thatrapsfan
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I keep forgetting there's Thursday nighters every week now. Hopefully the Rams D gets the job done so we can get back to the top this weekend.
Revenge is a Dish Best Served GOLD: The Official 2012 SF 49ers Season Thread
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Hell yeah, it's in St. Louis too and I think them boys will bring some heat.
Let's hope they catch a break or two and hand AZ their first loss. I think AZ is gonna hit the wall soon, hopefully tonight is the start of that.
B90X
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I have the Rams winning that game, actually. I think they beat AZ tonight.
I kinda think they do too, but I think it's a little bit of wishful thinking for me too.
But they been playing good on D and I don't expect shyt from AZ on offense really. It's all about if the Rams offense can make some plays. might come down to special teams and penalties.
B90X
All Star
Well, the lambs are 2-0 at home and 0-2 on the road, so they're protecting home field so far this year.
B90X
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Not sure if ya'll watch these Remix videos that the 49ers website puts out, but they're pretty dope. Here's the latest one.
The Remix: 49ers at Jets
The Remix: 49ers at Jets
yseJ
Empire strikes back
I disagree- not with the fact that our passing offense was meh, but the fact that 'manafacturing' offense is any worse than 'executing' it.
No offense to Cosell, but fact is you need to adjust to your opponents, no matter how good your offense or defense is and pick your best shots no matter what your 'usual' gameplan is.
Matter of fact, there should be no 'usual' gameplan or offensive philosophy in general imo. Stubborn coaches who refuse to deviate from their usual playcalling get beat.
In this instance, jets had problems stopping the run all year long. Inexplicably they didnt stack the box as heavily as other teams do. There was zero reason NOT to run the ball. And since Kaep's wildcat runs were big success early on, why not continue what's working ?
I welcome new plays and dynamic philosophy and gameplan. fukk that 'executing' shyt. It's a chess match in terms of playcalling. Plus it's not like our offense supposed to be explosive, we KNOW passing game is a liability. But Look at GB. They try to 'execute' against us but fail. Look at the Jets, zero creativity on offense.
BUT, and I counted, Jets did 4 screens, 2 of them went for first down (10+ yards), 2 went for around 4-5 yards.I still dont understand why teams dont do that often against us.It's because they try to blindly execute without understanding their opponent.
2pac_Westside
SOHH Vet - est. 2002
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Well Zona got thoroughly exposed on TNF, thank God for that.
I think the boys in Gold are gonna be extra ready now knowing we can gain some ground and get back in 1st place with a win Sunday
I think the boys in Gold are gonna be extra ready now knowing we can gain some ground and get back in 1st place with a win Sunday
Article about the 49ers improved line play. I always had faith in Anthony and it's good to see Boone come in with damn near flawless transition.
Articles like this are what set Moicco and Barrows apart from the Cohn clowns.
49ers' O-line turning into strength of the offense
SANTA CLARA -- At the beginning of last season, the 49ers could not run the ball, quarterback Alex Smith was under constant pressure, and the team had already benched one offensive lineman.
The 49ers' offensive line was generally considered one of the team's biggest question marks.
Nobody is questioning the 49ers' offensive line now. In fact, the line might be the team's strongest position on that side of the ball.
"(They're) big, strong and physical," Bills coach Chan Gailey said this week in a conference call with Bay Area reporters. The Bills will come to Candlestick Park on Sunday to face the 49ers.
"They are playing extremely well," Gailey continued. "They're a strong bunch. They're probably overall, the best group we've played this year. I mean, they are playing well together now."
How well?
Each of the 49ers' five starting offensive linemen is improved over a year ago and ranks in the top four at their respective positions in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus' rating system that takes into account pass protection, screen blocking, run blocking and penalties.
Right guard Alex Boone and right tackle Anthony Davis are second at their respective positions. Boone ranks ahead of Mike Iupati as a guard and behind only Baltimore's Marshal Yanda as the top guard in the NFL. Iupati is the highest-rated left guard in the league. Left tackle Joe Staley and center Jonathan Goodwin both rank fourth at their spots.
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"They're playing really well," 49ers quarterback Alex Smith said. "Everything we do starts with them, run and pass, starts up front. Those guys know that. We put a lot on them, and every week they seem to step up."
Smith explained further the responsibilities of the line.
"Not just physically, mentally," he said. "Every week you can turn on the film - you play Minnesota, you play Green Bay -- with those fronts they get after the passer. A lot of the time you're seeing, every team is helping them, every team chips, every team slides, seven-man protections, eight-man protections, things like that. We put a lot on those guys. A lot of times we ask them to man up and it's one-on-one, and you've got to get it done and they do. It's a credit to them."
Staley has had the most difficult assignments.
He was asked to block Green Bay's Clay Matthews and Minnesota's Jared Allen one-on-one for most of those games. Matthews got past him for parts of three sacks, and Allen had a sack/forced fumble at the end of the 49ers' loss to the Vikings. Staley's pass
staley_joe_smith_alex_large_49ers.jpg
protection rating remains favorable because he allowed no other pressures in those games, and was dominant against the Detroit Lions and New York Jets.
Smith has been sacked 12 times in four games, but he has generally been afforded the time to throw from a clean pocket. Some of his sacks are from holding onto the ball and trying to extend the play.
A year ago through four games, Smith had been sacked 14 times. Also, the 49ers averaged just 3.4 yards per rushing attempt. With four of the five starters on the offensive line returning, the continuity shows. This season, the 49ers are averaging 5.4 yards per rushing attempt, which ranks second in the league.
When asked how much that cohesion has meant to the line, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh answered, "Quite a bit. Cohesive group, enjoys each others' company. Respects each others' ability and each others' work ethic. Experience of playing amongst each other, are all key factors."
The conversion of Boone from the top backup tackle to a starter at right guard has proven to be, well, a boon for the 49ers.
snyder_adam_cards_large_vertical.jpg
Last season, the 49ers struggled to find an answer at right guard. Chilo Rachal opened the season as the starter but was benched at halftime of the third game. Adam Snyder stepped in and played the remainder of the season.
The 49ers made no attempt to re-sign Snyder as an unrestricted free agent, and he signed a five-year, $17.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Before the Cardinals' game Thursday night, in which they allowed nine quarterback sacks against the St. Louis Rams, Snyder ranked last among all guards in the PFF rating system.
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman appears satisfied with the play of the line, but he believes even-better days are ahead.
"I think we're just working for that consistency week-in week-out, down-in down-out," Roman said. "(I) feel that they can be an elite group. And I think they're working towards that. At times they are that. We've just got to keep working to where it's all the time, regardless of opponent. We're working towards that. So, those guys have a great attitude and that's where it all starts."
Articles like this are what set Moicco and Barrows apart from the Cohn clowns.
49ers' O-line turning into strength of the offense
SANTA CLARA -- At the beginning of last season, the 49ers could not run the ball, quarterback Alex Smith was under constant pressure, and the team had already benched one offensive lineman.
The 49ers' offensive line was generally considered one of the team's biggest question marks.
Nobody is questioning the 49ers' offensive line now. In fact, the line might be the team's strongest position on that side of the ball.
"(They're) big, strong and physical," Bills coach Chan Gailey said this week in a conference call with Bay Area reporters. The Bills will come to Candlestick Park on Sunday to face the 49ers.
"They are playing extremely well," Gailey continued. "They're a strong bunch. They're probably overall, the best group we've played this year. I mean, they are playing well together now."
How well?
Each of the 49ers' five starting offensive linemen is improved over a year ago and ranks in the top four at their respective positions in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus' rating system that takes into account pass protection, screen blocking, run blocking and penalties.
Right guard Alex Boone and right tackle Anthony Davis are second at their respective positions. Boone ranks ahead of Mike Iupati as a guard and behind only Baltimore's Marshal Yanda as the top guard in the NFL. Iupati is the highest-rated left guard in the league. Left tackle Joe Staley and center Jonathan Goodwin both rank fourth at their spots.
alex_smith_o_line_49ers.jpg
"They're playing really well," 49ers quarterback Alex Smith said. "Everything we do starts with them, run and pass, starts up front. Those guys know that. We put a lot on them, and every week they seem to step up."
Smith explained further the responsibilities of the line.
"Not just physically, mentally," he said. "Every week you can turn on the film - you play Minnesota, you play Green Bay -- with those fronts they get after the passer. A lot of the time you're seeing, every team is helping them, every team chips, every team slides, seven-man protections, eight-man protections, things like that. We put a lot on those guys. A lot of times we ask them to man up and it's one-on-one, and you've got to get it done and they do. It's a credit to them."
Staley has had the most difficult assignments.
He was asked to block Green Bay's Clay Matthews and Minnesota's Jared Allen one-on-one for most of those games. Matthews got past him for parts of three sacks, and Allen had a sack/forced fumble at the end of the 49ers' loss to the Vikings. Staley's pass
staley_joe_smith_alex_large_49ers.jpg
protection rating remains favorable because he allowed no other pressures in those games, and was dominant against the Detroit Lions and New York Jets.
Smith has been sacked 12 times in four games, but he has generally been afforded the time to throw from a clean pocket. Some of his sacks are from holding onto the ball and trying to extend the play.
A year ago through four games, Smith had been sacked 14 times. Also, the 49ers averaged just 3.4 yards per rushing attempt. With four of the five starters on the offensive line returning, the continuity shows. This season, the 49ers are averaging 5.4 yards per rushing attempt, which ranks second in the league.
When asked how much that cohesion has meant to the line, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh answered, "Quite a bit. Cohesive group, enjoys each others' company. Respects each others' ability and each others' work ethic. Experience of playing amongst each other, are all key factors."
The conversion of Boone from the top backup tackle to a starter at right guard has proven to be, well, a boon for the 49ers.
snyder_adam_cards_large_vertical.jpg
Last season, the 49ers struggled to find an answer at right guard. Chilo Rachal opened the season as the starter but was benched at halftime of the third game. Adam Snyder stepped in and played the remainder of the season.
The 49ers made no attempt to re-sign Snyder as an unrestricted free agent, and he signed a five-year, $17.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. Before the Cardinals' game Thursday night, in which they allowed nine quarterback sacks against the St. Louis Rams, Snyder ranked last among all guards in the PFF rating system.
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman appears satisfied with the play of the line, but he believes even-better days are ahead.
"I think we're just working for that consistency week-in week-out, down-in down-out," Roman said. "(I) feel that they can be an elite group. And I think they're working towards that. At times they are that. We've just got to keep working to where it's all the time, regardless of opponent. We're working towards that. So, those guys have a great attitude and that's where it all starts."
OPTiMO
SamsoniteMan
dixon got hella heart. cool dude too i see him around a bit
yseJ
Empire strikes back
this game reminded me of tampa bay game last year. lots of things went right
on another note the seahawks D looks downright scary brehs
they have monster DBs and they already were pretty good against the run...
on another note the seahawks D looks downright scary brehs
they have monster DBs and they already were pretty good against the run...