49ers Defensive MVP vs. Detroit Lions: LB Aldon Smith
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 18, 2011 7:30 AM PDT
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PrintWelcome back to Niners Nation for my 49ers Defensive MVP in the week 6 match-up between San Francisco and Detroit. If you visited yesterday, you may have read that my offensive selection was Frank Gore -- but today, the day belongs to rookie linebacker Aldon Smith.
Now, while this may have been one of the best defensive performances by San Francisco as a unit, Aldon Smith played above and beyond when given opportunities. As it stands, Smith has 5 1/2 sacks on the season which is good enough for 5th in the NFL and 2nd for linebackers behind only DeMarcus Ware.
Already this season, Smith has had repetitions standing up and with his hands in the ground. He seems to be more effective as a down lineman in the 3 and 5 technique where he can propel himself into or around blockers. His opportunities have been coming in nickel packages, and that's where he has excelled.
Smith has an array of pass rushing moves that he has put on display for the world to see in 6 games this season. Only 6 games? This kid's career has barely begun and he's already shown great promise for the future.
Against Detroit, Smith had his first 2-sack game of his young career, including his first, and hopefully not last safety. On the play where he brought down Matthew Stafford in his own end zone, Smith looked like a man possessed -- just unblockable.
It was a 2nd and 10 from the Lions own 11-yard line; Smith was parallel with the defensive line but in a standing position. The unofficial time I recorded from the time the ball was snapped and when Smith connected with Stafford in the end zone was just shy of 4 seconds. That's lightening.
It was even more unbelievable considering how quickly he discarded of Detroit's left tackle as if he were not worthy of Smith's time to bother getting tangled up with him. When Smith is rushing the passer, he understands it is his job to get from point A to point B with limited interruption.
This play was huge at that juncture in the game because the 49ers were hurting themselves with penalties and couldn't generate points. Not only did Smith's play put 2 points on the board for San Francisco, but it gave the 49ers offense the ball back.
A big part of his success is due to how the coaches have been using him; putting him in situations that allow him to use his natural ability as a pass rusher while he is groomed into a complete NFL outside linebacker who can both rush the passer and play coverage.
Aldon Smith is a contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year and is on pace for double-digit sacks in his first season. Additionally, he has only boosted the credibility of four specific men within the organization: Jim Harbaugh, Trent Baalke, Jed York and Jim Tomsula. 6 games into 2011, Smith has 11 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 safety.
The future of the 49ers linebacking corps looks to be one of the best in the league, comparable to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Smith has been a force already, capable of creating carnage in the oppositions backfield. With the coaching staff San Francisco has in place and the vision they appear to have, I believe the sky is the limit for Aldon Smith. Time will tell, but so far so good.
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Wow, the Raiders might be tradiing for Palmer
1.) I didn’t think Brown would actually trade him, since Brown likes to be an [site decorum]
2.) A first rounder plus another conditional 1st rounder is way too high for Palmer
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That would be way overpaying for him. Palmer is retired... hasn't had a good year in 2 or 3 years..
I would go as high as a 2.. but two 1’s is way too much.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Why do you think he is goning to trade him?
Raiders are throwing the world at the Bengals for Palmer. I agree, he is washed up. Why not keep the picks and give Pryor a chance to play? At least he knows some of the offense.
um, because Pryor sucks
He wasn’t even that good at Ohio St. Even Tressel didn’t want to use him as the only QB until finally in his Jr. year he succumbed to pressure and had Pryor as the only starter. Pryor has some skills but doesn’t have the best fundamentals. I certainly wouldn’t want him as a starting QB in the NFL.
Sooo,,
You think Palmer is THAT much better that you would want to give away TWO future 1st round picks?
I’m not saying Pryor is the answer to this team, but Palmer is not the answer either.
If I’m the Raiders, I keep my draft picks and go with someone within the organization.
The Raiders are going to be asking “why?” a few years from now when they have 0 first round picks and the Bengals own their high draft pick.
makin a run
they are forsaking their future to “try” and win now. i dont think hes the same guy anymore but if the new start and new team brings out the old palmer then its a fair deal because he was that good. WAS
So why not Garrard?
My buddy’s a Raider fan and said Garrard might be having back surgery or something. Anybody else hear that?
Herniated disc
Definitely having surgery and won’t be playing this year, or possibly ever again.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
wait a sec....
Pryor is a winner and played as well in college as all the rookies your currently drooling over, and by the sound of it you were one of the nay-sayers about Cam Newton’s success before the season before he started doing what he’s doing now. If Cam, Andy, Blaine can start now why not give TP a chance. The REAL reason they cant rely on him now is because of his suspension, he’s only been to 5-6 practices and was quarintined from the facility and coaching, he is the future no doubt. Palmer is the next 2 yrs, at 32-33 and a reconstructed Knee later, his days are numbered. Palmer stunk the last 2 years by the way, with better receivers…
Its not comparable at all.
Cam Newton was a dominant player in college and Pryor underachieved badly. His motion and accuracy are not good, and he doesn’t have the arm strength that Cam has to make up for that. He could end up being Vince Young-like, but thinking he should be the answer on a contending football team right now is crazy.
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Pryor had about 3 days to practice and look at the playbook before his suspension kicked in...
He is in no way ready to take snaps in the NFL. He can’t be compared to any of the other rookies who are starting.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
because i they go with pryor a promising season is over
the raiders are right in the middle of the action. and definitely could take their division this year. al davis just died, they want this season to be memorable. with any of the qb’s on their roster, the season is finished. qb’s can have greater longevity now, than they’ve ever had before. if palmer plays to his potential he could give them 3-7 good years at qbing. look at kurt warner. not saying he will, but he could. but at the very least he gives them the greatest chance to win this year. if the raider are still around in january or even february it won’t seem dumb at all.
Sarcasm?
I think he could have nabbed more for Carson Palmer before the draft. You saw how quickly QB"s were flying off the board.
Plus, if Kevin Kolb went for a 2nd rounder and a Pro Bowl CB, imagine what an actually accomplished QB would have fetched
The Raiders generally have middle of the pack 1st rounders...
You would rather have a 2nd rounder and maybe a decent player over two mid round 1sts for the next two years? Palmer wouldn’t have fetched this price at draft time.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
don't be too quick to judge...
palmer in the past has been a top tier qb. yes his stats have gone down the last couple years, but look at the characters he was throwing to, and the state his organization was in. the raiders have a legitimate shot this year, a better shot than they’ve had in about a decade. their season at the moment almost looks as promising as the 49ers, but was effectively over when campbell went down. they desperately need a qb. palmer could be that qb. if palmerr comes in and throws to his potential, the raiders will suddenly be an elite team in the nfl given the talent they already have. what if the raiders trade for palmer and go deep in the playoffs? will it seem like a bad move then? i don’t think so.
Nice Post Dylan... Aldon Smith is only on the field a small amount of plays.. and is doing great.
I am hoping he gets more playing time which will help him grow.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
He played a ton in the Detroit game due to the injury to Parys Haralson.
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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I wouldn't say that he was unblockable, nor has he been lightning quick...
but he’s been tremendously active and has sustained his effort on every play. He wins with strength and leverage rather than raw quickness. I’m most encouraged that pro-level football isn’t too big for him, since he’s barely 21 years old, and still has some physical maturing to do. He’s also been a bit of a liability in coverage (as his non-interception showed), and is, as you suggest, most comfortable when he has his hand on the ground as a down lineman.
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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what’s most impressive to me is that he’s barely 22 years old (turned on September 25), and yet he’s winning with sustained effort, strength and leverage. Those will get better yet as he continues to mature physically.
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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I don’t think his non-interception shows he’s a liability. Dropping a potential interception doesn’t show that, it shows he isn’t a game changer in coverage.
coverage
although he may not catch unexpected rockets i think he can become good in coverage and get better hands. look at carlos it just takes work
Rocket for sure
I don’t think people realize just how hard Stafford threw the ball, it’s not like he threw him a creampuff to catch.
great covering cbs also drop gift wrapped ints sometimes
dropping one int, in one game saying nothing about a rookie lbs covering potential.
He was a liability on other plays--as in, they were targeting the guy/area he was covering.
The ‘missed rocket’ doesn’t really worry me. He just doesn’t look natural dropping back; doesn’t squat into his stance like a linebacker, looks stiff flipping his hips. But that’s reflective of a lack of experience too.
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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Yeah, he's only dropped into coverage maybe 4-5 times in college...
And one of those times was a ridiculous INT with a long return. He needs time to learn how to play in space and in coverage. That’s why he’s playing primarily DE right now.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Very excited about Smith
Honestly like others i disagreed with Aldon being the first pick. Man I’m glad i was wrong! and shows why i dont pick our players :)
Any idea how his pass defense/dropping back ability has changed at all?
I haven’t paid too much attention to when he is on the field and when he isn’t. Obviously I notice that he has made some sacks but I don’t recognize how often he is there. Is he growing in this area? Getting more plays per game?
He was targeted almost every time he dropped back in coverage (one time literally)
One play, the receiver caught the ball beside him when he had inside leverage, turned outside and gave up that leverage, and the receiver ran inside on him…awkward.
Love the young gun, but…he’s no Manny Lawson in coverage.
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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Neither was Manny Lawson at first. It will take some time
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You're On the Money Dylan
About Jim Harbaugh, Trent Baalke, Jed York and Jim Tomsula. What a pick!
it's official, per Albert Breer at NFL.com
I hope 2011 is Harbaugh-some!
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http://nfl.si.com/2011/10/18/raiders-snag-carson-palmer-from-bengals/?sct=nfl_t2_a3
Are we sure Al Davis is dead?
by foosball4949 on Oct 18, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
would be nice to see the raiders and the niners in the SB
think they’ll end up 10-6 if they get average play from palmer. If he lights it up to prove a point they might end up even better
My brother is a Raider fan...
he’s already hoping for a Raider-Niner super bowl this year. The amount of booze consumed during that game would be unhealthy.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I really wish we'd play him more
Nobody cares how bad Tamba Hali is in coverage, nobody cares how bad DeMarcus Ware is in coverage — these guys are on the football field to attack the quarterback. You have a better chance of blowing up a pass play by sending them after the QB than out in space on a TE or running back.
Send him. Send him every single play. The more he rushes the better he’ll get at it.
i agree
just look at Clay Matthews he rushes the passer or plays the run 90% of the time, and he always gets picked on in coverage. plus with ILB’s like Willis and Bowman they can pick up the slack on coverage without missing a beat.
gimba!
by Sippin'onGinn&Juice on Oct 18, 2011 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Carson Palmer to the raiders for a first in 2012 and a conditional first in 2013.
That’s a lot to give up.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
unless they go to the playoffs for the first time since 2002
in which case it seems to me that it was worth it, since they’d have a low first round pick anyway
Well i guess the raiders dont like drafting.
Rather Trade all their picks away then do some scouting.
Demarcus Dobbs is Our Future
Even for a win now mode
It seems really excessive what they’ve done.
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by Badly Browned on Oct 18, 2011 9:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
actually
if you look at their roster, all their talent is from the middle rounds and trades, Seymour, Wimbley and Curry outplay their 1st rd MLB, their 4th-7th WRs outplay their 1st rounders, they let Gallery walk, Woodson, Nnamdi, the only 1st rd on the roster not from the last 2-3 drafts is Michael Huff. so why not…
Niners are ranked 4th
In the ESPN power rankIngs, behind GB, NE and BAL
by tombowski02 on Oct 18, 2011 9:01 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Patrick Peterson
What’s the story on Peterson this season? How’s he done in AZ? I haven’t heard much about his performance, but I know he hasn’t made as much of an instant impact as expected.
"The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self improvement, about being better than you were the day before." ~Steve Young #8
Can't really say but....
Adrian Peterson clowned him last week a couple times on TD runs
He's made a couple big plays
I think a punt and interception return — maybe a couple of the second.
But the parts of Arizona games I’ve watched show the same player in college that had a hard time in route recognition pre-snap and post-snap, bites far too easily on underneath routes when he has deep corner responsibilities, and has a hard time maintaining a hip to hip with smaller more agile receivers when he can’t maul them for the first 3 seconds of the play.
But he’s a freakish athlete. If you could put him at safety where his coverage faults are minimized he’d be great. As it stands he can be a good starter at corner but nothing to get excited about.
LOL
I checked out the Raiders blog, and they’re talking about how they don’t need the first rounders anyways because they do better later in the draft
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
some truth to that
since they’re drafting late round picks in the first round anyway (janikowski) or first round busts
Just a few things re: Aldon Smith
1) Wasn’t Ray McDonald in on that safety/sack of Stafford in the endzone as well? Without his pressure up the middle, I don’t think that Stafford is there left for Aldon to finish him off.
I really like Aldon Smith. Excellent pick. I was a little bummed out when AZ took Patrick Peterson bc of how highly he was touted but SF stuck to their guns and made an excellent choice. His contributions have already had a positive effect on the team. IMHO as raw as he is as a rookie…. I tend to like him in there better than Harylson.
2) He was beat on a HUGE screen play by J. Best. I thought rookie mistake bc he was there in perfect position to make a play but just didn’t recognize it. Not totally bagging on him because the team won but if there’s an area for improvement, the rook has to do better at recognizing these things. He was kinda left just watching the play develop. I think he dropped back into zone coverage on that play. Then again he wasn’t the only one that could’ve made a play on that…..but still I think he was predominate person in the area.
3) LOL he was in perfect position for a pick that he dropped!
Haha now I might be asking for a lot but just work on picking up the screens and being more sure handed and we just might be looking at a guy even more dominant than Patrick Willis! Is that even possible to say?
BTW Patrick Willis also needs to work on pass coverage. This coaching staff said as much going into the season and honesty shouldn’t be taken as a diss but room for growth and improvement.
by 49er Faithful925 on Oct 18, 2011 9:27 AM PDT reply actions
1)
Ray was indeed there to help close the play but Aldon already shedded the left tackle and shot through and got Stafford. Stafford threw the ball away which is what really resulted in the safety and it was because Aldon had his hands on him. But much love to Ray, he’s been doing his job
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 18, 2011 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
He is such an unsung player from a national media prespective
Not enough is said about how well he pressures the QB on a consistent basis
Agreed
as beastly as Haloti Ngata but most people don’t know about him
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 18, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you think its the dreaded "East Coast Bias" situation?
I mean look at how much national attention Justin Smith gets? hardly anyone put him at the top of the list of best defensive players in the league. He didnt even make on the NFLN’s top 100 list and he is a MONSTER
Absolutely
I live on the east coast, 35 minutes from Bristol actually. The bias is crystal clear. The New York Jets for instance have clearly taken a step back and their offense played horribly against arguably the worst team in the NFL (MIA) but everyone still talks them up. ECB? I think so. New England, NYJ, NYG..thats who they WANT to talk about. San Francisco couldn’t buy national media attention. But it’s fine, we’ll get it in the playoffs
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 18, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
No it won't...
Even if we don’t lose again before then, they’ll still focus on how those teams lost rather than we won. I’m on the East Coast as well, and the bias is apparent.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The refs
Royally screwed up that play. They still considered it a sack when it was quite clear Stafford was never down. They never threw a flag for grounding which would have resulted in the safety anyway. Additionally they only half blew the whistle as Justin Smith picked the ball up and ran it into the endzone.
They had no control during that play whatsoever and really seemed completely lost as to what happened and whether the play was over or not. Pretty bad all around. The result is the same, but for a crew of professionals it didn’t look good in the slightest.
by Virginia9er on Oct 18, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering what they would rule it...
I knew it was grounding, but hoped they would call it a fumble. Smith wouldn’t get the TD, ball would be spotted where he picked it up, but it would have been first-and-goal at the 5.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
comaprisons
can we stop comparing guys to willis? the man has no comparisons! let bowman and smith be good on their own. lol just saying ive heard it alot this yr. willis is the man. if anyone on our d is as good or better than willis its justin smith not aldon or bowman
he didnt compare anyone to Willis
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by EcERyda69 on Oct 18, 2011 10:03 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Willis
He absolutely locked down Pettigrew 1 on 1 all game, even the TD catch he had terrific defense. Seems very strong in man coverage, but not as good in zone…same goes for Bowman too actually, they’ve been beat over the top and in front of the deep safeties a few times this year, but I don’t think its a major issue.
The only real weakness he has now is blitzing…he really has no pass rush moves to speak of. I’d like to see him on more delayed blitzes to take advantage of his incredible acceleration.
LB coverage
Pettigrew made a great catch for a 16 yard TD. Other than that play they threw him the ball 13 times, He caught 7 and gained 26 yards. None of which gained a first down. It was a tremendous performance by Willis.
In general I think Willis and bowmans speed is keying the pass defense just as much as the run defense. They basically eradicate the short crossing patterns teams like to throw. It let’s the secondary focus on deep outs and forces longer patterns, which is why our front four has been getting so many coverage sacks.
by hammystyle on Oct 18, 2011 1:53 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
Culliver!
Culliver has equaled if not outplayed Peterson, besides that punt return earlier this season, Culliver has held his own against the Bucs and played one-on-one with MEGATRON and came out victorious, im much happier with the way things worked out.
ALSO, give it up to Singletary and Baalke, their draft picks last year were also very good, good eye on the LG and LB and TE byham, only bad pick was Taylor Mays… What did we get in return for
Mays again?
The beautiful thing about the Culliver vs Peterson argument
is that Chris has had more time to develop while Peterson was rushed into the starting spot because of his draft status and injuries to their secondary.
IHO- Mays still not a bad pick...
I bet we could have brought the best out of Mays and he would have been better (for his own career) to have been able to stay. and don’t forget that they compare Harb’s style to that of Sing’s, it’s just that Harb’s is a better coach at knowing the game
Clearly bad pick
If Harbaugh thought there was anything to get out of him he’d still be here.
by hammystyle on Oct 18, 2011 3:03 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Left tackle?
Not to nitpick, but don’t you mean the right tackle?
It was even more unbelievable considering how quickly he discarded of Detroit’s left tackle as if he were not worthy of Smith’s time to bother getting tangled up with him. bq.
On the safety, Aldon came from, and tackled Stafford from the right, so he would’ve discarded the right tackle. Right?
no it was the left tackle
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"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Oct 18, 2011 10:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll have to watch the film.
I’ve got it recorded. I’ll have to re-watch that play when I get home.
HELL—I’ll re-watch the whole game just for the sheer viewing pleasure it was!
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Aldon's right would be their left
They’re facing each other.
I get that..
RE vs LT
LE vs RT
I just couldn’t remember where he was lined up on that play.
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Aldons Right is lined up on the Left Tackle
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Oct 18, 2011 10:06 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The sack fumble was past the RT...
the safety was definitely past the LT.
by 9thevolution on Oct 18, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Aldon for
DROY. And I’m also gonna say he’ll be the team’s sack leader by the end of the season, which I think he already is…guess that’s moot…
by Doni S on Oct 18, 2011 10:10 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Competition
I think Von Miller will give him some competition, especially if he continues to pile up sacks, but I think Aldon will probably get the nod if he continues to pile them up and the team continues to pile up wins.
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn't he with the Skins?
He won’t be anymore after they play the Niners.
They’ll shut him down like they did Suh.
Aldon will then Break Beck and/or Wreck Rex!
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Won’t be serious competition anymore that is.
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Smith vs Kerrigan
I have a $100 bet with my friend who’s a Skins fan that Smith will have more sacks by the end of the season then Kerrigan
by pwillisbeast52 on Oct 18, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Easy $$$ 4U
I think with the Skins QB play stinking things up their D won’t have as many pass rush opportunities because they’ll be trailing more often.
by kailuakid9er on Oct 18, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
Skins fans are always overvaluing their young players. They did it with Orakpo, now they are doing the same thing with Kerrigan. They are both good players, solid, especially so young.
Aldon is well on his way to being something more special than either…lots and lots of work still to do, but his ceiling is higher.
by Virginia9er on Oct 18, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Skins fans are always overvaluing all of their players
My friends at work that are Skins fans are still talking crap to me about how the Skins are going to destroy the Niners. I really really really hope to see another 48-3 game against the Skins.
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
Me too
Especially since I’ll be there :).
I'll also be there!
will be my first Niners game!
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
4 seconds
is actually not a fast sack at all.
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/under-pressure/2011/under-pressure-charting-seconds
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by zenbitz on Oct 18, 2011 10:13 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Vanden Bosch's strip sack on Smith...
now that was a fast sack. Thx Joe, but you played good the rest of the game.
He didn't say it was fast
He said it was “lightening”, perhaps relieving a heavy atmosphere of its seriousness… ?
vote for Aldon!
Aldon is up again for Pepsi rookie of the week on nfl.com, let’s help him win it again this week. I think Gore and Ginn are up for awards too. 5-1!!!
by sf49ersgirl on Oct 18, 2011 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
voted for him
like 50 times this morning!!
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
He won last week
let’s hope he can do it again. he, like the 49ers team, seems to be getting better every week
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 18, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"1st 2 sack game of his career"
Was last week vs TB. I saw it written elsewhere too that vs DET was his first 2 sack game.
Maybe they meant to say it’s Aldon’s first time having 2 sacks in consecutive games.
If I had to nickname Aldon, I think at this point I would have to go with “Meatgrinder” for his relentless arm swinging, or “Baby Bear” because he is young and strong but still does things like getting his first sack and then just standing there because he was overwhelmed by the moment.
links to vote for Aldon & Gore
Here is the link to vote for Aldon: http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2011/REG/6
And here is the link to vote for Gore for fedex ground player of the week:
http://www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2011/REG/6
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