Daniel Jeremiah, former scout for the Ravens, Browns and Eagles and current analyst for NFL.com, just tweeted this: “The last 10 Super Bowl winners have all posted positive sack differentials during their championship seasons (defense has garnered more sacks than offense has allowed). SF is currently minus 9.” Is this an early season fluke or a serious issue for the 49ers? Do you think they’ll finish the season with a…
As you know, I’ve criticized offensive coordinator Greg Roman for Vernon Davis’ disappearance from the 49ers passing attack three-of-the-last-four games. Many of you have argued on Roman’s behalf, praising the way he’s used Davis to open up other players on the offense. I guess I just come from a different school of thought. In baseball, for example, you can intentionally walk or pitch around a batter, and there is not…
Tuesday is the NFL trading deadline, and according to Peter King, Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl wide receiver Dwayne Bowe is available. Evan Silva tweeted last night it would take at least a third round pick to trade for Bowe. The 49ers happen to have two third round picks next year. So, I ask you: Should the 49ers trade for Bowe? He’s big, he’s fast and he’s one of the…
I presume you all have been glued to Fox today and are watching the World Series right now. Did you happen to notice how many the tight ends had great games today? Rob Gronkowski caught eight passes for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns against the St. Louis Rams. Jason Witten, tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, caught 18 passes for 167 yards against the New York Giants. Perry Fewell, the…
Jim Harbaugh spoke Saturday afternoon in the 49ers media tent. Here’s what he said about Alex Smith’s injured finger. QB Alex Smith said he thought he benefitted from having three days off where he didn’t throw, just as far as his finger was concerned. Can you tell any difference in the way he’s chucking it in practice this week? “Yeah, it was a good week throwing the ball, very…
Here is what Jim Harbaugh said Saturday afternoon about Frank Gore, courtesy of the 49ers. This time last week, RB Frank Gore was obviously still in quite a bit of pain. Do you have a sense of where he is right now physically as far as his ribs? “Not exactly. He looks good.” The way he runs, he runs so hard and takes such a beating. Obviously, we…
Here is what Jim Harbaugh said Saturday afternoon about the 49ers defensive backs, courtesy of the 49ers. For the two years you’ve been here, we’ve talked so much about how strong the front seven is on defense, what they mean to the team and justifiably so. But, how well would you say that the secondary is playing, the back end? How well are they playing now? Are they catching…
Jim Harbaugh spoke in the 49ers media tent Saturday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Monday night matchup with the Arizona Cardinals and Monday night games in general, courtesy of the 49ers. Does it seem like it’s been a while since you’re last game? I mean, you’ve had, what, 10 days in between games here? Knowing how much you love preparation, have you thoroughly enjoyed these extra days…
The biggest advantage for the 49ers is the Cardinals QB, John Skelton. He struggles mightily in most situations and unfortunately for their team, it is a battle to get the ball to Larry Fitzgerald. Nothing like having a quality player on offense and not be able to get him the ball. Does that sound familiar? I don’t think the 49ers will blow out the Cardinals. I don’t think the 49ers…
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Arizona Cardinals offense. What do you see in the Cardinals and what are the biggest challenges for you guys going into this game? “Well, number one, when you think of the Cardinals you’re going to think of [WR] Larry Fitzgerald, obviously. And he’s one of the top receivers in our league,…
A few of you have suggested recently that Greg Roman might get a head coaching job this offseason, either at a University or an NFL team. For the sake of discussion, let’s say he does leave the 49ers in a few months and becomes a head coach somewhere else. Where would he go? Would he go to the San Diego Chargers? Or a Pac 12 team? Or a Big 10…
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…
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Greg Roman said at his Friday press conference about Frank Gore. Q: The offense is averaging 5.9 yards per carry. How do you account for that stat? ROMAN: “I think it comes from a lot of things. It’s a very good average. I don’t know where it ranks at this point in the season relative to the history of the game. Everybody has bought into…
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Greg Roman said at his Friday press conference about Mike Iupati. ROMAN: “I’ll tell you who really had the best game since I’ve been here, is Mike Iupati. He had an incredible week of preparation. He was on a short week. He was the first guy answering all the questions in our review meeting the day before the game. He just played lights out. It’s…
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke at the media tent Friday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis. ME: Many people consider Vernon Davis the best tight end in the NFL, but he doesn’t catch the most passes in this offense. In fact, he’s third in targets this season. Why is that? ROMAN: “He gets my vote for best in the NFL. Physically, you’re not going to find a…
Greg Cosell spoke with Doug Farrar Friday morning on Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner Week 8 preview podcast. Here’s how Cosell said the 49ers will run against the Cardinals’ defensive front Monday night. FARRAR: San Francisco’s offensive line is much, much, much better. They were rocking (Seahawks DT) Brandon Mebane and putting him on his (rear) over and over. COSELL: Yes. That was a great offensive line performance. FARRAR: What the 49ers…
Yesterday, all you football gurus listed the NFL teams that are going to fire their head coaches this offseason. Now, I want you to take this challenge one step farther. I want you to list the unemployed former coaches or current assistant coaches or college coaches you think are candidates for these jobs. Then, I want you to match up the coaches to the team with the organization that fits…
Here’s a quiz for the football gurus who regularly read and comment on this blog: Which NFL head coaching jobs do you think will be open next year? We’re seven weeks into the football season. You’ve had enough time to watch all of the teams in the league. You know which are the good ones and which are the bad ones. I want you list every organization you think will…
SANTA CLARA — Jim Harbaugh spoke Thursday afternoon in the 49ers media tent. Here’s what he said about the fact that the 49ers are 17-0 the last two seasons when the offense runs it 25 or more times. Since last year you guys are 17-0 when you run it at least 25 times a game. In your mind is that a telling stat or is that more a reflection…
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said Thursday about the 49ers defense. We spoke about this on Friday but S Dashon Goldson seemed to have a really good game against the Seahawks, both against the run and the pass. Could you talk a little bit about him and how he’s produced well and what a key component he is to what you do on defense? “Yeah, talent, work…
