Game Day #4

For real or not? Riding the accolades of last year, or living up to the preseason hype?

These questions, and more will be answered today, on As the Harbaugh Churns . . .

This SHOULD be a not-very-difficult game, but as we know, on any given Sunday.

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313 Responses to Game Day #4

  1. twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

    Even comparing Teblow to Smith on any level is a good sign of impending soggy noodle.

    • phil fan's avatar philippinefan says:

      It’s ridiculous, true. I like Tebow as my local hometown boy But he’s not in Kappy’s league even. No contest I’ll admit

  2. rtfirefly's avatar rtfirefly says:

    Tebow hasn’t had the chance to have a drive yet. He’s only subbed in on a few individual plays (as QB) all season.
    I predicted before the season he’d take over as starter. I stand by that.

    • Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

      He very well may – because at some point, Ryan is going to get killed in NY if he does make a change. But I doubt it will help. Particularly if Holmes is out a while. And if their D keeps giving up 180 yards a game rushing. A guy like Tebow may generate some excitement, but he won”t give them the kind of ball control offense that will turn their fortunes around. I would not be surprised if they draft a QB this coming Spring.

  3. rtfirefly's avatar rtfirefly says:

    Tebow, 2 seasons 1-1 career playoff record, including a win over the defending conference champions.
    Alex, 7 seasons 1-1 career playoff record.
    Dennis’ cat got a hairball on your tongue, Crabby?

  4. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    That non-PI call on Colston was fucking preposterous. Bring back the replacement refs!

  5. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    Tebow was clearly the second best Wildcat QB on that field today. Kaepernick’s speed running is scary, and he has quite an arm. He has a hell of a lot to learn about reading defenses and the other little details of playing quarterback, but he is light years ahead of Tebow in terms of being ready to start regularly and have consistent production. The Jets would probably take him in a heartbeat if they could. They might take Tolzien at this point, for that matter.

    And, NO, Kaep won’t unseat Alex this year, but he has a lot of potential. Alex will need to keep elevating his game to keep ahead in the coming year or two. The competition should make them both better. I think it’s a good problem for this team to have.

    • phil fan's avatar philippinefan says:

      BINGO!

    • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

      Of course Alex won’t be supplanted. It’s great to have the change of pace Kapperbow gives us, that’s no reflection on Smith, it’s just taking advantage of your weapons. Anyway, I’ll leave RT and the Menace beating off to other team’s QBs. See ya next week for another win..

    • 12th man's avatar 12th man says:

      not so sure about that Grump, A few poor performances, and that’s quite possible, will change that dynamic.

      • Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

        Unless Smith gets hurt, Kaep will only see the field in the Wildcat, or, just maybe, in garbage time one or two games this year. Book it. Harbaugh is not going to create a QB controversy unless he has no other choice. And this team has already shown it can win with Alex. It’s all about getting over the playoffs hurdle now and winning a championship. Kaep will get his chance to compete next year, but he is going to have to demonstrate he can outplay Smith in practice before JH lets him have a shot at starting. I think he is still at least a year away. Kind of like Steve Young was when he first came here. A lot of talent, but a lot of things to learn about being a QB. But if he ever figures it all out, with his athleticism, he could be an outstanding QB.

  6. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    Hey, TF. How are you and your other 87% of mooks looking on that Timmy vs Zito ERA challenge? That’s what I thought. 13% rules. Lookie here. If Bochy starts that long-haired, pipe smoking no good POS from Seattle in the NLDS > Zito, well, you know what I’m gonna say next…

    WE DESERVE TO LOSE!!!

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      PS. I hope Melky Cabrera gets run over by a bus. I have no problem with cheating, I actually encourage and condone it. But I’ll be goddamn if you get caught. I will not tolerate incompetence. I hope his first born male child gets left at the alter.

      Yankees > Nationals in 6. You don’t even need to watch.

    • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

      I never responded to your poll because only a noodle brained troll would propose such a thing. in the first place. If Tim’s ERA was a hundred he’ll get the call over Zits..

      • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

        Whether you responded and voted on my poll is immaterial. You commented, more than once, might I add, that Timmy would win the ERA battle. And you were also quoted as saying if Zito did win, our team would be screwed. Well? Here we are awaiting the postseason.

        So help me fucking Christ. If Bochy trots out The Horse, Bum and the Haircut Boy to start the NLDS, I will be rooting for us to lose Game 3. Why? You know goddamn well why. WE DESERVE TO LOSE!!

  7. phil fan's avatar philippinefan says:

    Hey Chuck what’s the score with the widget for DM/Flavor’s bet? Update?

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      Hey, Phil. Please be honest. Are you rooting for me to lose those bets?
      I can take it.

      • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

        Side note from my “I’m a Man quip” That very YouTube video collection is showing a clip from “Louie.” Louie C.K. I had the pleasure of meeting Louie many years ago while he was still working the clubs trying to find his niche in SF. I like to think I’m funny sometimes, but Louie has me and everyone else beat in spades. Louie is one funny motherfucker.

      • phil fan's avatar phil fan says:

        No I’m not rooting fer youse to lose my friend. Only reason I’m asking is to try to understand those bets and see what the standings are. You and Flavor have a lot more betting savvy than summa us mooks…

  8. phil fan's avatar philippinefan says:

    In other news Miami is up 10-0 over da Cards, a good thing

  9. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    Update: Peyton Manning is now 22/27 for 254 and 2 TDs thru 2 1/2 quarters.
    Please. Somebody tell me again that we’re better off with Alex Smith.
    Nigga puh-leeease.

  10. IH1972's avatar IH1972 says:

    Manning is tearing up an awful Raider D

  11. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    Goddammit! TD Larry Fitz and the Cards. I hate to say it, but Kolb isn’t playing horribly. I guess that’s a back-handed compliment.

  12. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    All things being equal, Manning should outplay Alex in terms of TDs and maybe even QBR. Alex will have fewer INTs and more wins with his current team. The bet was TD-INT differential, correct?

    IIRC, Flavor took the bet believing that Manning will likely not start all 16 games, and therefore Alex will edge him out. There is some logic to it. OTOH, injuries are so damned unpredictable that i would not take that bet.

    The real problem with Manning coming here was, Harbaugh is committed to a style of play and an offensive tempo that is not what Peyton is comfortable with.

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      Grump, I agree. Especially the point you made about Harbaugh being committed and “pious” about his offense. Jimbo’s too goddamn stubborn in his ways to allow a better option to take over. Jimbo thinks he can win the SB with Alex doing it his way rather than winning the SB with Peyton Manning running the show.

      A pious man is one who would be an atheist if the king were.
      ~ Jean de la Bruyere

    • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

      I don’t want the Menace to think I boogied when Miss Manning was playing well- but wasn’t the bet for performance against NFL teams? But I must say it’s looking like Manning would have edged Kappy out for the 2…

  13. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    You guys know that I HATE the Raiders with a passion. My upstairs neighbor, she is the biggest silver and black fan. I love giving’ her shit when they lose. Looks like I’ll have to use a couple of shovels to give it to Kathy today.

    Fuck the Raiders!

  14. phil fan's avatar phil fan says:

    Ground n Pound: Niners with 245 yards on 34 carries. Kap with 50 on da ground. Michigan State; Bo would be proud

  15. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    I know this is a tad late, but what the hell…
    TD Peyton Manning!!!! Heeeeeeee!!!!!!

  16. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    How sweet it is… from NFL.com:

    Rex Ryan: New York Jets got ‘ass kicked’ by 49ers

    Rex Ryan had one of his signature moments during his postgame interview after the San Francisco 49ers destroyed his New York Jets 34-0 on Sunday.

    “I was going to say we got our butt kicked, but really, we got our ass kicked,” the Jets’ coach said. “There’s no two ways, ins or outs about it.

    “Here’s the recipe for getting your ass kicked, all right: 2 for 13 on third down. That’s 15 percent. Four turnovers. A blocked punt when they rush one guy. And giving up 245 yards rushing. How’s that for a recipe?”

    Don’t forget shoddy quarterback play.

    Nothing went well for the Jets. Starter Mark Sanchez (13-of-29 passing) threw for 103 yards and an interception, had a 39.9 passer rating and was sacked three times in the first half. He also lost one of the Jets’ three fumbles. But the loss wasn’t just on the offense.

    Cornerback Kyle Wilson let receivers get behind him three times, but he was fortunate with incomplete passes. The Jets’ vaunted defense couldn’t defend the run, and they let the 49ers methodically put points on the board. The score would have been worse if David Akers hadn’t missed two field-goal attempts.

    Ryan deserved to be ticked off.

    “Obviously unacceptable,” Ryan said. “We got to look at it. It starts with the coaches. (The players) are not going to be in on Monday or Tuesday. They’ve got to dig deep and look down at themselves, and we have to look as coaches at what we’re doing.

    “I’ve never given up so many rushing yards in my life. So what can we do to help? We can’t just say it’s poor tackling or this or that. There must be something to it. So we’re going to find out. But clearly we’re not going to beat anybody when you play like that.

    “We couldn’t convert a third down. We couldn’t protect, and we struggled running the football. Other than that … I don’t know.”

    The game was so lopsided that Fox switched away with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter to show the competitive Carolina Panthers-Atlanta Falcons game. MetLife Stadium echoed with boos in the second half, and there was only a ring of red 49ers fans left for the final minutes.

  17. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    The 4th Q just got under way, and Peyton Manning is 28/36 for 323 yds and 3 TDs.

    Frank just scratched my leg, that usually means he’s hungry and wants some fish and shrimp. Not this time. Frank scratched my leg to grab my attention and he asked me…

    DID WE SIGN PEYTON MANNING YET!!!

    • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

      “TD Peyton Manning!!!! Heeeeeeee!!!!!!”
      I think Frank asked you not to be a fucking troll rooting against our QB. Or maybe he *is* hungry. Try to feed him before you pass out tonight.

      • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

        Don’t you worry, Francis Albert Sinatra (that’s his given name with the Pinole vet) never goes hungry. Frank is Priority #1. If it’s a bad betting week for yours truly and there’s only enough money for one to eat? Fur and four paws wins every time.

        If nothing else you think of me, believe this. I love Frank and all animals more than I love myself.

      • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

        i did speak poorly of Frank once, my bad. He seems to be a fine friend for you.

  18. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    The Raiders are getting beat like a redheaded stepchild by Manning and his Broncos today. I love it. Just as much as I love a redheaded stepchild. Just as long as she’s 18. Frank and I don’t do jail.

  19. 12th man's avatar 12th man says:

    Arizona up 14-13

  20. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    What’s the Sunday night game? Ah. Bears and ‘Boys. Should be a good one. You guys will have more than one opportunity to shove Tony Romo done my throat. That’s OK. No problem. I haven’t secluded my feelings about #9. I’m a HUGE Tony Romo fan. If our 49ers had Tony, we’d be Super Bowl bound. Instead. We’re bound to fucking kill yours truly. No problem. I’ll take one for our team.

    • 12th man's avatar 12th man says:

      Which Cutler will we see?

      • Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

        If the Bears have any adversity, the one who sucks, pouts and points fingers.

        OTOH, we’re into October now. The later in the year, the stronger that choking impulse of Romo’s gets.

        Tough game to call.

  21. 12th man's avatar 12th man says:

    Fins got screwed on a call then score right after anyway plus 2 point conversion. Karma. 21-14 fins

  22. bigflavor's avatar Flavor says:

    Alex had a bad game last week but I wouldn’t call this week bad. He was a little inaccurate and they never got the passing game going but they didn’t need to. They rushed the ball all game long. Dennis, you’re like one of those brain dead parents from the movie “Hoosiers” who wanted the players to just jack up 3’s every time they shot. You display a shocking ignorance to the game of football if you think an offensive attack shouldn’t have a running game. And in a game like today’s, where it was simple to run on the defense, you just fucking roll with it (which is what the Niners did).
    Jesus, they won 34-0 and all you can do is bemoan the fact that Manning isn’t our QB. You’re hilarious.
    And you took the lead in our bet this week, for the first time. Week 4 and you are finally ahead. Must feel good and must be contributing to your man-love for Manning. You’re one hit ahead from disaster but enjoy this obession while it lasts, you’re certainly entitled to celebrate a fleeting glimpse of success. Try to take a little time out to enjoy your supposed favorite team being 3-1…..

    • Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

      We have a great defense, against both run and pass. We have excellent special teams. We have a strong running game. Our passing game is the one dimension that is a little sketchy. IMO, it was ENCOURAGING to see us take some deep shots, even if we did not connect. Keep working at it, and I think it will get better.

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      Blah. Blah. Blah. That shit is secondary right now. Bochy is going to start that long-haired freak in the playoffs? Flav, I give you credit for being one of the few “thirteen percenters” after I started the pilgrimage, but now push comes to shove.

      If Timmy starts the 3rd game of the NLDS. Repeat after me,

      WE DESERVE TO LOSE!!!

    • twinfan1's avatar twinfan1 says:

      When the team was losing, all we heard about was how it was W-L that mattered, whether Alex played well or poorly. Now that they and HE are winning, we get the asinine “game manager” crap as if he’s a fucking bystander.on the sidelines. As much as Harbaugh has helped Alex, Alex has made Harbaugh’s style work- and make no mistake- they’re not playing *down* to Smith,they’re playing how Harbaugh likes it. He may not have the perfect QB for his style- but damn close. Ball security- but make the plays when we need them.

  23. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    Kolb had a chance to maybe ice it, and throws a pick from the Miami 2 yard line.

    An 80-yard Tannehill TD pass and 2-pt conversion later, Miami back up, 21-14. Now they have the ball back and are looking to drive the stake home.

  24. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    Over 700 yards combined passing in the AZ-MIAMI game and it’s going down to the last seconds.

  25. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    Kolb on 4th and ten? Fuck me with a spoon.

    Don’t tell me I’m wrong, but it’s really starting to feel like a bird year.

  26. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    That guy Roberts is killing Miami.

  27. 4th and 10 AZ scores to tie it up. OT comin’ up. Shit

  28. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

    TD Aaron Rodgers! Bout goddamn time I get some FF pts.!

  29. bigflavor's avatar Flavor says:

    Grumpy, I agree about the shots down field.
    I also think that when the Niners get back to Candlestick Alex is going to get going again. He’s been in a little funk the last 2 weeks (enough of a funk for Dennis to FINALLY take the lead in our bet). He’ll be fine.
    Manning? He’s lasted longer than I thought he would. Week 4? Shit, I thought he’d be dead by Week 4. Him getting knocked out was always fairly critical to our bet but there’s a bunch of weeks to go so I’m still fine…….

    • Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

      Every QB should be so lucky as to play the Raiders twice a year… 😉

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      Flav, please be honest. You’re rooting for Peyton Manning to break his neck again?

      • bigflavor's avatar Flavor says:

        I’m rooting for him to get knocked out with an injury, yes. I’d prefer that it not affect his life after football.

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis says:

      Flav, we’ve (the NFL) has played 4 four games. That’s a 1/4 of the season. Not the 1/4 pole in racing. This race still has a long way to go.

      Side note: if you could choose your jock for the ride home, who would it be? I’m giving the slight nod to Chris McCarron > J.D. Bailey. I know Jerry seems like the more obvious choice, be took some big dumps in some big races. I trust Chris to make the right choice. Especially if he’s on “The Horse.” Alysheba, thy name is yours…

      • bigflavor's avatar Flavor says:

        Eddie D would be my first choice. And probably after that Jerry Bailey. McCarron would get a ride or two. You know who wouldn’t be in my stable of jockey’s? Russell Baze…..

  30. Grumpy Guy's avatar Grumpy Guy says:

    Miami 82 yards rushing, AZ just 22. Dennis should love this shit.

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