49ers vs. Browns: Bold Predictions
by Dylan DeSimone on Oct 29, 2011 2:00 PM PDT
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From the outside looking in, this game seems a little lopsided in favor of the resurgent San Francisco 49er team. To add some fanfare to the mismatch, I thought it would be fun to make some bold predictions or milestones that could be in reach for some 49ers come Sunday. So, without further adieu:
Offensive - Alex Smith Breaks 350+ Passing Yards
While I am excited for Frank Gore to make 49er history on Sunday, I think it could be a big day for the quarterback. Alex Smith has looked more and more comfortable taking his shots downfield in recent weeks and I believe that confidence carries into the week 8 contest against the Browns. The probable addition of Braylon Edwards could also help Smith break the 350-yard mark.
It may not seem all that remarkable because Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger do it on almost a weekly basis, but it means something when that statistic is attached to Smith's name. In fact, Alex Smith has not yet broken 300-yards passing in a single game in 2011. But with some playmakers returning to full participation, home field advantage and a weak opponent, Smith can get it done in week 8.
Defensive - Donte Whitner Has a Big Game/Leads Day in Tackles
I think there could be a big game in store of safety Donte Whitner when he welcomes his home states football team to Candlestick. Whitner, from Ohio and a former Ohio State Buckeye, reminisced this week to the press about growing up and playing football with Ted Ginn Jr. It is safe to say Whitner is looking forward to this game and could find himself making a lot of tackles up front.
I also wouldn't rule out a forced or recovered fumble, or even an interception off Colt McCoy. Look for Whitner to be moving around a lot as an active contributor against the Browns Sunday. Mind you, this may be the boldest prediction considering he will have to out-tackle Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman for this to come true.
Special Teams - Ted Ginn Jr. Returns a Punt or Kick for a Touchdown
Right now, Ted Ginn Jr. is one of the most dangerous return men in the league, alongside the likes of Devin Hester and Joshua Cribbs. Ginn has been providing the 49ers offense with pretty decent field position in 2011 and even returned both a kick and punt for touchdowns already this season. Unfortunately, they both came in week 1 and he hasn't broken loose since.
The story of Whitner and Ginn leads me to believe they will be putting it on the line this weekend against Cleveland. Also coming off the bye week, Ginn should have fresh legs and be quite eager to take one to the house at Candlestick before the Niners go on the road to face the Washington Redskins. I like how our special teams matches up against theirs and don't believe it is out of the question for Ginn to return either a punt or kickoff for a touchdown.
Bonus - Aldon Smith Extends Sack Streak to 4 Straight Games
Aldon Smith has been heating up these past 3 games, recording 5 ½ sacks - I think that streak continues at Candlestick Park against the visiting Cleveland Browns. While the Brown's Joe Thomas is one of the best offensive linemen in the league today, I think the coaches will put Smith in position to disrupt what the Browns want to do offensively.
While these predictions are pretty bold, they are also all within reason. I could see one of these predictions coming to fruition, if not all of them. This could be a repeat of another game this season, when Tampa Bay came to visit San Francisco and got manhandled. If the 49ers win Sunday, it will make for a 5-game win streak - their first in a decade.
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Bold, indeed
I hope all of your predictions come to pass, though I’ll be surprised by two of them. I can see Ginn returning one back, and I can see Aldon getting another sack or three, but the other two seem far fetched to me.
I hope I’m wrong.
Come on, Alex, please be good this year..
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There's very little chance Alex Smith will break 350 yards
I hope I’m wrong, but when the Browns have the number 1 pass defense in the league and the 49ers have the number 31st pass offense in the league… I wouldn’t hold my breath.
This prediction is definitely BOLD
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The Browns have nowhere close to the #1 pass D, and the Niners have nowhere close to the #31 pass offense.
They’re both roughly around the middle in terms of performance, and the Niners may in fact have the advantage in efficiency. DVOA ranks Cleveland’s pass defense 13th and the Niners pass offense 11th. The cases in which the Browns have allowed very few passing yards were against: Dalton in his first NFL game, the Colts, the Dolphins, the Titans in a blowout (meaning they ran the ball much of the time), the Raiders game in which Campbell went down, and the Seahawks’ Charlie Whitehurst extravaganza.
The only reason Alex will not pass for 350 yards is because Alex will stop passing anything other than screen passes by the second half. I expect the Niners offense to beat them in every aspect of the game, rushing and passing.
excuse me...
I should have been more clear by saying “average passing yards per game”, which you can look up if you’d like. Considering we’re talking about Alex’s passing yards, I believe that to be the most important stat worth mentioning.
Great post Dulan!
I can see all of these “bold” predictions coming to fruition! Did you perhaps forget about Frank getting 150 yards and maybe the defense holding another team under 100 yards? What is the record for one team doing that for so many games anyway?
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 2:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Alex + 350 passing yards......me thinks not.
How many times has he even broke the 200 passing yard mark?
more often than not.
However, he’s only broken 300 twice, and his career record is 310. But this is a new season and a new offense. If Cleveland miraculously keeps this game close through 4 quarters, Alex may, MAY crack 300.
More often than not?
I don’t think that’s true… I think he’s played in ~60 games, and only did it 25 times (maybe).
Hm I believe you are right.
But the vast majority of those games were between 2005 and 2007. He’s on a very different team now, and a much improved QB.
True.. No question he's played a lot better.
But I don’t think anything has really changed with his yardage output. He still has only gone over 200 twice this year.
Whoops! My bad Dylan!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 2:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I prefer if you call him Dulan. Sounds medieval. Dulan De Sim’ne
by mcwagner on Oct 29, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Alex Smith will throw for 555 yards and break the all-time passing record
Frank will rush for 297 yards and break the rushing record
Ted Ginn will have a punt, kick, and rec touchdown
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by MichaelClutchtree on Oct 29, 2011 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
This is...
… the most accurate prediction of all.
by Leoniner on Oct 29, 2011 3:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he's being sarcastic
He’s not being serious.
by David Fucillo on Oct 29, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Is sarcasm allowed here?
When the NINERS win by 20+, what will the pundits say then? Hmmmm….
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 7:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
sarcasm
It’s allowed but a lot of times it is hard for people to recognize it.
by David Fucillo on Oct 29, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Or use the
sarcasm font.
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Which would be much more impressive
If it wasn’t for the cupcake schedule Cleveland has played so far. Maybe more research for you.
lets see a smile
I know you love AleX and are more than excited to see your quarterback take no prisoners
if rivers
And Manning are mediocre… then Alex is doo-doo… cause this team would be scarey good with rivers especially. Eli is also miles better than smith
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Oct 29, 2011 4:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
small
Sample size alert. You can really say with a straight face that Smith is anywhere near rivers? Because rivers destroys Smith in every statistic with the exception of the first 6 games of 2011. It’ll take too long for me to look it up on my phone but I’d be willingto bet that rivers has at least 400 more yards passing than Smith this season. Not that’s counting numbers are the end all, not by a long shot. But it does show how prolific rivers can be
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Oct 29, 2011 7:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
drew brees threw 5k in a season he missed the playoffs
Keep your yards. I’m saying right now Rivers is playing terrible. Show me any situation where you led the league in picks a third into the season as being a good thing. He’s one shy of it. All I said was 9 picks in 6 games. That’s not good.
by mcwagner on Oct 29, 2011 8:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
tom brady
Threw for 5k and 50 tds and they had the highest point differential in history. Does that negate your point? No, but ill still take Rivers the rest of this season over Smith without hesitation
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Oct 29, 2011 9:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rivers?
I’ve seen so many Charger games, he’s not that good.
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Alex Smith is a fine QB sir
He just needed an offensive coach as compared to defensive HCs! How much crow are you willing to eat?
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by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 7:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
ive already
Eaten plenty. I’ve admitted that I was wrong about Smith being God awful. But I still don’t think he’s gonna be the reason we enjoy some success. This team is pretty stacked, talent wise. In this division with an offensive line filled with number 1 and 2 picks, 3 WRs picked in the top 10 and a top 6 overall pick TE with another young and talented TE in Walker, its inexcusable not to make the playoffs. Not that I expected us too, but I’m also incredibly bitter. I was born in 85 and look at my teams…. why would I be optimistic?
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Oct 29, 2011 7:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i should
Say bitter and pessimistic
by MetsKnicksRutgers on Oct 29, 2011 7:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You are correct
He’s more a real NFL QB than Brady. Who is a 1 dimensional gimmick in an offense that perfectly exploits that.
Do not be surprised if the Pats draft Kellen Moore.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 29, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
gimmick
I suppose players in the right offense and setup most of their careers could be considered lucky. At the same time, to do what he has done for so long, to call it a one-dimensional gimmick doesn’t seem like a particularly fair comment. It’s not like he’s done this for one or two seasons and had a bunch of crappy ones mixed in. I’m not saying he’s the greatest QB in NFL history, but this just seems like making some extreme comment just to make it.
by David Fucillo on Oct 29, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Pats draft Kellen Moore
10 more years of dominance
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
by manraj7 on Oct 29, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lolololol
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That metaphor got away from me.
LMAO
I know some people hate Brady, but this is pure 100% Grade-A delusion. You all can hate this all you want, but Brady is easily one of the NFL’s all time great QB’s. EASILY.
I love and support Alex as long as he’s a Niner, but saying he is better at any aspect of being a QB than Tom Brady says you’re crazy. Or you just REALLY hate Tom Brady, which would be okay. LoL
But I still love you though, because you’re one of us.
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I don't dislike Brady but,
Check this out first please! If Alex had Harbaugh for 6+ years, where do you think this playbook could expand into? Think about that before you reply please! This is his first year with a real HC as a former player too and the future is quite bright for us! Let me just put my shades on, cuz it’s getting bright out here in our future sir! :)!!!!!!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 7:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Fooch and maybe not!
Are you underestimating JH? Hope you have your shin guards on, cuz he’s getting a trifle upset at you now! :)
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by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 7:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Alex with 350+ yards? That only happens if we're in a losing situation..
I’ll gladly take 350+ yards of OFFENSE, let alone just Alex Smith.
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Alex still has a lot of proving to do before we can make such high predictions
He’s getting better mentally with the game, but we still need to see that accuracy of the throw to the receivers. Although I love the higher confidence and better play, we’re still seeing under/over thrown passes regularly
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thats the “downside” of this season so far. alex has one good half season, where he isnt even putting up big numbers, all he’s doing is playing ultraconservative, and you have people make threads like these saying alex could throw for over 350 YARDS, when he’s only throw for over 300 (barely) 3 times in his career.
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by MichaelClutchtree on Oct 29, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
And who were his coaches then sir?
Waiting, waiting… Even Urban Meyer said that Alex needed to know the whole playbook before he could really excel! Now, how long does it take a QB, any QB, to understand all the complexities of a new offense? Idk myself! However, in the same system for let’s say 2-3 years, I’d suggest just watching our QB blow you away with his play! Comments?
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
fixed
Offensive – Alex Smith Breaks 350+Passingrushing Yards
The Browns have no answers for this guy. Roll right, roll left, up the gut, AleX can’t be stopped. With a mighty stiff arm, bulldozing would-be tacklers to the ground. Mike Vick cries in jealousy as AleX destroys the single game rushing record. What are they feeding this guy. Harbaugh shocks the NFL again!
by mcwagner on Oct 29, 2011 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I'm not saying the sky is falling
But I think we, as fans, are over-hyping how one-sided this game might be. The Browns are better than their record, have a defense that is capable of being stout, and have an O-line with a couple exceptional players…
I don’t think Harbaugh will let the team play at less than 100% coming off the bye, but while I think we DO win, it’s closer than expected.
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
nobody wants to listen to the voice of reason right now
It is much more fun to ride the wave of giddy exuberance along with the rest of us fools and enjoy the ride while it lasts. Then, your words will be heeded.
Come on, Alex, please be good this year..
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i don’t really think Alex Smith will rush for over 350 yards. just putting that out there. thought it would be fun to imagine
Need for caution yes..
But I think the Browns defensive rank is a bit padded by the teams they’ve faced. I would be more impressed/worried if it was a high def efficiency rating rather than a number stat. Anything is possible tho after watching the Seahawk Giants or Jag Raven games.
by marinfrs on Oct 29, 2011 3:31 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Agreed
And that is more relevant to the general point I was making, about not looking past people. The Jaguars and Browns, from what I have seen of them this season, both look like they are better than their record. Not great teams, but not pushovers either. The Monday night game was ugly, but the Jaguars gave an inspired defensive effort.
I also keep looking for the Rams to start winning some games, after a brutal start.
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Frederick P Soft has invaded the editorial offices of NN
I certainly agree with your take on this. Dylan said he wanted to “add some fanfare to this mismatch”. It’s a little too soon for this cocky attitude for me. We’ve won some games we weren’t suppose to. Let’s see if we can win the games we’re suppose to win.
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The Rams won't be winning games anytime soon with Bradford out.
Even if/when he does come back, the only games I see them having a chance in are the two Cards games and at home vs Seattle.
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The Browns are far worse than their record.
They have 3 wins by a combined 12 points @Indy and vs. Miami and Seattle. They have been blown out by the Titans, gave up 27 points to a rookie QB and a rookie #1 WR in their first NFL start, and lost to a faltering Raiders after Campbell’s injury, a team that went on to get shut out 28-0 against the Chiefs. They have no explosiveness on offense and don’t have a great defense if they play even a slightly above-average offensive team. It’s a team that can be spoken of in the same breath as Jacksonville, Denver, Kansas City, Seattle.
I’m not saying that there is no way they can win this game, AGS and all that. But I don’t think saying this is a one-sided battle is a stretch of the imagination.
The browns aren't better than their record
http://footballoutsiders.com/stats/teameff
Actual Wins – 3; FO Estimated Wins – 2.8; Pythag Wins – 2.4
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That metaphor got away from me.
I just can't see the game being very close.
The Browns are better than their record
No, they are not. They’re 3-3 with the wins coming over the Colts, Dolphins and Seahawks, who have a combined two wins. They barely edged all three of them by 8, 1 and 3, respectively.
have an O-line with a couple exceptional players
Yes, Mack and Thomas are very good. But not the rest of their line. Their two rookie guards and right tackle have struggled. I expect big games from Justin Smith and McDonald because of it.
have a defense that is capable of being stout
If the game is close, it will be because of their defense. Their offense is terrible, so I can’t see them putting up anything other than just field goals on us.
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Browns fan here
You have hit the nail on the head with all of your comments.
Realistically, the Browns can only win if McCoy has a breakout day. I think there’s a good chance you win by a couple of touchdowns, but there’s also a good chance our defense keeps it close.
Regardless, I don’t see Alex Smith putting up 350+ yards against our defense.
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Oct 29, 2011 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see Alex Smith putting up 350+ yards on any defense.
Our offense just isn’t built that way. Might as well ask this year’s Packers to rush for 150+ yards. It’s only going to happen in a very specific situation, maybe once this year. If that.
Hogwash! We win by 20, easy sir! And I like your usual input!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't think so
Their offense is pretty dysfunctional and will likely be without two of their biggest weapons. Aside from their all world left tackle their offensive line is in shambles and McCoy still gets rattled when he gets consistent pressure.
With the way our defense is playing I think our offense is going to get alot of chances to move the ball and with good field position.
That said
I much enjoyed the hyperbole of your post.
I DO want to see Alex take off decisively a couple more times this season, without getting hit. He’s a pretty entertaining scrambler.
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Watcha Smokin?
The problem with Alex Smith attempting 300 + yards is that it will result in 6 interceptions.
He won't attempt those yards,
they’ll come to him if the offense goes bananas tomorrow like we did against TB Bucs.
Come on, Alex, please be good this year..
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300+ yards
throwing all slant routes and skinny posts! hahah
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So, Alex isn't capable of these nice passing stats, huh?
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
words about Alex Smith in original post= 15%
Comments about Alex Smith= 100%
Of those predictions it is by far the most realistic. The Safety out tackling two of the best in the league, a rookie working the best T in the league, special teams touchdowns versus Smith making his fantasy owners happy for once.
If Donte is leading the team in tackles
Than the front 7 failed. No way I want the safety leading the team in tackles
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by EcERyda69 on Oct 29, 2011 3:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Or
it means that teams look at Willis and Bowman, brown their trousers, and run it away from them at all costs…
Get it, Brown?
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Bold for sure,
But it would be a beautiful thing.
To quote the great jim gaffigan....
Not even close
by MNY49 on Oct 29, 2011 3:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
At risk of displaying my ignorance
Who is that?
comedian, very low key. Most jokes are about being lazy and being a glutton. Also worked with Conan O’Brien as a superhero who uses his pale skin as a power
How come you got blue stuff above your name and then the normal red stuff , how many people are you ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
Well , i really like blue and i don't see it any more , red is for sleds , as in red sleds ...!!
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Niners Nation is like prison
You gotta whoop someone’s ass to get respect, and making an example out of people reminds folks…
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
its more like a tea party and you scoff at the two ladies who wore the same hat
by mcwagner on Oct 29, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's certainly a more accurate description
Nice use of “scoff”, btw.
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Although
We DO turn into pretty mean little old ladies when, in seasons past, the discussion centers around the starting ability of a certain Alex Smith. Commence bickering now!
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Bicker bicker bicker, BICKER [SITE DECORUM] BICKER BICKER, bicker.
And furthermore, bicker bicker, bicker, bicker bicker bicker.
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Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
sigh
so this knife I made from my toothbrush doesn’t belong on NN :(
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
It's cute
the things you learn in college these days…
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I would bet Harbaugh's ideal offensive out put would be ...
250 yds passing
150 yds running
no turnovers
31 pts
complete dominance of the clock , say 35 min’s or so …!!
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ideal
I’d argue if he was looking for ideal, you’d bump that rushing total up to 200 or maybe more and drop the passing total to around 200.
by David Fucillo on Oct 29, 2011 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup , ideal just as stated ... those numbers would be based on a 50 / 50 pass to run ratio ...!!
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rushing
Check out the numbers from the Stanford-Washington game last week. That’s inflated by college and UW being an atrocious defense, but I think he’d love that week in and week out.
by David Fucillo on Oct 29, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't do college , sure it was a great game , but these numbers are based on ...
… 30 rushes a game … ( 5yds per carry ) …
… 25 completions … ( 10 yd average )
… that’s about 55 offensive plays a game … ( Average 7.5 per play ) …
… clock run off of 28 sec per play .. ( 35 mins ) …
… the numbers work , most coaches would dream of this …!!
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Well, your play-count is off, unless you are basing it on one-hundred percent accuracy.
Twenty-five completions would seem to imply thirty to forty attempts. That would be sixty to seventy offensive plays.
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Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
Well , if you don't get the jest of the comment then i can't help you bro ...!!
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So you were basing it on one-hundred percent accuracy.
That would certainly be ideal, it’s just that some people try to keep things in the realm of possibility when discussing “ideal” situations, hence the confusion.
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
One last try ...
… … that’s
about55 offensive plays a game …
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About ...
…reasonably close to…
…in the vicinity …
…very close to…
… close to but not exactly …
… approximately …
…imprecise but fairly close to correct …
…closely resembling …
…roughly or in the region of …
…in the vicinity of, not far off, in the neighbourhood of …!!
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Yeah, I’m lost. I have no idea what you’re going on about.
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
Agreed! Coach wants a complete offensive balance! Run yards/passing yards/ return yards! Any questions on that?
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Smith over 350 yards
I could imagine him throwing 350 yards in interception yeardage. If he throws high like he did last week and Crabtree doesn’t jump as high as Micahel Jordon then, since the Browns have a number of fast DBs and LBs, 5 interceptions might do the trick.
Sorry for the mis-spellings
I usually re-read before posting, but I couldn’t wait to jump in with that one.
its cool
as long as we aren’t rooting for that to happen. Besides, Alex does have experience in chasing down ints to prevent extreme return yardage
Banned.
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang , this season must really suck for you , but the good news is , so will the next 5 after they resign him ...!!
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by Edggy on Oct 29, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No chance youngster! Alex is a fine QB! Give him the same receivers and offensive system as the other "elite" QBs and then say that sir!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nate Davis
How about if we bring him back and he throws for 350+ yards. Colts cut him (huge mistake!). This is our big chance.
because YOU
forgot to check the oil in the time machine. Now we must all suffer. I hope you’re happy.
by mcwagner on Oct 29, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
The Lions game does seem like forever ago
Can we make a rule where everything is now gee man’s fault?
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 29, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
its always been gee man's fault
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I thought gee man's was Alice Boone's account
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"Stopping the run doesn't come because of scheme. It come because of want to." - Donte Whitner
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
Lol! Nice reply! Still laughing!!!!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think I was banned the day
those orders were given, sorry
he does now
[troll face]
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
Your just jealous
you are not part of the 1%.
Bro
Why would I be jealous. I’m pretty sure I have the most warnings.
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
For what?
I’ve seen nothing other than game day.
I don't know
I’m such a good kid. I think the mods judge unfairly and just warn me for fun :(
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
Mcwagner how many warnings do I have?
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
I'm sort of curious too
I wonder how offensive I am
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by TryAndCatchVD on Oct 29, 2011 5:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
6 warnings for Manraj7, mostly for swearing. Not because he’s awesome as he claims.
Try has zero warnings despite getting banned at Pride of Detroit after for gloating.
Warnings are to be taken seriously but some are to open a private message. Most of the warnings I have given have been to share my private email to discuss a situation further. That is how we got the community thread and why Bignerd hates my guts
Just saying
I’ve seen Fooch gloat over his fantasy league.
Me swear?
Thats some [site decorum] bull[sitedecorum] I’m too nice to [site decorum] swear. Its a [site decorum] conspiracy.
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
That sounds a bit like a challenge ...
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
I bet you haven't had a warning yet
#goody2shoes
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I have...
muahaha I got one for telling a troller who was in here hatin on the niners to shutup… I got one for defending my team… When did shutup become bad?
by Ninersincebirth82 on Oct 29, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
shutup
I wasn’t talking to you. hehe me so funny. You get to join the cool kids club
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
I have one, because I used a word that breaks the site decorum rule.
Of course, if I had known that the word was considered a swear word, then I would not have used it. Too bad there’s not a list of banned words and phrases that could be referenced so as to avoid the issuing of frivolous warnings. Or perhaps pseudo-warnings that could be issued prior to a real warning. Anyway, you’re winning Seven. For now … [Scheming Face]
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
You crazy if you think you will beat me
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
You can see that kind of stuff?
Sheesh, invasion of privacy
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by TryAndCatchVD on Oct 29, 2011 5:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
only mods can
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No Love
for Gore passing Craig on the all time list?
by HEXXhudd on Oct 29, 2011 3:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Not a bold prediction
Its boldly probably
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by TryAndCatchVD on Oct 29, 2011 5:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Seems like the browns
are decent against the rush. Gore is hopefully healthy after the bye.
by HEXXhudd on Oct 29, 2011 7:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because he's the 3rd QB.
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Yes, if Alex goes down
He looked more game ready than Kap, from my couch
Kaep is 3/3 for 35 yards
in regular season games.
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
because we don't have a Tolzine on the roster.
Currently satiating my hunger for Kings basketball with a renewed focus on the NINERS
lol
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OT
I know this is a weird place to ask… but I’m trying to hook up my MacBook to my DirectTv DVR so I can have the games on my computer… anyone have any suggestions? FYI my DirectTV receiver is not HD and has no ethernet cable…. thanks in advance and sorry for breaking into your regularly scheduled Alex Debate :)
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Oct 29, 2011 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
The debates aren't regularly scheduled, they just occur in every thread, regardless of the topic.
Feel free to join in anytime!
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
The last two preditions I can definitely agree with.
The Alex one though, not so much. Not because I don’t think Alex could get 350 yards. I think he’s definitely capable of it, and probably could’ve done it in the Tampa game, but we built up such a big lead that we ran out the clock and pulled him out of the game.
I think we’re a good enough team that if Alex gets anywhere around 250 yards, then the passing game has been enough of a threat that the running game has been open as well. And if that’s the case then we’ve probably put up a lot of points and the game isn’t close. If Alex does his job well, he’s going to get pulled before he ever gets a chance to reach 350.
What is wrong with people
There is a difference between just making predictions and saying they are likely to happen and titling a post, ‘Bold Predictions.’
Of course it isn’t likely AleX throws for 350+ yards, that is what makes it bold…now you could argue it is borderline delusional, but that doesn’t make it so.
Nothing wrong with us
It would appear to me we are eager for 9er football.
"Bold predictions" generally have some grain of truth to them, and some reason for it to happen.
For instance, a bold prediction of Alex Smith passing over 300 yards might have been a bold prediction, but over 350 just doesn’t really fit that description, as Alex has never done it before and this isn’t a clear situation in which he might.
Maybe he will, I don’t know. But if he does that probably means the Niners didn’t play as well as they should have. It doesn’t fit our offensive philosophy and it doesn’t fit the Cleveland offense (meaning, they won’t score enough to make that happen). Alex may have the ability to, but I hope he doesn’t get the opportunity. Drew Brees got 325 yards last week, and the Saints put up 62 points.
Yeah I agree
I don’t even consider that a “bold prediction”. I just see it as a crazy gambler who takes the longest odds possible
Predictions Not As Bold Though
I will be attending the game tomorrow & I don’t expect any let down for the Niners. The team is too focused & eager to keep winning! Besides Harbaugh won’t allow a let down. Many of our players are experiencing “winning” for the first time as professionals & it’s addicting.
The Niners are second best in the NFL at points allowed per game 16.8 and I predict that Cleveland will be held below that game average by our Defense tomorrow. Also, I expect to be cheering loudly when Frank Gore surpasses 110 yards rushing & replaces Roger Craig as the #2 49er rusher of All Time.
49ers 27 Browns 10
“In Harbaugh We Trust!” :)
Speaking of bold predictions...
What’s the over/under on when the Niners will clinch the West?
Ok...
You think Alex Smith will pass for 350+ yards with your justification seemingly being because the Browns are a bad team as a whole, you think Whitner and Ginn will have big days because they’re from Ohio, and you think Aldon Smith will get a sack, well, just because.
I know this is going to make me sound like a dick, but come on. How about something like Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker both scoring TDs and getting over 50 yards receiving, since the Browns have given up TDs to TEs in 4 of their 6 games, instead of throwing a bunch of pickles at a window and seeing which one falls first?
Ideal game for Alex tomorrow....
T/D to Vernon
T/D to Crabtree
T/D to Edwards
T/D to Gore
Smith continues to make the unbelievers eat crow.
I like how
You use everybody’s last name except for Vernon. Must be so we don’t confuse the TD pass as being to Anthony Davis, right? :)
by ZivilynBane on Oct 30, 2011 8:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ideal game for Aldon tomorrow...
*2 sacks
*1 fumble recovery
Ideal game for Harbaugh tomorrow...
*9ers win 28 to 3
*Harbaugh pulls out his shirt & does the peanut butter & jelley dance
Hi, I'm Freddie p. Soft
I been hanging around this post. Glad to see all you feelin good about the niners. Keep it up boys…Find a desk and put your feet up on it.
by STR8CASH..HOMIE on Oct 29, 2011 7:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I believe it's Prick!
Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!
by 23mjheart on Oct 29, 2011 8:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thinkin ' something like this ...
…http://twitter.com/#!/FredPSoft
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I love the optimism, of course...
and I’d love to see Alex Smith break out with a monster game, but I feel the need to make a point about QB ypg. I think people have an inflated sense of what a good QB ypg average is.
To illustrate my point, in the NFL there are only 2 quarterbacks averaging over 350 ypg this season (Brady, Brees), and only two other QBs averaging over 300 ypg (Rodgers, Newton). At the next level down, you have Eli Manning, Tony Romo, and Philip Rivers, all of whom are under 300 ypg. Matt Schaub is 10th in the league at 270 ypg.
Of course, Alex is 30th in the league at 182 ypg. But, as long as they’re winning, I could care less.
Harbaughcalypse Now
Brady, Rodgers, Brees, etc
throw for that much because their teams have HORRIBLE rushing attacks, so they HAVE to throw in order to move the ball
I'll go with 31.
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Dobbs is some kind of Young/Smith/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
29
[troll face]
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35 plays for aldon
That’s my call
by STR8CASH..HOMIE on Oct 29, 2011 9:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Bold perdictions
Goldson gets his first int a pick for six and culliver too..
by Zintzun22niner on Oct 29, 2011 10:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Running Back tandem
I feel Gore and Hunter will get 100 rushing yards apiece tomorrow!
I still don't think some folks are giving Smith enough credit
He won’t throw for 350+ tomorrow, of course, but that is mostly because the team has Gore, Hunter, and a great O-line for the run and Harbaugh’s gameplan isn’t going to incorporate THAT much passing.
But what my point is supposed to be is that Smith has shown flashes of true brilliance over his seasons. Especially when he gets in a rhythm, he can move the team from the Niner’s own 20 to the opposing red zone in under a minute- 15-yarder at the sideline, boom, 25-yarder over the middle, boom, then a 30-yard toss to the sideline with a nice catch. We’ve seen him do this many times late in games, but those successes have been overshadowed by a failure or another and overall losing seasons.
I completely agree that the Niners should not be a run-and-gun team, and Alex does make mistakes, but I also think that Alex does not get nearly as much respect as he deserves. He is entirely capable of throwing for 350 in a game.
For Alex
You could have put 250+ and it still would have been pretty bold.
by ZivilynBane on Oct 30, 2011 8:07 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Alex Smith less than 200 yards =........
No interceptions. Dont mess with a good thing. Smith is no Manning.
Gore Runs for 923 Yards and 8 TD's
With the WHAM play in your playbook how can this not happen? Somehow they figure out a way for Walker to line up in 5 positions at once. Must have something to do with the time machine I read about earlier…
After several beers last night me and Freddy P. Soft came to the same conclusion. I asked Freddy what the P stood for and he says Pillow. Who knew?
by Critical Roach on Oct 30, 2011 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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