49ers Vs. Giants: We All Need A Hug
by David Fucillo on Jan 22, 2012 9:10 PM PST
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PrintSince the last thread is filling up, I thought I'd open up another one. And I think we all really do need a hug after that finish. There are stomach punch games, and then there is what happened tonight. This is a kick to the crotch like nothing else and it will continue to sting for a while.
The 49ers put together an amazing season that came up short. Kyle Williams is getting plenty of blame here and on twitter, but there are plenty of other issues we'll consider moving forward. This team won 14 games as a team and they lost this one as a team. Williams had the two most visible plays and it is understandable for people to be pissed off at him. At the same time, let's keep in mind that there were plenty of other issues that cost the team this game.
As we head into the offseason, there will be plenty to discuss as the 49ers look to continue getting a little better every day. The 49ers are in a position to build on this awful finish and there is plenty to be excited for in the coming offseason. But you certainly don't need to be excited about it quite yet.
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That sucked.
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Need to re-sign Alex soon
Rogers, Grant is a RFA, and possibly Dashon. I think Brooks will walk.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
I'm ok with Brooks walking
I don’t want Golson for anything more than $5 million per year but there are lots of upgrades out there
such as?
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Micheal Griffin
from the Titans. He was a All Pro FS in 2010, 2x probowler. Made 3.3 mil this year and not sure what he will get next year.
Yep, can do without a false start every game
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
hate to say it but
Resigning anybody on defense is a priority. Then look at Alex. Our d is the bread and.butter and if they’re gonna let someone walk, better make damn sure you can upgrade or keep the talent the same
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 9:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Excellent point
But signing Alex has to be a priority as well
"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 22, 2012 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
We may not be able to sign Alex
his marketability has changed completely since the start of the season. It’s quite likely he may get an offer that would not make sense for the 9ers to try and match.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
I think this performance may have teams thinking otherwise
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
Smith is not going to be the first QB
who struggled against an DL that features 3 pro bowlers.
He did not have a good game, but he was running for his life the whole game, had balls batted away. Still he did not throw an Int, which was actually quite good
oh really?
What GM is gonna put his job on the line to sign Alex Smith. 49ers only bidding against thmselves.
In a normal year I’d agree, but I think they finally realized how much they suck at Free Agency.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
who bignerd?
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
damn.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
any more suggestion?
I don’t watch the teen vampire productions so I could be missing someone good and up and coming.
I seriously doubt Alex wants to go somewhere else and play for a new coach and new OC
he buys into what Harbaugh is selling. He’ll re-sign for a reasonable price.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
that might be a blessing in disguise
for the niner franchise long term
by salary_cap on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
... you don't give up do you.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Just ignore the man
Half of NN does anyways
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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by doubleteapot on Jan 22, 2012 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
so...
whats your plan then?
"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 22, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
David Carr ?
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cuz he rulez
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
What team would Alex leave us for?
Yeah, you know he’s worth more now than he was before the season started.
But if you think he’d leave us for some struggling team if we had a competitive offer on the table, you haven’t been paying attention.
Please show me a football player who understands how quality coaching matters more than Alex Smith does.
Agree , AleX , Rodgers , Grant , Dashon , but i want Brooks & Ginn back too ...!!
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 ...!!
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I'm in
I’m bringing the Justin Smith and Bamm Bamm with me.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Well folks, we all knew this COULD happen. Didn't think it was likely, but, when the Niners
lose, this is what it looks like.
What an awesome season they had, though.
I can’t help but think that they’re going to be even stronger next year, with a whole offseason for Alex and the receivers to work, and I have to think our entire defense wants to come back. No one’s going to want to leave.
Why? Because
WHO’S GOT IT BETTER THAN US? NOBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!
by TortureOpp on Jan 22, 2012 9:13 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
agreed
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
lets make this puppy green.
"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 22, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
I'm actually glad that we're this pissed about a loss in the NFC championship game
It means we expected to win (and should’ve). Been a long time since we expected to win every game.
WWJHD?
kyle williams.......
besides him, we,d be nfc champs……
joe montana in the house bitch!!! oh wait that was peter griffin.......
And besides going for 1-12 on 3rd down.
And inept playcalling at times. They lost as a team today, it’s not in the hands of just one player.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
Not much was in his hands today...
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
AnthonyDavis76 Anthony Davis
Half you people talking shit can’t hold Kyle Williams Jock strap.. Shut the f*** up and look in the mirror before you point fingers..
by mrdev4 on Jan 22, 2012 9:14 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
apparently Kyle can't really hold much either.
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by mikev on Jan 22, 2012 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Hypocrite
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Come now. Of course he looks pissed.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
It's still a team game.
And the Niners, even despite Williams’ mistakes, still had every chance to win.
I looked in the mirror. Now i can go back to pointing fingers at Kyle.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
does looking in the glossy monitor also count?
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
I tried to hold his jock strap, but it bounced off my knee.
by WesHanson on Jan 22, 2012 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
should have dove for it for no real reason
other than to give us a heart attack
by mcwagner on Jan 22, 2012 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I just looked in the mirror...
Nope. I didn’t let the ball hit me in the knee.
WWJHD?
Great team, great season, crappy ending.
Next year looks promising, although I’m not sure i don’t want Alex to have his 8th OC in 8 seasons. Roman called a horrible game today. Either way, i can’t wait to see him back in a 49er uniform next year. Ginn, Goldson, and Rogers too.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:14 PM PST reply actions
this.
The 49ers aren’t the 2009 vikings, who mortgaged their future to make the championship game. They have a bright future ahead of them, and this loss will soon be remembered a stepping stone to better things.
Cullyinthehouse Chris culliver
Please dont send @KyleWilliams_10 no death treats WE LOVE U BRO!!!
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
by mikeinsp on Jan 22, 2012 9:14 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Man, I hate the internet sometimes. Yes, losing sucks a lot, but seriously.
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Free Demers!
by Kuzcotopia on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Calling for a dude's life is just pathetic.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
The internet
Where faceless trolls can be bullies.
by drink409 on Jan 22, 2012 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
This is why i dont have twitter
Because i was pissed when the played happened and even said emotional things, but would never want them to be made public. Also why i don’t have a gun…..
HAHAH. That's hilarious.
Please don’t send death threats.
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by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
I'm still pissed at him
but i’m glad the team has his back
WWJHD?
AnthonyDavis76 Anthony Davis
Half you people talking shit can’t hold Kyle Williams Jock strap.. Shut the fuck up and look in the mirror before you point fingers..
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
by mikeinsp on Jan 22, 2012 9:15 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
F*ck off Davis
Telling us 49ers fans we dont even deserve to hold KW’s jock strap…..We just cheered you on till the last second of the game.
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
Have you seen the things people are saying?
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
I havent....
But I have cheered Williams on all season.. Think he has done great for us this year and wish him the best
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
by proevn on Jan 22, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
people are sending him death threats
I agree completely with what Davis is saying to those kind of people
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Joe Montana use to get death threats too...
I dont understand our fans sometimes…smh
"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 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
well it's not just Niners fans
all fan bases have some, but yeah it’s pretty ridiculous.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Steve Young too, iirc.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
After the 81 championship too..
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
It applies to all fanbases.
It’s a product of people being super invested into their teams and the internet enabling people to say whatever is on their minds without much repercussion.
"I've seen enough movies to know that popping the back of a raft makes it go faster!" - Troy Barnes, Community
Free Demers!
Not just our fans.
Hell Pacer fans burned down Reggie Miller’s house hahah.
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by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
Wishing a man death based on the outcome of a GAME
is fucking ridiculous.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Agreed. 100%
But he just told 49ers fans to look in the mirror.
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
We're not all hot.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
he;s talking about all the people that are talking shit about Williams
not the whole fan base
Rule #1) If you hate Joe Buck, watch this www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkCSZKbyL94
Rule #2) Follow rule #1
Niner fans have every right to be angry at KW right now. Davis has no business calling out fans – other than those fans who are sending threats or crossing the line insulting KW.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Especially when that athlete gets paid an excessive salary to perform under pressure and under public scrutiny
And gets an extended vacation in exchange for failing to perform. I have limited sympathy for professional athletes in the major American sports. The death threats are uncalled for, but the criticism is deserved.
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
im pretty sure
Davis is talking about the crazy fans..
"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 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
Ok, fans have a right to be upset about the loss and the mistakes.
But don’t think they have a “right” to be ANGRY with someone who gave his best even though his best, on this occasion, was very bad. It was not intentional; he just failed at something (we all fail occasionally) and feels worse than any fan.
Whatever happened to sportsmanship?
Oh, come off it
We have every right to be angry at a guy who took stupid chances that cost us the game twice.
Come off what?
You apparently NEED to be angry. Not very good for your health.
and he’s just a fucking kid. sucks for him (and for us fans) that he has to have this be a (potentially) defining moment in career so early on. perhaps this can be the start of a plot to the next Ace Ventura sequel.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
yep…that’s Brown’s fan shit..That’s what those losers thrive on (ask Eric Wright)
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Genuine question.
Some of us here have talked about this before. We can’t really figure out why you guys (and Ravens fans for that matter), hate Browns’ fans so much. I mean the team isn’t any real competition for you, and they were quite self-deprecating and hilarious leading up to our game with them this year.
Is there something deeper going on? Or is it just one of those division things?
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Must be a divisional thing, I found the people from
the Browns SB nation blog to be awesome.
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by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
For one, both of the games against the browns this year came down to the wire.
Secondly, it’s called a rivalry. Which goes back since football started. Did you become a football fan in the last 3 years or something?
by The Licensed Pessimist on Jan 22, 2012 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
Right, I know not even you are dumb enough to believe that. We talk to Ravens and Bengals fans throughout the season. No problems there ( of course, it could be because their teams actually have a chance, and you guys know you don’t, prompting even more bitterness)
Make any excuse you want loser, you are all silent until a) the Steelers season ends, b) the Ravens season ends, then on top of that you come talking shit about the 9ers QB.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
That’s because steeler fans are bandwagon jumping, illiterate idiots. I could give a fuck about having conversations with such a degenerate fanbase
by The Licensed Pessimist on Jan 22, 2012 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
I apologize
I kinda of started it. Was unaware we were blessed with the presence of members from both factions.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
It’s not a division thing at all. They are miserable losers. They may play nice to you, but that’s not them. They cheer serious injuries, the revel in other teams failures more so than their own teams success, and they troll any winning team they can find, because it makes them feel better (two of them were on your site tonight, talking shit about your qb) It’s not divisional, they are miserable losers who get off on others failures.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
Fair enough, I figured they were different around you, didn’t know to what degree.
I wasn’t around the site during the game today. Was just curious, thanks for your thoughts.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
these losers celebrated like it was new years when Mendenhall tore his acl. it was their christmas. I promise, ask any AFCN blog, it’s not a rivalry thing, they are pathetic, miserable, losers.
But let them tell you about how their 4 aafcn or whatever championships are as good as NFL championships.
It’s like saying dirt is as good as gold
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
They cheer serious injuries,
And you cheer your players who intentional cause injuries.
by The Licensed Pessimist on Jan 22, 2012 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
As a Texan fan, we hate everything Titans.
They took our history and left the city with no football. At least Browns got to keep their name and history.
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I don't mean to rub it in because i have pretty bad also right now (Jets Fan)
But if your sending death threats to Kyle Williams on twitter….you should be fucking embarrassed.
by michael28102 on Jan 22, 2012 9:15 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Really??
Cullyinthehouse Chris culliver
Please dont send @KyleWilliams_10 no death treats WE LOVE U BRO!!!
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by mrdev4 on Jan 22, 2012 9:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
It's clear now that we weren't quite the complete team package
that we thought we were:
1. Crabtree proved he is no more than a #2 WR. Need to find a #1, like yesterday. And also get a bunch of guys who are plain faster overall than what we have now. No way should a TE be the fastest guy on the team, even if it is Vernon
2. Our special-teams depth was exposed when Ginn was injured and Kyle Williams got the nod. A big role for a 2nd year player, he’ll learn from it and get better.
3. We stink at converting 3rd downs
4. Someone, somewhere needs to get Dixon to STOP DANCING BEHIND THE LINE and just hit it as hard as he can at full speed.
5. Generally, we are bad at handling blitzes from 3-4 defenses.
The good news is that we’re going to get a lot better:
1. We have a really good head coach.
2. We have a good GM
3. Even when we’re not perfect we’re competitive.
4. We got a QB (Kaepernick) who has a cannon of an arm and most likely causes some real problems/questions for us at the QB position. If he shows he has transitioned capably to an NFL offense with reads and coverages and such then look out NFL.
5. Our players play and are worthy of respect in the NFL.
6. Vernon proved what a beast he can be in big games.
So many teams wish they had our type of players and/or coaches. Now we know we can compete at the highest levels in the league and I expect us to get a lot better.
Top improvements:
1. Improve the WR’s up and down.
2. Cut Norris!!
3. Cut Rachal!
4. Improve special-teams for kick/punt returning
5. Drastically improve 3rd down conversions.
and #1 off-season improvement……….
Get Andy Lee’s likeness carved onto Mount Rushmore.
by jviet on Jan 22, 2012 9:16 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Nothing is guaranteed
The good news is that we’re going to get a lot better:
by bignerd on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
I like Meachem
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
that worked well for Oakland
in all those years
really?
that much detail and nothing for alex? at least one way or the other? you looking for kapernick to win then you should hit the beach for a few years…
I like Alex and think he'll improve with another year
but honestly he played well but also was a little more like the old Alex we know. I hate to mention them but how many roll-outs to his right did he do and then throw the ball at Crabs feet? That was like 3-4 times. It could have been because Crabs was covered but honestly he needed to make more throws.
1 for 12 conversion on 3rd downs was horrible too.
I hate to say it but the New Orleans game might have been Alex’s peak. I hope not though.
Next year if Kaepernick proves he learned how to read defenses and coverages and also to throw from the pocket then he will be a monster. He already has a cannon for an arm.
To get your mind off of this - totally random
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rulElJITIVY
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Have to think it's a blessing in disguise
Football gods must’ve thought the Pats would beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
As we know, the 49ers don’t lose Super Bowls.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 9:17 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
5-8
Plus, los gigantes haven’t lost an NFC Championship so there’s that.
They’ve been gifted with 2 49ers fumbles though.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
8 now?
F$^k my life.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
So many other shitty playoff outings too
Anthony Carter in 88 was disgusting.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
The Cowboys loss in 92 was still the worst night of my sports watching life
The fact that it was the Cowboys really just made it 1000x worse than it should have been. If today’s loss was to those bums, the amount of negativity would be at epic levels and the amount of sheer masochism from their fan base would be at all-time highs.
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
Oh my fucking god
Fuck those asswipes. Beat us TWICE in championship games. Felt so bad.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
first playoffs I ever saw....
Cowboys 30, niners 20.
I will never forget that score for as long as I live. I hate the Cowboys…they can go fuck themselves…I would rather die than ever root for that team .
"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 22, 2012 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Unfortunately, we suffered the repercussions of going balls-out to renovate our D
salary cap hit killed our team.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Incredibly hard fought game. Your team will be a feared one for years to come.
You guys have been classy all week. One of the best SBNation sites I’ve seen.
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by BigBlueIntervention on Jan 22, 2012 9:18 PM PST reply actions
Thanks.. GL in the SB...
"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...
Thanks
Help us preserve Montana’s record.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Giants played a good game too
And giants fans have been awesome all week. Good luck in the superbowl.
We’ll see you all next year. And we won’t be spotting you any fumbles.
thanks
you guys were classy as well, good luck in the big one.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Giants played Valiantly.
Nothing but respect for Big Blue.
"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 22, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
yeah great game
sometimes the ball doesn’t bounce your way. NYG cornerbacks were awesome. Saints kick returning got us back from beyond the grave.
[Poorly Wrought THING] is what Brian Sabean would have made if he were a [THING-maker] instead of a MLB GM
Thank you and good luck in the sb
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
It was a great game
No quarter asked or given and Giants Fans after the game did not rub it in or talk trash.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
i guess i will be the realist...
There isn’t that much to be excited about…
The NFC West and our schedule will be much tougher next year.
Gore and J. Smith are a year older.
There is a clear problem on the O-line and we clearly have zero wide receivers. For the record, I was in favor of trading crabtree when he was at his most valuable: during the draft or the holdout…
We lost draft position and blew a great opportunity. Do we really expect to be back so easily? We may never make it back, just ask Harbaugh… he never did.
This was depressing because great seasons don’t end this way. They end with superbowl wins.
I see Detroit having a bright future… not us. I’m worried that we may already have peaked.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Gore and J. Smith are a year older
Bowman is getting closer to his prime. Rogers had the best season of his career. Sopoaga is growing mightily into his position. Aldon Smith will have a full offseason. Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are confident. Hunter will get a chance at an offseason to progress. Thinking negatively doesn’t make you a realist.
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by James Brady on Jan 22, 2012 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 9 recs
seriously.
just because we didn’t win the superbowl doesn’t make this season a failure.
It is a failure
because we had the best team in the tournament this year.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
its a missed opportunity, for sure
but this was not a failure. the rams season was a failure. the 49ers are a disappointment tonight, and in a few weeks I’m sure we’ll stop calling them that as well.
You are right, i'll concede.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
i disagree...
Superbowls are the only standard. You Brady will be happy if he loses in two weeks?
It may not have been a bad year but it sure as heck isn’t a success in my book.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
depends on the team..
if the Browns made the Super Bowl Im sure they would consider it a successful year.
"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 22, 2012 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
Bill Walsh didn't win a superbowl until year 3
so his first two years were a failure? please.
success comes in all shapes and sizes. taking a team on the verge of total meltdown to the NFC championship game is a success, full stop.
Looking forward to watching Alex connect w/ VD next season.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
However his post is just as realistic as those claiming "this team is guaranteed to be better next season"
Being a realist is about understanding that BOTH outcomes are possible.
The only part of his post that I agree with is about the NFC West. We just witnessed quite possibly the two worst seasons in division history and I doubt it’s a trend that will continue.
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's definitely true.
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i didn't say we HAD peaked...
Only that I fear we may have.
How many teams make one good run and never return? Why do we just assume that because we won, the glory days are back?
I hope they are… I just don’t see it yet.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We may take a step back
Depends on so many factors though…Our schedule will be more difficult but our team will have had a full offseason to learn the playbook and address weak points. I just dont see a harbaugh led team not making the playoffs next year AT LEAST>
"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 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
I hope you're right...
And I hope that if we do win a title you remember my name and are quick to call me a pessimistic jackass.
I will wear that label with pride but until then… what I see worries me.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
understood
I can see why youre being worried. We see teams like the Bucs last year or the Rams or even the Chiefs, and its worrying. Teams that come out of the blue and start winning usually take a step back the second year. But, none of the teams mentioned above made it to the conference championship either. We proved by beating the Saints that we deserved to be where we were. I think our offense will only get better next year. But thats just my take.
"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 22, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Because without an offseason, with a quarterback that didn't even want to come back last year,
we went 14-4 and went to the NFC championship game. We finally have great coaching again.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
Harbaugh's first year, didn't even have an offseason, we only have a couple of real problems
on the team, and we’ve already peaked?
He's being negative to be negative.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
No...
I might just be an irrational pessimist but I assure you, I am not doing itb for kicks.
I was worried about this matchup and posted as much all week and now my worst fears were realized… we blew a perfect opportunity. Who knows when or if another chance will ever happen?
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Detroit
In the NFC you need a defense to make the championship game. This game proved that point. We will get better and I am hoping CK7 can challenge Alex Smith to play even better next year. That is if he signs with the Niners (never know)
If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." Jim Harbaugh quote... Love It!
I’m worried that we may already have peaked
not a chance
Remember, we weren’t “supposed” to have done anything this year let a lone make it to the NFC championship.
We get our offense stuff figured out and we’ll tear up the league. We’re just getting started.
Yeah, people keep saying that...
But recall that we expected to make the playoffs the last two years and disappointed.
I DID expect to do well this year and while I make no claim to be able to predict the future, I do think my fears are legitimate.
Where exactly are we going to fill the wholes in our roster (aside from signing Bowe… please)?
I’m not saying we have peaked, only that I’m not wildly enthusiastic about our bright and sunny future. It’ll be a dogfight next year and not winning this years makes that all the more depressing to me.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
This coach and this front office have done great things this year
I trust that they can continue to make the right decisions. Sure, maybe the 49ers won’t win 14 games. But I don’t think anyone on this board thinks they’ll win less than 10 next year. They’ll be back in the playoffs.
You're probably right...
Still, I think my fears are legitimate. To me, that is what makes today suck… this is a veteran team and it doesn’t have forever to win.
Harbaugh has been good but some of the teams decisions make me wonder if he can get us over the top to a title. He took us frokm bad to good but can he take this team from good to great?
I don’t know but I have a few reservations.
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
He took the 49ers from 6-10 to 13-3 with the same core players
This man took a Stanford team into USC as a 40 pt underdog and won. Then he turned that program around. He’s a good coach.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
i don't deny that...
But is he a great one?
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 9:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
If he sustains it.
And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser
http://freekraut.com
hes on his way to becoming a great coach.
So far, so good.
"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 22, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
any team that doesn't win the superbowl
is going to have a few question marks heading into the offseason. The 49ers are no different. But I don’t think this really a veteran team that will degrade next year. This is one of the youngest offenses in the league, and have a lot of young playmakers on defense locked in for the long term. 25 teams in the NFL would kill for the 49ers roster.
Frank Gore and Justin Smith are the only veterans who I worry about getting worse. But any erosion of their play will hopefully be canceled out by Aldon Smith, Kendal Hunter, and Chris Culliver getting better in their second years.
Yeah...
I like your optimism….
The WR issue will haunt me for a while though.
I still don’t trust the O-line and I think we’ll need another RB to replace Gore. Maybe we kill the draft and FA but those are long odds…
Our future just isn’t bright enough to take any of the sting out of today. Just sucks…
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 10:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
WR issues will be solved in the FA
Don’t trust our O-line? They held their own pretty well for most of the game and should continue to improve
Gore is a beast. Nuff said.
We “killed” the draft/FA last year, and the year before with TB leading the way.
Future isn’t bright enough….why not?
Our D is potent enough to be a Ravens-esque force for years to come and our offense is no joke if we repair the WR problem.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
"why not?" is a perfect description
Nothing this coaching staff and front office has done makes me doubt that they will be successful next season. The 49ers might get detoured, but as of now they are on the right path.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Your concerns are totally legitimate...
…and I’d add there’s no way we’ll have such a ridiculously high ratio of takeaways to turnovers next year.
Good point...
Look what happened to NO when their TO differential dropped. Perenial playoff attendee but only one title…
by Delmuir on Jan 22, 2012 10:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yup there's 2 things I anticipate will drop next season.
Our TO ratio and Rogers level of play. In close games like the Eagles game or the Seahawks game where our defense comes up with game ending turnovers, those games could have easily gone either way. Not sure how many will go our way next season.
Affectionately,
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
Agree oon all counts
I’m all for re-signing Rogers, but hope we don’t overpay, because I expect him to regress.
yes. exactly.
I cant see CR playing out of his mind like he did this year. Not trying to take anything away from him, I just think he will take a step back from a phenomenal season.
"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 22, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't Kyle Williams
that botched the reverse as well?
Among other things
Roman shares as much blame for this loss as Kyle Williams. Both made absolutely idiotic decisions all game.
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
I would say roman moreso than Williams
We had an ample amount of opportunities to win it before overtime and we didn’t because of absurd play calling
Rule #1) If you hate Joe Buck, watch this www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkCSZKbyL94
Rule #2) Follow rule #1
BS
all 10 of the Giants second half points came as a direct result of Kyle Williams. Period.
There would have been no overtime if he doesn’t let a ball that landed 10 yards in front of him bounce off of his knee. He wouldn’t have even had a chance to fumble the punt in OT if he had made that play.
"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger
Nah .. Hunter flipped it. That's a no-no.
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Didn't get why he just didn't hand it off.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not sure why you call it number 1, or number 2, why you design it with a pitch instead of a hand-off. Especially when you knew the weather forecast all week long.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
KW actually made a great play by recovering that I think
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
No he got lucky that it was either Soap or Iupati who bailed him out.
The Giants defender had the ball cradled but Soap or Iupati tackled him and dislodged the ball.
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
No excuses: he should have been relieved of kick-return duties
after fumbling the reverse and letting the ball hit him on the punt. I don’t understand why they didn’t replace him with Kendall Hunter. Wiliams was an accident waiting to happen and it happened. Still, I don’t blame him entirely for the loss: we should have been running the ball even more than we did and Alex had a let-down game and just wasn’t able to find his receivers for most of the day (the 3rd down completion percentage was abysmal and he ran way more than he should have needed to). I also can’t fathom Why Roman or Harbaugh are so reluctant to call screen-plays where the Defense is likely to blitz?
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:47 PM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure the next guy for PR after KW would be Reggie Smith not Hunter.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
Hunter has become a vital part of our O
Can’t risk injuring him on Punt Returns. You need someone talented that isn’t vital to your standard game play. That is why you don’t see Gore or VD returning punts.
Hunter is on the special teams unit though.
He’s usually lined up right in front of the returner to catch anything super short.
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
That doesn't explain why Bowman is on kick coverage.
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Someone post a kyle williams fan post
Highlighting the things he has done for the team this year
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
wikipedia on kyle williams (wide receiver)
Professional career
Williams was selected in the 6th round with the 206th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, by the San Francisco 49ers. On September 18, 2011, he caught his first touchdown pass in a game against the Dallas Cowboys. On November 20, He caught his 2nd touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals. He caught his 3rd in a catch and run spanning 56 yards, the longest 49er completion of the season, on December 4th 2011 against the St. Louis Rams. He was inserted into the starting lineup for the final game of the 49ers season with Ted Ginn and Joshua Morgan not able to play. January 22, 2012 he turned over the football twice during Punt Returns which resulted in two scores against the 49ers in their NFC Championship loss to the New York Giants.
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
That last line will most likely end up defining his career
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
49ers outplayed the Giants in the 2nd half and we should have won
but the offense couldn’t convert on 3rd down, which wasn’t surprising since most were 3rd and long. WR didn’t get open and Alex didn’t make plays. Despite that, if Kyle Williams doesn’t F up those 2 punts, we’d be going to the Super Bowl. The team could have even overcome the muffed punt, but not the 2nd one, obviously.
I give props to the defense. They were excellent, especially in the 2nd half, despite the fact that the Giants ran 90 plays and we ran 56. They were gassed at the end, but still held up. If we didn’t give them 2 short fields in the 2nd half/OT we’d have won. That’s the bottom line.
We need more playmakers on offense and Smith needs to keep getting better. I wouldn’t mind an RB as well. Gore isn’t gonna be around much longer. As for the defense, it’s time to add on and build up depth.
Expectations are higher now. Measured against the start of the season, just being here means the season was a success. Measured against this morning, it is clearly a disappointment. Next year: Super Bowl or bust.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:25 PM PST reply actions
Indeed
The defense was absolutely fabulous in the second half. Took control of the line of scrimmage and chased Manning relentlessly. Played their best at the most important time in their careers. Didn’t deserve to lose.
"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger
Well after break some stuff, yelling, screaming with people and getting yelled at from family members. I think I got it all out
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
lol...
"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...
Its better i did it during the moment then sometime later
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
I have to buy a few things to replace what I broke tonight
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
Justin Smith does not deserve this.
Terrible feeling watching Smith celebrate his sack on Manning and then Williams fumbling right after to give the ball back :/
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
Greg Roman learns again
You stay away from Gore, you lose your games.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
He should have learned it last week when Alex and Vernon saved him from a horrendously called game
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
Geep did save the day
And it makes one question whether he’s more qualified for the job than Roman
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
Oh come on
You keep letting Alex try to pass it although he hadn’t converted a 3rd down all game. And when you do decide to run the ball, call the draw play which the Giants have stopped for 4 consecutive plays.
it's hard to run on 3rd and 9
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Pass on first on a stupid bootleg that goes incomplete.
Run it on a draw up the middle.
Throw a short screen to Davis for a yard shy of the first down.
Punt.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Dashon Goldson
Don’t forget our soon to be free agent free safety took away two turnovers by smashing into his own guys. Once was a regrettable accident but twice is stupid.
First time it was all on Brown. He lost himself, Goldson had the line for that pick. Second time was all Goldson
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Rogers dropped that pic before Goldson even touched him.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
wonder why he dropped it....?
Maybe because he knew Goldson was about to destroy him?
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
Because he closed his hands too soon.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
because he knew Goldson was about to destroy him?
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe. Maybe it wouldn't have mattered.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Why the fuck did we bring Anthony Dixon in instead of Gore or Hunter?
Don’t understand that. At all.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
This is a moot point because Dixon did everything he should have. Picked up good yards and then didn't fumble when the entire line got blown up.
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He got tripped and fell when there was a huge hole.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Dixon danced behind the line
again. Why he can’t hit the hole at full-speed is one of the great mysteries of our time.
“Dancing Bear”
The play earlier.
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The guy grabbed his foot. It was, what, a four-yard gain? I'm not upset about that.
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I think he had a huge hole if I remember correctly.
Yeah, probably not too bad… but still.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
It was a huge hole. Definitely had room for the 1st down but got tripped up.
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
if Justin Smith (or was it Sopoaga?) held his block there, Dixon would have broken free for a big gain
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno who, but just reading about that makes me fucking love this team.
If our defensive end or defensive tackle would have just blocked for the running back better …
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by James Brady on Jan 22, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I know
it’s kinda silly, but if he’s in there, then he has a job to do.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
you deserve a rec.
The thought of that made me smile.
"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 22, 2012 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
It was Justin Smith on the short yardage play,
but the play earlier, should have done better in my opinion. Still don’t know why we stopped running it.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
right. that’s the one I was thinking of.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah...J. Smith had a horrible block
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:37 PM PST up reply actions
First time I've seen Justin Smith get tossed aside like a ragdoll.
NEVER AGAIN!
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
It was just a horrible angle, and all of his weight was in front of his feet so he was off balance.
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by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t know why they keep bringing in Dixon late in games on crucial 3rd and short plays when Gore is on a roll.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
So many mistakes
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
So that makes the 49ers
1-5 in NFC Championships at home and the Giants 6-0 in NFC championship games correct?
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:29 PM PST reply actions
Glad the 49ers are 5-0 in the Superbowl
Than 6-0 in championship games. my personal preference.
yes!
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by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
Actually...
we are 4-5 in NFC Championship games at home (wins in ’81, ’84, ’89, ’94) and we are 1-3 in road NFC Championship games (the one win coming in ’88), for a 5-8 total record.
The Giants are 5-0 all time in NFC Championship games (3-1 in Superbowls).
by NinerFanDan on Jan 22, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
On the bright side (not that there is one)
But if we played like this in the SuperBowl we wouldn’t be undefeated….
And we were guaranteed to play like this?
NE Defense =/= NYG Defense.
by mountaindew77 on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
It's almost impossible.
Except for the fact we have Jim Harbaugh and the hope he has given us after this unbelievable season. The Niners are back and we are here to stay.
by mountaindew77 on Jan 22, 2012 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
I'm fairly confident in the Niners chances against the Patriots
They make their living passing between the hashes and that’s where our defense is best.
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by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
I definitely like our chances against the Pats as well.
People might say I’m crazy, but I honestly believed that the easiest path to a championship would have been Saints, Packers, Patriots. Excluding teams who really had no chance like the Falcons.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
how do you lose a SB you don't play in
I am sure the 49ers do not lose when Seattle beats the Rams
First post for me post game
Forgive me if it’s been hashed out here already, but I’m still super heated the officials didn’t throw a flag on the giants gunner who ran the entire sideline out of bounds w/o ever trying to come back in… Only then to recover the muffed punt (#1). That’s a huge penalty that went uncalled
"Aaaaaaaal Apalachicola"
by bonbrillio on Jan 22, 2012 9:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Agreed
I was saying that to my wife – that he shouldn’t have been allowed to be the one to recover because he went out of bounds and didn’t fight to get right back in.
by ColoradoNiner on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
That's what I didn't understand
How the guy that goes out of bounds is the first to touch it.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Ahhhh.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Forget the penalty aspect
After that long of a review, it should have been caught by SOMEBODY and not been allowed to be a turnover. Still, it’s a moot point if the player makes a competent football decision and just gets out of the way.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
Probably because you can't use replay to call a penalty that wasn't called on the field.
At the time I thought they were to busy looking at his knee to look at the whole picture, but if the official didn’t realize it during the play, I guess it also becomes moot.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
My understanding is once a play is being reviewed
All aspects of the play are subject to review…
by ColoradoNiner on Jan 22, 2012 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
That's my understanding as well
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
You may be correct. No excuse then.
"I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got!. You ready? Here come the PAIN."
Boy I'm happy we had Swain over this guy. That one target last week and nothing this game really helped us a lot. But at least he knew the systen, right?
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 22, 2012 9:31 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
lol
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great season
None of us thought we would get this far, but we did and with class. We lost and could point fingers to a few key players, but that is all speculations and wouldn’t help. We need to look at who we can keep, and who we should let go if the cost too much. I have my feelings but would like some other thoughts.
by 49RFAN on Jan 22, 2012 9:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
P-52 is a fucking leader
Patrick Willis on Kyle Williams: “I just told him that we are all in this together. I believe in him and if we had to do this all over again, he would be the guy who we put back there…At the end of the day, this is a team game… We’re not pointing fingers at anyone.”
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
by 49erLou on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
He's the man, absolutely, no question.
Sufficiently advanced sarcasm is indistinguishable from being an @$$hole.
by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
Willis really stepped it up later in the game.
Didn’t hear his name at all in the first half, I asked my friend “Dude where has Willis been?” Then boom he lays out Ballard for only a yard gain.
Affectionately,
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
Nice to see this kind of camaraderie
"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 22, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
Love you Willis
He personifies everything great about this team
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
LUV U P WILL
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Love the team spirit...
…but if P. Willie really believes “he would be the guy who we put back out there,” he’s crazy.
That was a good answer from Patrick
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
well what is he supposed to say?? “This game is all on Kyle! It’s all his fault, and he owes all of us big time!” There is a right and wrong answer, and he gave the right answer.
by uspsuperman on Jan 22, 2012 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
in all likelihood
he gave the honest answer.
"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 22, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
It's ateam game
and I love Patrick Willis and respect what he says, but I sincerely doubt WIlliams wil be fielding punts next season.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
The good the bad and the ugly. A little bit of everything in this game.
THE BAD
1. Kyle Williams… WTF, man?
2. Michael Crabtree at this point in his career is not a #1 WR. He better not be ‘injured’ during training camp.
THE UGLY ?
3. Alex Smith played like a qb running for his life. The Giants D came to play without a question. AND where the eff was our running game??? I dont get it..and it effin hurts.
THE GOOD
4. Our defense is amazing. So proud of those guys. They played their hearts out and maybe thats why this game hurts. Our defense was truly ELITE tonight…
5. Justin Smith is the most underrated player in the history of football, and should have a street named after him in San Francisco.
"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 22, 2012 9:37 PM PST reply actions
Our running game was there.
We racked up like 150 yards running and averaged 5 ypc. Our playcalling hurt the running game.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
5 YPC and one run in the final 4 minutes of regulation and overtime
unbelievable
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
thats what i meant, exactly,
"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 22, 2012 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
shotgun run
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god, i remember that now
I want to punch a wall.
"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 22, 2012 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
I did punch a wall when Williams fumbled in OT
I have some repair to make tomorrow
"Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son."
by bakoninerfan on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
I threw a pillow on the ground
I have some repairs to make also
by mcwagner on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I cut one of those tags off of a mattress.
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Uh oh
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 22, 2012 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
Greg Roman seems like a smart guy...
I dont get his calls sometimes…but I think there is no reason to fire him. Alex needs some kind of freaking consistency and taking Roman out would be a huge hit imo.
"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 22, 2012 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
I don't see the scheme (or even the playbook) changing much with or without Roman
The play calling is what is at question. Even finding a new play caller would solve the problem.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
I will probably have a whole host of things to say tomorrow.
But as of now I am in no mood to talk football. It’s been an awesome season, but to have it end like that… It hurts… A lot.
If Raye was OC today, we would have won
Yep, I said it, and you’re all thinking it too.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
:) Probably true though lol
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Yes
because Raye would have run the ball.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure the Giants would have sense another run up the middle and made the adjustment.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Was sadly thinking it all game
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
lol
no.
"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 22, 2012 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
Brady and Manning Both
Played like crap but get to move on Special teams disasters
by Moflush on Jan 22, 2012 9:40 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You really think Manning played like crap?
Really?
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
Pissed off fan dude
Can’t really blame him after that loss.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
in the first half, he played pretty good, but in the 2nd half/ot, he was getting harassed by the defense. They only scored on 2 short fields due to 2 FUMBLED BY KYLE WILLIAMS.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
Eli played well
his offensive line … not so much
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
He still had plenty of plays where he had all day to throw.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
which is why he threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns
when everyone in the stadium knew the giants couldn’t run the ball.
give credit where it is due. eli played behind an awful offensive line, was hammered and still managed to play great football.
you guys have an amazing defense. you will be around for awhile.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
offensive line was fine
the pass rush got hot on a line that had to back up into pass protection like 60 times. Lucky you have Eli back there. A mortal would have eventually made mistakes
He did throw 2 drop picks so he wast that perfect he played ok but you cant tell me hes the reason gmen won the game
by Moflush on Jan 22, 2012 9:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
that's true
giants definitely got lucky with the dropped INTs
at the same time, the niners only have themselves to blame and eli still made all the throws he had to.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
The problem with the offensive line this game was the fact that Iupati was banged up, so most of the pressure came from the left side.
It was an anomaly, and with so little of the full playbook still being grasped by the offense, it kind of fell apart when the fall-back options were suddenly reversed to the other side of the field.
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by James Brady on Jan 22, 2012 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
A 60% Iupati is better than a 100% Rachal.
We really need a new backup guard.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
where was kilgore?
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"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
that's my point.
Why do they trust Rachal more than him
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Kilgore and Person were both inactive.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
I <3 Mike Iupati
"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 22, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
Manning played great
Brady not so much.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Like 10 long third down completions
Is playing crap?
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
if only TD's to INTs were the sole indicator of
how QBs played. There is no question Manning played better than Smith despite the inferior TD/INT ratio (Smith: 2 TDs/0 INTs).
winning the game?
what does that have to do with anything. Brady made so many more plays. The Pats had no business winnning the game in regulation, but what does that have to do with anything?
winning the game..yes, Brady won..it’s a team game (strange isn’t it?)
Brady did NOT make so many more plays. Flacco outplayed him, period
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
what the fuck do I care
about what Brady said? When is the last time he said anything sincere anyways to the media?
2 picks speak and more bleak numbers than Flacco speak for themselves
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, why would you care? NN members say you’re wrong, you gotta argue that, right? That’s your thing. Do your thing
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
by FrankWyt on Jan 22, 2012 11:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
was Rich Gannon always better than Alex Smith?
driving on the wrong side of the road. I advise you pull over
any reason to hate against a QB that
exemplifies what this franchise is missing.
2 picks means Brady played worse?
No
But they are a part of it.
Brady playing worse was why he played worse.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
yes Brady played worse
Not because of the two picks but because he had a significantly lesser impact on the win than did Flacco.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
Flacco didn't win
and Brady was the difference. And he didn’t even play well by his usual standards.
Flacco meant more to his team today than Brady did to his
simple as that.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
yes sir contrarian….you are right (in your mind) you have facts (in your mind) that back up your good (in your mind) arguments….preach on contrarian
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
what is yours? You made the claim, the burden of proof is on you contrarian
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
how many more plays
and sustained drives did Brady manufacture? The only reason we are talking about the FG is that Brady couldn’t manufacture touchdowns on some of those drives. It’s like saying Smith outplayed Manning because of those two VD TD’s.
I understand you love Brady, and will accept nothing less than “he’s God” but if you can be a man, deny your contrarian ways, and face reality, you will see, he was outplayed today, but still won.
Let’s kill Smith though…amirite?
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I hate Brady
but I can’t deny he is an all-time great. The Pats dynasty is directly attributable to him being at the helm. Same with Rodgers and Manning etc….this is what happens when you have an elite signal caller. We knew what that was like in the 80’s and 90’s.
Brady is the reason why the Pats are elite and not a cellar dwellar. He is not overrated; he is just “rated” as one of the best QB’s of all time. Don’t have to be a genious to figure that out.
yep, he’s an all time great, that is something I can admit ( though you accused me of not being able to) Brady is the reason the Pats are great (the biggest reason, at least)
but not today.
This was a Colts defense taking over in 06 situation…the best on the team takes a back seat for a day…that’s a fact. Flacco outplayed Brady today..
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
can you articulate why your statement is true or deserves merit?
I watched the game, and cannot fathom an argument that Flaccor out performed Brady. The Ravens were in the game cause they hald the Pats to FG’s instead of TDs after there many sustained drives.
Pretty simple
Flacco 22/36, 306 yards, 8.5 avg, 2 TDs/1INT, 95.4 rating.
Brady 22/36, 236 yards, 6.6 avg, 1 TD (rushing/2 INTs, 57.5 rating.
Unless you are trying to qualify each of them because Brady was facing the better defense, which is kind of a separate argument.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
foo…get out of here with that “logic” and "facts’ no place for that here with contrarian salary cap…he’ll fight you till the end…right or wrong
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I know his ways, he will argue til the end, until someone (I) respond with facts and logic, then he just never addresses them.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
Brady played poor
He was he was off target all day
by Moflush on Jan 23, 2012 2:06 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
yeah…honestly…no “sober” observer can think what this guy is saying. I want to bash Flacco as much as possible…I can’t in this game. He played better than Brady
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
yes, and I’m a Steeler fan looking to rag on Flacco any chance I can.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
I'm not ragging on Flacco
I’m saying Brady outperformed him, which of course is not a slight against Flacco, even though Flacco didn’t play particularly well.
No, you are looking for yet another angle to rag on Smith, which is to pump up Brady. Flacco won this QB battle, everyone knows it but you, because of your bias
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
you said the better QBs advanced, typical of your anti-Smith stance since you came here
and that is an incorrect statement and you alone are defending a man with a 57.5 passer rating as having the better day
Lee dropped the winner in that game.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
Flacco outplayed Brady
There, I said it.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
what matters is, you’re a contrarian that just wants to argue whatever anyone on this site says. that’s well established.
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
What? Oh…that’s your angle. Actually you are incorrect, I have no problem giving Brady his due…today, I can’t give him his due just because his name, he got outplayed and lucked out, that’s a fact. He agrees
Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?
the pats lucked out winning in regulation
but it was only a game because they couldn’t score TDs on their long, sustained drives. Brady didn’t play great, but to say that Flacco played better is extreme.
So in that case, when Alex leads his team to long-drives in games and they don’t lead to TDs he’s not great?
Nice to hold a double-standard.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
And if Kyle Williams doesn't bobble either of those punts a "weak" QB moves on
Your argument holds little to no weight
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:57 PM PST up reply actions
On a positive note
NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis could be the best ILB tandem in the history of the NFL. Re-sign Bowman now, who cares if he has 2 years left on his deal.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
I firmly believe they are the two best ILB in the NFL right now. Not the top group, but they are ILBs #1 and #2 in the NFL, individually.
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Bowman is number 1 at the moment.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
no
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
1a. and 1b.
No arguments.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
we'll call one of them LB 1 and one of them chocolate thunder. Does that work?
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But chocolate thunder is clearly the better label, so on goes the debate…
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck it all
change their numbers to 52.5
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
I like
Midnight Code Red and Chocolate Thunder
"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 22, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
I'd give Willis the edge because he's so much more physical.
They cover comparable ground, they’re comparable in the passing game, but Willis will hit you a lot harder.
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IMO
Bowman can do what he does because Willis is there.
"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 22, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
Can't keep saying this
When you see Bowman disengage from his blocks and make the tackle constantly.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
by teekay on Jan 22, 2012 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't believe Willis is in a position to tackle,
since he’s the one who usually mirrors the TE’s. Without Willis, Graham would have had an even bigger day in my opinion. Coverage skills are one thing that Willis definitely beats Bowman in, therefore Willis should be 1 and Bowman 2, not 1A and 1B.
Affectionately,
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NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
Not saying that Willis isn't making tackles
Just can’t say Bowman is good only because he’s next to P Will. He was equally as good next to Larry Grant. Bowman is an outstanding ILB. Top 3 in the league imo.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
I think i said it wrong
but basically I think Bowman had the number of tackles and amazing plays this year was because
a) He has all the talent and smarts in the world
b) Because he plays next to WIllis who was in coverage a lot this year.
"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 22, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
they feed off of each other
Only reason Willis is given the go ahead as the better is that he was a stud before Bowman got here.
Explain Bowman's performance
when Willis was gone. Surely he should have had a major decline in productivity if it was due to Willis?
he had a slight decline in performance
although the same could be said if Bowman left Willis. They are peanut butter and jelly. Great alone but so much better together. Don’t worry about who is better, be happy we have both.
Willis was as productive without Bowman, wasn't he?
that is besides the point though…not sure what the point is.
When Willis was gone who did we play?
"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 22, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Need to sign one of those like 10-12 yr NHL contracts, even though none of those contracts ever actually get completed.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Joe Staley got one
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Yeah Staley got an 8 year deal.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Manning
I can’t believe he survived that game. He was blown up so many times by the D-line.
Twenty hits.
Hell even Patrick Willis got in on a sack. Definitely my favorite between the 2 Mannings. Don’t think Peyton can take that kind of punishment.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Peyton doesn't get that kind of punishment...
…because he will cry at the refs will award a flag in his favir
Peyton rushes his throws then
That’s what gets him in trouble
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Dude's tough as nails
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Not if they're adamantium nails!
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
lol
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
gotta say
Manning is a tough SOB. Never thought he could get that whooped and keep getting back up. Same goes for Alex but I already knew this about him. Manning just played out of his mind regardless of how he was getting hit.
"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 22, 2012 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
Also.
I FUCKING HATE how you can’t challenge calls when the ball-carrier’s foward motion has been called.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
that’s the biggest BS call of the game. That and the VD unsportsmanline penalty after the first TD. totally unnecessary penalty.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
watch that be "grandfathered" in
But let’s not blame this on the refs at all. We choked this shit away.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
I’m not blaming the refs. Overall, the officiating wasn’t much of a factor as it was fairly reasonable. From memory, those were the only two calls that I take issue with. What bothers me about the fumble that wasn’t a fumble is that the whistle seemed to be so quick. the play was still going on and the whistle blew. Another split second and it would have been our ball and obviously changed the course of history.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
this is true.
and it sucks.
"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 22, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
whistle was after the ball came out
I just saw a replay. ball was out before whistle. unreal.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
Even if that is probably the right call by the book, referees let that go 9 times out of 10 nowadays.
Also, I think a call like that is at least somewhat affected by how the Giants got screwed out of a fumble last week, which should be irrelevant to this game.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Make-up calls are a bitch
we should expect one next season.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Geep Chryst for OC next year??
Sufficiently advanced sarcasm is indistinguishable from being an @$$hole.
by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:47 PM PST reply actions
Maybe now. Geep Chryst for play-caller, possibly.
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Maybe not*
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it. ... Always a ninja
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This
Or similar to a Ted Tollner role in 2007,
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
I think this could work.
Sufficiently advanced sarcasm is indistinguishable from being an @$$hole.
by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
Should be done TONIGHT
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
Did anyone notice any significant defensive adjustments in the second half?
Felt like Manning had all day to throw in the first and our defense just ate him up in the second. What changed?
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:48 PM PST reply actions
Stopped playing Cruz to stop him after YAC
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Giants didn’t seem to want any YAC b/c they knew they could fumble. They just took their yards and went on to the next play. Also, I noticed their return guys doing the same thing. As soon as they were surrounded, they went down so as not to fumble. Interesting strategy. I wish we would have employed it ourselves.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
The plan the 2nd half was to cover instead of stand around and hope the weather would bail them out. Seriously, that was the 1st half plan in the secondary.
lol
Niners did seem a little flat in the first half.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 22, 2012 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
Rogers was playing so bad in the first half.
Glad he turned it around in the 2nd and made some plays.
by mountaindew77 on Jan 22, 2012 9:52 PM PST up reply actions
...but very good in the 2nd
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
We rushed 5 or more seems like 50% of the time in the second half.
Sufficiently advanced sarcasm is indistinguishable from being an @$$hole.
by So. Cal. Niner. Fan. on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
We started stunting backers on blitzes and running more man coverage
Instead of dropping 7 on every play in zone.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
And we didn't do it out of the half
It took 2 more Cruz catches right in front of our soft zone to finally convince Fangio.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
major adjustments
I don’t think Cruz had a catch in the 2nd half/
Honestly, the Giants probably could have picked on Brock the entire second half and would have had success if Eli had the time
Our pass rush was fantastic in the 4th quarter.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
effing fantastic.
"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 22, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
I noticed.
Pass defense was much improved.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 22, 2012 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
i cant get my head around this lost
This is one of those that three months from now ill still feel this. Ugh. Kyle Williams I hope youre feeling as low as me.
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm seriously considering not watching the Super Bowl.
I will watch the commercials online, but I don’t care to watch football at all for a little while.
Anyone else feeling this way? Maybe I will change my mind later, but damn…
super bowl will just open up the wounds
If the giants beat the patriots, its only going to make everyone ask what if
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 9:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I would have felt very good about the niners playing the patriots
in other words: we would have won it
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
the commercials blow
every year people forget how bad the commercials are and still hope that this is the year they will be funny. The commercials suck, Madonna? Does the NFL have a clue? And I already saw Eli steal Brady’s ring. I’m watching, “When Animals Attack IV”
AKA The Puppy Bowl
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I think ill watch the game
and be on Niners Nation talking shit like every other game
"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 22, 2012 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
I'm feeling that way too
All I’ll think about is that the Niners could be there. Especially if the Giants defense can handle Brady since we have a better defense than them.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
yeah I'm not really that interested in it now
add on Madonna at halftime and I plan on being too drunk to know what’s going on.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
I don't want to watch either.
It’ll be the first time I haven’t in a while as well.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jan 22, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
there is absolutely not a single solitary thing that is even remotely interesting in even the slightest way in this superbowl. If you were going to pass on one, this would be the one.
Who the hell wants to watch NY/Bos play ? ESPN, and that’s about it.
by uspsuperman on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
well NY and Boston probably do too
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Agreed.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
The Pats will destroy the Giants
it will be a very lop-sided Superbowl.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
nah
Pats don’t play defense.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
Pats are overrated
Giants are more well-rounded. Cruz and Co will pick them apart. Plus, if Gronk is out…
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
It will kill me on the inside if Vic Fangio gets a head coaching job.]
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
lets never speak of this again.
ever.
"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 22, 2012 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
More to do with the talent to be honest.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
Not likely so long as he has a great chance of a Superbowl
unless he really wants to go and coach the likes of Cleveland or The Vikings.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Giants defensive backs
covered the niners’ receivers like a blanket, and the niners oline was not so hot either.
Gmen Dback did play a good
But lets be honest niners wide are blow average other then davis aint nobody to worry bout hastings,williams,crabtree iam shaking in boots
by Moflush on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
How can two brothers on opposite sides of the country lose NFL championship games in such devastating fashion?
Boggles my mind.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Feel for the parents
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
jgoody59 jonathan goodwin
I will forever hate the words forward progress. Night tweeps
"It might be time to give Alex some credit, huh?" - Harbaugh
History Lesson: 1983 49ers lost the NFC championship game to the Redskins
they were totally hosed by the refs in that game and the loss haunted them all offseason as they could have won it. (That loss was as disappointing as I’ve ever felt as a fan.) They came back in 1984 on a mission, completely focused on getting to the Super Bowl and winning it, which is exactly what they did. They went 15-1 and dominated the playoffs and Super Bowl XIX vs. Miami. My hope is that this team can take the same resolve into the offseason and come back next year on a mission to take care of unfinished business. There need to be some improvements, but a Super Bowl is within reach next season.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 9:52 PM PST reply actions
I can see this happening
the parallels between this team and the start of the Walsh Dynasty are spooky
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
As a giants fan living in Cali....
i had a great time watching your games. You guys are a force to be reckoned with. All the best to you all
Thank you
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
What were our expectations before this season started based on the previous recent seasons?
We got a huge bonus. Don’t be greedy.
Great job 49ers, can’t wait till next year!
doesn't matter.
they got there, and they had the chance, they should have won.
And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser
http://freekraut.com
well I know this is of the most insignificant consulations ever....
I had booked a snowboard trip to Japan to leave a week from friday…I was fully ready to cancel the trip to go to the superbowl…
Damn, this just sucks guys…but as I said, it is entertainment and we have been entertained for longer than most teams.
Harbaugh will win a superbowl you can mark my words. Alex will be back, we get a stud WR in FA/Draft, one more corner, add some FA and we will be ok.
Gonna be tough next year, but I think we are gonna be in the playoffs for some time…
…..as little as that means right now.
let hockey season start….oh and SF fans please don’t riot. It is enough that Canucks “fans” gave the world something to laugh at.
In other news around the league,
Chip Kelly is going to be the new Tampa Bay coach.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 9:57 PM PST reply actions
LOL
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Harbaugh rivals spouting up everywhere
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
They fired Raheem Morris? Wow, short sighted.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
That was uh, awhile ago
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Proves how little I've paid attention to anything non-Niners related since the regular season
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
He's been looooooooong gone hahah.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
LOl they suck
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 22, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
that's interesting
he’s a good coach. he’s done a great job at Oregon. they can’t run that type of offense in the pros, though.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
This year feels eerily like 1993
49ers were kicked out of the playoffs by a Dallas Cowboys team that they were better than in the championship, re-tooled a weakness in the offseason and won big.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
Gimme some Dwayne Bowe.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
fantasy team name: SomewhereOverDwayneBowe
And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser
http://freekraut.com
or a stevie johnson. or a v-jax.
or, basically anyone who can get open against press coverage. the 2011 49ers receiving corps was terrible all year. It needs to be addressed in the draft AND free agency.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
cept Morgan.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
MEh
I feel like the management will try and get another braylon edwards this offseason and rely on the draft with some veteran help. We can’t have the WR corps we did this year. Players like KW just sum up the issues.
I think that's accurate
I see the team approaching the WRs like they approached the DBs this year. Clean house, bring in some second tier veterans on short contracts, draft a few high-upside players in the middle rounds, and hope everything works out.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 10:57 PM PST up reply actions
My stupid cable guy jinxed us.
We wanted to get our HD Comcast stuff setup yesterday to get ready for the game. The guy says he actually can’t come out today, we have to wait until Weds. So we say come out now and we’ll make sure you’re compensated for it, we just need to watch the 49ers game. So he says “ohhhh okay, I don’t really care for that game because I’m a Cowboys fan. You’ll have to wait till Wednesday, goodbye.”
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 PM PST reply actions
Off with his head
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
oh.
what a d-bag. You should report that to his manager. Stupid SOB cowboy asshole.
"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 22, 2012 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone need's to stop blaming KW...
His mistakes were the most visibile one’s , but just like Bill Buckner’s infamous whiff in the World series, there were blown opportunities that are now being glossed over
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 PM PST reply actions
Don't think anyone still blames him completely
Sure he’s the poster boy for the true problems of that game.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:04 PM PST up reply actions
blame or responsibility?
his two mistakes led to the only points the Giants scored in the second half and OT. The one off of the knee cost them the win in regulation no matter what else happened.
They would have won like they’ve won many times before this season without that mistake. It’s called being responsible.
"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger
GOAT.
thats what he is.
"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 22, 2012 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
This loss is one that might get worse with time for me personally
I can’t think of a single reason why the Giants should have won today’s game. I don’t feel like the better team won at all and that’s not a shot at the G-Men, but a testament to how well I feel like the entire team played today. There were only two people who blew responsibilities the entire game, an offensive coordinator and a punt returner, and the team STILL had chances to win in both regulation and overtime despite both of their incompetence.
The first half was bad, but the second half by this team was the best football I’ve seen them play all season in terms of the actual play by players on the field. Everyone, to a man, came with their hard hats and played big. Then we got crapped on.
Oh well, to the offseason NinersNation.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 22, 2012 10:02 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
agree, the giants were damn lucky to go the SB
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
same here
feels like 49ers lost, not Giants won. they didn’t deserve that one, lucky bastards.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
not really sure what else to add as everyone and their grandmother has already given their opinion
so I will say, death threats against football players is not cool and this season was awesome, thank you 49ers for a hell of a year.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
If we HAD to lose I wish we could of loss without the mistakes that have made KW the scapegoat...
All this fury towards him is really souring the feeling of a special connection between thw fanbase and the team ie A. Davis taking to twitter to defend KW
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:06 PM PST reply actions
KW
I would say that the team had great chances to win the game, but KW lost them the game. That is the difference.
Who knows when the team will have this chance again. OT to get into the Super Bowl!! Another decade? Hope not
just saw some of the death threats on twitter to #10
Man that’s above and beyond what I expected. Sad. But what do people expect. I don’t know if people know this but we have some ghetto in our fan base. No disrespect to those who are not but between us and the raiders, it can get a little hood.
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 10:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Hahaha I doubt the death threat's are from anything more than some little shit in his parent's basement
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
lol
"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 22, 2012 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
Better not come around the skate park or mall
I’ll be waiting there with my big brother and he knows karate
ugly but funny
@UBE_fiasco
Jim Harbaugh, please give @KyleWilliams_10 the game ball. And make sure it explodes when he gets in his car.
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
did Lupe Fiasco make that remark?
"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 22, 2012 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
Lupe? it's @UBE_fiasco
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
I was at the game
How bad was the blown dead call on Bradshaw’s fumble? That would have been that ball game for us
Stupid Mike Peraria said it was a good call
But I dont give a crap what he says. It was a crap call. He wasnt getting dragged a few yards back he was getting tackled. Falling backwards. Thats not forward progress in my book. Its getting tackled.
it’s a bullshit call
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
This talk of cutting KW is ridiculous...
He had two bad play’s at a position that isn’t usually his responsibility! It was ONE game, granted it was a very important game, but have some perspective…he has alot of potential
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:13 PM PST reply actions
shame
MY concern is this is pretty much a stigma on him. Everyone that just saw Sportscenter and half the niners fanbase will boo him/jeer him from now on.
This game will probably go on to define his career since I doubt he becomes a true bigname WR. Yes you can quote me.
Harbaugh
will keep him. You can quote me. He’s not going to give up on an underdog. Its all about The Team, The Team, The Team.
"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 22, 2012 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
ok
Didn’t say he will cut him, but this will test KW’s character. WRs come and go but it is a position that needs upgrading and he will likely be passed due to his inferior ability of others.
It is about the team, but its time to upgrade the team and KW isn’t that good before this and now the mental aspect won’t help.
i misread what you said
My apology.
"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 22, 2012 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
you clearly dont comprehend just how epically bad he was today. Come up with whatever other reasons you want, but the niners win with defense, special teams, and protecting the football. Kyle Williams is the only weak link in that formula.
by uspsuperman on Jan 22, 2012 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
I don't have a Twitter but those of you that do should be defending KW..show him support
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:13 PM PST reply actions
There’s plenty of that too, fortunately enough people have their heads on straight. I’m very upset with what happened, but hate him? No, that’s just irrational.
It is kind of sad that the majority of the time, things trending on twitter are negative…
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
Reflection of the media-culture
For whatever reason people are more motivated to talk about negative things than positive
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
Heres what genious 4th quarter play calling we have
1) throw it into the ground
2) run up the middle for no game
3) something very conservative that has no chance at a 4th down
Seems like the winning formula to me. Pull the trigger. I love this team as much as the rest of you and our offense will get better. But we played this season scared too much. I dont know if scared is the right word. But we relied on the defense too much. Not giving them much help. I love our low turnover rate but I still feel like sometimes you gotta take a shot and go for the throat. And we had a few chances to do that at the end and didnt.
Also for all the people saying Ted Ginn is gone and doesnt need to come back
I beg to differ. Under valued player on ST. Need him back. Hopefully never plays another offensive play because Kyle Williams is better then him on that part but Ginn is a great returner. Always know he will hold that ball.
I’d like to keep him as a return man/4th or 5th WR, but that’s it.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, I'm back from my sabbatical, and I've realized a few things;
1.) Niners are still undefeated in the Super Bowl
2.) Alex probably connected with Vernon because he had the most chemistry with him. I expect his chemistry with the other WRs to get better in the offseason
3.) After this performance Alex probably lopped a couple million of his contract
4.) Jim Harbaugh is an elite coach
5.) Niners will still be young and talented
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
I fully expect to be back next year
But its frustrating to realize how hard it is. The Packers couldnt even get back and they were one of the better teams in the last decade. I fully expect the Packers and Saints to be back next year. Frustrating.
Harbaugh is a cool dude.
Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday
Harbaugh passed Eli in tunnel. Said "Go win it, ok?"
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 10:21 PM PST reply actions
cool, indeed.
"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 22, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
Aside from the irrational hatred people are showering KW with
The anti-Greg Roman theme is misplaced too…I think it’s time people realize we aren’t that talented on Offense the play-callers options are limited…
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:22 PM PST reply actions
I don't get the hate for Greg Roman here
Like, his offense got us to the championship game.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
We got to the championship game IN SPITE of Greg Roman and his offensive play-calling
That is the point.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
by teekay on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Let me repeat
Incomplete on first down
Draw to Gore loses a yard
Sack/9 yard completion shy of first down.
Punt.
He has creative lapses too, though.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Some of that falls on Alex though
Alex, let’s face it, left throws on the field today
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
Definitely
Offense was disappointing today.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
I think because our Offense is limited in what they can do...
so is Roman. I think our offense in general will take a HUGE step forward next year. I mean look at the difference from last year to this year….right?
"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 22, 2012 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
1-12 on 3rd down
that is clear enough to me that our offense did not play very well this game. It doesn’t matter if it was the Giants D or not, 1-12 conversions usually means you are not winning.
1 for 13
and the 1 was the last play of regulation to Delanie Walker – basically a meaningless play.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Not the best counter argument
They were terrible on 3rd down most of the season. That was more the norm than exception today.
by bignerd on Jan 22, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Let's just face reality
31st in the NFL on 3rd down and probably the absolute worst red zone offense in the NFL.
That’s ALL on the offensive coordinator and play caller and he’s gotta go. This was a Super Bowl defense that got shafted. A nutless monkey could have called a better game than Roman did.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 23, 2012 7:15 AM PST up reply actions
Well on another positive note
Gregg Williams went to the Rams lol. As did Fisher… don’t think Fisher is that great. NFC West is going to be very competitive next season.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
At some point he’ll get them to a few 9-7/10-6 seasons, a couple of WC berths with no real playoff impact.
They’ll improve (can’t go anywhere else), but I can’t bring myself to be really concerned about them.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
death threats because you all but lose
the game for your team; well, even I think that’s low…and I’m still bummed;
by Doni S on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I really wish Williams had signaled for a fair catch.
With that said, Cruz was just torching Rogers for a while there. It was hard to watch. That and the third down issues, they all led to the L. Helluva season. The pieces are there. Excited to see where Harbaugh takes it next year.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
More scheme than anything
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
I don't buy that.
I don’t think the scheme was for Rogers to line up across from him and let him move the chains over and over.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
He let Cruz inside
He should of forced him outside, Cruz was eating him up
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Jan 22, 2012 10:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Players to resign:
Alex Smith, Carlos Rodgers, probably Goldson because he’s not a bad safety and we have no other options
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Incomplete
Blame in on Chilo
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"
by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
There should be plenty of teams asking for Grant’s services.
I think he benefited quite a bit from playing behind Willis and next to Bowman (when he started), have to wait and see how he’d do elsewhere.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
Blake's not going anywhere
Seely brought him out from cleveland. I’d be surprised if he cut ties after a year.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
The Obvious that came from the game was
we need a big time big play, against all odds ima catch the ball no matter what type receiver. we had none other than Vernon Davis for smith to throw to. manning had 3 such people to throw to. that was for the most part the difference in the game. i think harbaugh has faith in Alex Smith but little in our receivers. in the off-season i hope the niners upgrade that part of the team to try to make another solid run at the super bowl
Well to start the off-season, first thing we need is
For Baalke to use the Franchise tag on Norris. Build from there.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
wrong guy, use it on Rachal
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Jan 22, 2012 10:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Funny and sick at the same time
Shit, if only he would of let the freaking ball go
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Jan 22, 2012 10:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
too soon.
"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 22, 2012 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
lol already? sigh....it's going to be a long offseason
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Just wondering...
Could we use the threat of a franchise tag to trade Grant or one of these players?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
We could franchise Grant and then trade him
but with so many free agents, I imagine the 49ers will end up franchising a starter like Goldson or Rogers. Grant is the most viable candidate for the franchise-and-trade move, though. he’s worth at least a 3rd rounder.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 10:50 PM PST up reply actions
He's a RFA
And no way would we franchise him loooool.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
pretty sure he's an unrestricted free agent
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 10:54 PM PST up reply actions
I think this is his third season.
So RFA, maybe not. Can’t franchise him because no guarantee anyone will trade for him.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
I feel for all my fellow Niner fans. At least you’re not me though. My other die-hard team is the Ravens.
There have been better days.
With Harbaugh at the helm though, I see big things for this team in the future.
Can't support two teams! :)
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
who were you rooting for in the harbowlgame in regular season?
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
lolbaugh
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
that was horribaugh
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
Our O-line got trampled...our aging starting running-back finally had very little left to give, our wide-receiver's got zero seperation...
Blaming Greg Roman’s play-calling is a cop out for people who want to think this team is more talented than it is…I think alot of people hopped on the band-wagon when we were rolling during the reg. season and just expected success to continue indefinitely
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:31 PM PST reply actions
O-line got trampled?
They ran for 150 yards with an average of 5 yards per carry. They weren’t calling the ineffective plays in the 4th Qtr.
The offensive line?
Yep the Giants offensive line sure put together a championship level performance …. difference right there.
All Pro Holding Specialist
J Smith was held and tackled from behind like crazy. Def Player of the Year candidate as a 34 DE, no one holds this guy once all playoffs…….GFTOHWTBS
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Right, because your qualified to critique an NFL Offensive Coordinator...he has ONE of 32 jobs in the world
I’m suree that you’re as in-demand in your field as he is
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:39 PM PST up reply actions
Ok let me rephrase...
You think you’re a better judge of Coaching acumen than Jim Harbaugh?
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
Oh boy
Right, because your qualified to critique an NFL OffensiveCoordinatorLineman…he has ONE of 230 jobs in the world.
You might want to look at the offensive lines and the aging RB stats for the game.
Gore has 16 carries for 74 yards and most of that yardage was from one run...Hunter had one big gain...
and then Alex piled up yards when he was scampering for his life thank’s to a pocket that was collapsing faster than a Vegas Casino during a demolition
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
Gore was getting at least 4 yards per carry when his OC wasn't calling draws
What one run from Gore? I know you watched the game but selective memory is getting the best of you here.
Near the end of the 3rd he had a run for 13+ yards, and earlier in the game he had back-back-back carries of 8 7 and 9 yards
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
If the next 4 carries are 8, 7, 9, and 13 he has 20 carries for 111?
Your point? The ball should have been ran more and Hunter should have been featured more.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Gore ran for 4.6 YPC, Hunter 7.8 (just 4 carries), Alex also added 6 runs for 7 YPC a few designed, a few on scrambles.
We ran the ball well, just not enough. I was screaming this for most of the second half.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:52 PM PST up reply actions
I just don't grasp how people can be so confident in their own critique of an O.C.
None of us were involved in the game, we don’t know what the circumstances were
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 10:57 PM PST up reply actions
We are on a blog hours after the game still talking about it? That is what we do, give our opinions, they don’t mean we actually think any of us should be hired to be the OC next year…
I wasn’t aware no one is allowed to be critical of what they saw.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 10:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly duh ...
But he is free spout his opinion; the o-line got trampled, the aging RB broke down and the receivers got zero separation without question. However if anyone else wants to judge the OC it requires an expensive job in the NFL to do so.
I didn't have a problem with people giving opinions
"Alex Smith has fought through the chaos of SEVEN different O.C.'s...I had trouble with one" -Terry Bradshaw
...and then Singletary opened His Book and it said "thou shalt NOT pass"
by jimisoursavior on Jan 22, 2012 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
Thing thats making me most upset right now
Is not that we lost. I came into this game knowing the Giants had just as much of a chance to win as we did. But these Giants players are rediculous. A few comments they had were.. “we knew we were going to have to make a play and we did when it mattered most”… and this one from Tuck I think " This team has so much heart and I knew they would pull it off in the end because we believed".. these are all me summing them up not exact quotes but if they actually believe what their saying their full of crap. Not one Giants player can say to themselves they won that game and if it werent for the fumbles they lose. If you take the 2 fumbles out the Giants punted on every second half possesion.
Im not trying to sound bitter I just wish they would say something along the lines of… " we didnt play out best game, but to be a champion you have to have luck on your side sometimes, and the ball bounced the right way for us tonight and were moving on, both teams fought hard"
If they came out and said that I would respect it. But they are saying they came out and WON that game because of heart and making plays is the most BS thing ive ever heard..
End of rant
sorry just confused
are you saying thats what brady should have said or that was indeed what he said?
"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 22, 2012 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
It's too bad because
you sound kind of bitter.
JPP + Cruz + Nicks + Eli
Yea, I'm excited about the next 10 years.
is what they're saying that bad?
You need to have a certain degree of confidence to win games like these. They know HOW close it was even if they’re not talking about it much.
by jhMLB on Jan 23, 2012 5:51 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
They can say what they want
But saying things like.. we had to make plays and did.. is just false. They got 100% shut down and wouldnt have gotten a single 2nd half point if it werent for fumbles. So its just frustrating when they say they made the plays they had to and stuff like that when everyone in the world knows its not true
some idiot posted his own address on twitter
As a reply to somebody that called him out on some smack Twitter talk to K. Williams. “come at me, dawg” that morons gonna get a truckload of pizza and Chinese food any minute now.
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Fooch at the game?
Sounded pretty flat today?
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
actually...
I am in Las Vegas until tomorrow.
by David Fucillo on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
I see...
The stadium sounded really flat today… too many Giants fans.
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
yea...
I heard a lot of Cruuuuz chants
by David Fucillo on Jan 22, 2012 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
The yellow ponchos were blocking who was the fans of both teams
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
vegas.......
No shortage on alcohol and you can drink all night. Nice thinking Fooch.
by Ador08 on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
hahahah
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
This hurts just the same when I saw the SF Giants lose to the angels in 2002
- SF GIants Baseball 2011 = *sigh* Home of 6 World Series Titles
- SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ??? Home of the 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
- WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???? NOOOOOOOOOOBODYY!!!!!!!!!!!!
- A fan of the Warriors and Lakers.
On the bright side...
As much as this pissed me off, it’s not as if we gave away a victory that was within our grasp (as in 1990) or as if we lost to a loathsome rival (as in ’92 and ’93).
Besides, now that i’ve calmed down, I can accept a bit more that the offense played too badly for this to seem like some sort of cosmic injustice (and the defense, for once, was not great enough to bail it out).
Most of all, though, there was that NO game. To have gone through all the crap from the past decade and pull off that shoot-out victory against one of the best offenses the NFL has seen… that has to have been one of the most exciting moments in the many years I’ve followed the Niners. Sure, it would have been great to go all the way. But the unexpected run and the game that capped it, that’s one hell of a consolation prize. At least until next season…
by tomagra on Jan 22, 2012 10:46 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
If only Justin Smith was 24...
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
hope he has 4 solid years left
After that we will find someone to take his spot. RJF is on the right path to play the Ray Mcdonald type role.
with the way McDonald played today
He could be the next Justin Smith. This team is loaded with young prospects — Williams, Tukuafu, Dobbs, and RJF have a chance at being special players. As long as tomsula is around to coach them, I’m pretty confident the D-line will be good, and possibly great.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
I agree
unfortunately I dont think his awesomeness can be hidden much longer. Ill be shocked if hes not a head coach before we move into the new stadium.
yeah seriously
I don’t know if he has the schematic chops to coordinate a defense, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he ended up a college coach. He’s the motivator coach that Singletary always wanted to be.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
McDonald played well, he looked much healthier than last week. But a lot of that was because of the Smiths on the other side too.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
49ers committed zero special teams turnovers this season
they had 2 today.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 10:59 PM PST reply actions
Isn't really JTO's fault he was only given one season to establish his reputation
What David Kreig cannot crack this list? He is the god father of QB turnovers.
I read a study recently...
…showing it takes something like 5,000 attempts for INT rates by to stabilize around the QB’s true talent level. Until then, you can’t know if a player like Carr or Banks is just terribly unlucky.
That may have some validity, but you don’t need 5,000 attempts to know Carr and Banks are terrible regardless.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
What is the deal with the contracts of Brooks and Harralson
Are they FAs? Is Aldon projected to become an every down linebacker soon or is he still just a pass rusher? I hope Brooks is back I love Parys but Brooks can be one of the better outside linebackers in this game. If the next 10 years are Smith Bowman Willis and Brooks and they all keep getting better like they have been.. Thats just unfair to the rest of the league.
Brooks is a free agent
Haralson has two years left on his contract, I believe. Personally, I think this team would be fine without Brooks. He’s a solid pass rusher and great against the run, but he’s been terrible in coverage all year. I think Haralson paired with a rookie with upside would be better than brooks.
by ninerspride on Jan 22, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously though, the Giants figured out how to stay healthy against us.
When a 49er comes close to you, lay down so you don’t knocked the eff out. Cruz layed down right after he caught balls and the punt and kick returners as well. It was pretty funny to watch. That was a bright spot at least, we were the harder hitting team today. Too bad it was friendly fire at times.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 11:03 PM PST reply actions
if only our punt returner did that...
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah it was funny
Sucks how much it worked. Seems like the easy way out shouldnt be rewarded in life
LMAO.
5 yard penalty for laying down and refusing contact.
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Just got back from the game.
Heroic game by Niners’ D i nthe second half. Feel bad for Justin Smith, patrick Willis and Frank Gore. The Giants did just enough at critical junctures to hang in there and wait for the Niners turnovers, with the Niners offense taking time off for long stretches. It was depressing to see the wide receivers not getting any separation.
What was the attendance like? Lotta Giants fans?
and was I hearing things or was the crowd booing during the national anthem?
Affectionately,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer
by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
not that SFGate’s propaganda piece (“Giants Fan Scheduled To Sing National Anthem”) played a part in any potential booing. regardless, still in bad taste.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
WTF was up with Vernon Davis?
I think the celebration penalty was complete BS, but the late hit penalty was ridiculous. was he too amped up or just being a bonehead again?
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:06 PM PST reply actions
I really have no idea what he was thinking.
I think he jumped on the player thinking a fight broke out and he was trying to stop it I guess? Or he might have just wanted a piggy back ride.
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by afrikabamboodle on Jan 22, 2012 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
Thought he was 22 again
At the same time though I like a player with an edge if he preforms. He seems like next year he is going to put up Gronk and Graham numbers
Fuck the numbers
I want a Lombardi
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by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
Numbers help the lombardi come
His 2 TDs gave us a much better chance to win then his 2 penalties did to help us lose… if that makes sense
Fuck the numbers though
He can have two rushing touchdowns all year for all I care but the Lombardi is the ultimate goal
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by FearTheTree on Jan 22, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
obviously
But Vernon turning into a dominate pass catcher obviously helps our SB chances. Which was my original point. That he really seem to came on these last two games and is poised to have a monster year. Which will equal numbers.. which = wins
I think VD thought he was jumping in to break up the fight. He ended up jumping on a guy who wasn’t doing anything. The refs should have let that go. As soon as he say the guy wasn’t doing anything he release him. Not like he threw him to the ground … or stomp him on the ground (see last week).
A guy also put his hand up under Anthony Davis’ facemask and threw his helmet off unrealized. Not a defense for VD’s actions, but should have been offsetting penalties.
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by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
I don't understand why that wasn't a penalty
it was so blatant.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Unrealized? Unpenalized…
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Jan 22, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Even so...
…you can’t jump on another player. Not even to break up a fight. I thought VD showed poor judgment.
I agree with Harbaugh
that it was no different then the Lambeau Leap when he hopped up on the camera podium. The “grandfathered in” thing is complete bullshit and whoever came up with that can suck it.
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
LOL
Someone got around to asking the league about Brees 1st down dive against the Lions. The league said he was down by contact when he started pulling the ball back, photo showed no one was touching him while he was floating the air.
They will BS anything at time.
oh yeah I remember that pissed me off
those guys can suck it too
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
the 2nd one might have cost us points
we were at around mid field. we got back there after the penalty. we would have been about 15 yards from a decent FG shot. that one stunk.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Alden Smith was trending on twitter today
I was like wtf Alden? The moral of that story. There are a lot of idiots on twitter
"Cruelty, It’s not giving another person what they want. That’s our mindset on defense, to go out and play with everything we have and not give the other team anything." -Patrick Willis
/fixed
There are a lot of idiotson twitter
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
Would have rather lost a game like the Packers lost
This one hurts too much. Rather be beat down hard then hand away the ticket to Indy
no-fucking-way
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
two different opinions then I guess
Ill im saying is that knowing we werent the better team that day is alot easier to take then knowing we were and still losing.
I get it
preferences in knowing you lost to the better team vs having a better team plagued by “what-ifs”
did it seem like Harbaugh was hyperventilating during the first half?
they showed a close up of him while the Giants were driving for their score. seemed like he was taking some deep breaths.
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:19 PM PST reply actions
FML
From NFL dot com…
“For Williams, it was a disturbing case of déjà vu.
Back in November 2009, on his final play at Arizona State, Williams lost a punt deep in Sun Devils territory, allowing bitter rival Arizona to take possession and boot a game-winning field goal. An eerie parallel."
"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 22, 2012 11:23 PM PST reply actions
Brady vs Eli …. Boston vs NY … [site decorum] vs [site decorum]
Thankfully I’m on vacation in two weeks.
Im a Redsox fan
But F that. That rivalry is for Baseball. They gotta stop grasping for things here. And I hate that everyone said that they were going to be sick of the Harbowl talk if it happened. Well im already sick of the rematch talk
Thank God I will be moving to Hawaii
Won’t have to make time to watch this garbage repeat of a super bowl.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:18 AM PST up reply actions
we should go out and just sign Colston and DeSean Jackson
that should fix things.
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"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 22, 2012 11:26 PM PST reply actions
Yeah. Who cares about the lolfensive line?
Even when the QB is running for his life, INCs are his fault.
Offensive lines job is in trouble when your QB is 12 for 26 for 196, obviously there are some holes in the passing game.
Eli throws 58 times vs 26 and has a tremendous advantage in the completion percentage department, it should at least be close, although the playcalling was atrocious. I know plays are limited due to Smith’s QB skills.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Eli was getting more pressure than Alex
Difference was Eli can slide in the pocket and avoid the rush another second. Alex tries running outside the pocket, except whenever he did today he couldn’t hit a barn with his passes.
could have something to do with
the quality of each of their receiver corps as well. Alex didn’t have much to throw to outside of Davis.
WWJHD?
We need a big time receiver and receivers who know how to get open
and know how to break routes when the qb needs help
Crabtree
Crabtree is a 3rd down specialist type of receiver, great hands, decent route and average speed, you can’t use him as the 2nd option
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:08 AM PST up reply actions
That is exactly what he should be considered. A 2nd option.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
our offense failed to execute
which put us into a tight game, and in those situations the team that makes the fewest mistakes usually wins.
the failure of this game is blatantly on the shoulders of the offense. KW is just a symptom of being in a bad spot.
What scares me is the thought “did Alex peak during the NO game?”. I hope not
I think its more or receivers
they have too hard of a time trying to get open or any separation from the defense. because of this it causes alex to have to hold the ball longer and allows the defense to get to him. our o-line also needs improvement since there seems to be some leaks
yea I agree
I hope we sign one of the big name WR free agents because our current WR crop can’t get open consistently. VD can’t do it all himself. It’s sad one your WR corp only has 1 reception in the game for 3 yards.
Alex Peak?
Our receivers played like shit in the post season. Alex and VD was getting it done
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by EcERyda69 on Jan 22, 2012 11:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Feel bad for KW.
Texan fans were sending him death threats and burning his jersey on his lawn. He fucked up but no need for that stuff.
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Now that im thinking about it Joshua Morgan woulda made a difference in the playoffs
he was basically our #1 receiver without the title. the guy had pretty good separation and and field vision skills. and he always fought for the ball against receivers. will be happy to have him back never year
by baykid415 on Jan 22, 2012 11:55 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
too bad he got hurt during garbage time of an absolute blowout
the worst coaching decision by Harbaugh this year.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 23, 2012 7:31 AM PST up reply actions
DeSean Jackson
I think the 9ers should go after DeSean Jackson, Harbaugh should be able to fire him up, plus he did go to Cal
agreed
but it won’t work if he doesn’t buy into the TEAM concept.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 23, 2012 7:31 AM PST up reply actions
Finally got back from the 'Stick
We need play-making Wide Receivers really badly. All game long our guys could not get separation. I recall every time Alex getting flushed from the pocket, and I’d be looking for someone to get open, and nothing. Throwing to the feet of receivers in the flats didn’t help much either. Those TDs to Vernon were beauts’ though. We need Alex to build that kind of connection with more of our receiving corps.
The defense is amazing. I would really like to see those guys back, though I fear the budget won’t allow it.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
our secondary
I don’t think other teams would overvalue our secondary, not every team can rush 4 or less put pressure on QB like the way we do
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
Can't believe I'm sticking up for the receivers again
The Giants were rushing four and dropping seven into coverage. Offensively the 49ers were only sending out four targets with the linebackers dropping into deep coverage. Hence whenever the 49ers got a drop off pass the RB had a lot of room to run. The best deep passing option was the bomb, the one time the o-line had enough blocking the pass was open and 10 yards over thrown.
Really, they should have kept running the ball. The Giants figured out Harbaugh’s little trick of inviting defense to attack Alex Smith and leaving little coverage for him to attack. They sat back and played coverage while the 49ers coaching staff didn’t remain patient running the ball.
not really!
we had a lot of 3rd and long, the whole goal of Giants defense is put you into 3rd and long, that means if we can’t gain more than 6 yards on 1st and 2nd, we are doom either way
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
Already posted
1st Down pass, roll right incomplete
2nd Down, draw play for 1 yard or no gain
3rd Down, 6 yard pass for no 1st down
For three quarters they ran the ball well on the Giants. Gore was getting 4 yards a pop and the offense would grind to a halt after a 1st down incomplete pass. The 4th Qtr, they forgot to run the ball all together. If you look back on the season they won many games finding a way to run the ball on key down, even 3rd downs, late in the game.
You can check the game log. Not a lot drives where the Giants stuffed the run. They couldn’t pass on any down. When they did find passing room it was VD deep to the outside or Gore underneath.
Game Log
no need to watch the game log, I watched game. Gore’s 4 yard per carry is more like fool’s gold, we had a lot 1st and 2nd down run play and end up in 3rd and long
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:21 AM PST up reply actions
Really
Cause I recall the offense botching a lot of 3rd and short plays for most of the game. I guess Gore’s 16 carries for 74 yards magically happened outside the game. Or that the 49ers had more yards rushing than receiving after four Qtrs even while including one 73 yard pass play. They had more rushing 1st downs than passing 1st downs.
Big Play
Gore gain most of his yard on 2 big plays, if we are really going to ground and pound Kendall Hunter was giving them more trouble than Gore did, Giants were playing a lot of zone coverage forcing Alex throwing into tight windows, also doesn’t help Crabtree can’t stretch the field
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
2 big plays by Gore
You mean drop off passes he gained lots of yards on. His longest run was for 13 yards.
Crabtree wasn’t drafted to stretch field. I tried to point this out prior to the 2009 draft but every outside rlott#42 was taking ESPN’s he’s zOMG word over me. He is a possession receiver. They don’t get open in heavy coverage unless the QB will throw into a tight window.
Crabtree
everyone here that watches the 9ers game knows Crabtree is not down the field receiver, Crabtree has the talent to be the next Cris Carter, Delanie Walker suppose to be the zone buster with decent speed and size to run the underneath route but clearly he’s not 100%, to beat zone you need a bunch underneath receivers gain 5 – 7 yards, I.E. Wes Welker where he keeps annoy you with 4 -7 yards gain
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:45 AM PST up reply actions
He had a busted Jaw, it has nothing to do with his speed.
I’ll make myself clear, VD cannot be our only down field receiving option, otherwise teams will always look for the seam since his hands have shown to be suspect.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Oh stop the BS please
Find me more than 1 occasion where the Niners ran on 1st AND 2nd downs. You won’t. Our play calling was atrocious in every critical situation and our only trip to the red zone went as it always goes. Pass, pass, pass.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Jan 23, 2012 7:25 AM PST up reply actions
I'm still devastated
Just got home from the game, don’t want to throw Kyle Williams under the bus but how can you say he didnt lose us the game?
Anyways, we need another receiver (Reggie Wayne, Desean Jackson, Dwayne Bowe, Colston, Manningham, Lloyd) and probably just speaking out of anger here but still not sold on Alex Smith
(waits for people to attack me)
by 49erEmpire on Jan 23, 2012 12:11 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Alex Smith
No one is sold on Alex Smith being he Franchise QB or even Elite QB, but if we do get legit No.1 Receiver and 6"5 Red Zone threat, he can be your Matt Ryan or Matt Hassleback
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
DeSean and Reggie
I rather go with DeSean Jackson and Reggie Wayne, I think Reggie Wayne can really mentor Crabtree, maybe turn Crabtree into a Cris Carter type of receiver, he has the talent
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
Character Issues
Venon, Crabtree were both label as semi character issues, Harbaugh handle them perfectly, think he can handle DeSean, plus Justin Smith, Patrick WIllis, Akers and other locker room leaders won’t let this kid get outta hand
by Lawrence9ers on Jan 23, 2012 12:34 AM PST up reply actions
I'm a prophet
Quotes from posts I made pre-game:
I also want to see the defense double Cruz instead of Nicks. They’re both good, but Cruz can get behind a secondary for big plays. We need to prevent those big plays. So I would double Cruz on every down with a safety over the top whose main job would be to ensure Cruz does not get past the last line of defense. Then I’d put Rogers one-on-one on Nicks and be secure in the knowledge that, even if Nicks catches some balls, Rogers will be able to tackle him and prevent YAC (unlike that ridiculous play against the Packers where Nicks pinballed off a couple Pack DBs to score a 60-something yard touchdown).
by Joe Como on Jan 22, 2012 8:40 AM PST
Ginn’s not playing though, right?
I just want Williams to hold onto the ball. He don’t have to get any great returns. Just don’t turn it over.
Eli will give us some balls to catch. If we can cash those in, and not turn it over ourselves, we’ll win.
by Joe Como on Jan 22, 2012 8:56 AM PST
Kyle Williams you gotta feel for the kid.
Our coaching staff put him in a position to lose. I knew he would cost us in the return game. I counted at least 4 times that he was involved in plays that would have set us back. We are lucky it was only 2 fumbles as it could have easily been 4. When I saw him DIVING, yes diving for a punt (which he luckily caught) I knew we were in serious trouble. Well it was a crappy end to a magical season.
Our first priority this off season is to resign our FA’s. Need to resign. Alex Smith, Carlos Rogers, Dashon Goldson, Blake Costanzo, Ted Ginn, and Josh Morgan.
Don’t know anything about our salary cap situation but we NEED to target multiple WR’s in free agency. No need to break the bank but if we could get Vince Jackson and Steve Smith that would really help. If we could land Carl Nicks our O-line would be shored up as well.
I’d love for the 49ers to draft like this if available.
1. Cordy Glenn LT/OG or Peter Konz C/OG
2. Jared Crick DE/DT or Dwight Jones WR
3. Juron Criner WR or Trumaine Johnson CB/S
4. Ladarius Green TE
5. Tauren Poole RB
6. Cliff Harris CB/KR
7. Can’t think of anyone here.
by AthleticsReign on Jan 23, 2012 12:59 AM PST reply actions
I don't really feel anything for him
The fumble at the end… well, that stuff happens. Good play by the Giants guy to poke it out.
The first one though, the muffed punt where it hit his leg… that was pretty unforgivable. If you’re not going to return the kick, then you need to get away from it. Far, far away from it. And, if you even have an inkling that you MAY have touched the ball, then you have to make every effort to cover it up. He did everything absolutely wrong on that play.
If I was Ted Ginn’s agent, I would be makin’ a phone call to the 49ers brass today. Can you say “renegotiated contract”? :)
I think what Williams’ performance points out is that the depth we need to be a Super Bowl team is not there yet. Williams should never return punts/kicks again in his life. Whether he stays with the team is a question of how good a receiver he is. I think the jury is still out on that.
I assume that next season, with Harbaugh at the helm for another offseason, we’ll solve our depth issues and have an even better team.
As long as we make the proper off season moves.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:16 AM PST up reply actions
With the draft they had
And with the moves they made from last offseason, I would say that I have full confidence in this front office to improve this team going forward.
Very true
I questioned them this season, but they proved me wrong.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:42 AM PST up reply actions
Screw that draft, no more 1st round OL picks please. how about trading up for a good WR?
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
Julio jones
How did that workout for the falcons lol
by Moflush on Jan 23, 2012 4:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ugly game all around with a few flashes. Just the inconsistency on offense is disturbing.
How are we going to hit VD for two big scores but be silenced on every other play? The playcalling sucked, save for a few mixed up runs and option runs by Smitty.
Harbaugh cost us 3 points at the end of the 1st half. Why we were playing so conservative with 2:30 to go at our 16 is beyond me…
The refs man… can Justin Smith get a holding call??? He’s literally the Defensive MVP this year or the voters can go fuck themselves. He’s abused more than anyone but he gets to the QB and destroys him the quickest way possible. The almost fumble by Bradshaw. Ugh… it’s such a weak call by them. I don’t want to whine anymore but there were a few questionable calls and it made me sick. Vernon’s first TD I was expecting to be overturned. That may have been the reason they fucked us the rest of the game.
Then KW, we all know, blah blah blah..
This loss sucks. I’m just thinking what if we don’t make it again. I’m gonna miss this. None of my teams are remotely good at what they do, except for the Sharks. Oh god the Sharks… Boy did the 49ers do their best SJ Sharks impression today. Ugh I’ll never witness a championship.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
Play calling was interesting
I don’t understand the plays the called at all. I haven’t all season.They must see things that I don’t. We were a little out coached today.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:11 AM PST up reply actions
I thought the playcalling was ok
There are a lot of times Alex’s first option was covered and he had to pull it down. It’ll get better in the future as we add talent at the WR position.
The only super-bad call, IMO, was the reverse thingy where there was a fumble (that we were VERY lucky to recover). I don’t think you can justify that playcall in wet football conditions.
As for the conservative offensive playcalling in gneral, that was kind of our MO all year. And it would’ve worked in this game too, if not for KW and an inexplicably quick whistle on the Jacobs’ fumble (and yes, the whistle actually blew AFTER the ball came out, but audio isn’t reviewable).
I see what your saying.
I guess I complain because I would have like to see them be a little bit more aggressive.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:20 AM PST up reply actions
Me too
But that’s not the team we have. This isn’t the 49ers offenses of old. We just don’t have the talent level yet. There is no Jerry Rice, no John Taylor.
I expect our offense will become more aggressive as the talent level improves on that side of the ball.
Ture
Hopefully they don’t focus to much on the offense and forget to keep and find pieces on the defense.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:32 AM PST up reply actions
We'll be even better next year
I expect some more roster turnover that will increase our depth and get us some receivers that can get open.
I also hope for more Hunter and a bit less Gore. Hunter’s just the faster, younger guy and we need to gradually transition over to Hunter as our featured back.
I expect multiple Super Bowls from this group.
I do as well
Defense will be the key as we continue to improve on offense.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:15 AM PST up reply actions
I hope so...
With our offense it’s just been so bad for so long. The one constant has been Alex Smith and Frank Gore. Alex has done really well this year and he was okay tonight. But maybe he holds the offense back. Obviously with our elite defense and special teams we need to upgrade the offense, but how? WR’s? Name one WR that’s been brought onto a team that made a QB much better. OL’s? Who’s the weak-link? Snyder? I thought he’s been great this year… The other linemen are guys we have a lot of money in… I just don’t know. The only hope is the continuity at least makes us an average offense.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Jan 23, 2012 1:18 AM PST up reply actions
Calvin Johnson he catches bad passes he catches good passes
he catches balls that have to be fought for. he mad the stafford even better than he already was. manning has cruz manningham and nick who all do the same. alex doesnt have anyone to help bail him out like other teams do.
Yes
There’s no doubt that we need to get better at receiver. Watching Cruz and Nicks and even Manningham, I couldn’t help but thinking that any of those guys would be the #1 receiver on our team.
Exactly
we truly miss joshua morgan today he coulda been a difference maker in my opinion he was our best receiver esp on 3rd downs. crabtree needs to work with jerry rice our some very good receiver coach in the offseason on ways to get open and how to help the qb when hes pressured
Part of it as well
Is Alex doesn’t yet have the ability/confidence to THROW his receivers open. Manning did that multiple times last night. That will come with time, I believe, as Smith gets more confidence in his receivers. That can only be helped by getting Smith some more talent to throw to.
On Smith
Definately haven’t seen his cealing yet. I believe he throws for over 3500 yards next season with 20 + TD’s and under 10 Picks just my opinion.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:34 AM PST up reply actions
true i see that confidence with VD
but with the other receivers i dont see him having much confidence in them, and who can blame him with crabs being covered to the point i forgot he was in the game and williams still unproven and swain who well is swain. the throws just werent there.
Some times you have to find a way to get open.
Victor Cruz.. that guy can just get open he finds a way. We need that from Crabtree. We don’t need him to stretch the the field we can bring in someone for that.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:40 AM PST up reply actions
I agree
I know I will probably be hung up for this but I think the WR play has been really poor all season. They need someone with some play making ability. Though Davis really showed up in the Playoffs..
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:23 AM PST up reply actions
We are an average offense
But we have an elite defense and elite special teams. That is the type of team that can win many Super Bowls.
Our offense can get better, obviously. We do need another weapon at receiver. We also need to start the transition from Gore to Hunter. That doesn’t mean Gore is suddenly shut out of carries, just that it’s more of a 50/50 thing going forward. This will give us more speed to the edge and keep Gore fresher throughout the season (did you see how Hunter ran that sweep? THAT’S how your run a sweep! Stretch the defense with your speed, then choose a hole. Gore doesn’t have the speed anymore to do that (which is why his best runs come inside the tackles)).
I still think we need to add another RB.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:25 AM PST up reply actions
Not a Dixon fan, eh?
Few are around here. Thus the “Dancing Bear” nickname for him! :)
He's pretty good
But with running backs you can never be sure.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:33 AM PST up reply actions
Are we average though?
Just seemed like we were a little exposed today. And many times during the season.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Jan 23, 2012 1:25 AM PST up reply actions
I think we are average
Plus, let’s not forget, we were playing against an elite defense. I think the GIants D proved it was elite with their playoff run. They looked pretty bad earlier in the season, but they definitely turned it around big-time. That D-Line is monstrous.
I think its overlooked
Alot of our points this season came from the Defense creating field position from turnovers. We saw it tonight.. no forced turnovers 17 pts. We normally score I believe around 26 at home on average.
by northwestniner on Jan 23, 2012 1:37 AM PST up reply actions
On a lighter note, anyone have the gif of Manning's delay of game when he tried calling a timeout
but then realized he didn’t have one? That was downright hilarious!
Eli is a great QB, but not too many things on this Earth are funnier than watching his slack jaw face when he makes a mistake!
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
Keep an eye on McNutt WR Iowa
He would beat out Crabtree
McNutt is a steal in the second, maybe late first.
He was a QB. Has only played WR for two years.
Sorry, a bit long, but I don't write here often
That was a really bitter pill and tomorrow’s gonna be a rough day at work. In shock with a feeling of complete disappointment at both games today and the really bizarre endings to both, leaving me feeling that maybe the two wrong teams are in the SB.
The Niners game really brought back memories of the 1992 encounter with the Giants, which still ranks as the single most painful loss I’ve experienced as a sports fan. This one is up there, but because the team is on the upswing, many of the players still young, I feel better about it. I remember that other Niner team losing to the Vikings before winning the SB the next year (’88).
Still trying to wrap my head around losing to the 9-7 Giants at home, with that Niners’ defense. But I want to say, I’m not going to blame the loss on Williams, or at least not on Williams alone. He was forced into the game by injury and so bad luck has partly to do with it. I also don’t think he was well prepared by the coaching staff for this very important role. I’m sure I’m not the only one to have noticed that the Giants on runbacks and punt returns often downed themselves into the dirt before contact to avoid a costly turnover in a close game of this kind. Williams was allowed to try and make plays, despite his lack of experience and shakiness at handling the job in previous games. I had been worried all week about Niners turnovers in this game after watching highlights of the Saints game, and when I saw Williams line up to take the opening kickoff in place of Ginn Jr., I felt very uneasy. I wonder if anyone else had the same feeling.
I can’t blame Williams for some of the strange play calls, especially in the second half either, the strangest call being the reverse to Williams where he fumbled the exchange. I’m a big believer in turning points and momentum swings, and I think that was the key turning point in the game. Before that the Niners had all the momentum after scoring the game’s first turnover and having just gotten the ball back again after a punt. That one play swung the momentum in a subtle way over to the Giants and killed the drive. BTW, anyone notice how Niners drives this season are killed by one bad play, usually an incomplete pass, a penalty, or a loss of yardage. That brings me to the last point.
Incomplete passes kill Niner drives, and knowing that (I assume the coaches have noticed it), I don’t understand why the Niners chose to pass so often on first down in the second half and towards the end of the game in such a close game. A reporter even asked Harbaugh about it during the post game interview and Harbaugh seemed to be baffled by the question. I feel that runs would have produced positive yards at least and put the team in the best position to sustain a drive, win the physicality game, and swing the momentum in their favor.
Such a close game. Apparently, the Giants were better. Their defense wasn’t better. Their offense clearly was, but I must admit, they were maybe a more balanced team, considering both offense, defense, special teams, and coaching. So, I wouldn’t suggest cutting Williams as punishment. It won’t help heal the agony. Actually, from my experience, only a Super Bowl victory will.
Be Athletic.
A Virtual Hug from a Giants Fan
Believe it or not, I know how it feels. The Eagles overcame a 4-score deficit in 6 minutes last year to steal our season — though I understand we’ve been back to the SB a lot more recently than you. I did grow up in SF and was a big fan of the Walsh/Montana Niners.
You have a great team that’s not going back to its losing ways anytime soon. I think Harbaugh is a genius. From 6-10 to overtime in the NFC Championship game doesn’t seem like enough right now, but it’s a hell of an accomplishment. And I promise the Giants will do their best to prove that only the very best team this year could have won against you. NFC grit forever.
FINISH!
nothing can really help
But it is nice to know that there are some empathetic fans out there who are not always out to bash the opposing fanbase. This is the worst loss I’ve experienced in a very long time (with the UT loss to UNC in the music city bowl a close second). Our defense played their asses off which makes it even worse when one player makes 2 mistakes to overshadow their performance. Kyle is a hell of an athlete and he will bounce back and learn from this. But damn, how we missed Ginn! It’s gonna be a long depressing day but we still keep that niner faithful going and the future looks bright.
by rbprat10 on Jan 23, 2012 5:52 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks
And I have to agree: the Patriots have no chance against the Giants. Giants D is better than the Ravens D and Eli and those receivers will absolutely carve up that weak sister Patriots’ D.
It won’t take the sting out of it though… because I think the Niners could beat the Patriots too! :)
only the very best team this year could have won against you
which is the niners themselves. basically with two errors to be more precise.
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
Lol...
Dude the offense didn’t get a single meaningful third down conversion.
FIRE Perry Fewell
by bleedblue12 on Jan 23, 2012 6:46 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
We had a lot of problems in that game offensively but we were still in control and had the Giants where we wanted them late in the fourth quarter. We gave them the game. We missed two easy interceptions from Manning and then obviously Kyle Williams screwed up twice, so that’s what makes the loss hurt.
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