Golden Nuggets: Gameday - What Else Is There To Say? Go Niners!

by James Brady on Oct 2, 2011 2:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Well folks, it's gameday. I really don't have much to say at this point ... the 49ers are leading the NFC West, and it really would be nice if they were still leading it tomorrow. Obviously we're not in anything remotely like a must-win situation, but I still have that old "battlefield" mentality about myself right now. We need to see a lot from this team, though I'll take a couple things: strong offensive line play and a defense that's supposed to be a strength staying the course and - you guessed it - looking like a strength. I'm not sure if that's too much to ask or not ... the fact that I dislike Michael Vick immensely also plays a part in my desire to see the 49ers win. There's not a lot of links today, there never are on gameday. Enjoy.

NaVorro Willis? Bowman flattered by mistaken IDs (SFGate.com)

49ers Mailbag: Time's not right to open it up (CSNBayArea.com)

David Akers Returns To Philadelphia, Claims No Ill Will Toward Eagles (SBNationBayArea.com)

49ers' offensive line has another chance to shine (SFGate.com)

49ers to feature RB by committee? (CSNBayArea.com)

San Francisco 49ers Notebook: Kicker David Akers wanted to retire in Philadelphia (MercuryNews.com)

Typically error-prone 49ers lead NFL in key category (SFGate.com)

49ers Q&A with Philadelphia Eagles Examiner Gordie Jones (Examiner.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Frank Gore Playing Is Good, But We'll See A Lot Of Kendall Hunter | Ninjames
NFC West Week Four Schedule: St. Louis Rams Officially Under The Gun? | Fooch
49ers Offensive Line Issues Not Helped By Bruce Miller, Kendall Hunter | Ninjames
The 49ers' Injury Bug and Jim Harbaugh's Work Ethic | WesHanson
NCAA Football Game Thread: Week 5 | DrewKerr
Week 4 NFL Picks: Crashing Down To Earth | DerekRE_3
Nate Clements Not Fined For Hit On Alex Smith | Fooch

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Links to MercuryNews not working for me

At least for the last 2 days…

by FanBelge on Oct 2, 2011 3:08 AM PDT reply actions

Go Niners..!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Oct 2, 2011 4:20 AM PDT reply actions

Go Niners!!! Strong O-line play!!! And get VD the ball...

… so he can tear up their weak safeties!!!

A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning

by moto9er on Oct 2, 2011 4:22 AM PDT reply actions

Lets GOOOOOOO!!!!!

Time to make a statement!!!! And im starting the Jets Defence against the Ravens and benching the Eagles D, now thats FAITH

by Frisco_Kid on Oct 2, 2011 4:33 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

That's dumb

Start the Eagles D, faith or not. Unless there’s no money on the line, do what please. haha

by brianmc27 on Oct 2, 2011 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there

First time seeing my boys in person! Lil rainy might see a lot of Gore, Hunter and Boobie

by KGGotGame on Oct 2, 2011 4:42 AM PDT reply actions

Nice ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Oct 2, 2011 4:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Right on...

Hold it down for the Faithful out there and please dont end up on Youtube like the last time we were in Philly…

The snowball massacre!!!!!

by Frisco_Kid on Oct 2, 2011 6:06 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions

I would say the Niners had a better chance

if it wasn’t a must-win for the Birds who have Super Bowl aspirations. Not sure but aren’t their injuries in your seconday ?? Good luck containing DeSean and Co.

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.

by Eagladelphia on Oct 2, 2011 5:23 AM PDT reply actions

Oh , they're going to play better because it's a ( must ) win ... vs. what a not must win ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Oct 2, 2011 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions

The sense of urgency is different…

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.

by Eagladelphia on Oct 2, 2011 6:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Really last week against the Giants ( Divisional team ) was what , not urgent ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Oct 2, 2011 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions

No, we were 1-1 and thought we wouldn’t have a problem beating the Giants for the 7th straight time… not exactly what I call urgent… I think two straight losses have gotten everyone’s attention and there is no way they let it go to 3 straight, I think there will be a little bit of urgency, but if you’re not sold, you will be in a few hours.

Football - It's Beyond an Addiction, It's a Way of Life.

by Eagladelphia on Oct 2, 2011 6:43 AM PDT up reply actions

The point being , all games are viewed in the same aspect , wether you think so or not , good luck hoping for a injury free game ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Oct 2, 2011 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Maiocco

“Times not right to open it up”

So accept the loss?

Bottom line. The offense we are playing is going to have some big plays. We don’t generate enough pressure or have that much talent at safety to keep them from doing so.

The Eagles are weak against the run and we CAN hurt them there — but this is not a game we are going to win on the ground unless our defense just completely locks down Vick and company. I don’t see that happening.

by Ougadas on Oct 2, 2011 5:34 AM PDT reply actions

I've never liked Maiocco's opinions

His reporting is much better than his football insight, I feel.

If Harbaugh and Co are the supposed gameplan masters, they will know how to beat the Eagles (apparently their LB’s aren’t so good.)

I’m turning into a Grantland shill! Anyway here’s a “blueprint” on how to beat the Eagles.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/6991469/upon-initial-review-week-2

by brundylop on Oct 2, 2011 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions

While I do think

We could have some success keeping their 4-3 base on the field, I’d be more excited about attacking that Wide 9 with an assortment of draws and counters. That is seriously some huge real estate that they are leaving wide open. And if we have Hunter in the backfield every one of them will be a threat to go to the house.

I actually like our rushing chances better out of a 3 wide receiver set with no fullback than I do with a 2 TE set and a FB.

by Ougadas on Oct 2, 2011 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions