The 49ers play the Green Bay Packers in five days. In the meantime, I’ll break down two key matchups a day.
CB Carlos Rogers: 6-0, 192 pounds, 31 years old, 4.44 40-yard dash
vs.
WR Greg Jennings: 5-11, 195 pounds, 28 years old, 4.42 40-yard dash
Jennings plays every wide receiver position, but over his final five games last season he lined up in the slot on roughly 65% of passing plays according to Pro Football Focus. The last time Rogers played a game that counted – the NFC Championship Game – he gave up 10 catches for 142 yards to slot receiver Victor Cruz. Jennings, a Pro Bowler in 2010 and 2011, will be just as tough of a matchup for Rodgers.
Advantage: Packers
TE Vernon Davis: 6-3, 250 pounds, 28 years old, 4.38 40-yard dash
vs.
SS Charles Woodson: 6-1, 202 pounds, 35-years-old, 4.44 40-yard dash
Woodson, the former Raiders cornerback, is the Packers’ starting strong safety this season. That means he’ll mostly cover tight ends, and that means he’ll match up against the Niners’ No.1 offensive weapon – Vernon Davis. Woodson reportedly will switch to nickel back and cover the slot receiver when the Packers use nickel personnel (three cornerbacks, two linebackers), but I can’t imagine him doing that against the Niners, whose slot receivers are Michael Crabtree and Kyle Williams. The Packers absolutely must contain the dominant Davis, and Woodson is the Packer with the best chance to do that. Still, Woodson is getting old, and Davis seemed uncontainable at the end of last season. Woodson may not be able to keep up, and if he can’t the Packers will have to double team Davis.
Advantage: 49ers
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Really Grant, that’s the best break down/matchup you came up with so far? C’mon man!
Prime,
Grant never said anything about their importance, just ones to keep an eye on. And these are just the first two that he probably thought of.
@Primate
Why so bitter? Is animal control after you or did Mama Primate kick you out of her basement … again?
LOL at Nick, Get a life Primate, this blog does not center around you, by the end week , Grant will do his job
I love my niners, but u neglected to mention a huge matchup and the difference maker in this game.
Alex smith-worst starting QB in the league VS
Aaron Rodgers- best QB in the league. Nuff said!!
They won’t face each other. Now go root for the Cowboys. Your logic fits that team.
Blank, they actually don’t go against each other.
Shut up with that bull***t!!!!!!
he’s baaaaaaack
love your niners? u sound like a part time fan. or cowgirls. cant really figure it out.. rodgers is going down. they have no defense
+1
It’s BB the Kitty Clown logging on from a URL far, far away……
If you consider AS the worst QB in NFL that clearly shows you know absolutely nothing about Football. Good day loser
Not a Alex Smith lover but to say he is worst QB in football, is pretty dumb, just look at Miami, Arizona and the Hawks to name a few.
Having Charles Woodson playing SS is advantage 49ers in so many ways. Not only do I see him having a hard time stopping Davis, but I am looking forward to watching him get targeted in the run game as well.
Jack,
You are correct sir.
Also, I’m not really buying the 4.44 40 time that Grant listed for Woodson.
i do’nt watch the packers on a regular basis but from what i have read woodson’s game is slipping alot. i believe they will double davis or at least give help over the top which should give the 9er wr’s a big advantage and mostly one on one coverage.
Based on last year, I think Woodsen is still terrific underneath, so this move makes sense. It will impact AS’ ability to get it to VD on the easier throws. Season-long though, Woodsen may get a little worn down with SS run support responsibilities. Let’s give him a taste of Gore/Miller/Tuk/Vernon collisions. Maybe he wears down by the 4th Qtr.
This brotha speaks the truth, word!
Line protection and providing time for the QB will be important. So running the ball to use play action will be key. Again it is the line play.
Isnt Jennings playing hurt? If so advantage Rodgers, If not well its gonna be a long day for Rodgers.
No so fast my friend. Although Carlos Rogers struggled againts Victor Cruz in the NCFCG, most of the yardage given up was in the 1st half. CR pretty much such down Cruz in the 2nd half.
I call the Rogers vs Jennings matchup a draw. If the 49ers pass rush is on, then the advantage goes to Rogers.
*shut down
Nick: that was my thoughts exactly on reading this article
No knock against CR but an accurate QB like AR will hit the wide open underneath stuff all day long. And if that becomes unstoppable, we will need to prevent end-zone passes and short rushes for TD’s. One of those is very doable, IMO. I don’t believe Woodson by himself will be able to prevent Davis from snagging a long pass or two before they give him help.
I agree with your breakdown of these two matchups Grant. It’s going to be a great game, win or lose. But I’m hoping for a win.
So Woodson at SS, so the 49ers WR should have the advantage over the CB taking over Woodson’s spot, right Grant?
Grant,
Here is Moss’s 1st real chance to make a difference. Crabtree has to take advantage of a small Sam shields. Moss will be open deep. Will he get the ball?? The key is our running game is going to destroy the packers. The heart and middle of the defense is out for the season.( Bishop) We should run for damn near 200 yards. BJ Raji has a bum ankle. He will play but be hobbled. Their corners are small and aren’t big tacklers. It’s time to maul the packers and when they put 9 in the box, Alex just chuck it straight up in the air and let Moss go get it. Go Niners!
Moss can only be a factor if Alex has a miraculous transformation and suddenly gains a small measure of accuracy in his throws.
He has to throw the ball past his dump off first read. That probably won’t happen against GB. The 49ers can amass 400 yards running. As GB showed last season, the running game doesn’t much matter when you QB can go down the field in 45 seconds and score.
Our secondary is very weak. I think this will be a GB blow out. Luckily for us, SF doesn’t have to win many games to win the division.
The playoffs is where I expect the team to thrive. I think they go 3-5 the first 8 games before chemistry and strength of schedule come into play to finish our 9-7 to 10-6.
By week 4, I expect the tone here to be more about the secondary and less about Alex Smith. Smith showed in NO that when the team is behind, he is willing and capable of pulling the trigger.
My bold prediction, Smith has Cam Newton type numbers. Let’s just hope the W/L are different for Smith.
The match-up I’m relishing — Justin Smith against backup tackle Marshall Newhouse! Pow!
+1
It’s really not that complicated. Whichever O-line protects the passer better wins this game.
Crabs,
You know I had to go represent the Noners on that Packer blog!
23J – Ha, I should’ve known!
Hey, I’m feelin more confident about this game Sunday.
If you think about, the Giants manhandled GB at Lambeau in playoffs. The Niners are the closest team that matches the Giants (maybe the Ravens too).
We are as physical as the Giants defense and have a similar offense (I know Alex is not Eli).
I’m sure Harbaugh/Roman/Fangio have dissected last years GB vs NYG playoff game and will have an un-Singletary like, competent game plan.
This Niner team is a completely different style of team that GB has dominated the past 16 years.
Harbaugh won’t disappoint.
The Packers lost LT Derrick Sherrod against KC last year which means Newhouse is gonna be asked to handle Justin Smith. (Slight pause to laugh a little bit) JS is gonna school this boy! When they have to adjust to that, it opens up so much for Fangio to do defensively. Remember Eli and how many times he picked himself up off the ground. I think AR is a bit more brittle. I’ll be surprised if he finishes this game. I think that they wont be able to stop our run game. I think we’ll control the clock which will limit AR possessions. I could see them getting an early lead but by the 4th qtr, theyre gonna be like the Eagles. They’re not going to want to play against us anymore.
@Montana Man, Mood Indigo:
I think you will like this post from Niner Nation:
Justin Smith-Marshall Newhouse Mismatch
The article include a video of Justin Smith’s 2011 highlights. It’s 8.5 minutes of Smith harassing QBs, stuffing RBs and generally abusing OLs. It’s a thing of beauty. Even with the cheesy soundtrack, I could watch it all day.
Aaron Rodgers is a lot more mobile that Eli Manning. Being flushed out of the pocket for a Cal guy is really no big deal.
That’s a good one! I could watch it all day as well!
@ medic
I’m aware of AR’s mobility! IMO, last year the only two defenses they played that we’re any good was KC and NYG. Both without LTSherod for the most part. Against KC he ran 3 times for about 32 yds but was sacked 4 times for -22 yds. He was like 15 for 30 something. He was pressured a lot.
Against the gmen, he was sacked 4 times for like -23 yds. He ran like 7 times for 66 yds. He was pressured a lot in this on as well. Well now he’s got the 9ers D to worry about and I know he’ll break off a few. But he’s gonna see a relentless pass rush here and I think it’s gonna be worse for him in this one. I just don’t see him finishing it!
cant wait for sunday
this is going to be an extremely tough matchup, but this team wants to know if its a SB contender, no better way than playing tough against a great qb and a good team on the road.
Oh man. Not since 02′ have I thought we have a great shot in lambeau!! Go niners
On paper this looks like a great matchup for the Niners ball control clock eating O vs a suspect against the run Packers D. Keeps AR & their High powered O off the field. Big question on the other side of the ball is can the Niners D line get pressure on AR with 4 leaving 7 in coverage? JH G-Ro & Vic have been game planning this all pre season so should be fun.
Grant, a bit off-topic, but are you going to be posting the depth-chart soon? Eric Branch has been tweeting bits and pieces like Crabtree and Moss are the #1 WR’s and Trenton Robinson is the #4 safety above McBath.
Here is the depth chart via the Merc:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2012/09/04/crabtree-moss-no-more-or-listed-as-starting-wrs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+49ersHotRead+%2849ers+Hot+Read%29
I’d agree with this assessment with a caveat.
Jennings vs. Rogers:
Advantage Jennings 1st Half
Advantage Rogers 2nd Half
This will be a very hard game to win for many reasons:
Rodgers gets rid of the ball so quickly and accurately it makes a pass rush ineffective
GB’s receiving core is among the best there is
Strong pass rush at home with the advantage of crowd noise
Now as the Giants showed last year, the Packers are beatable in Lambeau but it takes an incredible amount of poise and execution. The keys to winning this game:
Offense:
Oline protection and discipline. In the past a raucous crowd has gotten into the Olines heads and forced them into presnap penalites and off their games. The Oline must play well in all facets for the Niners to have any hope of winning this game.
The playcalling must be agressive on 1st and 2nd down to stay ahead of the chains. The offense cannot get into 3rd and long in this game. That will be a recipe for disaster because the noise and multitude of blitzes Capers can dial up will wreak havoc on the Niners in that situation. They need to control the ball and keep any 3rd downs to 4 yards or less.
Take advantage of the secondary. The Packers really only have one top player in their secondary in Woodson and he is 35 years old. The others are average players who in the past benefitted from pressure from the front four. Last year when they didn’t get it, they struggled, especially when they lost Nick Collins to a neck injury. In the playoff game against the Giants, the Packer secondary was abused, and the Niners have to attack them as often as possible. We want to be able to run the ball and milk the clock, but this is a defense that is more susceptible to the pass and that has to be a focal point of the offensive gameplan.
Defense:
Pressure Rodgers but have discipline with gap control because he will burn you running the football. The pass rush has to be controlled to keep Rodgers in the pocket.
The secondary has to keep receivers in front of them and make the tackle. The Packers are so good at running double moves because Rodgers is the best at freezing defenders with a pump fake. They cannot bite on the fakes or they will be watching a lot of Lambeau leaps. If they can keep the gains short and tackle well they will put themselves in position to capitalize on GB’s impatience to make a big play. Rodgers will put balls up for grabs at times because he has so much confidence in his receivers and the Niners must take advantage of it.
The Niners must be able to get pressure with 4. You can’t blitz Rodgers, you just can’t. He will burn you everytime. The only hope you have is to play Nickel, and get pressure with 4. This offense is too good if you have to rush more.
To win against a team this good in their building you have to play an almost perfect game. That means no stupid penalties and no big plays against which unfortunately I don’t think the Niners can do, especially this early in the season. If they get behind early it will be a very long day because these guys don’t ease up with a lead; they keep going for the throat.
As much as I want to see the Niners win this game, I think it’s too tall of an order to beat arguably the best team in the NFL, on opening day, in their building.
Packers 31
Niners 20
rocket – Loved the post (except the score).
I think you’ve nailed it pretty darn well Rocket
@rocket:
Although I too am wary about this game, I am encouraged by the fact that GB had one of the league’s poorest run defenses last year. I am hopeful that the 49ers will establish the run, eat up some clock and limit GB’s possessions. Doing so also would force GB to bring an 8th man into the box, which then would allow for some effective play action passes. If that 8th man is Woodson, then that means he isn’t in coverage, which is also good for the 49ers.
Claude,
You hit the nail on the head. One of the most underrated and important factors of our offense last season were the long sustained drives, eating up clock and limiting our opponents possessions. It makes for boring television watching an offense dink and dunk with short yardage throws, but our best weapon for the beating the packers is keeping Rodgers off the field. In no way am I advocating not hitting the long ball if the opportunity is there, but our best chance to win is to eliminate their possessions, meaning 10-15 play 80yd drives and converting in the red zone. I see no reason why Harbaugh will change that philosophy and for that reason the 49ers win 31 -24
AR will lose his cool. He’ll force matters, and we’ll exploit this.
Claude,
Overall the Packer defense was terrible last season, but they were middle of the pack (no pun intended) against the run. Against the pass? Dead last. Now obviously the stats are a little skewed in this area because of the fact teams routinely passed while trying to come from behind, but they gave up an average of 300 passing yards a game….that is putrid pass defense.
Running the ball is the Niners bread and butter and they need to establish it, but with the way the Packers put points on the board I see the Niners needing to take advantage of that pass defense, hopefully get a lead and then run some clock ball to pull out a win.
Msc and Crabs,
Thanks and I hope I’m completely wrong and have to eat crow on Monday. There is nothing I’d love to see more than a win in Lambeau.
@rocket:
Sorry for the late reply. I suggest that instead of looking at the total yards rushing given up by the Packers (because of their big leads, teams did not run on them much), you may want to look at yards per carry. Better yet, look at Football Outsiders’ adjusted line yards per carry The Packers ranked 30th.
One of the reasons I look forward to this game is because I think it will be a coaching chess match: Harbaugh/Roman vs. Capers and Fangio vs. McCarthy. Should be a great game.
Good stuff Claude. The Packers D is reminiscent of the late ’90s 49er D. The run D looks good because no one runs against them. Teams have to drop the run and go to the pass in order to keep up with the scoring bombardment.
Claude,
That YPA was very high no doubt about it. I agree with you in that we have to run the ball, but my point was based more on the fact that in order to stay with the Packer offense, the Niners will have to be aggressive and attack the secondary. More than any other game, I believe this is one where the offense has to get a lead and then focus on clock ball. Long drives are great but if the Packers get out to a lead the Niners have to be able to keep up and I don’t think running the ball will get that done.
No doubt it will be tough, but thats what champions are made of. Anywhere, Anytime, Any place. Claude hit it. Run the ball and wear that cappy defense out. You hit it with Gap control. Rsh 4 and play nickel. NYG just watched the KC film. Its out there now. Also the back shoulder throws. A.R is the best at them.The secondary has to be aware every second of the game. I also think they should play spy on A.R. he is like a rb back there.Especially on 3rd downs. Gonna be tough, but I still say 2 td’s 2 fg’s and a saftey. 26-17 49ers! They finally get the Green and Gold Monkey off their back.
SMACK THE PACK!!!!!!!!! WHEEEEW!
Rocket,
Firstly, good analysis.
Secondly, I know what you’re up to. You’re trying the old reverse jinx bloy. Very effective.
exgolfer,
It’s not as impressive as diagnosing an injury but I try. Nice job by the way.
Thanks, Rocket.
This is a well typed blog if not just a bit too general. Reading it I felt like I could pretty much say the same thing about any decent team we face this season. There wasn’t much that was actually specific only to this game that couldn’t be applied to most any opponent we face this year.
But something that long clearly takes time to think out and put on the screen even if it isn’t exactly splitting the atom with it’s observations.
Well Coffee it was the best I could do in the approx. 5 mins I had to write it. I wish I had more time to go indepth into the matchups and numbers but alas life gets in the way. Thanks for taking the time to read it.
RM and MC listed as starting WRs. Finally can stop the nonsense about MC not starting. “TC tells all” and he clearly played the best
Adam
In a sensible world that would be the case, but on this blog I don’t think so.
@rocket, Adam707:
Don’t worry. The debate’s still raging in the “Harbaugh on Scott Tolzien and Josh Johnson” thread.
Thanks for the warning Claude. I’ll be sure to steer clear.
Actually nothing is proven till it is. And now it has. If TC determines all is too hard for you to stomach you must be using childrens stomach medication when you’re feeling blue.
Take care of that stomach and stay away from the local food when you travel if TC determines all gets you sick.
What is there to debate at WR? Roster has been set.
Crabtree was never in jeopardy of losing his starting spot or place on the team. DS just created some nutty fantasy to appease his/her dislike for him.
Nothing now.
And FYI, I told oldcoach that MC is likely the starter after preseason game 2. That was over 2 weeks ago.
You guys have been the ones unable/unwiling to let it go. For over 2 weeks I’ve said MC is a starter. You guys have been arguing with yourselves. Making stuff up. Now I am not a Niner fan before AS and I only trust JH when it comes to AS. What does that have to do with MC as a starter?
And there were a number of articles talking about if MC is a starter from local papers since the Title game. No such articles about other for certain starters (PW for example). They weren’t written out of writer boredom on their parts. I said MC has to earn it and TC determines all. And several here wet their pants due to it. Grow up guys. MC better have more fortitude than you. If not, we’re screwed.
@DS
I took a page out of Claude’s book by cutting and pasting what you wrote into Google Translate and soon after my computer crashed :)
Nick,
You need to reduce the intelligence level setting to make it work with that one.
I dont like the term “TC determines all” because in this case it shouldn’t. MC did enough at WR last year to show he deserved a starting WR spot. Maybe not the #1, but without a doubt the #2 at worst. His starting spot was never really in jeopardy.
Adam707,
It’s simple. “TC determines all” was DS’ way of giving itself an out when it was ultimately proven wrong on it’s Crabtree bash fest.
It’s the same thing with the whole, “In JH I trust” junk. It absolves DS from having to actually have an opinion on anything.
Nick
I have no idea what google translate is, but it sounds like your computer has a virus that prevents you from reading the truth. Explains a lot actually.
:- )
But this discussion has been over for awhile now. Prime has said so. I said so over 2 weeks ago. It’s not us who have insisted to say MC isn’t the starter. That is AES. Lies/hypotheticals/shrines/I’m not a fan/blah blah blah. AES won’t even move to a new topic to discuss other matters.
Doubt me? Look over my posts the past 2 weeks and show me one where I say MC isn’t a starter. Then look for the posts from AES where he takes topics where I didn’t discuss MC at all and turns it into a AS vs. MC issue.
You’ll need a new virus protection SW because a Super Computer would have difficulty counting the number of those posts.
DS,
I’m personally not letting you off the hook because you haven’t admitted you were wrong from the beginning. You started a few months ago with the idea that Crabs may get cut from the team altogether; even stating some Undrafted FA’s could be just as good and make him expendable, to this Training camp determines all nonsense when it was clear how ridiculous your theories were on this subject.
I’ve got news for you: Training camp didn’t determine anything in regards to Crabs because his position was never in doubt. You made up a scenario that didn’t exist and spun it about 20 different ways to keep from admitting how ridiculous it was to begin with.
Crabs missed the first two weeks of TC, played a handful of snaps in the games and yet has been #1 on the WR depth chart from day one. You were wrong. Admit it, accept it, and get over this grudge against a player on the team you say you support.
I know you hate stats but here a little for you MC haters that shows he is a starter in this league. MC caught 26% of the teams receptions and 28% of the teams receiving yards. His reception % was higher than Colston, Megatron, Cruz, Nicks, Nelson, Jennings, Steve Smith, and Julio Jones. And his Receiving yard % was higher than Colston, Nicks, Nelson, Jennings, VJAX, And Julio Jones.
This shows, that in our passing offense, MC does more than enough to help us win.
Adam707
There are a few levels/stages of players.
1. The guys like JS/PW. They are the best. No contention from anybody at all. Those guys on your team will be starters.
2. The new draft class. 1-2 round guys really. You just got them. Paid them a nice bit of change. They are not off the team. May not be starters, but they are assured of a spot.
3. Guys you just signed to a nice contract. AB/CR/AS type. Even if they may not be top of the class, you just invested a lot in them for a reason. They are virtually assured of being a starter.
4. Pretty much everybody else. If you are not in the first 3, you aren’t great, or new (potential high, little seen) or just got a new sizable contract, you are not assured a spot/starter. There are a lot of guys who may be just as good as you. And if they out perform you in TC, they take your job.
MC isn’t in the first category, nor did he receive a new large contract, nor is he a new pick. EVERYBODY who isn’t in the first 3 categories is open to lose their job. Adam Snyder did. PH did. Neither of those guys are in the first 3. JH believes in competition. If MC was assured of his job, then tell me adam, who didn’t have their starting job locked up? If there are none, then our players become complacent. And we lose. Competition makes you better. Not worse.
TC determines all is as fair a statement one can make regarding anybody who isn’t a VD (elite player)/new draft pick (AJ)/or got a new large contract (CR). MC fits that description.
Rocket,
“You made up a scenario that didn’t exist and spun it about 20 different ways to keep from admitting how ridiculous it was to begin with.”
Truer words have never been spoken. I actually have a term for this behavior, it is known as “The vicious circle of DS.” I remember her little Larry Fitzgerald fantasy earlier in the year, the one where he made $5 million annualy-Only $1.5 million more then Crabs!!!! The problem was, DS didn’t know anything about cap figures. I explained that LF’s cap figure is $13.25 million this year, and included the link. When she realized that I gave her a capanomics lesson, she copied and pasted the base salaries from the same link I initially provided as proof that she was correct. I politely reminded her that the same link shows both the base salary and the cap figure and that she was being DShonest. She then simply said she knew all along. It is what it is, sometimes you are better off just letting the dog chase it’s tail.
rocket
I did say MC is the starter 2 weeks ago. In fact I pointed out those same reasons as to why.
What was there to be wrong about since the beginning? MC had a horrible playoffs. He isn’t LF good. Andhe wasn’t announced the starter.
You sauid above you wanted to leave the MC stuff alone, but here you are. You have issues with people who aren’t disagreeing with you over the past 2 weeks regarding the point of MC being a starter. That is on you. Not me.
So, I’m not off the hook. Really scary. Sounds like you are joining me in people holding grudges. How long you going to hold this grudge?
Adam707,
I already tried those numbers with the anti-Crabtree folks. What you need to realize is that they are as incorrect in their assessments of Crabtree as the anti-Smith folks are in their assessments of him.
It’s a never ending discussion and they will never agree with you in the slightest. Save your effort, and move along to discussions with other folks that actually understand football.
DS,
What was there to be wrong about since the beginning?
The fact you surmized Crabtree could be cut, lose his starting job or be replaced by an undrafted FA. You said all of these things and they were complete nonsense then and still are now.
You don’t know the meaning of grudge it appears as that is not what I’m holding you to. What I want you to do is admit that you created a scenario that didn’t exist, were proven wrong and will now end the endless rants about how nobody understands you, nobody gets it, Training camp decides all zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
This is not hard DS. You were wrong, you seem incapable of owning up to it, and you look really bad for it. If you want to turn this into another perceived personal attack on your good name, be my guest, but our exchanges on this blog will end immediately because I have no time for that junk. This is a football blog; not life, so don’t combine them to create your own little cyber soap opera.
….so what if DS has a “grudge against a player”……..thats not the same with “hating against a player”………which the Alex haters are trying to portray this……
……They were wrong. Admit it, accept it…….
AWWWWWW. Ds has has a wittle midget minded bodygaurd How Tweet!
…@rocket….think you are taking this toooo seriously…
This is a football blog – I lol;
….little cyber soap opera = Instant 49ers Blog
Rocket,
Good thing you steered clear of the “Tolzein vs Johnson” thread, huh?
DS,
Rocket’s account is accurate. After the last season was over, you we saying that Crabtree was in danger of being cut because he wasn’t worth the money owed him this year.
This just isn’t true. I felt that way from the eyeball test and MC’s season stats, but the stats provided by Adam707 incontravertible.
If you’re going to discount the anit-Smith faction of posters’ arguement that Smith didn’t have enough total yards in the offense by saying he didn’t get enough passing attempts [a position I share, BTW], then you have to extend the same thinking to Crabtree’s numbers. Had the 49ers passed more, he would’ve had better stat totals, just as Smith would’ve.
I don’t want to pile on, but really, it’s no big deal to be wrong. It’s part of having opinions.
*are* incontravertible
rocket
Seem a little ticked off. Lay off that afternoon coffee man. lol
I was far from the only person to suggest MC is under the gun in the world. You saying that I said all those things are possible and that they didn’t happen doesn’t mean I was wrong in proposing them. It means they didn’t happen at the end. Because MC played well in TC. Just like I said he would have too.
For somebody defending a player, you seem awfully mad at someone who says the same thing you do. MC is the starer. And I have for 2 weeks now.
If you don’t think it was possible, good for you. I’m glad. But it was. So enjoy holding a grudge with somebody who comes to the same conclusion you have. By different means, yes. But the same. You are mad for no reason. Any emotional outbursts on this whole thread has come from you. Your soap opera. Not mine.
Blogs are for ideas. I put up mine. You put up yours. Don’t like it, don’t read it. I was/am cool with yours. The person having a problem here is you. Not me.
I’ve moved on. Will you?
ex
I was wrong in the outcome. Not for making those suggestions though. Rocket is telling me I was wrong to suggest them. I’ll never agree with that.
I said 2 weeks ago MC is the starter. Everything since has been a bunch of bs from several bloggers. Move on.
DS,
You were just as wrong about Crabtree being replaced as 23J was about Smith being replaced.
You both were wrong, and should acknowledge that fact. You can spin it however you would like, but it won’t change the fact that you let your personal dislike for a player get in the way of common sense.
@ex
I don’t use stats to judge AS or MC.
Big plays in big moments in big games is how I judge them all. I’ve said that for a long time. I’ve said I don’t follow stats since the start.
AS made big plays in big moments in big games. MC didn’t. If you disagree with me, start with that when discussing MC. Not stats since I don’t use them to defend AS or anybody else.
You’re right DS, that catch to set up the winning FG in Seattle wasn’t a big play in a big game for the team. It only helped them secure the bye week, but, that wasn’t really important right.
Ds your face has been smacked. NOT saved. Just quit. Even though I dont like you, its hard to see another sink this low. Just stop now! And remember; It gets better.
Now can we all move on and talk crap about the *hitty Packers?
*************SMACK THE PACK*****************
Jack,
You had and go ahead and use the big play card! Ouch, that one hurt. I’d say that was the biggest play of the regular season, but what do I know??
DS,
Crabtree held out because he allowed his agent to do his job. I was pissed at him. We all were but we understand that this is the business side of football.
Crabtree was right about what he said regarding Alex after the championship. He wanted Alex to take a few more chances and throw him the ball. Now here we all are here saying that Smith has to take a few more chances. Crabs was right. He’s a good dude, he’s a team player. He wants his touches but what receiver doesn’t. He does the best he can with the opportunities he gets.
DS,
Can you please specifically discuss the stats that Adam707 provided above. I don’t really see how you can explain those away. In my mind, they clearly indicate that Crabtree was a big part of the offense, not to mention, a pretty good WR, at least. How do you view those stats?
DS,
I just read your, “I don’t use stats to judge players” comment above. I really don’t know what to say. Are you a Tebow fan? If you don’t care about stats, and you love big plays, then he should be your guy.
ex
Apparently you weren’t a part of this discussiion before (probably best ;- )
For everybody who was, please scroll on down. Nothing new here.
1. Pointing out MC was the lead WR on a team whose 3/4 WR’s got injured and thus didn’t play as much is as telling to me as the notion AS is the leading passer. Not good/bad. Can’t take nothing from it.
2. What % of the time was VD kept in to block on passing downs? I remember a lot. And at the end of the season, MC only had 5 more catches than VD. This despite VD sucking and dropping passes much of the year. And what % did VD get?
3. Adam somehow forgot to bring up TD totals. Which are much more important than yards/catches. Points win games. Not catches/yards. This “oversight” would show that VD down season blew MC away. Supposedly this was MC’s best year statistically (it wasn’t when you analyze by games played, not year) yet he only had a few TD’s.
4. Teams all year prioritized their coverages to worry about VD. How often did you hear that the opponent 2-teamed MC leaving VD in man? Perhaps MC caught so many passes in part because teams were not worried about him making big plays. It is hard to drive down the field consistently without big plays. Teams feared VD making them. Knowing MC is less likely to.
5. Our OL stank. MC runs shorter routes which open up quicker. So AS had time to give him the ball.
6. MC had 72 receptions. A decent number to be sure given our attempts. But among those other WR’s Adam brngs up, MC was clobbered in TD numbers. Ignoring the drops/miss throws, 72 catches should yield more than 3 (or 4) TD’s. Those other WR’s would take nothing passes and score. MC last year did that 1 time against a Rams decimated D. Not that impressive.
7. Other teams pass more. Thus it is harder to get a high % yards/rec. Fewer passes, more easily done. Simple math.
But most importantly of all, NY didn’t fear MC. They weren’t proven wrong.
ex
Troy Aikman said AS had a great year. Not statistically, but a great year. So, I’m not that odd for thinking that. And Tebow can’t play the QB position. JH said AS is a pro bowl QB. He said MC has best hands. A compliment to be sure. But not at the same level. There is more to playing WR than great hands.
And curious how you never saw my stats mean nothing posts thru last year. Tell me. How often do you see me refer to stats? QB rating/yards? I only focus on TO’s and TD/Int ratio. Yards mean squat. If you think they are important, our D didn’t look elite in the playoffs with DB/EM throwing over 300 yards apiece.
DS,
Don’t confuse my attempt to get you to man up as anger or holding a grudge. I don’t get caught up in message board drama and certainly don’t let football opinions dictate my mood for the day. I was giving you an opportunity to admit you were over the top with your thinking and that you got carried away due to your dislike of the person that is Crabtree. You have done nothing but fight with people and defend Alex Smith yet see nothing wrong with your anti Crabtree stance. It is you who has to wear the hypocrite tag not me.
rocket
I have explained my stance. Had AS behaved like MC, I would not defend him. Had MC behaved like AS, I would defend him. You can’t seem to wrap your head around the fact that I don’t like MC personally for his actions. And I do like AS’s. And thus will defend him/others who I also like. That is your prerogativeve. Not mine.
If you think the two have behaved the same since they were drafted, there is nothing more to discuss. Because I in no way feel they have. I will defend those I like. Not too difficult a concept to grasp.
By the way, I have defended CJ Spillman in the most recent blog. And I have many other Niners/Grant as well. Don’t pretend like I only defend AS. If by fight you mean discuss, I have. Others have done things a lot worse than I have. If you think I am fighting, they must be declaring war.
Have a nice day.
Woodson moving from CB to SS does nothing but give the niners a better advantage in the passing game. Woodson, although aging, still a shut down corner when fully healthy. Now they have average, at best, corners that have to cover MC RM and MM. And now they have a SS not known for his run stopping abilites that will have to play big to stop this dangerous run game. Should be fun.
Matchup I am looking forward to is Matthews vs Davis. Will show us if Davis has progressed or if he is who he’s been since we drafted him.
He’s struggled with speed rushers in the past, but I’m still hopeful in regards to AD. He’s still very young [22, almost 23].
This game will come down to the 9ers offensive performance on 3rd down and in the red zone. The Packer defense is not geared to stop power run teams. If the 9ers are able to sustain drives and get TD’s instead of kicking field goals then they have a good shot at winning. This will require Alex Smith to have a moderately good day when it really counts on 3rd down and in the red zone. By going heavy run, the 9ers will be able to keep the ball out of the Packers hands and control the game. However, they will still need a level of balance where the passing game contributes something to the offense.
On the flip side, the 9er pass defense has looked shaky. AR and the Packers will put some points on the board. If the offense can hold the ball for long drives then the 9ers have a great shot at winning. If not, then it could be a long day for the good guys.
The Match Up you should do next is, Aldon Smith and Justin Smith versus the Packers LT LG and C… Because I’ve been reading that their LT is a player who’s never played in the NFL yet…
Ya, and JS is about to school Newhouse. See post above!
Mr. Rodgers will hold on to the ball, rollout and run. When he does, make him pay. I like the idea of being aggressive on 1st downs and 2nd downs. Especially early in the game with these replacement officials. I would not however, hesitate to run the ball down their throat with Gore, Hunter and Jacobs wearing them down like a wet booger. I think we will win this football game because the 49ers are the better football team.
Key player of this game. Aldon Smith. If niners defense hopes to stop the offense they have to keep constant pressure with only 4 rushers. You cannot blitz rodgers, he torches teams who blitz. Smith will need to play very well and beat his Matchup
Just in time to get everyone pumped up for the 2012 season (as if we needed any help getting pumped up), here is a great retrospection of the 2011 season.
Kind of dilutes the meaning of the word expert doesn’t it? Just like some of the “experts” around here. LOL
@niner61:
That’s why I don’t understand how anyone can look back on last year as anything but a happy surprise and an unmitigated success. No one predicted that the 49ers would win the NFC West. No one.
Agreed, especially with the lockout. It should be fun watching and seeing how much better they should be this year after an offseason under Harbaugh and staff.
That was a great read. I can’t believe somebody took the time to go and get all the reference pieces he used to write a post on a website. It does go to show us however how quickly things can change in this game. The Rams were favored based on what Bradford had shown the year before, but they were a very flawed team in many areas. Sometimes we get so caught up in QB’s that we forget there are 10 other players on the field with them that have to play well for that QB to be successful.
Hey rocket, I’ve been to Lambeau and I know a female out there who is a diehard Packer Fan. She knows more football than a lot of my peers. She also told me that the stadium is not really loud like that. I didn’t think so but I asked her to make sure. She said they root hard for their squad , especially with that damn “Go Pack Go !” song. You’ll hear it in the background Sunday. They are great fans and pretty respectful. I don’t drink beer but they bought me plenty of soda while I was there watching Desmond Howard run back 2 punts on us in the rain there!
how about Aldon Smith vs ANY O-linemen.. lol
9erGirl – Your blog vacation hall pass expires in 5 days!
Get back in here, make my day.
The template on how to beat the Packers and their home field advantage (courtesy of the officials) was layed out by the NY Giants last year. The battle to watch is the Niner front 7 vs. the Packers pass protection. If the Niners can apply heavy pressure (without blitzing), they’ll win by at least two scores. Otherwise, it will be a long afternoon.
I think you could make that statement to every single game in the NFL. Get to the QB, rough him up, and your chances increase 100%. I think every D. Coordinator has that as the top of their game plans every week.
@ Grant:
Do yo have any information on this? Is it anything to worry about?
* The 49ers took their team photo today without their head coach. Harbaugh was observed running — literally — out of the locker room to attend to a personal matter.
From Matt Barrows’ blog.
*Do you have any information
I’m pretty sure his wife was giving birth.
Thanks Grant.
Giving birth?!?!? Jimbo?! You sly dog, haha!! Seems like 49 is a little late in the game to be having kids. Are you serious, Grant?!
@ el Guapo
1. I believe this is his second wife.
2. He’s Catholic.
elGuapo,
Are you serious with your comment?
He’s a busy guy, I believe this one makes 6. Well done old man!
Guapo, haven’t you heard 49 is the new 35? Or something like that.
Congrats to the Coach and his expanding family.
Claude,
You mean JH had his first marriage annulled by the Church? That’s scandalous!
I thought the rule went:
Mexican with 6 kids = Catholic
White with 6 kids = Mormon
MidWestNiner …. uhhhhhh, kinda.
Almost exactly nine months ago (December 4th, 2011) the 49ers obliterated the Rams 26-0.
Coincidence?
I honestly don’t get what him being Catholic has anything to do with his wife giving birth…. Am I missing out on some big joke? What gives?
@Houston Catholics are against birth control.
I’m Catholic but I can still laugh at the large family jokes. They have a seed of truth. Every sperm is sacred.
**cue every sperm is sacred song from Monty Python’s Meaning of life**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUspLVStPbk
Houston,
It’s known that he’s Catholic, not that it’s here or there.
Anyway, in the Catholic Church you’re supposed to get one, and only one, bite of the marriage apple. To get around that tenant, you can get a marriage annulled [which is the Church basically saying that the marriage in question never happened]. Annullments are usually given as a result of a large donation and / or to those in very good standing in their parish [call me cynical, but that's how I see it].
Probably more than you wanted to know, but there it is.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-san-francisco-niners/niners-talk/Harbaughs-celebrate-childbirth-during-op?blockID=768171&feedID=5936
Congrads Coach Harbaugh.
if crabtree stays healthy i believe he will catch 75 to 80 ball. losing weight has made him faster and more explosive out of his cuts and working with smith in the off season and camp has made smith more comfortable with crabs. i do’nt see moss catching many more than 45 balls but as long as 20 of those catchs stretch the field he will be doing his job. my last prediction for the receivers is jenkins will have 15 to 25 catches, more importantly they will come mostly in the last 5 games.
I think MC will lead the team in both Rec and Yards. And 2nd, possibly 1s,t in TD. He and Smith really seemed to be on the same page as the season went on, plus he was at TC and played all games so he wont start as slow as normal. Watch him have a break out year.
He needs more TD’s. Not catches/yards. TD’s will force teams to have to resprect or worry about him. No way does NY single him if they fear MC scoring TD’s
His QB overthrew him for 3 touchdowns last year and he dropped 1 touchdown.
DS94everXev says:
DS:
September 4, 2012 at 2:44 pm
“He needs more TD’s. Not catches/yards. TD’s will force teams to have to resprect or worry about him. No way does NY single him if they fear MC scoring TD’s”
@DS
Seems like you’ve spelled out MC’ goal criteria for this season. But who will throw him those TD’s, CK?
As you’ve stated, the 11-85 connection will be in full force. Also bear in mind, that AS will need to spread the ball around to RM, MM, KW, TGjr, F.Gore, K.Hunt, DW and likely B.Jac.
Let’s say just for the sake of argument that AS throws two TD’s to each of these players (including MC), you only have AS throwing for three more TD’s than he threw last season. Hmmmm, but according to your standard MC must do more.
You want to put undo pressure on MC because of your disdain for him (grudge my foot!). But you have no problem with AS recently saying of himself that “He doesn’t have to make a play.”
Go figure!
Hahaha! Shsssss, (whisper) DS, your hate is showing again (lol).
Yawn
Do you discuss anything but MC/AS and me?
Boring. We’ve had this conversation before. Start a new one.
Hating. You’re teaching me about it. Don’t like it at all.
This will be a ball control game for the 9ers. They will have to be more productive on 1st and 2nd downs so that they will have more options on 3rd down. GR seems to call a better game when the 9ers are behind. GR needs to keep GB off balance with his 1st and 2nd down play calling – a combo of running plays with underneath routes to MM and MC by moving the chains and eating up the clock. Don’t expect RM to collect TDs via the long pass. RM will be a key weapon this year in the RZ. RM helped TB immensely with 14 TDs from the RZ in 2007. He will be the differentiator with TDs (my projection is he gets 8 for the year) from the RZ starting with this 1st game against GB. If FG rushes for over 100+ yds and the 9ers score 27 points, they win 27-23.
The 9er defense needs to play their typical sound game and not give up the big plays. Keep everything in front of them and make GB settle for FGs.
Even though I predicted a 12-4 season, this won’t be one of the losses.
I think the 9ers number ones and coaches have been preparing for this GB game all preseason. Good times. Go 9ers!!!
Hofer,
Like it a lot and hope you’re right. They have been planning for this game for a long time; I’m just not sure they can pull it out under the conditions.
Hofe – Solid post as usual but you’re killin me with all those initials bro. Too much work. :-)
Rocket, the OL for GB is a weak link for both the run and pass. If the 9ers play sound football, they can control the line of scrimmage. My biggest fear is they lose the game by being overaggressive in the secondary – going for an INT instead of just knocking the ball down. This is a big game for GR. Can he call a game with a balanced attack gaining key yardage on 1st and 2nd down? I believe he will.
It’s just a hunch and e reboot here knows I’ve been wrong before but I did notice something during traing camp and preseason. Jim Harbaugh tailored a gameplan to suit each of the 4 quarterbacks strengths. Kapernich had some read option and some drop back stuff where plays were designed for him to throw from the pocket.
Question. Does anyone think Kap might get a few plays along with James in the read option alignment in this game. Just as a way to shake things up a bit and surprise GB with something they would NEVER suspect. If you all remember, we did that aost every game last year. Whether it was throwing to a lineman, faking a punt or field goal. I think Kap might get a play or 5 sooner than later.
* hunch and everybody. Sorry.
@3jordan, have you heard anything about JJ ?What teams are interested or trying to sign JJ ?
Busterman,
JJ is just like those 2 previous QB’s of the niners N. Davis and Troy Smith, who couldn’t make it in the NFL.
Interesting idea, Jordan. I think you’re right; it’s not likely the Pack is going to prepare for anything from Kaep, and he seems to bring a different style of game altogether, based on what we’ve seen in the pre-season. Given that, I think it moves from the “interesting idea” box to the “good idea” box! Hope the coaches from BOTH teams see it. Might cause the Pack’s guys to lose some sleep, and it might give our guys a new thought. In other words, all good!
Speaking of which, I wanted to compliment you, 23, on your new attitude towards the blog. I’m more of an Alex guy than you are, so I don’t agree with all your thoughts…but I do recognize that you help keep me more balanced in my thinking. The fact that you’re now going to do it without the vitriol and hostility (which CERTAINLY doesn’t all come from you) is going to make this place a lot nicer for me, at least. Thanks, man! Here’s hoping your new approach is contagious!
Buster,
He’s not a Niner. I don’t give a damn.
Rusty,
Appreciate the kind words. I want to enjoy my team this year. I want to enjoy the blog too. It’s all good! We’re all fans and I’ve got think skin. I take it like I dish it out. Just don’t feel
Like fighting much these days. I had to read a few quotes from myself. Looked kinda pathetic so I had to shut that down. I read your work rusty and my girl used to live in Brea so I was on the OC quite a bit last season watching Niners at buffalo wild wings. Go Niners!
23J – I live 15 min from Brea.
I agree with Rusty, I like the new approach.
It’s not going to be easy, don’t take the bait. :-)
It’s going to happen at times this season Jordan. They showed it a lot in the preseason so now it is just another thing opponents need to gameplan for. I would love to see them break it out for a series if the get decent field position.
Jack,
I think they will sooner or later. May e not in this game, but against a weaker opponent.
Jordan,
It wouldn’t surprise me if they use it as a change of pace this week. The pace of the offense seems to pick up when he comes in. I see Harbaugh trying to put him in areas where he can be successful to continue his development and build confidence. When he’s ready I don’t think Harbaugh will hesitate making the move.
Jack, not likely. Name a playoff team that would alternate their QBs for any reason especially for change of pace? Not a good way to increase 3rd down or RZ efficiency. This is a pipe dream with undertones of an agenda. Not one of your better reads.
Hofer,
I wouldn’t expect you to like any type of idea that does not involve Smith at QB. It may not happen this week, but look for it at some point during the season.
And yes it involves an agenda. CK is the QB of future for this franchise, and when given the opportunity to put him in the game in a good situation to succeed I foresee Harbaugh doing so.
Jack, that was the approach I thought you would take with my comment and question. I simply asked which playoff team (past or present) alternates their QBs?
How do you know unequivocally that CK is the future of the team? It may happen, but there are no absolutes. Correct? EB of the SF Chron (last Sunday’s paper) used the metrics of the last 24 games played and AS was ranked 7th among active QBs. Those are facts. He is still ascending at the young age of 28.
The 9ers may make it to the Championship game or the SB this year. We’ll have to see how it plays out.
No bait Crabs. Just rolling like you, with Pepsi instead of the Sierra Nevadas! Lol
23J – If the shameful Nolan/Singletary days couldn’t get you to drink than nothing will.
Let me know next time you’re in the OC.
Crabs,
Will do big bro. Now let’s get Crabs to the pro bowl. Even if Kap is slinging I to him.
Grant, any news on J. Johnson , who pick him up?
He hasn’t been signed by anyone.
Thats strange alot thought JJ was a good back up to another team.
Probably JJ’s market value went down, after all the teams notice, HC harbaugh who he played for in college gave up on him. Lots loss interest in picking him up.
Teams are cutting players, why would they add JJ when they already have QBs on their roster that know the playbook?
That being said, there are a few teams that would surely benefit from adding a guy like him. He would probably be the best QB on Minnesota’s roster. McBLT, our camp arm from Sac State last year, made the Vikings’ 53-man. I couldn’t believe it.
I can’t remember who posted that A. Rogers is gonna shread the 49ers defense comes sunday. I think the niners defense are a bit closer to the Ny Giants who beat GB in the Playoff..
Just got a gut feeling comes sunday the 49ers are gonna show the world how good they are, and last year was no fluke..
Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch has experienced back spasms and team is uncertain whether he’ll be able to play Sunday vs. Arizona.
~Adam Schefter twitter.
I’d like to see that rat Pete Carrol go 0-1.
Thumbs up ^
Crab15, I do hope the noise the seahawks made in the preseason, don’t carry to the regular season.
49erman – They did make a lot of noise, just like their home crowd.
I’d like to see Carrol and the Whiz go 0-0-1 this Sunday. That’s what I’d like to see.
Guapo,
Hilarious 3-3 tie.
I thought Lynch was due for another suspension? Did he not have a dui over the summer or did the charges get dropped?
The DUI was his first offense under the substance abuse policy. His other offenses were personal conduct.
Yes, I know it seems silly that a DUI is in a separate category but that is the way the CBA is written.
Thanks, msclemons. When Lynch first got picked up over the summer I had heard on the radio he could be suspended but then never heard anymore. Didn’t know there was alcohol in skittles, unless he was having skittlebrau?
Absolutely agree Crab.
There are three head coaches that I don’t care for (to put it mildly).
1. P. Carroll
2. J. Schwartz
3. R. Ryan
All three are media hogs and hot headed cry babies.
Agree AES.
You have to admit Carroll has done and is doing a great job in SEA. He has turned that organization around. If he is right about Russell we could be facing a dangerous team twice a year. They might be the surprise team this year like we were last year.
“You have to admit Carroll has done and is doing a great job in SEA.” Back to back losing seasons. Yeah he is doing an outstanding job. Wheeeew!
Well Jack, better losing records than the previous 2 losing records :P
DS94everXev says:
September 4, 2012 at 4:24 pm
DS:
@ex
“I don’t use stats to judge AS or MC.
Big plays in big moments in big games is how I judge them all. I’ve said that for a long time. I’ve said I don’t follow stats since the start.”
@DS
Really DS? You said earlier that MC has to catch more TD’ this season. Maybe something has changed over the summer this off-season that I may have missed, but last time I looked, TD’s counted as a STAT!
By the way, how do you spin AS’ missed passes to KW and DW that may have gone for TD’ in the championship game?
Is that your impression of ‘coming up big, in the big games!’
Shsssss DS (whisper), your hate for MC is showing bud (lol)!
All in but for the captain and leader of 14-4.
You are getting ever more foolish. Losing brain cells along with it. I talked about that miss. Only a hater acts like I haven’t.
Boring. Got anything new?
Hahaha DS.
No need to say you were 100% wrong about MC. You’ve had people waiting in line to smack you like the young girl in the movie AirPlane (lol)!
Your tired and incessant MC rants have been on public display since the season ended. Time for a little back-peddling to save face huh?
Who’s flip-flopping now? Man-up and just say you were wrong about MC and move on.
If you can’t, there’s nothing more to say then ‘you hate’ MC.
OBTW, unlike you, I’m pulling for ALL 49ers!
No one knows this more then you (lol).
My war-cry throughout the summer has never changed:
“ALL IN” (for ALL 49ers players!)
See 4:46 post.
Still applies.
And if people are standing in line to hate, that is their issue. Not mine. They need to see a shrink. I have a term for them. Haters.
AES, you know I respect you but dude but you need to move on from this dialog. It’s beyond old. Let’s see some of the comments were accustomed to from you. Good times.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/09/04/key-matchup-niners-rbs-vs-packers-run-defense
Take it up with the editor then. I bet you don’t have the balls though. Want to sound macho. You sound stupid. Offer Grant some ideas instead. Might find some who agree. Maybe Grant will like them. He’s taken ideas froom bloggers before. He’s open minded enough. Why can’t you be?
Hoferfan67 says:
September 4, 2012 at 5:59 pm
“AES, you know I respect you but dude but you need to move on from this dialog. It’s beyond old. Let’s see some of the comments were accustomed to from you. Good times.”
@Hofe
I respect you to. I told DS that I would be here to defend MC everytime he took a cheap shot at him. The dialog looks tired because this guy seems to take a jab at MC every day. But you’re right, it’s a redundant.
I’ll try to stay off this subject in the immediate future.
But I can’t make any promises (lol)!
49ers 28
GB 10
Offense comes of age, and the defense remains elite!
“49ers 28
GB 10
Offense comes of age, and the defense remains elite!”
Hear, hear!!
AES
You took a lot of shots at me without me mentioning MC. Posts regarding “In JH I trust”, AS/team/defense when I didn’t mention MC.
Find 5 posts where you’ve replied to me where I didn’t mention MC and you didn’t either. Every reply you make is discussing MC. No matter if I do or not.
Time to move on. What year is it to you? Is it 1950 and you remember the good ol days? I’ve asked to move on. Hof has asked you before. This ALL depends on you to move on. I have.
I’m ready to move on DS.
Dont forget the shots at our defense also. Just sayin.
And the shots at Joe Montana, Steve Young, Aaron Rodgers, Dan Marino, Dan Fouts, etc. etc.
Insult anyone and everyone in order to make the Precious look better.
C’mon Miss Lemons, you love Alex just like everybody else. The guy is a winning QB.
..Miss Lemons…lol…..sounds right….
I’ll steer clear of DS for the time being. But any cheap shot at a 49er past and present may release the kracken (lol)!
CJ Spillman was insulted. If you really mean what you said, join me in defending him.
After all, he was the best non kicker on our ST. And our ST were better than everybody else. So he was a big player in our success.
Your pushing it bud (lol).
I haven’t seen the CJ insult you refer to, but i’ll take a look.
But don’t hold your breath DS. I’d rather have a root-canal then joining forces with you bud.
Hey, just being honest, it is what it is (lol).
…AES you are “special”
If AES wasn’t full of B.S he’d weigh about 35 pounds.
Hey ‘oneparolee’ wuz up loser!
Have you figured out how to make AS throw more accurately on your Madden 13?
Gee, for the life of me, I can’t understand why EA Sports would do this to AS, could you?
Looks like you finally came up for a little fresh air after spending the last 48 straight hours trying to make AS throw an accurate pass (lol).
I doubt that you’ll succeed because as they say:
“It’s All In The Game!” (Hahahahaha!)
Here’s some friendly advise; Try a College Game on your X-Box bud, it may help you get through the day a little less bitter at the world.
Try using the Michigan Wolverines, according to you they are a professional football team, right? (Hahahahaha!)
Stay out of grown folk business son, now go play with your Game-Boy.
…Datz all you got?……dude you need to get off the pipe and stop talking to the chair……
AES
You didn’t show up to defend CJ man. Or any other back up safety. What’s up?
LoL! AES why aren’t you helping defend a backup safety while this hypocrite continues to throw one of the starting WR’s under the bus. Priceless!
Jack settle down from trying to instigate more drama from these two. You told AES to let it go but here you are being just as annoying!
Prime
It’s over.
Time to move on to the season. And hope all our players perform well on and off the field.
Prime,
Why do you feel the need to stick up for this hypocrite? It can handle it’s own business.
Jack I’m not sticking up for DS, he/she can handle its own business. You told AES to let it go and then you add more fuel to a fire that has burnt now for 4 weeks. I’m just saying, you don’t always need to be the peanut gallery.
Nobody is sticking up for anybody. Time to move on.
This is more about DS being a hypocrite than anything else. It always likes to say how Bay, and Jordan are haters on Smith, when in fact it is the same way with Crabtree.
As Rocket pointed out, DS was wrong with the Crabtree rants this offseason, and it can not bring itself to admitting it. That is the sign of a true loser.
moving on
Will you?
…its obvious Jack can’t move on……he needs this soap opera for his life to function….
nicely done one
:- )
You got me oneniner…BTW…have you been able to watch any of the games yet…
Jack, I don’t think you have been on here very long if your comparing DS comments on Crabtree versus Bay and 23welchers on Alex. Those two have been at Alex with spit and vinegar for over 2 years. DS has not made 10% of the trash towards Crabtree compared to those two. In fact he and AES have been discussing MC for about 4 weeks, not even close to the garbage the two biggest haters have contributed on this blog. C’mon man!
Prime
Who cares what Jack writes? He insists he knows when he doesn’t. Fleener come to mind? Then he gets all pissed off.
I haven’t gotten pissed with MC being the starter like Jack did when we didn’t draft Fleener. If people can’t see that….I’m just shaking my head.
And if anybody thinks what I wrote about MC is remotely close to what others have written about AS over the years here, they are just picking a fight. For instance, how many posts has Grant deleted of mine which I discussed MC (0 is the answer)? How many posts has Grant deleted when people discuss AS (not 0 is the answer)?
If anybody thinks those numbers are even close, oh well. They are the hypocrites. Not me.
I said all year last year. I didn’t want T. Brown to start before the year started. By the end of the year, he was my fav player in the secondary. So, I have shown I can change my mind when I’ve been wrong. It’s up to MC to perform like he can.
…”The Packers have won the last nine regular-season meetings between the teams, scoring at least 30 points in five of them.
Losing at Green Bay in Week 1 this season would saddle the 49ers with 10 consecutive defeats in a regular-season series for the third time in franchise history, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The team lost 13 in a row to the Baltimore Colts from 1962-68. It lost 10 straight to the Los Angeles Rams from 1970-75. “…..
…..I hate the f…ng packers….
If we lose oneniner, then it will give us just a little more edge in the playoffs shall the Pack win enough games to play us again.
The Giants took that loss and used it as a slight edge against us. And an OT loss is a slight difference. I think it helped them.
It won’t provide an edge in the playoffs if the Niners don’t have home field advantage. The Niners have had over six months to prepare for this game, it’s time to play like a championship team if that is what they aspire to be. You sound like your greasing the skids for a loss.
BigP – Wussup Dawg? You’re right, the Niners should be well prepaired.
I’m curious to see how GB bounces back from their humiliation @Lambeau by the Giants last January.
I think GB is a little unsure what they have at this time defensively.
The Niners need to score first Sunday, get the crowd out of the game early. Can’t wait.
Crab15,
What’s crackin’ dude? It’s going to be a great game. Two great teams that have both had plenty of time to prepare, it doesn’t get any better! I can’t freaking wait!
Big P, I get what your saying, but playing like a championship team in week one might be difficult. A tough win or loss can be something to build on for the next 15 weeks.
I agree with DS, a loss can be as motivating to play them again when it really matters in the playoffs, home field or not. Its overrated homefield, just ask th Giants. Its nice to have, but its better to be playing your best football at a particualr time of year, January, road or home, it does not matter. Only dome teams have an adavantage at home.
ok
If we win, we’ll end this ridiculous losing streak we have and know we can kick their rear ends in the playoffs should the Pack not blow it.
There. Covered both sides.
FDM,
They may not play their best football on Sunday, but their won’t be another game they are more prepared or healthy for all season. This is a opportunity to make a huge statement against a great team. This could very well be a preview of the NFC Championship game. I understand being motivated by losing to a team earlier in the season, but I’ll take the confidence of knowing that you beat that team any day of the week. As far as the dome team thing, I agree with you 100%-which is why I feel home field advantage is important. A victory over the Pack could prove to be the deciding factor in earning home field advantage when the regular season is over. Sunday can’t get here fast enough!
Andrew! Almost Game Day, where you at dude?
(and don’t tell me Rishikish! We know that already)
-Shanti-
PS: Stampede? 49er Girl?
I’m right there with you oneniner I hate GREENBAY they kick there butts in sf and gb , and the ref’s are despicable it’s hard to beat them and the pack to
There o-line will hold all day (the refs won’t see it ) ,when the ball hits the ground all packers players will look for a flag, and what the (ref’s) did to the giants, in the playoffs is nothing new bin doing it for years they can’t let there packers loose in GB
That Giants playoff game, the Pack were being handed every opportunity. Their last TD drive shouldn’t have been. AR committed a TO, but the refs didn’t see it like that. The Giants get the ball, and at least get a FG out of it.
That game woud have been a total blowout then. Maybe the refs will have gotten all of that (giving GB every last chance to do something good) of their system now, and the Pack will have to play on an evenly called game for a change.
They played sixteen evenly called games last year and won fifteen of them. They are a great team. Stop making excuses and embrace the challenge the Niners have in front of them. To be the best, you have to beat the best. “The quarterback is playing at the highest level in the history of the game,” Harbaugh on Aaron Rodgers.
Sounds like another whiner. Don’t blame the refs. Sf will destroy the packers. With or without the refs help. Your thoughts on the outcome. Oh dope name. It sounds familiar.
BigP, are you a 9er fan or are you a Packer fan ? Your sounding like a packer fan to me. Excuses …. Truth hurts ! Do you remember Monday night Don Bebe’s fake TD & the refs didn’t call him down by contact? Or Brent Jones getting RAPED 30 yards down the field by Eugene Robinson in the NFC championship game? Do I need to go on??? Ok NinerMD I’ll take the bait , the 9ers are only as good as their last 8 straight against GB .. So NO, I don’t think they will win. And the game is TOO BIG for Alex. Ps you have never heard that name before !
@Sputnik
What name? Alex or yours (or what it was known for)?
Good memory by the way.
Lol…. Sputnik. You are a wealth of memory when it comes to GB vs us. Good knowledge. Now jump on the sf wagon and root for a new beginning. Wheeew!
@DS referencing to my profile name and it was directed @Ninermd.
And thanks for the compliment . I have been following my 9ers for over 30year.DS I know your a Alex fan, and Im not here to offend you or any other 9er fan but I don’t care for Alex at all. But I’m not going to make my opinion on Alex the center of attention while posting here on this blog. There are many other topics to dig into other the ” bashing” as some people would call it. If the 9ers are gonna walk away with a W , they will have to hit hard and bring a winning attitude like they did against the Saints.
@sputnik
Fine with me.
Welcome to the blog.
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