Watching football night in America in HD.
Man those guys look disgusting.

Those close-ups should be illegal.

Matt Maiocco's Thoughts on the 49ers going to a more balanced offensive attack as the season moves forward.
Well, I think that’s the whole idea. They would like to. But you have to also look at how the game is going. And last night (Thursday), it was a run-dominated going because of the (previous) reasons I outlined. They just didn’t want to turn the ball over. The game against the Titans, I think they felt the best way of going up against the #32-ranked passing defense was to throw the ball. They spread them out a little bit. Whenever you try to throw the ball, you’re going to be more susceptible to turnovers. The three turnovers, the three interceptions and then the one fumble on a sack last week from Alex Smith, those were the key plays in that game against the Titans. And then in last night’s game, it was the Bears who became one-dimensional as far as the passing goes. And they ultimately paid the price. Jay Cutler had a lot of yards throwing with 300 yards, but ultimately the 5 turnovers/5 interceptions (are) the reason the 49ers won the game.

Maiocco's thoughts on the 49ers defense as the season has progressed.
Well I think there are a couple things. One of the big things has been (that) they’re playing better teams. When the season started, the pass rush was very good and I think as the pass rush goes, so goes the 49ers defense. So I think if the pass rush is there, the secondary is playing better – just sort of that hand and glove sort of the thing. They’ve generally been very good against the run against all teams. They came into last night’s game ranked 4th in the league in run defense. I’m sure they’ll move up a slot or two based on this game where they allowed Matt Forte only 41 yards on 20 carries. The one game where they allowed rushing yards was against Chris Johnson and the Titans and he’s been burning everybody. So the key to me is the pass rush. The run defense has been solid pretty much the entire year. And last night, if you look at the stat sheet, the 49ers had no sacks but I think the pressure on Jay Cutler was a huge part of last night’s game. There were a couple of times when Cutler was rushed and threw the pick. He never had a great opportunity, I don’t think, to throw from a completely clean pocket. So he was always shuffling his feet or trying to move or get room to throw. And I think ultimately that pressure paid dividends in the form of five interceptions.

America's Game: The Super Bowl

Not sure if this was the most appropriate way to post this but I thought some of you guys might be interested. The NFL Network is airing a series of programs called America's Game: The Super Bowl today and it seems as if they are focusing on the 49ers Super Bowls.

10:00 AM-1988 w/ comments from Bill Walsh, Harris Barton, and Roger Craig

11:00 AM- 1989 w/ comments from George Seifert, Tom Rathman, and Jerry Rice

12:00 AM- 1994 w/ Steve Young, Brent Jones, and Merton Hanks

I watched the very end of the 1984 episode and thought this might interest some of the faithful.

Boise State the team no one wants to play

Here comes Chris Johnson

The only offensive player, that bodes a threat, IMO, what's his over under for the week? Any predictions on his production against our stingy run D? How about our not so stingy dump off defense?

chanbers got released by SD. not that we need a 17th receiver. could be interesting to see where he ends up with boldin hurt. he's younger than bruce but has had a hard time holding onto balls, just like bruce.

now owen daniels is out for the season, woulda helped last week.

It came to mind as I was watching Monday Night Football, is there a defensive scheme better suited for our 49ers. This is simply fantasy thoughts. i am watching Witherspoon play with not even a week of preparation and has already made more plays than in Carolina. I would love to see Willis and Smith in this Defensive scheme, as well as Lawson........

Any thoughts on a scheme you would think better fits our team?
Not talking about firing people, just thinking...........

It came to mind how much the game today resembled an old western, including Alex Smith bursting onto the scene guns blazing when all hope seemed lost...

It was a dark day in Texas as a ragtag band of soldiers struggled to beat off a ferocious assault by a wandering band of cutthroats. The leader of the patrol was Captain Shaun Hill, a man crippled from birth who had nonetheless won a captaincy by his heroics on a previous campaign. Unfortunately, bravery is not always backed up by precise military stratagem or a straight shot with a gun. Such was the case with Captain Hill. Although he fought with great courage, he ended up accidentally shooting himself and bled to death as his troops sold their lives bravely around him. All hope seemed lost, and the brave soldiers began to waver, not knowing whose orders to follow without their beloved Captain. Just as the troops were about to break and run, Captain Smith burst onto the scene with guns ablazing. The soldiers were shocked, as this man had been stripped of command and put in solitary confinement on charges of cowardice. (These charges were, of course, filed by the old general who had been discharged along with his chief of staff. The commander had been suspected of sabotage and the chief of staff seemed to be insane.) Yet with a calm demeanor and a steely glint in his eye, Captain Smith loudly yelled to follow him. With hope renewed, the soldiers gave a shout and poured forth. It was a glorious sight, Sergeant Davis alone stepping thrice to the forefront of the fight to encourage the rest by his example. Though a raw cadet, Private Crabtree followed this example and went with him into the thick of the fight. It seemed that they would yet win the day! However, the marauders quickly recovered from their shock at the ferocity of the onslaught, beat back the soldiers, and completed their slaughter. Captain Smith however, succeeded in withdrawing honorably from the field along with the bravest of the patrol. His command was restored and Captain Hill was buried unceremoniously in an unmarked grave. Among the dead and wounded were Privates Pashos, Brooks, Spikes, Franklin, and J. Smith. Pvts Rachal, Roman, and Battle were put in solitary confinement for dereliction of duty.

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