Golden Nuggets: Where I'm Going Through 49ers Withdrawals

by James Brady on Jan 5, 2012 2:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Big ups to Fooch for covering the Golden Nuggets for me the past couple days. As he said yesterday, the 49ers are just a couple days into the bye week, and I agree with him 100% when I say that I'm already very sick of it. It's great that the 49ers get some time off, and I do enjoy a weekend of mostly-stress-free football action, but I'm getting antsy. I'm essentially programmed to be ready for the draft (and out own Tre9er on Twitter does not help this) at this point in the season, so to further affirm that the 49ers are, in fact, in the playoffs and I'm not actually dreaming, I need some San Francisco football. Like now. Let's get to the linkage for the day.

49ers Q&A: If Greg Roman leaves, who replaced him as offensive coordinator? (Examiner.com)

WR Williams cleared to practice (SacBee.com)

Bye a particular blessing for 49ers' defense (SFGate.com)

NFL recognizes 49ers milestones (CSNBayArea.com)

As other GMs lose their posts, Baalke earning acclaim (MercuryNews.com)

Flynn, Lofton, Akers named NFC weekly winners (SacBee.com)

49ers' regular season in review (SFGate.com)

By all accounts, Bowman was 49ers' leading tackler (CSNBayArea.com)

Harbaugh admits 49ers focused on high-octane Saints (NFL.com)

49ers' Aldon Smith top defensive rookie? (ESPN.com)

David Akers Talks About 49ers Red Zone Offense, His Records And More (SB Nation Bay Area)

Cobb Named NFC Scout of the Year (49ers.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Considering The Rest Of The Playoff Field | Fooch
49ers 2012 Free Agents: Will Trent Baalke Use The Franchise Tag? | Fooch
49ers vs. ATL/NO/NYG: Who Would You Most Rather Play? | D.DeSimone
Greg Roman Confirms PSU Job Possibility, Jed York Discusses Value Of Good People | Fooch
David Akers Named Week 17 NFC Special Teams Player of the Week | Fooch
St. Louis Rams Head Coach Search: Could Jeff Fisher Join The NFC West? | Fooch
2012 NFL Schedule: 49ers Opponents Include Road Games Against Packers, Patriots, Saints | Fooch
49ers OC Greg Roman Discusses Play-Action With Brian Billick | Fooch
2012 Orange Bowl Open Thread: West Virginia Vs. Clemson | Fooch

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Here's an interesting one:

http://deadspin.com/5873133/analyst-trent-dilfer-would-rip-quarterback-trent-dilfer

by musamonster on Jan 5, 2012 2:56 AM PST reply actions

How far we have come

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by mcwagner on Jan 5, 2012 6:47 AM PST reply actions 2 recs

What A Handsome Devil........

Did they ever win a game while Nike allowed him to wear “the suit”.

Agent Dunham....Walternate testified that in his universe, AleX Smith is a pro-bowl QB for the Saints, and broke Trent Dilfer's season record of 6000 yards passing. Walter....Thats nice, more LSD please.

by scrappydog on Jan 5, 2012 6:54 AM PST up reply actions

just the first game

I believe suit wearing coaches are 2-2 (Jack Del Rio being the other)

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by mcwagner on Jan 5, 2012 9:25 AM PST up reply actions

also

it is Reebok that owns the league

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by mcwagner on Jan 5, 2012 9:25 AM PST up reply actions

I'm glad Williams has already been cleared.

It would have been nerve-wracking if that injury would have been up in the air up to next week and the team left with Ginn or Swain as the number 2. Kyle may not be a great WR, but he is the second best receiver on the team and having him out there makes a huge difference. Now to hope Ted gets back to full strength and Delanie finds a way to suit up for the game.

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by Joshuahss on Jan 5, 2012 6:54 AM PST reply actions

Opinions on OC replacement if Roman leaves?

I’m betting Geep Chryst and giving Rathman an outside shot.

by 9thevolution on Jan 5, 2012 7:39 AM PST reply actions

These are the likeliest options I believe.

Harbaugh has an idea on how he wants the offense run and I very much doubt he would go after a big name who will want to make a bunch of changes. First off it wouldn’t be doing Alex Smith any favors, and secondly I don’t think a different offense would play to the team’s strengths. He could bring in someone else he knows, but I would bet against it being someone like McDaniels, Martz or another established guy.

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by Joshuahss on Jan 5, 2012 7:56 AM PST up reply actions

whoever Harbaugh wants

He is the real OC.

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by mcwagner on Jan 5, 2012 7:58 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

if

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they’re bigger than everybody else, and that’s what makes them the biggest guys on the field." ~ John Madden

by 49erfannm on Jan 5, 2012 8:18 AM PST via mobile reply actions

If Roman takes off to Penn State.

I would think Harbaugh would hire someone within the organization. He needs people he can trust and someone who knows his playbook.

Other high profile OC bring their own playbook a byop if you will.

"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they’re bigger than everybody else, and that’s what makes them the biggest guys on the field." ~ John Madden

by 49erfannm on Jan 5, 2012 8:19 AM PST via mobile reply actions