Golden Nuggets: 49ers True Contenders Not Just In Terrible NFC West

by James Brady on Oct 4, 2011 2:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

I spent most of yesterday re-watching the game, looking at every play and every player. I've come to a couple quick conclusions that I didn't get to fit in any posts, that I figured I'd just post here in the Nuggets ... For one, Joe Staley played a lot better than I thought he did, making good blocks. People say he's slow and lacks strength, and while this is true to some extents, he made some pretty athletic plays. For two, Michael Crabtree and Joshua Morgan are exceptional blockers, and Delanie Walker has been coming into his own in that regard, as well. Anyway, I had posts at SB Nation Bay Area yesterday, two of them I've highlighted before the jump, that you should check out. The breakdowns of the sacks and the big runs are probably a bit overkill, but I'm sure somebody wants it. Anyway, on to your links for the day!

49ers vs. Eagles: Breaking Down Every Sack From Sunday, or: Jason Babin vs. Anthony Davis (SB Nation Bay Area)

Jim Harbaugh gives up first class seat to sit in coach with rest of team (Examiner.com)

Tukuafu to IR; Colin Jones back to the 53-man roster (SacBee.com)

49ers vs. Eagles: Breaking Down Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter's Rushes Of 10+ Yards (SB Nation Bay Area)

49ers players reflect on comeback win; Harbaugh welcomes life's hardships (Examiner.com)

Harbaugh: Not comfortable with first class or flowery (CSNBayArea.com)

Philadelphia Reporter Howard Eskin Claimed He Would Bike To San Francisco If Eagles Lost To 49ers (SB Nation Bay Area)

Carlos Rogers: 'This is a different team from what I'm used to' (SFGate.com)

Harbaugh already has Niners taking next step (Scout.com)

49ers' Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter Show They Are Both Capable Against Eagles (SB Nation Bay Area)

Coach Jim Harbaugh's quirky, blue-collar spirit is connecting with San Francisco 49ers players (MercuryNews.com)

Jim Mora rips Harbaugh for play-calling at the end of the half (SFGate.com)

Week 4 observations: 3-1 Titans, Niners are true contenders (NFL.com)

Dissecting a comeback: Five plays that stood out (SacBee.com)

Don't Forget About Ronnie Brown And His Fumble, Because He Won't (VIDEO) (SB Nation Bay Area)

Something 'different' about this Niners team (Scout.com)

RB Gore says 49ers can be 'great team' (MercuryNews.com)

Jim Harbaugh's Postgame Locker Room Speech Is Pretty Awesome (SB Nation Bay Area)

Kaepernick's NFL debut -- One handoff (CSNBayArea.com)

Jim Harbaugh - He stayed the course (SFGate.com)

49ers vs. Eagles Video: Justin Smith Forced Fumble On Jeremy Maclin (SB Nation Bay Area)

Twenty-one Unanswered (49ers.com)

Monday's Locker Room Talk: Oct. 3 (49ers.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: 49ers' Improbable Comeback Feels SO GOOD | Ninjames
49ers Stun Philadelphia Eagles: What This Victory Means | Fooch
Justin Smith: Every Day He's Hustlin' | Fooch
Who's Got It Better Than Us? Nobody!: 49ers Overcome Deficit to Defeat Eagles | D.DeSimone
NFC West Week 4 Review: Rams Wallowing In Despair | DerekRE_3
49ers-Eagles Monday Press Conference Live Stream | Fooch
Help C.J. Spillman Figure Out What Anthony Dixon Is Going To Be For Halloween | Ninjames
Colin Kaepernick's Modest NFL Debut | Fooch
Monday Night Football Open Thread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ready For A Little Scouting | Fooch

Related Links from SB Nation Bay Area

49ers vs. Eagles: Breaking Down Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter's Rushes Of 10+ Yards (SB Nation Bay Area)
49ers vs. Eagles: Breaking Down Every Sack From Sunday, or: Jason Babin vs. Anthony Davis (SB Nation Bay Area)
49ers' Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter Show They Are Both Capable Against Eagles (SB Nation Bay Area)
Philadelphia Reporter Howard Eskin Claimed He Would Bike To San Francisco If Eagles Lost To 49ers (SB Nation Bay Area)
Don't Forget About Ronnie Brown And His Fumble, Because He Won't (VIDEO) (SB Nation Bay Area)
Jim Harbaugh's Postgame Locker Room Speech Is Pretty Awesome (SB Nation Bay Area)
49ers vs. Eagles Video: Justin Smith Forced Fumble On Jeremy Maclin (SB Nation Bay Area)

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Dobbs will be active next week!!!!

Will tukuafu is hurt and playced on IR.I’m going to be excited about Dobbs and Aldon together on the field at the same time.

by Zintzun22niner on Oct 4, 2011 2:07 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Dobbs will likely only play on ST...

Doubt he sees any rotation on the line, and if he does, he likely won’t have much impact.

by 9thevolution on Oct 4, 2011 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions

All of our top 4 receivers are fantastic blockers. Pretty often overlooked.

Crabs has always been a very strong guy, Morgan was originally rostered for how good a blocker he is, Braylon is a big, tall physical receiver who can maul corners and VD might be the best blocking TE in football.

If only the 5 guys in front of Alex will maintain their second half performance then we’ll really have something.

Gimme 1 round!

by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 4, 2011 2:11 AM PDT reply actions

Biking to Philly

Saw the article about the Philly beat writer saying he would ride a bike from Philly to SF if the Eagles lost. I found this: http://spikeeskin.com/2011/10/03/get-on-that-bike-dad-time-to-pay-the-piper/

Not a troll

by Riding The F Train on Oct 4, 2011 2:31 AM PDT reply actions

And this

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/03/eskin-guarantees-eagles-win-commits-to-long-bike-ride/

Not a troll

by Riding The F Train on Oct 4, 2011 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Do we think that’s his real son? Interesting. He should absolutely do it. You can run across America in between two and three months if you’re a good runner (I know because two British guys have done it recently – becoming something like the 259th and 260th recorded guys to have done it), so it certainly ought to be possible to go across by bike in less time than that.

In other words, he can do it in the off-season. And if he’s an Eagles fan, he knows now that the off-season will begin a bit earlier than they probably expected when they put together their, ahem, dream team …

by LondonNiner on Oct 4, 2011 6:10 AM PDT up reply actions

As full of hot air as he is

…he could just float across the states like a bloated ~~turkey~~ eagle.

Justin Smith is something else. 100% Effort! 100% Class!

"I was just running toward the ball," Smith said. "The guys in front of him were making him slow up a little bit. I just went for the ball and, luckily, it was there."

by riderless on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

One of my old teacher's ruan across the country in four months

To make it in two you have to be better than a “good” runner lol

...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"

by jimisoursavior on Oct 4, 2011 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions

You couldn't find one article about

Bret Favre?

It’s not to late to have a drink.

A pie can be divided into many pieces. For MOST people the goal is to get as many pieces of that pie as possible. It is my goal to eat the WHOLE pie.

by Fat Willie on Oct 4, 2011 2:39 AM PDT reply actions

Just wanted to say nice one on the breakdowns James. Very interesting for people like me who don’t often get to watch the game, as it’s stuff that often doesn’t get as far as the highlights online. Helps to understand how the team played as a whole as they tend to be pretty much unbiased.

Anyway, cheers! gets me through a boring Tuesday morning at work.

by Ben Goodchild on Oct 4, 2011 2:40 AM PDT reply actions

+1

Justin Smith is something else. 100% Effort! 100% Class!

"I was just running toward the ball," Smith said. "The guys in front of him were making him slow up a little bit. I just went for the ball and, luckily, it was there."

by riderless on Oct 4, 2011 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions

tasty nuggets today

Thanks James. Guess the quality improves with a big win…

by Jaxson876 on Oct 4, 2011 4:42 AM PDT reply actions

To paraphrase a current fast food commercial:

Exactly what part of the news is the nugget?

That would be the Red and Gold part!

;-)

by ColoradoNiner on Oct 4, 2011 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions

I had no idea that Harbaugh traveled first class while the players did not. What is this? England in the 1950s? How incredibly unegalitarian, for a team in arguably the most egalitarian league in arguably the most egalitarian country in the world. Odd.

by LondonNiner on Oct 4, 2011 6:12 AM PDT reply actions

I guess the coaches are supposed to begin to review tapes, debrief with other coaches,… that’s why they are away from the team.
But i would have done the same, it must have a wild atmosphere in the plane.

Proud Night Owl

by zemd on Oct 4, 2011 6:45 AM PDT up reply actions