so holla if you are going.
Nitwitter
by Tre9er on Sep 18, 2010 9:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I just generally prefer a certain amount of realism...
Thinking you can do something only increases your chances of success if the goal is reasonable to begin with. Of course, if you’ve shown enough to get drafted as a QB by an NFL team, much less installed as its starter, something like succeeding in throwing a short TD pass to a wide open fullback shouldn’t be an unreasonable expectation of yourself.
all that is ziggy
don’t think that ziggy will be number 1 but he can definitely get solid playing time…I just love how hard he plays on every down and he does catch the ball pretty much every time
by texasniner06 on Sep 18, 2010 12:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
4 ways to make his name known
1) Niners put him on the field in the red zone to utilize his height which he turns into a TD.
2) Niners have a come from behind victory which requires Alex to throw a great deal. Ziggy then gets more receptions and perhaps some key receptions (game winner?) in the 4th quarter.
3) He returns a punt for a TD.
4) He has re-grown the afro and gets lots of sideline shots during a close game.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Afro is a killer. Mohawks are the niner style
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 1:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You make the mistake of thinking ...
… that I want you to name something the British do better than the Americans. I have no such jingoistic leanings – indeed, I tend to be a bit of an America-phile (go figure – I spend most of my leisure time on an American website talking about an American sport to American people) and I kind of consider that most things are better in the States. And those things America is really, really bad at, we tend to join you in. Like, you know, illegal wars and stuff like that.
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
We all need a hobby, foreign sports or foreign wars. Glad the Brits can join us in both
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 1:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey McWagner ...
… you’re Swiss, right? Zeigler is a Swiss name, right?
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
It sounds like it
I have never met a Zeigler so I cannot say for certain. If it is it has to be from the eastern part where there are more names starting with Z’s such as Zbinden and the like
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 2:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
we should test him...
Offer ziggy some coffee and schnapps, if he refuses he is 100% not Swiss
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 2:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
My (English) football team ...
… had a Swiss player a few years back called Reto Ziegler. That was why I mentioned it. Coffee and schnapps sounds good.
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
You can have Danish bacon … mmm, bacon …
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
No - that's not true
How can you say we’re rubbish at hitting the reply button?
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
Quit replying on the wrong side of the road.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Ninjames. A hammock, some fruit, and Red Zone? You are kidding right? Who Dat !!
by saints-fan-in-miss on Sep 18, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
It's a tree, fruit is where it's at. Plenty of limbs to hang the hammock on.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
Second thought. Only Monday night game. Why Red Zone? LOL
by saints-fan-in-miss on Sep 18, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions
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Let’s hope this game boosts his projection for the rest of the season.
Inside the Saints’ 20, fade route, Zeigler, GO.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
His birthday is a year and a day after mine.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Ziggy , born to lose ... built to win ...
… Ziggy is my type of player , given little shot to make the team , yet here he is …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
Its hard to say what Ziggy will accomplish, smith is throwing the ball and a young beat up OL is protecting him.
He gets a little antsy in the pocket, he needs to step in stare hits in the face and make an accurate throw.
BOO, scared you!!! Blew you to Smitherines, Forget the Marines I have machines that like to spit and read mad magazines -R Noble
why...
Are we rolling out Ziggy now? I thought he was our secret weapon for the playoffs. Way to hit the panic button Raye
by mcwagner on Sep 18, 2010 2:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ziggy won't have a huge statistical game
but my thinking is that he makes one or two hugely important plays for the team.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
You rule, Ninjames
"I always thought that Crabtree was a hard worker. He's not faking it. He's not the type to hide behind the curtain... he's always been a guy that works hard."
---Roger Craig
I'm finding it hard to get excited about any of our players.
The reason is Raye. I’m so upset about his lack of anything I can’t even speculate on this.
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
when asked about Zeigler
Raye replied:
Dad-gum! How many fullbacks we got on this team?!?
I will be at the Atlanta game 10/3/10 so holla if you are going.
Nitwitter
by Tre9er on Sep 18, 2010 9:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
And he was fantastic in Legend of Dragoon:
One of the greatest games ever.
Go Zeig.
by cybermaldonado on Sep 19, 2010 12:37 AM PDT reply actions
He gets it done
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
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