Posted By: oneniner (23/10/2007 8:38:17 AM)
Comment: "turd-peddling pharmacist millionaire"= funny.....i bet the turd-peddling pharmacist millionaire = oneninerHATER.... from a wise man = when people have time to hate you, then you know you have made it. which means my next sunday will be fun, i definately predict a Win......(i know so far its been rough on predictions) but with this new found hatred for me, i believe my luck has just changed .....:)

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 9:02:51 PM)
Comment: i'm with razoreater...let's get the w, or in the words of Kordell Stewart, the "upside-down M." I'm not kidding, he really said that once. Kid was probably a PhD.

Posted By: razoreater (22/10/2007 8:52:32 PM)
Comment: how bout a win boys?

Posted By: oneninerHATER (22/10/2007 7:19:50 PM)
Comment: Oneniner u are the biggest POOPBUTT in the blog calling people morons etc,after posting the "MATT WOULD BE BETTER OFF COVERING A TRAINING CAMP PRACTICE THAN GO TO BILL WALSH'S FURNERAL" post,i thought u would go back to the Black Hole where u belong...No one wonders why u have so many issues with other 49er fans than anyone else,Oneniner u are the MORON of this blog and everyone here knows it because u prove it time and time again.

Posted By: Craig (22/10/2007 6:17:02 PM)
Comment: Dear Mr. Nolan, you had two full weeks to prepare for the NY Giants; the Giants had a short week -- 6 days -- to prepare for your team. Your team got destroyed on offense and defense. Bottom line. Clearly the time you spend over the last two weeks was not put to good use. Coaching problem. You need to replace your offensive coordinator, offensive line coach, and wide receiver coach..... coaching is supposed to get MORE productivity out of the players (not less).... We have seen none of that with these three coaches. Between now and one week after the season ends, I expect you will be firing all three of these coaches. Do not be surprised if you, yourself, get fired at season-end. By then it will be three seasons with the 49ers.... where is the improvement? The owner of the team wants a new stadium (as do the fans); don't you think a winning team would make that endeavor easier? Suggestions for player changes to your offense: Put in Snyder for Jonas Jennings, put in Baas for Smiley, and put in Wraggle for Heitman........ would be an upgrade to all three. Jennings/Smiley/Heitman have all gone backwards since last year. Why? That is what you are paid to figure out and solve. Those three are not cutting it, and none of them are a rookie like Staley who you told us was worthy of giving up our 2008 1st round draft pick for (yes, the draft pick that looks like it will be a top 5 pick in next year's draft at this rate)...... thank you very much. Replace WR Jackson -- who is nearly invisible on the field with the 49ers -- with Lelie. At least Battle can block and rarely drops balls when he manages to get open. Put in the WR rookie Hill; do something. It is not human -- at least for those of us who have common sense -- to keep doing the same thing over and over and to expect a different end result. You need major changes on offense. QB Smith needs to show some leadership abilities. Cutting to the chase, QB Smith has not yet shown that he is worthy of the #1 pick, not even close. Period. Hostler and Dilfer's "coaching" are holding QB Smith back. Don't you see that? The team is 2-4, well under your owner's and fans' expectations and I suspect your own. Drastic measures are needed, otherwise you may not be around for season four.

Posted By: Larry Allen (22/10/2007 6:02:26 PM)
Comment: Yes I am out of shape, yes I am not as good as I once was but people are still afraid and I can still push people on their rear. Give Allen a break he is not our problem. PLAY CALLING IS. The game is played by reading a defense and calling a play that is responsive to theat read. WE SUCK BECAUSE our OC can't figure out what's going on the field during the game. WE SUCK BECAUSE our QB can't count a three step drop. WE SUCK BECAUSE our players are not prepared by the coaching staff. WE are going to be okay in the long term because we have some great talent on the team. I hate to say it but if you look closely at the PITT game you'll see ALEX SMITH is the real thing and given the right coaching and mentorship, he is going to make alot of people look silly. Mike Nolan is dumb but he is still a good football coach. He needs to learn his weaknesses and then surround himself with good help. He will pay a significant price for a poor and inexperienced OC. That may not be a good thing because I really do believe he is going to be a good head coach someday but thats the life of being the boss it all falls on your shoulders. After all he was the guy who gave him the job.

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 5:15:12 PM)
Comment: coombaya, everybody. everything works itself out. there are 5 billion people in china who've never even heard of mike nolan. although they've probably heard of jake, the turd-peddling pharmacist millionaire.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 4:21:17 PM)
Comment: lol...what does rollin with nolan have to with our life :).....dudes you guys need to hug each other and relax.

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 4:09:43 PM)
Comment: Oneniner, Not to point out more of how stupid you sound everytime you tap your keyboard, but what Community College can you get a Master's and Doctor degree from??? Why are you ripping on community colleges anyway?? If you knew you were stupid that would be a start but you don't. You can't teach stupid oneniner, you are just born with it. Act your Wage and stop typing please!

Posted By: Mike in SF #2 (22/10/2007 4:07:34 PM)
Comment: Oneniner - I'm not Jake. Maybe you need to read these posts a little closer. Is your GPS not working?

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 4:06:46 PM)
Comment: oneniner, Get your resume ready!! 5 losses, 3 in conference is the season! Graham and oneniner keep rollin' with the Nolan's, it will take you far in life!

Posted By: Mike in SF #2 (22/10/2007 4:05:55 PM)
Comment: Oneniner - did you read my post? What are you talking about and when did I rant about anything? I was laughing that the SF Chron gave the coaching staff an A- game grade. What are you reading? Where did I "day dream" or "Coach" on this blog? You have 40 ranting posts everytime Matt posts a new blog article. I posted ONE TIME. Are you kidding me? Do you have me confused with someone else right now? with perhapse YOURSELF? We are all sick of you posting SO MUCH GARBAGE. Get off your high horse. What right do you have to tell people what they can and cannot do on Matt's blog? Sell crazy someplace else my brotha.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 4:05:10 PM)
Comment: To the two morons....nobody is happy we are losing, but don't come here and start crying about your sorry feelings........ to suggest we should start cutting players in week 6 = moronic .... not to consider we are only 1 and a half games from the division crown in week 6 = double moronic.....spare us your ridiculous comments, if you have nothing positive to write about or a question for Matt do us a favor and go to bed.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 3:58:06 PM)
Comment: lol....jake, your community college just called they want their degrees back. You are officially a disgrace to all human kind. (the next game is the season?)..lol.. I don't even know where to start. lol...who are you mad at?..nolan, the players, the coaches with no jobs, me :), graham, new england, the whole nfl? .....thanks for the recognition "ultimate apologist for M.Nolan", I am very proud of it....:)..definately rollin with nolan

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 3:49:56 PM)
Comment: Mike in SF.. oh i mean "pleaseshutmeup", ..just shut up and go to bed. When we win the division we will wake you, save the energy for school, everyone knows we are struggling losing 4 straight we don't need your wannabe day-dreaming coaching on this blog. Nobody in their right minds actually thought we would win the game, except you of course, you are ranting as if we are excpected to be in the superbowl....stop wasting your brain cells a favor and just shut up.

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 3:43:42 PM)
Comment: wow, jake--let's just cool it, young fella. nobody's gangin' up on ya. easy, easy.

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 3:34:02 PM)
Comment: oneniner, PLAYOFFS??? The 49ers are fine???? They are 2-4 and lucky to be at that with an offense that may go down as one of the worst in NFL History!!! How stupid are you??? They are on a four game losing streak, the coach has lost the team, and they have a New Orleans team coming in on a two game win streak that is feeling pretty good about themselves. This game on Sunday is the season!!! Seattle is going at least 8-8, probably 9-7 and same with Arizona. You feel good about where the 49ers are and I should too, IDIOT!! New England is starring at a Top 5 pick the way this season is going for the 49ers. Way to support the top of the league Nolan!! Is Joe Staley a fourth or fifth pick overall value???? Oneniner probably thinks so!!!

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 3:23:08 PM)
Comment: OneNiner, You are the biggest idiot on this board. You are the ultimate apologist for Mike Nolan. You tell me what value Dilfer, Allen, Jennings, Smiley, and Smith bring to this organization right now?? Are these guys part of the future??? No, they are dead weight period. I know you just started watching football last week so you have no frame of reference on the coaching careers of Cowher and Schottenheimer. I think they have a little more credibility on their resume than Mike Nolan. I mean Mike Nolan was part of a staff that gave up 55 points in the Super Bowl! Hey Nolan, the 49ers like to throw the ball to Jerry Rice! And one-niner, here is a small list of coaches that have never won a championship: Marty Schottenheimer, Marv Levy, Jim Mora, Dan Reeves, Dennis Green, etc. You may want to look up some of those guys sometime, they did alright in this league. The fact that you want to throw Bill Cowher under the bus shows you have absolutely no credibility whatsoever! Graham, you may want to look up a guy named Theo Epstein before you start throwing young MBA's under the bus like they don't know anything about the sport and how to build a winner. Graham and One-Niner, you two are the definition of people with a LOSER's Mentality! Both of you get back on the Short Bus!

Posted By: Mike in SF #2 (22/10/2007 2:58:05 PM)
Comment: Oneniner - I think someone that posts more on Matt's bog than Matt himself - yes YOU - should not be commenting to others on how one should use their time wisely. I never commented on where the Niners stand or don't stand in our division or in the wild card picture as we are on a four game losing streak and I think talking PLAYOFFS (please cue Jim Mora quote) is dumb and ignorant at this time. How about we win ONE GAME first!!! Also - what are you talking about "come up with one name"? You lost me on that one (I better get my GPS out). LOL - fool.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 2:52:12 PM)
Comment: no offense Jake, but you did put yourself out there...I have to question your effort level in receiving those degrees you claim to own when you can't make sensible comments......you want to "Cut Dilfer, Larry Allen, Jonas Jennings, Justin Smiley and Derek Smith today!... Sign Aaron Brooks."....what jungle are you from? Only an illiterate would even think that, I bet a 10 yr old kid understands you can't just go around cutting your own players after 6 games. You also went further calling someone an idiot just because of an opinion, was that what they thought you at your Business Admin classes. Then you topped of your stupidity by saying Marty Schottenheimer is a proven winner...winner of what championship, ever heard of winners in second or third place. It took your almighty Bill Cowher to win a super bowl in 14 yrs, the same Bill Cowher who took over a good Pittsburg team from Chuck Noll. The difference btw you and I are, I at least try to consider history and make good judgments on how to think instead of just blowing out thoughts without thinking. Save us the raves and rants. We are only 1 and half games away from the division lead, a 3 way race compared last yr. I like our chances. You should too.

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 2:44:42 PM)
Comment: HA! that's funny. wait by the phone, jake. it's only a matter of time before some team calls asking for advice on how to play football from a pharmacy phd. especially one who's not even 30. seriously, hold your breath.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 2:30:21 PM)
Comment: you guys are way overreacting, we have time to comeback.....ok Mr. Mike in SF #2, since your knuckle head seems to know better....will you feel better if we win the division or not win the division?. So far we still look great in terms of where we stand in the division. and I didn't even mention where we stand in terms of wild card positioning--....And is it so difficult to come up with one name when you post, you have time to think about my GPS reference but not one second to come up with a name for your comments. You could have used the amount of energy in writing "please" to come up with a name for ya-...why don't you call yourself "pleaseshutmeup" :)

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 2:09:23 PM)
Comment: Graham, I have a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's of Business Administration Degree at 28 years old and own a chain of independent pharmacies. I p*ss success and on Mike Nolan when it comes to financial success. What success are you talking about??? What has this guy done in his profession that separates him from the rest of his profession????? NOTHING!!!

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 2:03:46 PM)
Comment: TT...Bill Walsh had experience before his niner gig.....Most of the time you get this knuckle head assistant coaches who instead of having an open mind and learning, they focus so much on irrelevant stuff like coaching from the sidelines. If it was an advantage, why would anyone in the nfl be in the booth.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 1:52:21 PM)
Comment: Bill Walsh imposter...you shut up....which gaps, the one btw your fore- head? When did he question the play calling?,...even if he did he has accomplished enough to call shots, it is his team and he his the only weapon they have.....you shut up...how dare you post your moronic thoughts under Bill Walsh's name, shame on you...why don't you shut up and come up with your own real name instead of cowardly hiding behind a legend.

Posted By: Bill Walsh (22/10/2007 1:37:54 PM)
Comment: Frank Gore needs to shut up and hit some gaps. Less talk and more TD's. One breath he's questioning the play calling and the next he admits players make plays. This kid hasn't even been in the leauge long enough to call shots like that regardless if he's a team's featured back or not

Posted By: Mike in SF #2 (22/10/2007 1:32:12 PM)
Comment: Here is the laugh of the day - Crumpacker of the SF Chronicle gave the 49ers Coaching staff an A minus in his game grades. Yes that is CORRECT he really gave them AN A MINUS?!!?!? IS HE KIDDING? My oh my how far that paper has fallen since Lynch left. To give an A - to coaches that watched their team commit 13 penalties, give up six sacks and committed four turnovers for their fourth consecutive loss!!!! A game they had two weeks to prepare for. WOWZERS. MM - as always - thank you for your intelligence, due diligence, hard work and great reporting. P.S. Oneniner please please please stop using the word "GPS" you just don't get it and its NOT working for ya.

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 1:25:16 PM)
Comment: jake, you miss my point. i'm not calling for sympathy. i'm saying, people with more at stake are likely to make better decisions with the resources available at the moment. they are by-and-large trustworthy people who know what they are doing. if you had half the success with your career that mike nolan has had with his, you'd be a lot happier than you are right now. you're right about scrutiny coming with the territory.

Posted By: BHF (22/10/2007 1:21:25 PM)
Comment: Looking at the bright side, the offense did make 20 first downs which is clear improvement and they were more aggresive. However, the 4 Dilfer turnovers is too much for any team. Hopefully, Smith will return this week. Dilfer just doesn't have it.

Posted By: Tim (Modesto) (22/10/2007 1:06:15 PM)
Comment: The bottom line is that the Niners have too much talent to be playing the way they are on the offensive side of the ball. Unfortunately, Nolan has decided to stick it out with Hostler and things aren't working. Nolan must now answer his critics and try and turn this ship around. If the Niners don't win next week against the Saints, than the fire will only get that much hotter under the feet of Coach Nolan.

Posted By: TT (22/10/2007 12:36:55 PM)
Comment: oneniner, Bill Walsh called plays from the sideline. He did ok I thought.

Posted By: Kelvin_9er Fan in RI (22/10/2007 12:28:09 PM)
Comment: It was yet another frustrating loss, yes. But, I think we found a reciever who could change things. Lelie. At 2-4 we have 2 winnable games comming up which we could end up being 4-4 leading up to a HUGE game (rematch) vs. the Seahawks on Monday night on 11/12. The season is not totally over. Keep believing 9er faitfull!!

Posted By: nosetackle supreme (22/10/2007 12:26:47 PM)
Comment: Gore's comments are almost definitely aimed at the offensive line. They are simply terrible right now. not one played well yesterday. Good thing Smith wasn't out there or he would have been taken off the field on a stretcher.

Posted By: knee jerk (22/10/2007 12:17:28 PM)
Comment: Yeah! Bring back A.B. and T.O. hell I don't know why we cut Merton Hanks. Start Wragge, sign Kwame and cut JJ. Fire Nolan, hire Singletary. Make York sell to Eddie. You people are the reason coaches hate fans, you're a bunch of clowns. How about it is the sixth game of the season and are goal should be 3-3, oh hell we are 2-4. Fire 'em all.

Posted By: Marco in Stockton (22/10/2007 11:50:00 AM)
Comment: Nolan's plan is simply not working. Let's all face reality. With the injuries they just don't have enough talent. Clearly Antonio Bryant was their best receiver who could get open and he blew it. Jackson is a bust & a wasted 4th round pick. Injuries to Lawson, Davis, and Smith have hurt. We don't have a receiver who is a playmaker. We don't have a good O-Line. We are missing a dominant D Lineman.We are a 6-10 team. Time for a change Mike Singletary should be the next Head Coach!

Posted By: vlad (22/10/2007 11:49:45 AM)
Comment: I like this comment: "Truthfully the Giants were not that much better then us.We beat ourselves with poor execution and poor play selection." So let's see her. Play execution is about players talent and play selection about coaching quality. Hmm ... so our players are not as talented and our coaching is not as good, but these 2 aside, everything is fine? Good 49ers fan! I wish I could stand this mess like that. The NYG were indeed a very good squad, very aggressive, full of energy. Sure they are not the NE Pats but they definitely are a top-tier team. We have to acknowledge 49ers are not good as a whole. Gore's hand-off fumble, VD's dropped pass, Dilfer's fumble leading to touchdown, all these things are about 49ers being bad, period. BTW, VD is so frustrating. So much potential, his speed has been lauded all around the NFL world, yet he drops the ball when it's time to show it. That's an instant summary of what 49ers are right now.

Posted By: shootme (22/10/2007 11:48:56 AM)
Comment: wow... no love for the positive changes on offense? An opened up playbook, finally getting lelie some PT? It was a bad loss, but you're looking at one of the best d-lines in the league and a SERIOUSLY underperforming o-line. Sad to see nobody focusing on the positives out of this one.

Posted By: flynntg (22/10/2007 11:18:02 AM)
Comment: I think its time to take a deep breath and get back to basics. The place to start is the offensive line. It's far too talented to be performing like this. No more "I don't know what the problem is" we have had six games and it's not getting any better. O Lineman are supposedly graded after every game, who is winning the individual matchups who isn't, Start replacing those who aren't. Is Allen losing his battle with age, is Heitman fully recovered from the broken leg, is Jennings the answer at left tackle, make some decisions, even if your unsure. Start making players accountable for their performance and not worrying about the GD playcalling. If your letting NY's ends go around and through you like you weren't even there I don't care about your confidence on the OC.

Posted By: razoreater (22/10/2007 11:16:37 AM)
Comment: talk about your denial topped off with complacency-blehk!someone please get this bad taste out of my mouth called losing and dont ever let me become comfortable with losing

Posted By: 16280 (22/10/2007 11:15:24 AM)
Comment: After such high hopes to begin the season and believing we were on our way back to respectability with a real shot at the playoffs I now realize Nolan is a really bad coach. His players, his systems, his hands firmly on the reigns and we are the worst offensive team ever. The D and ST are good but the NFL is about scoring. Hey Mike, take a Sunday off and watch some good teams play (Colts, Pats, Cowboys)They score 4-5 times a game not a season. The George Halas/Woody Hayes 3 yards and a cloud of dust style offense went out the window decades ago. Look at the crappy Raven you want to model. They suck only slightly less than you do. I hate to say it but I hope we lose out so Mr.GQ gets canned and we can bring in an O minded coach and get as many good picks as possible in the next draft. Maybe Singletary with a proven OC. Someone who can balance the team out. We have a lot of high priced dead wood on the team that needs to go right now. Hit the pines and go with the kids to get experience for next year. We have good young talent and are getting better but the coaching is killing us. Nolan is developing a losers environment and will bring those good young players down or they'll bolt at the first shot to get out of town in free agency. Nolan is a cancer, cut him out. If SD gets rid of a 14-2 coach why are we hanging on to this turd? By the way the jailhouse pussy beard doesn't make you tougher.

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 11:13:14 AM)
Comment: It would be different if there wasn't a guy out there to get like when the 49ers fired Mariucci and replaced him with Dennis Erickson, HUGE MISTAKE!! But Marty Schottenheimer who is a proven winner everywhere he has been would be great for this team at this point. I don't think Cowher would come to San Francisco but I think Schottenheimer would.

Posted By: Dirk (22/10/2007 11:05:15 AM)
Comment: razoreater: 'do u see nolan returning next year if our record is 6-10?' Yes. If the season ends 6-10 with Nolan then he did indeed find a way to miraculously turn the team around. In which case he might even deserve to stay. On another thought he will be HC next year no matter what. Even at 2-14.

Posted By: Mariucci (22/10/2007 10:54:10 AM)
Comment: I think we should just get rid of all our best players, and coaching staff and start over fresh. There will be a rebuilding period, but we'll be back in the playoffs in a few years - oh wait we did that in 2002!

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 10:47:45 AM)
Comment: allen49stars, I don't think the 49ers should have re-signed Peterson, Lawson is better. However, the two guys they shouldn't have let go were Garcia and Owens. These two guys were and still are SuperStar players in this league. I don't care if Owens is a head case, the guy flat out plays his ass off and plays on winning teams every year! Put those two on our team right now and the 49ers are winning the NFC!!

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 10:38:09 AM)
Comment: "imbecile".....easy guys....this is not helping anyone

Posted By: Adalius Thomas (22/10/2007 10:37:38 AM)
Comment: Man I am glad I did not sign with the 49ers, at least I am sitting pretty at 7-0. Having fun with option 2--TBC?

Posted By: Archie (22/10/2007 10:29:35 AM)
Comment: Hey shobbrobb, I guess YOU don't know how to turn off the caps lock either. BTW, it's spelled "imbecile", you ignorant moron!

Posted By: allen49stars (22/10/2007 10:18:31 AM)
Comment: Our front defensive line is absolutely horrible, which makes our entire D look average. It seemed like every time the "G" ran the ball they were getting 5-6 yards! We need a true DT & DE. ZERO pressure on the QB, unbelievable, he has all day to throw. Tully sucks! Man we should have signed Peterson for an extension. Crazy how many ex-49ers are having pro bowl years: J. Garcia, T. Owens, J. Peterson, A. Carter, etc- With Gore's comment, I wouldnt doubt if this team starts to really fall apart and Nolan completely looses this team.

Posted By: Bill Walsh (22/10/2007 10:17:49 AM)
Comment: NINERS ARE GARBAGE AND WON'T WIN ANOTHER GAME THIS YEAR

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 10:14:47 AM)
Comment: Graham, If I performed at my job the way Nolan is right now my livelihood would be in trouble too! This is the NFL, it comes with the territory. Mike Nolan and his coaches are making a lot of money, I personally don't have any sympathy for his livelihood! Nolan has set himself up for this with his "Brian Billick" like attitude and how he thinks all his decisions are gospel. The fact is all of these guys he has drafted and brought in haven't really panned out to this point. He thinks he has brought in better talent then he really has. Alex Smith, Vernon Davis, Brandon Williams, David Baas, Adam Snyder, Jonas Jennings, Banta-Cain, Darrell Jackson, etc. have not equated to wins on the field. So yes, these are his players and his system, the burden is on him period!

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 9:39:04 AM)
Comment: jake, the people making the decisions about whom to play and how to coach have a lot more at stake than you do. namely, their livelihoods and professional reputations. they also have decades of experience coaching football at the highest levels. i'd say, the poor play is probably the result of a number of things. but it's wishful thinking to assign all the blame to the coaches.

Posted By: razoreater (22/10/2007 9:24:36 AM)
Comment: do u see nolan returning next year if our record is 6-10?

Posted By: Fre (22/10/2007 9:23:12 AM)
Comment: Mike - you nailed it. I'd also like to mention that Brandon Moore, last year's defensive MVP, finally got his first start of the 2007 season after Hannibal Navies and Parys Haralson proved they didn't belong on the field. He registered the 49ers only sack. I really don't understand why some players, such as Derek Smith or Darell Jackson or Larry Allen, are basically untouchable, while others, such as Lelie and Moore and Snyder and Baas, have to fight and scratch and claw to get any PT whatsoever. Nolan seems pretty quick to blame personnel for the teams woes, yet he has to be told by everyone from the media, the fans, the players, and even opposing coaches before he finally makes a significant personnel change. I guess we need to start clamoring for Clayton's promotion from the PS so Gore can rest his ankle...

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 9:22:42 AM)
Comment: can we all AGREE, Huss needs to keep his butt in the booth, he should have been there since game one. Thats the thing with rookies they think they know, but they really don't know yet. I just get the feeling after yesterday's game, if he had been in the booth we would be 3-3.

Posted By: Joe (22/10/2007 8:56:36 AM)
Comment: I am a different Joe then who wanted to turn in his Niner Fan Card. We have had worse times then this for sure. Anyway...I was dissapointed in the Niner play calling when they had the one play with the lead. I was ready to attack. Dilfer seemed to be throwing the ball good on the drive before and that would only last so long...The only play the Niners had the lead since the Ram game while on offense and they wasted it with a botch handoff. I thinkt that sums up this Niner team. Even when they play it safe it backfires. If I was the defense I'd sue..

Posted By: jr high coach (22/10/2007 8:34:21 AM)
Comment: hey I have some laminated game plans - can I be offensive coord? Nolan you suck - better quit your big long speeches and win a game. Maybe Dan Snyder was right - pass the vanilla.

Posted By: mike in MD (22/10/2007 8:20:20 AM)
Comment: A lot of this blame is on Nolan. He was WAY TO LATE to recognize the obvious that Lelie (the 3rd NFL proven WR we have) should have been playing since the 1st game & that he should have let Hostler do his own thing w/this Offense from the beginning. Sure he has a lot to learn & there will continue to be growing pains but it shouldn't have taken this long to get his freedom & use the personnel he thought was needed to get the job done. The team is doubting Hostler now because it's taken too many games to reach a level to build on & to establish any kind of consistency. Like I had said this is where we should have been in game 1 or 2, trying to find our Offensive identity. There's been too much stubbornness & incompetence by Nolan these past 5 weeks which set back Hostler's development & the development of this Offense. Nolan's close to losing this team & I see the Defense starting to lose faith no matter how much Manusky & Singletary stays on them. The OLine is a whole other issue & again it's Nolan/Warhop's responsibility to make any necessary changes & get it together. Either Nolan needs another sit-down & comes clean w/t team & admits to them that he's made some mistakes, that he didn't let Hostler entirely do his job & we need to back him up now & give him a chance, that it's all his now....OR we get some outside Offensive help. I think we're at a real shaky time right now & the team is on the fence with the faith. Something has to be done.

Posted By: Jake (22/10/2007 7:58:33 AM)
Comment: Graham, You are an idiot! What are you watching??? The penalties alone should tell you this team is not well coached. Cut Dilfer, Larry Allen, Jonas Jennings, Justin Smiley and Derek Smith today! Put Staley at Left Tackle and bring Kwame back at right tackle and give him his new contract. Put Snyder and Baas in at guards. Sign Aaron Brooks. Bring back Antonio Bryant. There is your start Nolan.

Posted By: Martco (22/10/2007 7:31:39 AM)
Comment: One sees a tailspin. I think the most serious problem is the inability of Nolan to judge the progress of his team from the end of last year to the start of the season. Clearly they way over-estimated the O-line progress. Staley continues to impress me. Willis is great. The injuries to Smith, Davis, and Lawson have been too much for a team which is not loaded with talent. They are about a 6-10 I am sad to say. My question is Nolan the man to lead the team into the Future? I say keep Singletary.

Posted By: Nolan Disbeliever (22/10/2007 7:28:12 AM)
Comment: "I thought we had an outstanding week in the bye week," Nolan said. "I'm very disappointed in the loss. We're our own worst enemy right now. I know we'll keep getting better. I don't know when it will turn. It's a disappointment." What an insightful coach he is. He can't coach a 8 year old flag football team.

Posted By: Indiana Jim (22/10/2007 7:16:11 AM)
Comment: RK in LA - You assume Dilfer knows what "savvy" is, or that he has any. Big Mistake. Vince - Dilfer did play better. He threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns, and was 7 for 10 at one point. He also played worse. He had two terrible throws for interceptions, the stupid call to leave Umenyiora unblocked (he admitted it was his call), and the fact that he couldn't get the ball to Gore fast enough. Everyone, we must not analyze this team or its chances on three straight losses UNDER TRENT DILFER. Sorry about the caps.

Posted By: BigX (22/10/2007 7:14:53 AM)
Comment: This team is a mess. You can't expect to win when you can't block ANYONE. Make some changes on the O-line as they have been terrible and start looking to the 08 season. What a disappointment.

Posted By: Dean (22/10/2007 7:13:40 AM)
Comment: Matt, Do you think it's out of character for Gore to call out the coach and players especially after the one hand-off looked to be stuck right in his gut when he coughed it up? In addition, Matt could you tell us if Nolan ripped the team after the game? Seems somebody should be ticked off besides just the fans?

Posted By: Joe (22/10/2007 7:13:33 AM)
Comment: I'd like to turn in my niner fan card. Any suggestions on another team I should follow?

Posted By: Bill (22/10/2007 7:04:08 AM)
Comment: Matt, If you watch the Dilfer fumble where Umenyiora runs it in for a TD, watch Gore who is about 5 yards back stop running at around the 40 yd. line. Gore needs to look at himself and ask why he is not playing to his potential.

Posted By: 14971 (22/10/2007 7:01:17 AM)
Comment: I hope they lose every remaining game this season. Who cares? This team is a joke, from top to bottom. They were expected to challenge for the playoffs??? Give me a break! They can't beat anybody but themselves. Let them lose the rest of their games and just maybe York will get a wake up call....better yet maybe he will sell the team to Larry Ellison.

Posted By: oneniner (22/10/2007 6:53:47 AM)
Comment: just curious...why would any one called a three-step drop play and leave the hottest DE in the league unblocked, isnt that asking for too much?......by the way, its monday morning and i have had time to digest this loss. As much as i am staying positive because of our GPS in our division, Dilfer can't be our number 2 next yr. Hey Matt, you have been around nolan for a while, its a 4 game losing streak, do you see panick or patience? What is the feeling around the team, laughs/smiles or frowns?

Posted By: Marc - NJ49er (22/10/2007 6:23:23 AM)
Comment: I've wondered for a few weeks now whether Smiley is playing NOT to get hurt and thinking if he figures to get a FAT contract next year from someone purely on his resume from last year? The line play yesterday actually lookied a little more crisp when Adam and David came in. Perhaps we need Kwame and Wragge in there with them for a game and see if we can get Frank going? Start there Mike, youth movement on the line, see if that picks up Frank and moves the chains. Shorten the passing the game. Hoss, find a matchup during the week of prep and work it until it's perfected. Doesn't hurt to come back to a play a few times if you have to. 4 wides? Stretch a defense out? We've got speed but we don't utilize it except on go routes. Short accurate timing passes into smaller windows against LBs maybe? Slot for VD, slant route? Most of those LBs can't defend the pass if you get them turned running side line to side line. Ask Derek Smith. I watched 2 or 3 plays yesterday when the Giants didn't even cover the end WR, Trent never looked pre-snap and made them pay with a quick count and throw. The Giants got confused several times with our formations and we took too long getting the play off so they could recover and correct their coverage assignments. Truthfully the Giants were not that much better then us.We beat ourselves with poor execution and poor play selection. Take away the turnovers and force feed a running game on a hot day and maybe their defense wilts aws ours does, especially when they had a short week and a long trip coming up. The OLine could've used this game to sharpen up after 2 weeks off.

Posted By: Pete in NH (22/10/2007 3:19:06 AM)
Comment: OK, I've been sticking up for Dilfer since preseason, but he was terrible. But who out there is better? Byron Leftwich? Duante Culpepper? The whole point with Dilfer was always just to hold the fort if Smith got injured. Trent Green? Charlie Frye? This is the kind of game where Gore was supposed to run for 150 yards and Dilfer make no errors for us to win -- well, they didn't and we didn't. Except for turn overs, the stats are so close to equal I'm shocked. It looked like they were worrying us like a hound dog with the minister's shoe, as you would expect from a tough team playing at home. This team is a mystery, and I don't think the emotionally satisfying chaos of dumping Nolan gets us anywhere -- Bill Cowher? Come on people. My best guess is that every third play we throw long and on every other we run up the gut behind Allen. And stop wetting your pants over TBC; anyone who thought the Patriots were going to let this year's Lawrence Taylor walk away is a fool -- sure, we all hoped he'd turn on some hidden turbo he'd kept under wraps so that he could leave a great team for a mediocre one, and those are the hopes that make the off season fun, but be serious.

Posted By: Sam in Union City (22/10/2007 2:35:12 AM)
Comment: We can argue back and forth. Blame it on the coaches or the players ... bottomline - Nolan is not getting it done. These are his chosen players after all. I really hoped he would make it happen for us, but it hasn't happened. Doesn't look like it will. Another season lost. Will we make it to the playoffs in his fourth year? Who knows? Maybe there will be another set of excuses.

Posted By: graham (22/10/2007 2:00:14 AM)
Comment: the poor play is not a reflection of poor coaching. period.

Posted By: Sam in Union City (22/10/2007 1:01:16 AM)
Comment: It is becoming embarassing to watch the Niners play. This was supposed to be the year it all came together. And it sure hasn't. I've been rollin' with Nolan so far, but this is just too much. Dr. york should be thinking Cowher by now. Nolan just can't get it done. He talks the talk and has made some good personnel moves, but it hasn't translated into victories on the field. The poor play is a reflection of bad coaching. Period.

Posted By: Craig (22/10/2007 12:13:40 AM)
Comment: For once the play calling was not a major problem, at least in the beginning. The offense did move the ball fairly well. The turnovers just killed us. The pass protection, as always, was awful. Two things that bear out what a lot of us have been saying for some time. First, they passed the ball on first down a lot more, almost passing to set up the run, which made the running plays more effective, and Frank actually had some decent holes. Second, Ashley Lelie showed why we've been pushing for him to get playing time. Once again, you can't help but assume that when the 49er brain trust seems more clueless than us the fans, we're in a world of trouble.

Posted By: Dirk (21/10/2007 11:26:52 PM)
Comment: Nolan did not get fired yet? He does look good. Where can one buy the tie?

Posted By: sean gaughan (21/10/2007 11:19:18 PM)
Comment: in the first 2 games, gore had 18 carries and then 20 carries. what happened? we won those games. who cares if it was barely or if certain things would of happened differently we could've lost. plain and simple we won those games. the next 4 games...well gore barely get's 15 carries. ridiculous! also give staley a shot at LT and slide jonas to the other side in practice this week and see what happens. and this comment is to the niners coaches...please make the obvious choice in the play calling. when it's 2 and 1, run up the gut. stop the fancy stuff like playaction and reverses and just get the first down. same goes with the 3rd and 10's. pass the ball to give youself a chance at a first down. it's the obvious thing. every team in the league know's the 9ers are a overly-conservative team. ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK!!!

Posted By: Nflguy (21/10/2007 11:15:36 PM)
Comment: Is Nolan in danger of "losing" the team?

Posted By: Vince (21/10/2007 10:53:25 PM)
Comment: Indiana Jim, what game did you watch today. When you say HE played better, are you talking about Dilfer?? I mean, are you serious, HE PLAYED BETTER?? Dilfer has to be considered the worst starting quarterback in NFL history. He makes Rex Grossman look like Joe Montana. HE PLAYED BETTER??!! My favorite part is how he throws a temper tantrum on the sideline, acting as if he usually plays better. Smith, Robinson, Battle, Hill, ANYBODY at all, please step in at QB and let Dilfer consider something else, RETIREMENT.

Posted By: oneniner (21/10/2007 10:48:41 PM)
Comment: its so easy to pick on the negatives, you guys make it sound like we were winning championship last couple of yrs...i refuse to get mad "yet", the positive is our GPS in our division is still great. The goal is to win the west.

Posted By: Garrett (21/10/2007 10:48:25 PM)
Comment: I'm just going to say a few things I've said elsewhere. The coaching itself in this game was actually pretty good. The playcalling on offense was aggressive and creative. The recievers and Gore all played significantly better than we've seen them all year. The defense, even exposed in the running game and failing at the pass rush, was still generally awesome. It's very discouraging to me that Hostler is losing the locker room because I believe that his play calling is improving a lot. The problem today was this: The Giants scored something like 24 points off of 4 turnovers, and each turnover came at the hands of Dilfer (the muffed handoff can be 50/50 with Gore if you want). Alex Smith has been giving up a negative amount of turnovers this year. If he's in, take away those points and we've got a 9-15 9ers win (in super simple math world, I know). Furthermore, people need to stop blaming the wrong people for the LINE call that put Jennings on the inside man. It was idiotic to leave Umenyiora free on Dilfer's blind side, but it was not Nolan's call, it was not Hostler's call, and it was NOT Dilfer's call. That was all Eric Heitmann, baby, and I'm starting to notice a lot of the problems on the O'line seem to be coming at the expense of bad line calls. FREE WRAGGE! That's all. I'm not saying the team was very good. They were still pretty bad, but at least this time I can start to blame it on some individual players. The penalties were awful, though, and McDonald being a paranoid-kitten-in-the-rain aside, that's all coaching. Just remember to blame the right people, alright.

Posted By: Andrew from Rishikesh (21/10/2007 10:45:45 PM)
Comment: Is this team going backwards or what? Nolan has to make some moves and fast. His evaluations on this team have been horrible. He's a defensive coach, period. First off cut your O-coordinator, before they cut you. Second, waive bye-bye to Jennings, Allen and Robinson (Seattle wasn't stupid). Nolan coaches just well enough to get beat and the clock is ticking in York's office.

Posted By: Brian (21/10/2007 10:31:56 PM)
Comment: Dilfer "marvels" at an unblocked NFL players speed of the edge??? He knew he was coming and he just sat there??? This team is becoming real spooky; just at the right time I guess.

Posted By: Ernesto (21/10/2007 10:29:38 PM)
Comment: Matt, The thing that concerns me the most is the development of Alex Smith or lack of it. Once Nolan relieves Hostler at the end of this year and gets a new OC because he'll be trying to save his job, Alex Smith will have had 5 different OC in 5 years if you include his last year of college. We might never know what type of player Alex Smith is. Have you read the 'Vanilla Ice Cream with Mike Nolan' blog yet? Good Stuff.

Posted By: Andrew G (21/10/2007 10:20:30 PM)
Comment: It looked to me at the time like Dilfer took at least 5 steps on that fumble play..I could be wrong though. Also, Matt, any chance at all we see Hill if Alex can't go? Or is that ridiculous to even mention?

Posted By: samra (21/10/2007 10:17:39 PM)
Comment: hey mat i hope this isnt asking too much but do u have the breakdown of what %of the time baas and snyder were rotating and if the line performed any differently while they were in

Posted By: Parker (21/10/2007 10:03:32 PM)
Comment: Is it just me, or is Nolan spending more time in the tanning booth than watching film and preparing his team? Yeah, we've lost our last four games, but ya know, we sure do have a handsome looking head coach.

Posted By: Chirag (21/10/2007 9:44:18 PM)
Comment: sorry Matthew at this point i dont think we can even get a stick of gum for dilfer, much less an ACTUAL NFL QB. ive said it before maybe we should just pay dilfer to tutor smith because he isnt even close to an NFL QB. i would rather let anyone free than osi, there is no need to marvel over his speed you know how good he is and you cant get rid of the ball. nolan & co. said dilfer was smart...maybe they are just so stupid that compared to them dilfer looks smart because hes definitely not showing it on the field. it sucks to see gore suffer the consequences of our stupid staff/personnel.

Posted By: shobbrobb (21/10/2007 9:39:49 PM)
Comment: HEY ARCHIE U ARE A COMPLETE IDIOT AND IF SAC9ER WANTS TO SCREAM AT THE TOP OF HIS LUNGS THE DISPLEASURE HE HAS ITS COOL JUST GET EARPLUGS THE NEXT TIME U READ HIS POST U EMBICILE...13 YEARS?...13 YEARS!!...13 FREAKIN YEARS!!!!!!!!AND COUNTING.

Posted By: Matt, Santa Rosa (21/10/2007 9:38:18 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, what are the chances of David Baas going into the starting line-up for the Saints game?

Posted By: graham (21/10/2007 9:36:16 PM)
Comment: oh, jesus. frankie, why did you go breaking ranks like this...it's not like there's anything that can be done about it; all that's going to happen is that we'll be feeding the flames...norv put us in a horrible position, and now what are we supposed to do? god, this is awful.

Posted By: Jeff (21/10/2007 9:34:16 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, As I was reading the end of this post I was a little confused, like a lot of the fans, about the Dilfer fumble that was returned for the TD. I was hoping that you might have a little more insight to add. My question is this: If there were more pass rushers that people to block, why wouldn't the O-line shift their assignments so at least the free man was in Dilfer's field of vision, instead of from his blind side. Even on what was supposed to be a quick pass, it seems that he would in a better position if he could see how close the pass rush was, instead of getting hit on his blind side. Any further insight would be much appreciated.

Posted By: Chico John (21/10/2007 9:34:00 PM)
Comment: It looks like the disorganization and lack of trust are tearing the team apart. I listened to the after game radio show and NFL analyists and its apparent that it going o take sopmething drastic to pull the team together. Leadership begins with Nolan and it seems he is showing little. I would rather see Mike Singeltary assume command than see bull headed coaching continue. If anyone thinks we have a chance for the playoffs, better think again. We have a proud franchise but its like our kids: We love them with all our hearts, but don't always approve of things they do. So let it be with the 49ers: Dr. York are you aware of whats happening? It's not going to be pleasant at next weeks game.

Posted By: lionel (21/10/2007 9:32:40 PM)
Comment: Mike Nolan tries to make 49ers into Raven west by using Raven cast off players. Trent Differ is the perfect useless cast off that Nolan love because Differ was from Raven. We should get rid off all cast off including the head coach.

Posted By: Kirk Fiege (21/10/2007 9:32:31 PM)
Comment: No need to turn this into an epidemic guys. McNolan is doing a great job considering what they've encountered in their rebuilding project. Work in the off-season? D-Line please! I just think that our main problem is obviously our protection, and it was highlighted today, against one of the best pass-rushing teams in the league. I hope that Alex comes back next week, and I suspect that he will, I think that Hoss called a good game all things considered. Although I do hope that Lelie gets more work now. If Dilfer could've only led him, there was a lot of opportunity for the deep ball today. Otherwise, it always feels like we get screwed by the ref's, what say you Mr.Maiocco?

Posted By: niner (21/10/2007 9:25:22 PM)
Comment: 16 + 6 = 22 sacks in 6 games right? isnt anybody concerened about that? ( besides being last in offensive cat , worst in the last 3 years, and no yardage for a pro bowl rb)

Posted By: mike in MD (21/10/2007 9:23:37 PM)
Comment: It's official...it's out in the open now. The offense doesn't trust Hostler, they don't believe in him or have confidence in him. They don't trust the playcalling so how in the h*** do you get the OLinemen & Offensive players to focus & concentrate on execution during the games when they're only going half-a**** during practice??? You CAN'T IF THEY DON'T BELIEVE IN WHAT YOUR TRYING TO DO. You can see it, there's no confidence on gameday. The Offense is not 100% well-prepared, alert, & ready to play to beat the Defense. Their body language looks like they're not playing w/a purpose. I still agree that guys on the OLine not performing need to be benched/replaced along w/Warhop doing his job. With Hostler we've got a big problem now..what, we're going to FORCE the players to follow the plays anyways even though they're really doubting him? That's not going to happen. It's been 6 games & that suspicion is now confirmed. We had the Bye week to do something, pick up another OC or a Consultant. With this out of the bag I don't see any other way now. I hope we don't go in-house to find someone w/legit Offensive knowledge. IMO we need to search outside the organization. I hope there's someone out there available that will fit. I realize the Rams demoted their OC & they still haven't got a W. But at this point I don't see any other way to try & fix this.

Posted By: cialis commercial (21/10/2007 9:20:18 PM)
Comment: I need more air time.

Posted By: MJ (21/10/2007 9:15:19 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, Could you ask Nolan why he didnt pull Dilfer for Hill in the 4th? The niners were out of the game, so why not get a 6 year vet with 1 nfl snap some playing time? I know he didnt take any of the first team snaps but at that point, who cares. He knows the plays, he knows where the guys are supposed to be, why not let him do something so that maybe, just maybe, if Smith gets hurt again we can have another option at QB because Dilfer gives the niners 0% chance of winning. Also, forget about having confidence in Smiths shoulder, Nolan needs to force Smith to start and not pull him because he doesnt show enough confidence in his shoulder. As Herm Edwards said(and I believe his team won today) YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME. The niners need to play to win games and to get to the playoffs. The season's not over. Thanks, MJ

Posted By: SactoBob (21/10/2007 9:11:19 PM)
Comment: Let me get this straight. Nolan doesn't have confidence in Smith, but he does have confidence in Dilfer. Most of us would rather see Robinson start then to have to watch Dilfer again.

Posted By: marco barontini (21/10/2007 9:09:57 PM)
Comment: Matt, Dilfer marveled at Umenyiora's speed off the edge? I live in New York, and I watch this guy week-in and week-out. To make a comment like this begs the question, " Does this team look at f**king game film?" Coming off a bye week, this performance is inexcusable.

Posted By: Matthew (21/10/2007 9:02:04 PM)
Comment: I say we trade Dilfer for Tim Rattay, or just cut Dilfer, he is garbage. What a joke for a QB.

Posted By: grant (21/10/2007 9:01:16 PM)
Comment: Now, why on earth would anyone (ehem...Hostler) in their right mind call a play where the lineman lined up against Umenyiura is assigned to block someone on the inside??? Fade route or not, Nolan, nor anyone else in this organization for that matter is a competent offensive mind. Is there a chance Sarkisian will be heading to the NFL this year? Why not start as 49ers OC?

Posted By: razoreater (21/10/2007 8:56:58 PM)
Comment: how ne 1 could make a case for nolan's return next year is beyond me after this debacle-i'm prayin walsh sends us a savior coach to get us back to the power and the glory-i wear my niner jersey in the grocery store and the cashier even gets in on the act-sucks to be a niner fan huh?all i can say is yea right now it sure does

Posted By: Chirag (21/10/2007 8:53:29 PM)
Comment: if gore can get his way with nolan, smith better force himself as the starting QB next week. its not like smith is anymore the future than gore is and if gore can play effectively (6.6 or w/e YPC) hurt i know a medically cleared smith can outperform dilfer. nolan needs to stop babying smith and smith needs to be more confidant in himself; no more of the "we'll see" BS. i want to hear "I AM HEALTHY AND I WILL PLAY" show some balls like sac9er said. the saints, like the giants are a very beatable team, but with dilfer and us shooting ourselves in the foot, they are not.

Posted By: New England Patriots (21/10/2007 8:48:47 PM)
Comment: Resistance is futile.

Posted By: jresh (21/10/2007 8:39:03 PM)
Comment: Oh Matt...can you ask Dilfer to explain "mental toughness" in more detail? Because it looked like he blew a headgasket in the game! Scared the crap out of Shaun! What a joke. Very dissapointed in the fact that he is supposed to be setting an example for Alex and the team and he does that. I know he's frustrated, but it obviuosly did not help him in the game!

Posted By: archie (21/10/2007 8:38:41 PM)
Comment: Hey sac9er! TURN OFF THE CAPS LOCK!!! Nobody takes you seriously when ALL your words are in caps since everyone will think you're YELLING! Like I said before, it's improper "netiquette". Hey Matt, please don't reply to this guy if he asks you a question unless he learns to turn off the caps lock.

Posted By: jfresh (21/10/2007 8:31:56 PM)
Comment: I agree with Dan, with the exception of our D, which is just getting worn down by BEING ON THE FIELD TOO LONG. This offense is clueless along with the play calling. 4 or 5 draws (correct me Matt if I am wrong), especially with Robinson, when we cant establish a passing game or a running game. What kind of strategy is that?

Posted By: Mac (21/10/2007 8:21:34 PM)
Comment: That game was a perfect example of really good and really poor offensive/defensive line play. That is the niners problem. No defensive lineman can win a one on one matchup and the offensive line can't play together.

Posted By: RK in LA (21/10/2007 8:16:32 PM)
Comment: Matt- When you get a chance, take a look again at the Dilfer fumble, Umenyiora TD. First off, it looks like he went back 5 steps and secondly, does he really think his steps are as fast as an unblocked Umenyiora's? It looks like he was completely surprised, which led to the fumble. Not what you'd expect from a savvy veteran, do you think, or did I miss something?

Posted By: sac9er (21/10/2007 8:15:55 PM)
Comment: TO BAD THE WHOLE 9ER OFFENSE DID NOT HAVE HEART AND BALLS LIKE GORE DOES , THEY WOULD GO UNDEFEATED , I DONT THINK IT IS SO MUCH THE PLAY CALLING THEN IT IS THE O LINE FOR THEUR STRUGGLES, GOOD CALL BENCHING SOME OF THE OLINE TO GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT THIS WEEK

Posted By: Dan (21/10/2007 8:14:19 PM)
Comment: Lets face it. This is really not a very well coached team. The responsiblity for that ultimately has to fall at Nolan's feet.

Posted By: Mike in Sac (21/10/2007 8:12:01 PM)
Comment: A comment made by a blogger in the last artice was great and I totally agree, Tomulsa is active and gung ho. Nolan on the other hand, better start chewing ass! Oh yeah, I forgot, in an earlier post I named some dudes that had to go...add TBC to the list, again. The pats will get our top five pick and they stuck us for TBC. Billecheat is an ass, but damn they are killing us. We should lose our 2nd round pick for putting us in this horrible situation.

Posted By: sean (21/10/2007 8:10:27 PM)
Comment: though it wasnt jennings fault im not so sure jenning should be playing LT..the speed rushers he has been having problems with all year.. i think he is more suited for RT and put stayley at left..ya he didnt do well against strayhan but who has this year? its been a problem for jennings all year and i really dont think putting snyder over there would help either concidering he doesnt he isnt the best of an athlete..i think put stayley LT and stick with him. also put baas at RG for smiley the 9ers want to maul the defense and smiley is not a mauler.this teams problem isnt the OC its the line..both sides of the ball

Posted By: Mike in Sac (21/10/2007 8:05:42 PM)
Comment: Pathetic, this team is truly DONE. The D is playing their ass off and the O, well, as we have all said, they stink and come to find out, yep it is the coaching. The fact that the coaches can't figure out after watching film that the UMenyiora is quicker than hell and he should probably be blocked?? This is B/S. Again, these GUYS SUCK!!

Posted By: Indiana Jim (21/10/2007 7:57:57 PM)
Comment: I suppose it sounds empty to say Dilfer could beat the Saints. He did play much better and the Saints are awful. Regardless, I really hope Alex gets back in, because I think they can really turn it on. Matt, do you think Hostler should take heat for not continuing to establish the run? It seemed to me Gore really found some good holes and they just didn't keep it going. It seemed Hostler called a Smith game for the wrong guy.