The 49ers play the Seahawks Sunday night in Seattle. In the meantime, I’ll break down the key matchups. To read part 1, click here.
DE Bruce Irvin vs. OT Anthony Davis
The Seahawks’ nickel rush, especially Irvin, will be tough to handle, especially on turf, especially with crowd noise.
Offensive tackles are the last to move when offenses use the silent snap count, which the Niners will be using because of the crowd noise. Guards can see the ball begin to move from their peripheral vision, but that does not extend to the tackles.
Even if the guard and tackle hold hands, the tackle won’t move until the guard drops his hand, so the tackle movement still is slower than the guard and definitely slower than the opposing d-linemen.
If I were Seattle, I would match up Irvin against Anthony Davis and beat him with speed off the corner. Then, use that tactic to set up an inside move once Davis over commits and leans outside in anticipation of Irvin’s speed.
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I’m putting all my chips in on Anthony Davis getting the job done in Seattle.
Did Irvin even play in the first meeting?
12 snaps, 1 sack. He’s played 82 snaps the last two weeks.
The ESPN box score must be wrong. His impact will be neutralized by the 49ers run game.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=321018025
He didn’t show up on the stat sheet against the Niners. He either didn’t play or didn’t do anything. He’s got 8 sacks on the season; 1 in the last 4 games. Not exactly setting the league on fire but he will have that crowd noise in his favor. Davis has faced better than this guy this season so I think he’ll be ok provided he doesn’t let the noise get to him too much.
Fast on turf, but wet turf is a bit different. Aldon’s speed rush will be effected too, but he’s got a bigger tool box.
The 49ers live in the past they probably think Tavarus Jackson is still the Quaterback for Seattle, but Something greater then tavarus jackson is here… Russell Wilson a WINNER ! Smash the 49ers and send them home empty ! Go Seahawks!
Jim,
I have a question for you, Seacheats can’t live in the past, becauase the past has been a dismal horrific existance. How many SuperBowls have the Seacheats wons? Exactly zilch. Also your head coach is a scumbag. Now go get a passport, or I will have you arrested.
Jim
i dont think this is a seachicken blog…lol
Keep under estimating us i love it…u wont know what hit u…we got a slinger which is better than Wilson…
I know Wilson has a had a few good games but it’s hard to take a midget seriously.
Hey Jim
Got a Superbowl? Got one? No? Then STFU you godd*mn moron. Your pathetic franchise will forever be identified with that loser Hasselbeck. “We want the ball we’re gonna throw a pick 6 to Al Harris”
Hey Jim,
What’s a Quaterback?
Jim,
Son we own the Seahawks, we own the Seahawks Jim. Do you remember when Crabtree bitc- slapped the 12th man last year?? This year, it wont be that close! Make sure you pay us a visit after we break a leg off in your arse. Once again we’ll be sure to ask Pete, “Whats your deal!” Lol.
For a second I thought these comments were directed at Jim Harbaugh.. Let’s be fair though this Sunday anything can happen maybe ole stinky Pete will get lucky and turn this into an actual rivalry. Theirs something to be said about having an actual division rival and not just a whipping boy we take out back and thrash with a switch behind the woodshed. So seahawks don’t disapoint put up an actual fight this Sunday I want a good game.
This guy’s only purpose here is to get you guys riled up and clearly he’s succeeded with a couple of you. Try not to get so emotional and just ignore the prick and he’ll go away.
Hey now, my response was completely inappropriate and in line with my usual sense of humor.
I’m far more concerned about Clemons than I am about Irvin.
Maybe I’m biased. :-D