49ers Vs. Saints: Drew Brees Is Gonna Need To Feel 99 Problems
by David Fucillo on Jan 10, 2012 1:35 PM PST
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The 49ers face numerous challenges against the New Orleans Saints this Saturday, with Drew Brees and his band of merry men topping the list. Even if the grass slows down the Saints attack to some extent, it is still an incredibly tough offense to contain. The Saints have numerous weapons up and down the roster and will find ways to mix and match their skill position players all around the field.
The Saints passing attack has been strong all year, but when they have struggled, it has often been because defenses have been able to get pressure on Drew Brees. When Brees has all day to throw, it should surprise nobody when he picks apart a defense. But nobody can wait forever when defensive linemen and linebackers are getting in their face fairly quickly. Additionally, if a QB feels enough pressure early, it can potentially get them thinking about footsteps later.
One player who has a chance to make a sizable impact in this game is Aldon Smith. The rest of the 49ers pass rush is important, but the game-plan could provide Aldon Smith with his highest playing time to date. Given the Saints passing tendencies, the 49ers will likely use the nickel a bit more frequently, to the point where they basically could be operating the nickel as their base defense.
I don't expect Aldon Smith on the field for every play, but this could end up similar to the Eagles game where Smith first burst on the scene. He was in on a majority of the defensive snaps because of the Eagles proclivity for passing. This week he'll likely face off against left tackle Jermon Bushrod, who allowed two or three sacks (depending on the source) and seven QB hits. Bushrod is a very solid offensive tackle and will present the newest challenge to Aldon Smith.
Given the 49ers lack of significant blitzing, I would suspect Bushrod will get some help against Aldon on Saturday. The 49ers will need more than just Aldon Smith in their pass rush, but given his emergence this season, he has a chance to further establish himself in the national spotlight if he can help the 49ers slow down Drew Brees.
On a side note, I know Aldon Smith has generally been called The Condor, but which ever person got 99 Problems started, I'm really liking it. Over the last few weeks of the season I started seeing more and more signs celebrating the nickname. Here is a video of Aldon Smith set to Hugo's version of 99 Problems. I'd prefer the Jay-Z version set to actual highlights, but I can live with it for now.
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This definitely needs a JRemix
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
Same guy that invented this...
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 10, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
wonder how much of a collectors item it is now; since stopped making them...
one of the most reliable car ever made in history of man
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 10, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with this list of the 10 most idiotic cars
http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/?p=2208
Yugo is #2, second only to the AMC Pacer, which has got to be the ugliest car ever built.
Sad to say we had a Pinto , automatic and gutless as heii ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
This kid is an absolute Monster.
He will get to Brees twice, that is all.
by Gerald Tarrant on Jan 10, 2012 1:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This is one of the better niner mashes i've seen in a while
great pictures, good soundtrack, well put together overall.
but what was up with that random screen shot of a CSN interview showing some unflattering stats?
Last regular season game...how many sacks did 9ers get?
Not many, remember?
Our front 7 needs to “bring it” this time against a very good Saints, big, physical O-Line.
Not only Aldon….but everyone needs to bring their triple A + game…..if not, then you go home.
Honestly i don't think our secondary is getting the respect they deserve every time
i hear about our defense its the front-7,don’t get me wrong their really good but i love our secondary if i’m them i’m coming in pissed espciallly hearing people say brees is going 2 put up400+yrds on them
by Jayubb415rebirth on Jan 10, 2012 2:23 PM PST reply actions
Yup
Since they haven’t been given the respect they deserve, I guess they just have to take it by beating the absolute hell of out NO’s receivers.
That, and picking off Brees. Throw in a sack apiece for Goldson, and maybe one of the corners too.
Then let the media talk about how Brees and the Saints “weren’t on their game, allowing the 49ers to slide past them in an upset”.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Jan 10, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
Whoever created that shoulda gone with Jay-Z's version...
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you do know the 49ers were a banjo picking
…harmonica playing bunch of mountain men. there are 99 other mashes with jay z played over it.
Seems like this one woulda been better suited for Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W80Ae5hEOA
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yes, it would be...
I’ve asked somebody to put one together.
by David Fucillo on Jan 10, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Awesome... Sure it will be better.
Especially if it’s videos and not just pictures as well.
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if youre havin girl problems i feel bad for you son
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 10, 2012 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
I got 99 problems and a b**ch ain't one
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99 Problems
I’ve been thinking of changing my name on this site for awhile but couldn’t think of one, and I think I may have just found it. Love this nickname and have ever since I first heard it a few weeks ago. How can I change my name without having to start anew?
Also, I agree the maker of this vid should have definitely gone with Jay-Z’s version. But I did enjoy it anyway.
i don't think there's a way.
I have wanted to change mine, which I created only to irritate somebody in the GSOM blog a while back.
by itsAteamGAME on Jan 10, 2012 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
Brian Billick...says it will be Saints
His quote > > > “The 49ers obviously have a better defense than Lions, but with the rhythm ans sync that the Saints are playing with…it really won’t matter”
Sour grapes.....
He’s just mad he wasn’t the one they hired when they fired Mike Singletary. It’s kinda funny bc I never quite remember him being such an offensive guru when he was coaching in BAL.
by 49er Faithful925 on Jan 10, 2012 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Billick shares nothing our own eyes cannot see, yes Saints are Explosive....
everyone acknowledges that.
So here is a “fantastic opportunity” for the 49ers defense on “National Prime Time TV”, in our house, in front of our fans…to Prove that a Kick Ass defense can indeed beat an Explosive offense into submission, sending them home with their tails between their legs wondering WTF just happened!
As Ronnie Lott once said in a playoff game…. We are one BIG, angry,devastating team FIST, ready to Hit !
I bet he said something about how he expects
Ted Brees to have a great 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.
Horrible song but we still get the point.
Maybe Bailey can remix it with actual highlights! One could hope.
Truths will be revealed, come Saturday.
Unfortunately you have miscalculated the weapons New Orleans has at its disposal. This is a common mistake. For reference, see Lions, Falcons, Giants, etc.
When you bear witness to the fireworks show that is the Saints passing attack, you too will realize the error of your ways.
miscalculated the weapons?
The Saints have numerous weapons up and down the roster and will find ways to mix and match their skill position players all around the field.
How so?
by David Fucillo on Jan 10, 2012 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
How about we throw some Boondock Saints at them. Seems only appropriate.
And Shepherds we shall be
For Thee, my Lord, for Thee.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In Nomeni Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti.
WWJHD?
I'll say this again, since saints fans didn't hear us the first two hundred times we said it....
Your offense is great. Your weapons are plentiful. It’s very hard to stop.
BUT YOU ARE NOT PLAYING AT HOME. THE SAINTS ARE NOT AS SCARY ON THE ROAD OUTDOORS. LOOK. AT. THE. STATS.
Maybe for once you’ll understand we don’t doubt your offense. We just know its no where near as potent in the road. That is all.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
O " boy " ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
that might be considered roughing the passer
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 10, 2012 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
This might give people the wrong impression bein that our team is from SF and all.
Haha
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I wonder how long til' a saints fan starts brings this picture up
And start talking about how we wish them harm and how evil we are. I just take it as something to pump us up n get motivated. I respect Brees n what he has accomplished but on Sat. he has to be layed out. Actually now that I think about it, it seems like that’s what they wanted to do in the pre-season game to Alex. So now I say OFF WITH HIS HEAD!
by BUDDED420 on Jan 10, 2012 5:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Or
Starring the house and screen door as the Saints’s offensive line.
and…
Fat guy as Drew Brees
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We have heard it all before look at our last 9 opponents pre-game boards
The only way to make us believe it is to do it
Till then I doubt you will not get Saints fans to believe your Defense is capable of stopping our Offense enough to outscore us
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 11, 2012 4:06 AM PST up reply actions
Switch out Saints with Niners and offense with defense
And you have Ninersnation. Trust me, we know the feeling.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
by Blank x2 on Jan 11, 2012 6:54 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
We have heard it all before
I guess that gives us something in common.
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If the mugging of DET DL by NO OL was typical of what is allowed to the Saints
I can see one reason Brees is such a prolific passer. Not to diminish his substantial ability but that was shameful. I have never seen such a blatant ignoring of holding. I was happy to see the Lions lose, but they got jobbed in that game. Brees was also given an extremely generous spot on one 4th down, and shouldn’t have converted another when he voluntarily pulled the ball back. And the inadvertent whistle on the fumble…. I hate seeing this, no matter which team is the victim. Guess we’ll find out what the script is on Sat.
It's been a long time coming, And the table's turned around
Cause one of us is goin', One of us is goin' down
The refs were consistent
If it was one sided I could see your arguement but both sides did it
The refs called the game for both sides the same if you dont see that there’s no reason to even discuss it with you
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 11, 2012 4:09 AM PST up reply actions
Sack the Rapist
I was screaming that while watching the Monday night game n even when just this Sat. When Denver played them. That picture of aldon sacking big Ben is my wallpaper but I never seen the one where 99 problems is sacking him n grabbing his butt LOL big Ben must have like he got molested. KARMA?
by BUDDED420 on Jan 10, 2012 5:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I think Frank Gore should have been "NyQuil"
Because he is going to help Drew Brees get his Z’s while he sitss on the sidelines and watches our offense drain the clock.
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It also throws off rhythm.
Crucial for our victory. Thus limiting high scores on all opposing teams hence 14.2 ppg.
by Zintzun22niner on Jan 10, 2012 10:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Everybody's saying we have to outscore the Saints
Ball control, special teams and defense are poison to a high powered offense. The Saints are effective when they can put a lot of points up quickly and if we don’t let them do that, they will get frustrated and start forcing plays.
The Eagles, the Lions and the Steelers were all supposed to be able to put a ton of points up on the Niners and it didn’t happen.
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
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by rise_stand_resist on Jan 11, 2012 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
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