49ers vs. Chargers: Who Has The Most To Gain/Lose Tomorrow?

With Rojo’s game fail last Saturday and Juravich’s release, I’m wondering if the competition for the sixth receiver slot (assuming there is one) is between Zeigler and Long. Ziegler did respectably in his return, but was always on the bubble even with the previous staff. Per DrewK’s article on wide receivers this preseason, Long has shone both toughness and reliability. Does Zeigler’s status as a 49er vet and 6’3" height give him the tie-break or Long?

Rojo can go on the practice squad if he’s still seen as worth keeping, but I seem to recall that neither Zeigler or Long have PS eligibility any longer.

I’m surprisingly confident in most areas of this team (with noted exceptions at QB and CB)… but I just can’t figure out the OL. So many high draft picks. So many guys who, individually, I think are pretty good or even better. Yet the whole does not seem to equal the sum of the parts with these guys. I don’t know what needs to change (my guess is better communication and more confidence in the scheme and their assignments— basically the mental aspects of the game) but something definitely needs to change. San Diego has a good defense— this will be a good test for them.

And really, it’s more important for them than anyone else for another reason too— there’s not really a preseason for the OL. I mean, sure, the games don’t count, but a devestating QB injury in the preseason can be just as damaging to a team’s chances as one in the regular season. These guys need to learn how to keep Smith/Kaep upright if we’re going to have any chance this year of exceeding expectations.

I wanna see some flash of brilliance or something you know? Just one high light reel catch to make me drop my jaws and start a “RJ is our future” club, but nada! Nothing so far!

I want to see the starting unit play and perform at a high level for three quarters. None of this mix and matching. Play Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Rachal and Davis for a large majority of the game.

If our offensive line can prove something the early part of the schedule is in our favor. I want to see where they stand!

If the offensive line doesn’t get their act together and he gets hit too often. I know he’s had a couple shoulder injuries and he doesn’t need one more now.

Everyone else has either earned a roster spot or are going to be cut on saturday. Maybe Ian Williams is another but I think he is going to be on the 53 man roster

Also whats up with all the hate on Ginn? He hasn’t dropped many catches this preseason. He made an impressive catch the past week with an ugly throw from Smith, but couldn’t keep his feet in bounds.

Wish Aldon Smith could get the start, want to see him go against the Charger’s offense, and see how he holds up, if he doesn’t, then its better to keep him as a situational rusher until developed.

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And playing Chargers + Bengals defense is going to be like battling our old enemies or something..

Here’s how Baas is doing, from Big Blue View: The Giants new center had a terrific night. On a screen pass to Ahmad Bradshaw Baas got out in front and wiped out three Chicago defenders by himself. On Jacobs’ 18-yard touchdown run Baas — as picked up by the ESPN crew — deftly adjusted the line call when Eli Manning audibled to the run, and the play blew wide open for a touchdown. I think we can stop worrying about this guy.

Saints cut him yesterday.

Have everything to lose.

Don’t the Chargers actually host the Niners this weekend?

and Smith can play decent, the 49ERS will make the playoffs and will surprise a lot of people.