49ers-Seahawks: Offensive Line and the noise
by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2010 7:00 AM PDT
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PrintYesterday mensa put together a FanPost opening discussion about the rookie offensive linemen and the noise at Qwest Field. It hasn't gotten a ton of discussion so I wanted to move the specific topic to the front page. We'll be getting into more specific offense versus defense previews tomorrow and Saturday, but for now I wanted to focus on the 49ers offensive line.
Arguably the primary purpose of the 49ers calendar from February to now was improving the offensive line. The team added Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati through the NFL Draft and before the end of the first week of training camp both were inserted in the starting lineup. The two rookies have had their ups and downs through a month of preseason action, and will likely continue to have ups and downs as the season moves along.
While one or both of them could always flame out this year, I think both have done enough to inspire at least a little bit of confidence in their abilities. Iupati seems to inspire more confidence, but I think Davis is developing well enough as a first year player.
The first major test of the season comes right off the bat this coming Sunday. The 49ers travel to Seattle to face a Seahawks squad that has numerous question marks. However, one area where there is no question is the crowd noise at Qwest Field. This link is a bit old and this won't be a "playoff" environment per se, but it will definitely be loud. I'd imagine this will be as loud as it might get during the regular season. The 49ers and Seahawks have developed a healthy rivalry and given that it's the first game of the season, the crowd will be pumped up.
In our Ask Field Gulls FanPost somebody was inquiring about the over/under on number of false start penalties we'll see this Sunday. Would anybody really be stunned if it was more than normal? Aside from the fact that the 49ers are dealing with rookies at RT and LG, the 49ers also have a new center in David Baas. While he's not a rookie, this will be his first start at center. He's looked really solid in the preseason, but will the "captain" of the offensive line possible struggle early in his first real start?
I'm actually going up to Seattle for the game this weekend (my first 49ers road trip!) so I'll be able to get a good idea of the noise. I'm going to be up pretty high (not sure of the seat assignment yet) and I'm not sure how exactly the acoustics are as you make your way through the stadium.
How badly do you think the noise will affect the 49ers? Or will the team be able to battle through the noise level?
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VD, as odd as that may sound. He lead the Niners in false starts last year. Not sure about the games with Seattle specifically, but would guess he had most of them there as well. If he gets that under control, it may be a wash – not really significantly more than we had last year against the SeaGulls…
I really think the smartest thing to do is to go on defense first and get the Seattle offense off the field as soon as possible. The crowd will still be loud, but little by little the D has to take the life out of them and the O needs to step up and put some quick points on the board.
I don’t hate that idea. Getting the Niners D out there first, force a quick series, and possibly quiet the crowd early. A big stand by the D followed by a nice long drive by the offense should keep the crowd noise down early on. I like it.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 9, 2010 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i always kick first on Madden for that reason
as well as the fact you get the ball to start the second half so you can either build on your lead or even up the score if you’re behind.
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by Tre9er on Sep 9, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What up tre, i think david baas will actually do pretty good he didn't play center
in the NFL but ge play it at michigan n he played it at a high level 2?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
he'll be fine
in fact, if he wasn’t so good as pulling guard I’d say he’d keep the Center job after Heitmann is better but I think instead Baas will challenge Rachal IF Chilo struggles
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I also always kick,
for the same reason. I love scoring right before the half, then getting the ball back after the half.
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by jbrown63 on Sep 9, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
not entirely sure yet
A friend of mine got me $79 tickets, which appear to be pretty high up between the 20s give or take.
by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh okay, not near me. I was gonna say we should meet up, probably too much of a hassle though.
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by Brett the 49er on Sep 9, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
game
Yea, it might be a little difficult. But it’ll be fun times nonetheless.
by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I couldn't be more excited for the game.
I’m driving 6 hours to be there! Gonna rock my Willis jersey and get some Hawks fans mad at me.
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by Brett the 49er on Sep 9, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
translation:
he could care less about you, you puny little blog reader
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Loud loud loud
I went to the Hawks-Niners game last year, and that was after the Hawks were clearly out of it. Still pretty loud. Gonna be crazy this weekend, as it’s the start of a new season.
Niners should be prepared, I’m guessing they’ll be doing silent counts.
Mr 'Fucillo''nice thread,but saying that the crowd will be ''pumped up''is a under-statement
that crowd will be ‘’ Livid’‘but after a a 30,40yrd run by ’’Mr..Gore’’they will get a little ‘’Qiuet ’’right fellas?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
that's the plan
that I’d go with…ground and pound (assuming it’s working) and after a few first downs the crowd should shut right up just in time for a seam route to VD or, wait for it, a jump ball to Zeigler!
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Im looking 4 '' Taylor mays''2 make a '' big play''a pick,cause a fumble sack the QB
if he gets ‘’’ All 3’ ‘’its a ’’wrap’’
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Reggie Smith is 3rd Safety right now
Mays will play a lot of Special Teams and maybe some here and there on defense if a safety is tired or nicked up
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So he won't play 3 ''plays''thats all i put up ''there'' lol we don't know
he could do each one on one of those 3 ’’plays’’yes he would be batting .1000 lol but it can happen lol?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I forgot about the '' ziggle man''i like that he will be out there he runs his routes
really good n he.s got good hands.
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
and he's 6'3"
and he’s a high-jump champion…what’s not to like?!?
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I know
he was 6’10" before
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Anthony Davis
I think he’ll have 2 false starts, and the team will have 1 addition false start. The bulldozing run blocking Davis provides late in the game will more than make up for his rookie shakes. To be honest, I think Iupati will have a darn near flawless first game.
that would be nice
But that place is tough for Veteran O-lines, I see 3 or 4 false starts. I hope we just keep the game out of reach so the fans stay out of it.
I'm expecting a holding penalty from Iupati
If not in Seattle then against the first team that has a decent pass rush.
That won't be Seattle
there should be no reason for Iupati to have to hold any of Seattle’s front 7
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Speaking of Oline
Who is going to start in place of Okung? NFL.com has Pitts listed as his backup, but he is injured and a guard to boot? Anybody have any info?
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
nevermind
from Seattle times
• Start Tyler Polumbus — or Troy as coach Pete Carroll referred to him four times during Wednesday’s press conference — who previously played in Denver and was acquired in a trade with Detroit eight days ago.
• Start Chester Pitts — who is coming back from microfracture surgery he underwent in October. Signed two days before the first training-camp practice, Pitts did not appear in an exhibition game.
I think this should be the main issue for this game. LaBoy, Oh Boy and Smith will have a field day. Neither of these guys has even had a single rep at the position!
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
feasting time
I hope Briggs plays too…
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Chester started every game in Texans history until that injury.
He was an above average guard before he got hurt, not so sure anymore though.
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more to the fact that he hasn't played this off-season
and if he starts at Tackle…um…what?
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exactly
after not playing at all!
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
Pitts played LT for a year or two in Houston.
But he was better suited for guard.
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was one of those years
when Carr led the league in sacks?
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
Yes you would be correct.
But Carr was at fault more than the O line, he has no ability to get rid of the ball on time. And many time ran out of bounds behind the LOS, which are technically sacks, when he could have just thrown the ball away.
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We are talking about Tackle
not Guard
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
yeah I was hoping the same too
Just keep rotating in LaBoy and Briggs and whoever starts at LT will be in trouble. Lets see pro bowl DT vs. guy who has never played LT….
Not to mention combo blitzes with Willis and Goldson off the edge, stunts, twists, wow
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
Troy will have to be really good at gatorade then
cause aint no way he’s playing
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nice
maybe he can do something about crown noise?
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
was hoping for some suggestions
maybe by throwing Niner T’s into the crowd?
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
Or rags with chloroform
then he tries to convince the crowd to smell it and puts the crowd to sleep.
Tre will 'crabtree'''start n be ready?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
yes, and yes
and he’ll have 65 yards receiving and a touchdown
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Whatever you do.....
Don’t let mittens see the field, or your season is over before it started.
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It was loud there last year and we should have beat them then.
With a better team and better coaching this year, we should beat them.
I'm sorry
I dont remember that game or a blown Punt return. No, Can’t Recall, never happened.
/ Puts hands over ears, never happened/ never happened
by On the fifty on Sep 9, 2010 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Solari, Brown, Schottenheimer
that’s 3 new coaches…
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hahaha
yeah, devil’s in the details
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quick comment from a Colts fan
could you guys please win the division this year. I root heavily for you guys every year.
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by JustAJ on Sep 9, 2010 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
No
Singletary said we are striving mediocrity this year and skipping the playoffs. Try back next year.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 9, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
damn
well I’ll swing bye midway through September next year
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Don't listen to zero
We are actually aiming for the #1 overall pick so that we can grab Locker.
by manraj7 on Sep 9, 2010 10:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
that may be worth it
with the shape our O-line is in right now, I think the Colts front office has considered benching Manning for the year to shoot for the #1 pick as well.
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did you see that ridiculous picture of him
in RAIDERS overalls with no shirt underneath???
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I think you can with WR's
cause my Dish Network bill always has on it: “Leased Receiver Fee”
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seriously
yes, we’ll roll over everyone in the NFCW this year. If we for some reason don’t…I can’t even describe how upset I’ll be. It would be like missing a barn with a sniper rifle from 2 inches away.
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There could be a lot of wind and right when you are shooting someone pushes you
so it could happen to anyone.
Is ''Crabtree ''starting is he healthy enough 2 start i know he's healthy enough 4 drama?
by 49er_diva_recieva's on Sep 9, 2010 11:03 AM PDT reply actions
see above
Trestradamus has spoken
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