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San Francisco 49ers Discussion

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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Good interview with Kyle Shanahan on the KNBR Murph & Mac podcast today if anyone is interested.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Happy enough with that preseason game. Most of the draft picks look good, with the quality of Hurd, Deebo, Greenlaw, Wishnowsky standing out. Hard to tell too much from it with all the players not dressing but similar issues as last year standing appearing again, injuries and discipline.

    Below is the shocking list of injuries at this point, though thankfully for now most are relatively short term.

    https://twitter.com/CamInman/status/1160383681539690501


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Game 3 definitely an improvement and I'm struggling to contain optimism heading into the season.

    Really hoping Kyle's keeping 3 QB comment is a bluff to try to get a team to trade for Mullens/CJ. It would be a complete waste of a spot on the roster when we have good WR/RB/DL guys that would have to be let go to keep the third QB. Obviously CJ is who I'd want rid of.


  • Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭myate


    Game 3 first half not bad alright! Roll on Tampa now! From listening to John Lynch on KNBR, Bosa is still being managed but looking ok. Dee Ford looks to be back! But McKinnon sounds like he's done, possibly for good. Don't think we'll ever see him playing in a Niners uniform. For him, really hope he gets back playing at some point and doesn't have to retire.
    I think we take 3 qb's on the roster and I'm all for that. Seen last year what happens when no 1 goes down, then no 2 goes down! Mullens should be the backup but Kyle does like CJ a lot! Neither one of them can go onto the practice squad as they wouldn't last a day there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    myate wrote: »
    Game 3 first half not bad alright! Roll on Tampa now! From listening to John Lynch on KNBR, Bosa is still being managed but looking ok. Dee Ford looks to be back! But McKinnon sounds like he's done, possibly for good. Don't think we'll ever see him playing in a Niners uniform. For him, really hope he gets back playing at some point and doesn't have to retire.
    I think we take 3 qb's on the roster and I'm all for that. Seen last year what happens when no 1 goes down, then no 2 goes down! Mullens should be the backup but Kyle does like CJ a lot! Neither one of them can go onto the practice squad as they wouldn't last a day there.

    Who do you drop from the squad to keep a 3rd QB?

    It is made a bit easier now that they've stashed Harris and potentially Street (again) on season ending IR. Even if we give up on McKinnon for the season/good you're likely to have to cut a good DL or WR to keep CJ.

    If we get to the point where we're on our third string QB the season is a write off anyway, might as well keep a better non-QB player you can use if the season is going well or keep a guy who you can develop for future years.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    McKinnon on season ending IR. Looks like he'll never see a snap as a 49er :(

    Roster hopefully is far from finalized. 3 QBs and 4 TEs with 3 safeties and 5 LBs is very lopsided. OL looks light also in talent and potentially numbers.

    2nd spot in waivers should hopefully allow for some talent to be added.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    After the game last night I feel even more confident about the performance at the weekend. Bucs defense looked solid and even on a short week and playing on the road their offense looked better, which plays into the comments from Evans after the game about how impressed he was by the 9ers defense.

    Despite not being 100%, having barely any training for a few weeks before, or playing in a game since 2018, Bosa looks as good as advertised as the best player in the draft. The whole DL looked so much better than last year and that should only get better as Ford and Bosa get up to speed. Really hoping the secondary can keep close to that level of performance.

    Big thing, as every year, is penalties continue to hurt us, with 3 TDs called back. Hopefully this isn't a false dawn and the team can build on that tough road win by picking up another.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 27,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    Pretty happy with that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭Dymo


    They were very impressive last night, they tore the Bengals apart. I was trying to remember the last time they went 2-0 at the start of the season and it goes back to 2012.

    There still lacking in the WR department, but Kittle is performing great and there is still a lot of work to do but with the Steelers and Browns next they should get the time to try a couple of new things, they could be looking at 4-0 if they can hold it together!

    Joe Staley is a big loss but hopefully they will have backups.

    I forgot how enjoyable it is to be following a winning team!


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Heading into another Sunday with optimism feels strange. The team hasn't really gotten quite the credit it deserves yet and is going under the radar in the broader media, which will likely continue even if they beat the Steelers today, given that Big Ben is out. Small sample size but both the Bengals and Bucs looked much better on the road in the other game they played than at home against the 49ers.

    Secondary is performing above expectations and despite 2 of the 3 best DL playing through injuries, they're getting plenty of sacks and pressures despite being one of the lowest blitzing teams. On offense we're finally starting to see what the team has been building towards the last 2 season and hopefully it'll keep improving as Jimmy gets back up to speed. I know I may jinx it here but I suspect Shanahan to target Fitzpatrick if Tomlin follows through and plays him a lot straight away. You can't learn a defense and communication that quickly and stressing those aspects of a defense is Kyle's bread and butter.

    The Staley loss is obviously huge, though I'm hoping that Shanahan will scheme some support for Skule and the bye week will give them a chance to work on it further or get someone else in. The team has had one of the top OL so far and it would be great if that didn't completely fall off a cliff now


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Foxtrol wrote: »
    Heading into another Sunday with optimism feels strange. The team hasn't really gotten quite the credit it deserves yet and is going under the radar in the broader media, which will likely continue even if they beat the Steelers today, given that Big Ben is out. Small sample size but both the Bengals and Bucs looked much better on the road in the other game they played than at home against the 49ers.

    Secondary is performing above expectations and despite 2 of the 3 best DL playing through injuries, they're getting plenty of sacks and pressures despite being one of the lowest blitzing teams. On offense we're finally starting to see what the team has been building towards the last 2 season and hopefully it'll keep improving as Jimmy gets back up to speed. I know I may jinx it here but I suspect Shanahan to target Fitzpatrick if Tomlin follows through and plays him a lot straight away. You can't learn a defense and communication that quickly and stressing those aspects of a defense is Kyle's bread and butter.

    The Staley loss is obviously huge, though I'm hoping that Shanahan will scheme some support for Skule and the bye week will give them a chance to work on it further or get someone else in. The team has had one of the top OL so far and it would be great if that didn't completely fall off a cliff now

    And I jinxed it...

    2 tipped INTs not great.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,673 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    This is bonkers


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    That was a pretty messy performance. No two ways about it really.

    5 turnovers is pretty unforgivable, against a better team we would have lost by 20+

    The defense was great for the most part, Verett got beaten on his first 2 plays then got called ashore. The defensive line was very very good, constantly in the back field and it really is helping out the secondary.

    I thought Garoppolo was pretty great throughout , a few off target throws but he was great for staying in the pocket, taking the hits and getting his throws off.

    Overall great to be 3-0 but plenty to work on in the bye week


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    adrian522 wrote: »
    That was a pretty messy performance. No two ways about it really.

    5 turnovers is pretty unforgivable, against a better team we would have lost by 20+

    The defense was great for the most part, Verett got beaten on his first 2 plays then got called ashore. The defensive line was very very good, constantly in the back field and it really is helping out the secondary.

    I thought Garoppolo was pretty great throughout , a few off target throws but he was great for staying in the pocket, taking the hits and getting his throws off.

    Overall great to be 3-0 but plenty to work on in the bye week

    They definitely need to tighten up on things, though most of the turnovers seemed to be incredibly unlucky rather than a deep rooted problem. It is rare that you have that many bounces go against you and still come out on top, with the luck of the team the last 2 season they'd have definitely lost it.

    Not sure what to make of Verrett. Obviously those plays were terrible but I'm not sure if it is a fair reflection of the player he is now or he is just rusty and coming cold. Definitely a concern.

    I complained about an early bye but it is coming at a good time. Should allow some injuries to clear up, Ford, Bosa, Hurd, Witherspoon, Ward and give time for the likes of Skule and Verrett (if required) time to bed in a bit more. Plenty of time to gameplan for the Browns and I think the pass rush could cause Baker a lot of problems.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Last undefeated team in the NFC :cool:


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Injuries, Injuries Injuries:

    OT Joe Staley (leg) Out another 3 to 4 weeks

    CB Ahkello Witherspoon (foot) 3 to 4 weeks

    FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee) 4 to 6 weeks

    RT Mike McGlinchey (knee) 4 to 6 weeks

    The next 6 weeks are:

    @LA
    @Washington
    vs Carolina
    @Arizona
    vs Seattle
    vs Arizona

    You'd hope they could go 4-2 in hose games, even with the injuries, but at least 3-3, leaving them 7-3 and hopefully healthy heading into a stretch that includes Green Bay, Baltimore and New Orleans before finishing with Atlanta and return games with Seattle and LA.

    Please let the injuries stop though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Injuries, Injuries Injuries:

    OT Joe Staley (leg) Out another 3 to 4 weeks

    CB Ahkello Witherspoon (foot) 3 to 4 weeks

    FB Kyle Juszczyk (knee) 4 to 6 weeks

    RT Mike McGlinchey (knee) 4 to 6 weeks

    The next 6 weeks are:

    @LA
    @Washington
    vs Carolina
    @Arizona
    vs Seattle
    vs Arizona

    You'd hope they could go 4-2 in hose games, even with the injuries, but at least 3-3, leaving them 7-3 and hopefully healthy heading into a stretch that includes Green Bay, Baltimore and New Orleans before finishing with Atlanta and return games with Seattle and LA.

    Please let the injuries stop though.

    At least they aren't all season ending like recent years. Also having Taylor and Hurd on IR has impacted our WR depth.

    Probably the best run of games to have injuries, though there's obviously no guarantees the list won't grow.

    Jimmy has done a great job of getting the ball out quickly so far but the OT injuries probably pose bigger concerns for the running game. Still feel Kyle will be able to scheme up enough to get at least that 4-2 win you mentioned, more if the defense can keep playing at the level they are.

    Between Gurley being questionable, their OL drop off this year, and how Goff is generally terrible when he is put under pressure I think the team has a decent chance of winning on the road this weekend, even with all the injuries.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 27,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    adrian522 wrote: »

    @LA
    @Washington
    vs Carolina
    @Arizona
    vs Seattle
    vs Arizona

    You'd hope they could go 4-2 in hose games, even with the injuries, but at least 3-3, leaving them 7-3 and hopefully healthy heading into a stretch that includes Green Bay, Baltimore and New Orleans before finishing with Atlanta and return games with Seattle and LA.

    Please let the injuries stop though.

    Yeah, 4-2 seems very reasonable in that stretch. Would be annoyed if they don't win at least 1 of the Seahawks, Rams and Panthers games but obviously very possible with the injuries. Other 3 really shouldn't be an issue with the way they are going at the moment.

    This weekend will be a good test of where the team really are.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522




  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    I know wins and losses are all that counts but this paints a nice picture if it can be continued

    https://twitter.com/Wittnessed/status/1183624251183489024


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Even when things were going badly the previous two seasons, the team seemed to be very close with each other. Now that they are winning they are out there having a great time together every week

    https://twitter.com/TheSFNiners/status/1186341132722032640


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭shoutman


    Hopefully we pick up a WR before the trade deadline, I had heard previous rumours of Sanu (just signed for the Pats) and Devantae Parker.
    Due to the broadcast camera angles it's always hard to tell if your WR's are getting separation or not, I just fear that the moment will come that our run and short pass game will come unstuck and Jimmy G wont have anywhere to go with it...


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    shoutman wrote: »
    Hopefully we pick up a WR before the trade deadline, I had heard previous rumours of Sanu (just signed for the Pats) and Devantae Parker.
    Due to the broadcast camera angles it's always hard to tell if your WR's are getting separation or not, I just fear that the moment will come that our run and short pass game will come unstuck and Jimmy G wont have anywhere to go with it...

    Your wish has been already answered, we picked up Sanders this evening!

    Not too expensive either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭shoutman


    Foxtrol wrote: »
    Your wish has been already answered, we picked up Sanders this evening!

    Not too expensive either.

    I drafted him late on my fantasy team too...


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Not a huge fan of the trade. 3rd round pick is a lot to give up for a 32-Year Old receiver who is probably not all that much better than what we have, is often injured and will need a new deal next season.

    AJ green would have been a better target but Sanders I guess is fine, healthy right now but no pick from rounds 2-4 next year will hurt and we will probably have to overpay to keep him. Hasn't played a 16 game season since 2014.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Not a huge fan of the trade. 3rd round pick is a lot to give up for a 32-Year Old receiver who is probably not all that much better than what we have, is often injured and will need a new deal next season.

    AJ green would have been a better target but Sanders I guess is fine, healthy right now but no pick from rounds 2-4 next year will hurt and we will probably have to overpay to keep him. Hasn't played a 16 game season since 2014.

    He is definitely better than what we have. He is instantly WR1 and is coming from a system that comes from Shanahan's. Right now we have 2 guys on IR that we don't know if they'll come back or how they'll look, Deebo - a rookie that has shown flashes but is currently injured, Pettis - a second year player that again flashes but has a lot of drops this year, Goodwin - picked up a lot of injuries the last 2 years and hasn't looked the same, Bourne - consistently inconsistent, James - a special teamer more than anything, and Matthews - yet to catch the ball since being re-signed.

    I'd be against the move if it wasn't for the start we've had. Very few would have even hoped to be undefeated at this point in the year and I'd rather be aggressive now than look back at what could have been. For all we know we have a run of injuries to key players next year and aren't in this position again.

    Having no picks 2-4 next year hurts but not nearly as much now that we have a reasonably deep squad with minimal likely losses in FA. We shouldn't have a glaring need where we can't trade back one or more times from the 1st round pick and gather up some more mid-round picks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Nice having a quiet Sunday to enjoy the other games after the somewhat stressful end to Thursday night.

    2 stats I saw that I didn't realize beforehand:
    - first time to beat Cardinals since 2014
    - clinched being .500 or above for the first time since 2014

    We have been bad for a while, this season had been a dream so far.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Staley and Kittle both out for Sunday.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Staley and Kittle both out for Sunday.

    Think they came out and backtracked a bit on the Kittle statement, saying what Kyle meant to say was that he isn't confirmed out but he has to plan as if he will be. Pretty likely he'll be missing though.

    Staley didn't do well last week but he's another loss. Hopefully he can come back soon as I feel he'll need a few games to get back to top performance prior to knockout football.

    At least it looks like Sanders is day to day. Presuming he plays I feel the game on Sunday should go more smoothly than the game in Arizona. Hoping they used up all the wrinkles and that we've tightened up on defending screens.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Never in Doubt!


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    That was way more stress than I needed yesterday. Team was extremely flat coming out, which is understandable given what they went through physically and emotionally on a short week.

    Jimmy continues his trend of throwing head scratching interceptions but aside from that looked great, especially given the injuries to his best receivers. Cardinals appeared to follow the Seahawks plan, and theirs two weeks ago to be fair, of selling out to stop the run and pressure the QB and then seeing if Jimmy could beat them. It ended with Jimmy having very similar drives as he did on Monday, that would have won that game also, but this time they caught the ball more often than not. He'll unlikely get the credit he deserves from the wider media or fans but the win is all that matters.

    Already can't wait for next week. Hopefully Kittle and Sanders will be able to play. Having played 3 weeks in a row against extremely mobile QBs the defence might be even looking forward to Rogers being slightly easier to target (which says more about their recent opposition than Rogers). Given how the team fared last year in Lambeau, while being a shell of what they currently are, I'm more excited than worried.

    Lastly on the Cardinals, it looks like my fears at draft time are coming to pass. Even with a poor team Murray looks great and just as we're entering Wilson beginning to slow down it seems we'll be facing another houdini for the next decade. Kingsbury also appears to be learning as the year goes on. They've still to play the Rams twice and the Seahawks once and I feel they'll win at least one of those games.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    When you add this to the guys on IR, this list of injuries is a disaster and destroys most of our depth. At least this season our mass injury curse waited until nearly the playoffs before fully kicking in.

    With the win last week and the loss by the Seahawks, we're in the position where it isn't the end of the world if we lose either of the Falcons or Rams games. Barring another Seadhawks loss it will all come down to the last game of the season for the bye.

    The offense has really gotten going so hopefully will make up for the defensive losses.

    https://twitter.com/49ersSportsTalk/status/1204878990143569920


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭Dymo


    49ers Clinch The Playoffs For The 1st Time Since 2013

    Sherman was badly missed last night, he would of held Jones.

    Overall they're still in a good position, but last night I just felt they were flat from the beginning the fire wasn't there as much, this might be the best thing for them so they don't get too sure of themselves. I still think they have the potential to get to the Superbowl but some defence calls were questionable last night, How the feck did we not put coverage on Jones when he was in the slot. I'm an idiot on the couch and I saw that coming.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    Dymo wrote: »
    49ers Clinch The Playoffs For The 1st Time Since 2013

    Sherman was badly missed last night, he would of held Jones.

    Overall they're still in a good position, but last night I just felt they were flat from the beginning the fire wasn't there as much, this might be the best thing for them so they don't get too sure of themselves. I still think they have the potential to get to the Superbowl but some defence calls were questionable last night, How the feck did we not put coverage on Jones when he was in the slot. I'm an idiot on the couch and I saw that coming.

    Out of the remaining games it was the one that we could afford to lose and still keep getting #1 seed in our own hands.

    Still an obvious trap game and even though it was highlighted by the coaches as being so in advance it is hard to get yourself up for it, especially with all the guys missing. The players rightfully sounded very annoyed with their performance after the game so hopefully they'll be in a good mindset for the Rams coming in on Saturday.

    Best thing of all is that it sounded like no new injuries so hopefully we can start getting some of the guys that were out back.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522




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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    I was trying to hold back my optimism at the start of the season, given the several seasons of pain we've gone through, and can't believe we've won the West and are NFC #1 seeds.

    No matter what happens, what an incredible job Lynch and Shanahan have done to rebuild that team in such a short time. Despite my feelings, I love the mindset of the team that 'the west is not enough'. The roster hasn't had a bye week since Week 4 so the rest should do them wonders and hopefully get the likes of Ford and Tarrt back.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Witherspoon gave up 6 catches on 8 targets for 71 yards, 141.1 passer rating given up. YIKES.

    He's had two bad games in a row now and was benched for the critical last drive last night. Do you think they start with Mosely in 2 weeks time?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,338 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Well from a post here where I said I had a good feeling about the niners which was rightly meet with a healthy dose of "hang on a second chief" given what had happened the previous seasons I was a leap of faith to see them doing what tey did. And outside of the eagles making the playoffs the next best thing is I'm happy the 49ers are back as the no1 seed in the NFC. The NFL needs the niners to be good imo.

    Now if by some magic the eagles end up playing the niners in the NFC playoffs then this good will will stop for a bit but until then we'll done on the niners being back at the top table.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522




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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    So it is Vikings next week. Hadn't really considered them as a potential opponent.

    They seem to be an up and down team. A lot of travel for them and a short week too.

    Hopefully Kyle has been doing his homework this week, he should already know how to stress out Kirk.


  • Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭myate


    No playoff game is easy. But definitely there are teams you'd prefer to see. Vikings are one of them. As you say, up & down but solid. They're also a dome team and it looks like next Saturday could be a bit wet in Levis...I'm heading over for the game & watching the weather! The niners have played lights out all year, they just need to continue that, get a few players back & get that D rolling again. Kwon is mentioned again as being game time decision for the divisional! Dee Ford looks good to go.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    myate wrote: »
    No playoff game is easy. But definitely there are teams you'd prefer to see. Vikings are one of them. As you say, up & down but solid. They're also a dome team and it looks like next Saturday could be a bit wet in Levis...I'm heading over for the game & watching the weather! The niners have played lights out all year, they just need to continue that, get a few players back & get that D rolling again. Kwon is mentioned again as being game time decision for the divisional! Dee Ford looks good to go.

    That will be some event. I made it to a play-off game in Candlestick during the Baltimore Super Bowl season and the atmosphere was intense. My two trips to Levis so far were pretty disappointing but this year it finally seems to have gotten noisy.

    I may live to regret it but with how the other game went I'd rather the Vikings over another game against the Toots. Prefer for our pass rush to have a more stationary target than dealing with Wilson and his magic.

    Given that JJ survived his comeback game I'm a bit more optimistic about Kwon. Presume if he plays this week they'll aim to have him on the field for obvious passing downs, as I wouldn't want him in trying to stop a full speed Cook, when he isn't the best tackler when he isnt carrying an injury.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭Third_Echelon


    myate wrote: »
    No playoff game is easy. But definitely there are teams you'd prefer to see. Vikings are one of them. As you say, up & down but solid. They're also a dome team and it looks like next Saturday could be a bit wet in Levis...I'm heading over for the game & watching the weather! The niners have played lights out all year, they just need to continue that, get a few players back & get that D rolling again. Kwon is mentioned again as being game time decision for the divisional! Dee Ford looks good to go.

    I live around the corner from Levi's stadium and get to a few matches every season at least. Less so in the past couple of years with kids coming along :)

    Looks like rain alright, but seems to be light showers in the morning and a few in the afternoon. Mightn't be too bad - around 13 Celsius it seems.

    If you need any local tips let me know!

    Foxtrol wrote: »
    My two trips to Levis so far were pretty disappointing but this year it finally seems to have gotten noisy.

    Yeah, there were games in the past 3 or 4 years where it was dead. You could get tickets for $20, even in the days coming up to the game. I was chatting to a guy sitting next to me and he was a die hard fan... season ticket holder from the candlestick days with his dad, brothers, cousins. 7 or 8 of them all sitting in a row and all season ticket holders. They paid big money to move their tickets to Levi's (think it was something stupid like 10 grand - then you have to pay your season ticket on top of that every year). Those guys were really annoyed with the team at the time. The fella I was chatting to was seriously considering selling his ticket and trying to get back whatever money he had invested in it. He was hurting badly :)

    It was a bad loss that day from what I can remember, but coming from those days not so long ago to this season is such a transformation. Not a sniff of a ticket these days on resell sites at the 'old' prices. Luckily I can get the odd ticket here and there through my work (they sponsor the 49ers). If it wasn't for that it would be very hard to get a ticket without paying big money.


  • Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭myate


    I live around the corner from Levi's stadium and get to a few matches every season at least. Less so in the past couple of years with kids coming along :)

    Looks like rain alright, but seems to be light showers in the morning and a few in the afternoon. Mightn't be too bad - around 13 Celsius it seems.

    If you need any local tips let me know!


    Thanks mate! Lucky to have been there twice already! Against a Falcons team with the great Blaine Gabbert making his first start for us in 2015 (and actually Kaps last snaps ever!). And last year for MNF against the Giants. I've been to Giants Stadium aswell to see Niners & Levis for sure is a different atmosphere! The MNF game was good, even with Nick Mullens playing! But yeah, looking forward to seeing the stadium get proper loud!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭Third_Echelon


    myate wrote: »
    Thanks mate! Lucky to have been there twice already! Against a Falcons team with the great Blaine Gabbert making his first start for us in 2015 (and actually Kaps last snaps ever!). And last year for MNF against the Giants. I've been to Giants Stadium aswell to see Niners & Levis for sure is a different atmosphere! The MNF game was good, even with Nick Mullens playing! But yeah, looking forward to seeing the stadium get proper loud!!

    Oh cool! yeah love Giants Stadium as well. I lived in NY for a while and Giants are my East Coast team :) Loved the old Giants Stadium. Haven't been in the new Met Life yet, but looks class!


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    https://www.theringer.com/2020/1/8/21055879/san-francisco-49ers-versatility-kyle-shanahan-george-kittle

    Good piece here on the 49ers offensive scheme, particularly the use of Kittle, Deebo and Juszczyk


  • Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭myate


    Well the atmosphere at Levis was unreal! Probably not the best game for the neutral but if you were at the stadium wearing red, it was all good and then some!
    https://imgur.com/a/Ul7GWVf


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,156 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    myate wrote: »
    Well the atmosphere at Levis was unreal! Probably not the best game for the neutral but if you were at the stadium wearing red, it was all good and then some!
    https://imgur.com/a/Ul7GWVf

    That looks fantastic. As a home fan I can imagine the game flow was great, initial tense back and forward and then domination and celebration towards the end of the game.

    How was the Bosa resurrection moment in person?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭Jolly Red Giant


    The 49ers are going to win the SB this year - and I am p*ssed - Kyle Shanahan should be the HC of the Denver Broncos - f*ck you Joe Ellis for being such a dick.


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