SANTA CLARA — On Friday, Greg Roman was asked a few questions about running back Brandon Jacobs, who has yet to play a down for the 49ers. Here’s what Roman said.
Q: Before your last series, Brandon Jacobs was in the huddle, but then Kendall Hunter ran out and replaced him. Why did that happen?
ROMAN: I changed the play, I believe. I doon’t think it was fair to have Brandon in in that situation running a play that he hadn’t the necessarily…as much work on. That’s it. Brandon’s doing a great job.
Q: Would you expect to get him some touches Monday night?
ROMAN: That remains to be seen. 90 minutes before the game we shall release our inactives.
Q: He was active last week.
ROMAN: Yes he was. But, you know what? When somebody has the hot hand, you keep going, don’t you? Frank’s been running pretty darn well. We’ve been very effective. I think we’ve had 43 runs of over 10 yards at this point in the season. He and Kendall are doing a great job. We do believe in all of our backs, and at some point they will all impact our team.
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I sense a little bit of frustration coming out of Jacobs…
If he’s frustrated he can go hang out in the opponent’s locker room. He seems to be more comfortable there.
Seems like he’s still searching for the way out of Harbaugh’s doghouse for opening his trap.
The Niners offense line is playing a brutal run game. This line of Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Boone, Davis have the ability to become one of the best if not the best run blockers ever assembled. These guys can run any blocking scheme/any type of run play. I wouldnt mind seeing some single wing plays installed, or a backfield of Gore, Hunter, Jacobs, at the same time would be my idea of gaget plays.
The Niners biggest strenght on offense is running the ball. Use it, got speed and power and talent. Mix in some passes and we win every time. Jacobs you always play the hot hand, you will get your chance.