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Realt Dearg Sec · 10-03-2015 9:20am

adrian522 wrote: »

Well that would appear to be that...

There's no arguing with someone who is gone that deep into the cult of the hashtag.

adrian522 · 10-03-2015 9:52am

You know things are bad when one of your starters getting arrested for domestic abuse is maybe the 4th worst thing to happen to your team that day.

I'm liking this Doom Index though.

Tippex · 10-03-2015 1:03pm

So it all officially kicks off at 9pm our time tonight. It's going to be a painful day I feel.

adrian522 · 11-03-2015 11:06am

So the end of an era in San Francisco with Gore signing for the Colts and Willis walking off into the sunset.

Willis cited his toe injury as a major factor in his decision, making it difficult for him to play at such a high level. He goes out as one of the all time greats. Pro Bowls in each of his first 7 seasons, DROY in 2007 and 5 All Pro selections.

Gore is also a 49er legend, I'd have loved him to come back but the 49ers need to move on at some point. The Colts are a good spot for him, I hope they can make a run at the superbowl with Gore next season or the year after. For someone who has had so many injuries in college he has had an incredible NFL career.

With these 2 and probably Justin Smith walking out the door, there is a huge loss of leadership in the team. That won't be easily replaced so I think expectations will be lower next season. Here's hoping Navarro Bowman makes a full recovery because we are going to need him next season as much for his leadership as his on-field play.

myate · 11-03-2015 2:50pm

Painful day for Niners fans. Word on Bowman is that he has not passed his initial physical with the team...not a good sign. And one more bit of salt in the wound...Jimmy Graham just signed with Seattle!

adrian522 · 15-03-2015 7:38pm

Nice tweet from Carlos Hyde...

https://twitter.com/elguapo/status/576927676948180992

Tippex · 17-03-2015 11:06am

Well the off season has just gone totally to ****. woke this morning to hear Chris Borland has retired after his first season. He was the one bright light from last season. I'm shocked he leaves a big hole to fill now after everything that has happened.

helimachoptor · 17-03-2015 11:10am

Maybe they really don't like Tomsula..

mickmc7 · 17-03-2015 7:48pm

Reading an article there on bleacher report about our current woes, this line jumped off the page at me. Are things really this bad?????

"Keep those memories because after what is maybe the worst offseason any team has ever had, the 49ers are looking 3-13 squarely in the face"

adrian522 · 17-03-2015 7:59pm

No, not that bad at all. 49ers won't be looking at a top 3 pick in 2016 thats for sure.

Assuming he recovers Bowman is among the best linebakcers in the league.

I expect we'll draft a ILB in the mid rounds to add more depth but no need to panic. At least not yet. If however Bowman does not make a full recovery or ends up retired, released or on the NFI list then we will have serious problems at the position.

Justin Smith will likely retire also which will be another blow but at 35 it is kind of expected.

adrian522 · 17-03-2015 9:13pm

Realt Dearg Sec · 06-06-2015 9:07am

adrian522 wrote: »

You'll be needing this picture again.

mickmc7 · 07-08-2015 5:31pm

Aldon Smith off the rails again, can't see him suiting up again. I've never seen an off-season like it. We've been decimated.

adrian522 · 07-08-2015 5:54pm

Superbowl here we come!

Chardee MacDennis · 07-08-2015 8:05pm

and he's gone...

ugh, what an offseason.

Itssoeasy · 08-08-2015 11:17am

I do feel for niners fan as it just seems if it could go wrong this off season in terms of players it has. I saw a stat that of the 11 starting defensive players from the Super Bowl three years ago only 2 remain.

shotgunmcos · 16-08-2015 9:37pm

Was Kaep aiming or just lobbing it out there in the hope that someone in White n' red would catch it :rolleyes::cool:

adrian522 · 16-08-2015 10:16pm

He only had 3 passes I think, one was a deep shot to Smith that he overthrew. Wouldn't panic on it yet anyway.

adrian522 · 28-08-2015 2:26pm

So put these in order from most damaging to least damaging:

1. Firing Harbaugh
2. Geep Chryst as OC
3. Mangini as DC
3. Tomsula as HC
4. Willis Retiring
5. Borland Retiring
6. Aldon Smith arrested and subsequently released
7. Anthony Davis Retiring
8. Justin Smith Retiring
9. Gore/Crabtree/Culliver/Iupati etc leaving in Free Agency
10. Ahmad Brooks getting charged with Sexual Battery (No word on suspension but doesn't look like he'll be cut)
11. Jed Yorke.
12. Jerome Simpson 6 game suspension
13. Bruce Miller thing is still awaiting league action so likely suspension there too.
14. The Grass at Levi Stadium

Have I forgotten anything? Seems like a lot has happened since the initial Harbaugh "mutual parting".

Positives of the offseason:

1. Jared Hayne
2. Navarro Bowman getting back on the field.
3. We may have drafted some good players. Maybe not.
4. Torrey Smith at least has the potential to be a deep threat.

adrian522 · 30-08-2015 4:38pm

So the Offensive line looks to be in a fair bit of trouble, especially on the right side. If we can't pass protect we can forget about the deep ball. Not sure we have the personnel to fix this either.

Thought this tweet was quite funny...if you're familiar with that series of really annoying ads...

https://twitter.com/DAMyers10/status/637809266594811904

adrian522 · 30-08-2015 4:44pm

Also 5 completions from 13 attempts - 38 yards - 0 TD's.

Kap's entire Preseason stat line, not looking good. The running game had better be very, very good.

shotgunmcos · 30-08-2015 11:13pm

I had limited time so put on the stats on GP and had to scroll a lot to find any completions :rolleyes: The ony plus I took from the game was Bowman's 7-2 and 2.0 on Manning

adrian522 · 04-09-2015 3:25pm

Bruce Ellington 70 yard TD for anyone interested...

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/639623523321819137

All we need now is to play the chargers backups every week.

adrian522 · 04-09-2015 5:36pm

Darnell Dockett cut...

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2015/09/04/darnell-docketts-release-should-elevate-top-pick-arik-armstead-into-49ers-rotation/

shotgunmcos · 05-09-2015 10:20pm

The Roster.
http://www.scout.com/nfl/49ers/story/1583058-49ers-announce-53-man-roster

I'm a little less glum about this season's prospects.

adrian522 · 05-09-2015 10:36pm

Happy with Skov making the roster, a bit on the small side but enjoyed watching him at Stanford and hope he makes a go of it.

Also happy to see White make the roster though when Jerome Simpson comes ff suspension he may get dropped. I like White better than Patton at this stage.

Still not confident to be honest. I think we are looking at 5-7 wins this season, which is the worst possible season, nothing to get excited about and nothing special in the first round of the draft.

Still, I'll be in Soldier Field for our game with the Bears so there is that to look forward to.

Trojan · 06-09-2015 5:58pm

I think I'm going to be cheering on the 49ers again for the first time in quite a few seasons. Will be interesting to see if Hayne manages to become a real option at RB.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 07-09-2015 3:03pm

Trojan wrote: »

I think I'm going to be cheering on the 49ers again for the first time in quite a few seasons. Will be interesting to see if Hayne manages to become a real option at RB.

Personally and this is just a personal opinion but I think Hayne will be one of the stand outs in this 49ers team this year, his elusiveness is going to be tough for teams to adapt to.

adrian522 · 07-09-2015 3:18pm

On punt returns or as a running back?

I don't see him getting much opportunity as a running back to be honest.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 07-09-2015 3:32pm

adrian522 wrote: »

On punt returns or as a running back?

I don't see him getting much opportunity as a running back to be honest.

Initially as a special teams option but I have zero faith in Carlos Hyde, Reggie Bush and Kendall Hunter to stay healthy.

shotgunmcos · 07-09-2015 8:53pm

Yep special teams to start. Then he will get a run at RB at some stage and show that he is the man. Then more runs at RB...

Like I said on the other thread. Its not necessarily his physical impressions, which Hyde, Bush et all can probably match. He does have a 4.5 40 though!

Its his game awareness and decision making that is the differentiator. I just hope JT has that pegged and has faith

I ordered my very first NFL jersey today

adrian522 · 14-09-2015 12:35pm

Well this is it, no turning back now. We are where we are and I think we are in for a long season.

If we lose tonight I think we could be waiting a while to get that first win, if we win tonight who knows what sort of momentum it could generate.

Either way we are not in a very good place as a team. This was underlined by 2 former 49ers coming out with comments over the weekend

Aldon Smith:

https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Durkin/status/643224876434780160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Not sure how Aldon possibly thinks the team didn't stand up for him. He's had 5 different disciplinary issues, been in and out of rehab, had a 9 game suspension and is facing another suspension.

Michael Crabtree wrote:

"I needed new scenery. It wasn't for me," Crabtree said. "I needed a quarterback that can deliver the ball, and that was hungry like I was."

Whatever, we need a receiver that can get open and not act like a diva all the time.

Just a pity we don't play the raiders this year.

adrian522 · 14-09-2015 1:23pm

Also 3:30 is the worst possible time for a game. Probably won't kick off until closer to 4, will be 7:30ish by the time it finishes.

shotgunmcos · 14-09-2015 2:30pm

Need to win this one to carry momentum into the next half dozen games. 5 of which feature playoff teams from last year. Serious loss of experience at scoring positions so rookies and 2nd years need to step up.

Kaep needs to deliver. If our ground game gets traction with a score and Vikings DL on the back foot then no excuses. Kaep just needs to step up as a consistent passer as well as the odd run and bullet pass.

Rookies did well on Game Day yesterday throughout. Fingers crossed it continues this evening

mickmc7 · 14-09-2015 6:00pm

adrian522 wrote: »

Also 3:30 is the worst possible time for a game. Probably won't kick off until closer to 4, will be 7:30ish by the time it finishes.

I'm nearly viewing it as the "best" time. For a late late game that is. I can go to bed early and get a reasonably decent sleep and get up at 4 for the game, then head off to work.
As for the game and season itself I fear the very worst. Beaten by 7+ tonight to set the tone.

adrian522 · 14-09-2015 6:03pm

Get up at 4 and you'll miss the bit we are competitive for.

Hopefully Hayne returns the opening kickoff for 6.

adrian522 · 14-09-2015 6:06pm

By the way what I hinting at earlier, if we lose tonight when do you think our first W arrives?

1. v Vikings
2. @ Steelers
3. @ Cardinals
4. v Green Bay
5. @ Giants
6. v Ravens
7. v Seahawks
8. @ Rams
9. v Falcons
10. Bye

The pesimmist in me thinks we could be 1-8 heading into the bye. The optimist thinks maybe 4-5.

Magico Gonzalez · 14-09-2015 6:54pm

adrian522 wrote: »

Get up at 4 and you'll miss the bit we are competitive for.

Hopefully Hayne returns the opening kickoff for 6.

Watching it here (Vikings fan) in South America, couldn't be better timing. MNF on ESPN kicks off with the "early" game at 6pm, late game KO at 9pm. Same deal on Sunday nights. Fox sports have coverage on Sundays so you actually get 4 games.

I'm hopeful the Vikings can get something here against you guys, but if and only if our beat up OL holds up and affords some kind protection to TB and generates something on the ground. Losing Sullivan and to a lesser extent Loadholt was horrible for us.

mickmc7 · 14-09-2015 7:06pm

adrian522 wrote: »

By the way what I hinting at earlier, if we lose tonight when do you think our first W arrives?

1. v Vikings
2. @ Steelers
3. @ Cardinals
4. v Green Bay
5. @ Giants
6. v Ravens
7. v Seahawks
8. @ Rams
9. v Falcons
10. Bye

The pesimmist in me thinks we could be 1-8 heading into the bye. The optimist thinks maybe 4-5.

I hadn't given our schedule much attention. Jaysis, that's a horrible list.

mickmc7 · 15-09-2015 6:26am

Well, well, well. I'm so glad to have gotten that utterly wrong!

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 15-09-2015 9:24am

mickmc7 wrote: »

Well, well, well. I'm so glad to have gotten that utterly wrong!

Vikings were putrid .. good performance from the 9'ers though. Mr Hyde looks like he can run!

adrian522 · 15-09-2015 11:09am

Hayne didn't have a great night, with Bush out he got some carries but coulnd't do much with them, he also fumbled a punt, and Ellington took the rest of the punt returns.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 15-09-2015 11:45am

adrian522 wrote: »

Hayne didn't have a great night, with Bush out he got some carries but coulnd't do much with them, he also fumbled a punt, and Ellington took the rest of the punt returns.

He did fumble the punt but he needs to learn what to catch and what not to catch. He also was pretty ineffective running it. Considering how much success Hyde had was a disappointing game. But if he gets time I think he can make it.

Magico Gonzalez · 15-09-2015 2:18pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Vikings were putrid .. good performance from the 9'ers though. Mr Hyde looks like he can run!

We, the vikings, were inexcusably brutal and looked like we had bought into all of our pre-season hype and just sort of ignored our glaring deficiencies. OL was non existant, run defence was grim, play calling not great and young TB looked like a rabbit in the headlights at times.

Well done SF, put us back in our box, out muscled us and generally exploited every weakness we had!

That DPI call though!...really screamed at the tv.

adrian522 · 16-09-2015 1:37pm

Nice Video of the victory speech after Monday night...

https://twitter.com/49ers/status/643907446298185729

adrian522 · 16-09-2015 4:55pm

According to PFF the 49ers ran 46% of their offensive snaps in a 3 TE, 1 WR, 1RB formation on Monday. Only ran this formation 10 times in all of last season.

Also Kap used Play Action on 38% of dropbacks, more than any other QB, and had a QB rating of 101.7 when using PA.

Obviously implys that we need a solid running game to be successful.

adrian522 · 16-09-2015 5:41pm

This is fantastic, Aussie blooger on the guardian attempting to describe the game. Very funny.

"Quarterback fakes to throw, fakes again, runs over the line of scrimmage and falls onto his tummy lest anyone hurt him. You’d be teased in rugby league and penalised."

The whole thing is good.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/live/2015/sep/15/jarryd-hayne-san-francisco-49ers-debut-against-minnesota-vikings

adrian522 · 21-09-2015 12:15pm

Oh Dear. That was bad.

Offensive line is in a terrible state. No Pass rush to speak, secondary ripped apart.

Boldin and Davis both had bad drops. Cardinals up next who appear to be going very well.

Not much cause for optimism.

shotgunmcos · 21-09-2015 3:05pm

It was like the whole team lost a yard every play. I thought it was a later start and switched on GP at halftime to see 3-29 WTF?! Painful deflating watching. Kaep kept getting attacked from the left, why did we not adjust the OL to deal with that? Giving Brown a head start on man coverage was just asking for trouble too. Very hard to pick positives out of this one. Kaeps 75y TD was against a D in 2nd gear at that stage.

Having said that, the Boldin and Davis drops, Keap falling short of the line, Davis not punching through. Lots of fine margins.

mickmc7 · 27-09-2015 10:05pm

Please make it stop

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