49ers Vs. Saints: Justin Smith Is A Monster
by David Fucillo on Jan 16, 2012 9:00 AM PST
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PrintI don't know how many times it needs to be said, but if there is any doubt about how awesome Justin Smith is as a defensive player, I don't know what else I have to do to sell you. There can always be arguments for who should be Defensive Player of the Year and I believe all the ballots are in before the postseason. However, if there were any straggling ballots, Saturday's game might have made voting for Justin Smith a little bit easier.
If a person just looks at the score and some of the basic statistics, the 49ers defense would appear to have struggled immensely. They gave up 472 yards of total offense and a fairly ugly final two Saints drives. And yet, if you watched the game, I don't think it is nearly as clear-cut as that.
The 49ers defense had its low moments, but I would contend they stepped up enough to more than make up for a few blown plays. There was indeed some overpursuit by the secondary. There were times Drew Brees had a little too much time to complete his passes. At times, Jimmy Graham seemed to have his way with the 49ers linebackers and secondary.
And yet, even still, the 49ers defense found ways to make plays. We can't overlook the Saints scoring drives, but we also can't overlook plays like Justin Smith driving Jermon Bushrod back into Drew Brees, which I believe resulted in an incomplete pass. Smith had three tackles and one sack in the game, and yet that does nothing to explain just how important he was in getting pressure (five hits) on Drew Brees. Justin Smith was one of Coach Harbaugh's "Mighty Men" all season long and we got to enjoy more example of that on Saturday. Head after the jump to view the physicality.
Speaking of that blood on Justin Smith's arm:
Justin Smith ruined my shirt w/ a blood stain after the game when i hugged him.Not his blood.He kicked ass yesterday!
— Jed York (@JedYork) January 15, 2012
Everything about Justin Smith is epically awesome. What else is there possibly to be said about him? I mean, seriously?
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Can't say enuff @ JS
Man among boys!
Also, just look at forecast: Constant rain Thur thru game. How do you feel this might affect the game?
We could see...
And old-school ground game with two tough defenses. A Mud Bowl, if you will. Could be one for the archives.
Go Niners!
Visitors sideline will be muddy gunk
Filed Goals may be more difficult.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
We dat team that beat them Saints!
Looking at yards to decide how a defense does is silly
They forced punts and turnovers, to a historically explosive offense. It was a great game overall.
Yea and Justin Smith is a beast.
Blerg
That gif would be really awesome
if it showed the complete act of pulling Breen to the ground.
that play
Didn’t result in a sack as far as I can tell. I checked and I think Justin Smith’s sack was inside 49ers territory. This was down near the Saints end zone I believe.
by David Fucillo on Jan 16, 2012 9:18 AM PST up reply actions
you're correct the play resulted into an incomplete pass play.....
but brees definitely ended up hitting the deck on that particular play
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 16, 2012 9:26 AM PST up reply actions
he not only hit the deck
but had to go immediately over to the sideline to change his underwear after crapping himself silly lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 16, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
best clip I can find of the play...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngL27HFInEg
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 16, 2012 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
there is also one on NFL.com
I noticed a sudden appearance of a brown stain on his pants right after the play, hmmmmmm lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 16, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
On 3rd down I believe
After the sack from Brooks.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
We dat team that beat them Saints!
He would tear it up as a sumo wrestler. So powerful in the hips. Incredible athlete
by mcwagner on Jan 16, 2012 11:00 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Get out of the way Breen cuz I'm gonna sack your QB
Get out of the way!
Get out of the way!!
Okay, don’t get out of the way…
Definitely top ten Defensive play by a lineman ever?
"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith
probably the same reason the Saints had ZERO accepted penalties all game lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 16, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
I love how they're doubling Aldon in the background
You can’t go one on one with either of them!
"We ask no quarter, we give no quarter" - Jim Harbaugh
by Method24 on Jan 16, 2012 9:18 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
he was getting doubled the whole game
I couldn’t count how many times the RB chipped him when they were running a route out of the backfield.
You could even call that triple teamed
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
"And besides, if I wanted to participate in a mindless patriotic ritual where my voice isn’t really heard, I would vote." - Chris Marcil
Awesome
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 16, 2012 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
This
Our pass rush didn’t get as much pressure as wanted for a few reasons:
1) Sean Payton schemed to keep extra blockers in to help with both Smiths and Brooks. This slowed the pressure but also gives the QB fewer receiving options.
2) Fangio occasionally threw a 3-man rush at the Saints and played coverage. He likely figured that the same amount came from 4-men so try to outsmart the opponent by making them keep in an extra guy or two when you have all your guys in coverage.
3) Saints have three Pro Bowl lineman. They did as good a job as any team could controlling the middle pressure and LB blitzes.
What’s nice is that two sacks came on 3rd down. Brooks’ sack forced 3rd & long. And even on the last TD to Graham, Brooks was half a second from sacking Brees. I expect more sacks of Eli.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
We dat team that beat them Saints!
That play was all the talk around my house Monsterish play ...!!
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 ...!!
Change his last name to Credible
Justin Credible.
by mr. instigator on Jan 16, 2012 9:34 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Funny you , i like it ...!!
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 play and the hit heard around the world by Whitner...
set the tone of the game all day the for the 49ers. I know Saints knew the 49ers defense was good but they didn’t how good. The team can give up all the yards in the world but at the end of the day they made impact game changing plays all day!!
I hope this continues for two more games, please let it be so….
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
We tried to tell em, they just wouldn’t listen…
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
this...
now I got giant fans trash talking aaalll day since I live on eastcoast . Im sure you do as well have said before. So you already know what I’m fending off…
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 16, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions
that is surprising, considering the Niners beat them the first time around
if the Giants had won that game, then maybe i could see
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 16, 2012 9:52 AM PST up reply actions
naaah man....
the are kings of selective memory over here!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 16, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
*they
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 16, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
Most of my friends think it is going to be even still. Though they are certainly more confident than the first matchup. I told one of em on Friday this was going to be the matchup, we were both rooting for it, not sure we thought it would happen in that fashion though.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
My Old Man's a giants fan.
I’m from New england, in 2007 the giants broke me. Had to watch my perfect Pats blow up in that superbowl with my Old Man laughing just across the couch. This is going to be a tough game to watch. Thought I had my revenge when my beloved 49ers beat them this year, but now, we’re at it again. Anyways just wanted to empathize with you about having to watch the 9ers play the G-men with Giants fans in the room. May the better team win-
It's about the team, the team, and the TEAM!
It's to our advantage for sure
It’s like Sproles and Roby continuing to run kickoffs out of the end zone. I kept thinking, “don’t these guys know they’re going up against the best ST coverage units in the league?” Guess they didn’t believe. They know better now.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
We dat team that beat them Saints!
Like I said
The Saint’s knew they needed to have bats to fend off the Niners… not that it did much good. It is so fun knowing we are bringing the pain week in and week out… no gimicks
I watched the game with a saints fan
Before the game, he was like who is Justin Smith? All throughout the game He was learning just who this “Mighty Man” was. That play in particular sums up just how ridiculous Justin is.
Or maybe she called her lawyer lol
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 16, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
The TERMINATOR!! When Justin pushed Bushrod into Brees:
That is a truly great play. And then reaches past and grabs Brees and hangs in the air.
He is focused like the TERMINATOR. He knows his goal: it is not Bushrod, it is always Brees.
The funny part of the pull down play is it came after the incomplete pass / late time out play (if memory is correct). Brees argued for another play and Justin Smith wasn’t having it
TGWTWS...there isn't much else that needs to be said
by McCoven on Jan 16, 2012 10:20 AM PST via mobile reply actions
That was the sack late 3Q
The pull down came early 4Q on 3rd down.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
We dat team that beat them Saints!
I loved Pat's reaction after the game
As much as he was happy with the win, he was really upset that he allowed Graham to get that last TD. All the good defense all day and he wasn’t happy with his play. Love that guy!!
Justin is a beast
Nice to see the veteran get the playoff win and some recognition
Alex Vern Gore and the team were clutch when it counted – great season for the Niners
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
I'm sorry
but the Niners will win this entire thing. Justin Smith wills it. He deserves a Superbowl SO badly. His play just elevates everyone else.
Dammit I just want every single Smith jersey on this team.
I want my sons to grow up like him
BEASTMODE
Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME
"Reggie White-type plays"
Mike Sando:
Defensive player of the year:
It would be tough to argue against the 49ers’ Justin Smith, the team’s most consistent and consistently dominant player. Smith’s brute power won out when he sacked Brees on third down when the 49ers absolutely needed a stop in the third quarter. Later, with 49ers up only three, Smith drove Pro Bowl left tackle Jermon Bushrod into Brees for a sack. These were Reggie White-type plays at critical moments.
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
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