Seems like we’ve waded through another preseason. It has been 11 days since the Niners beat Seattle. And the NFL world has gotten more in focus. The Rams and Seattle both lost yesterday, and a win today would put the Niners in the drivers seat, 2 games up on both the AZ and Seattle, for the NFC West as we hit the bye. The blogosphere has been replete with grumblings from the national guys regarding Alex Smith and his status as a starting QB for the 49ers. Those of us not buying the bullshit know it’ll take some major suckitude to force Harbaugh into a decision to put Cappy in as the starter. This is Alex’s season, live or die.
That being said, there are two guys who ARE on the short list for being replaced as QBs. Mike (I heart dogs) Vick, and Mark (I heart NY) Sanchez. Both suffered terrible losses. the Jets lost to the fairly hapless Dolphins, while the Iggles lost to the undefeated Falcons. Philly, and their new defense promptly gave up points on Atl’s first 6 possessions, and the Iggles could never mount any kind of comeback. The good news for Vick was he weathered a game with no fumbles and no picks. Progress, I suppose, but the Iggles are 3-4, and 2.5 games out of 1st. Their playoff hopes are very dim. Their prospects after Vick however are rookie Nick Foles, and Trent (remember me?) Edwards. So, they don’t look to bench Vick. What could happen is HC Andy Reid getting his walking papers. All their aquisitions in recent memory have only served to jack up unrealistic expectations as the defense flails, and the points allowed pile up. Their line is battered, yet they want to throw more and more. Reid isn’t really protecting Vick by not trying to run more, but the defense threw that out the window yesterday by letting Atl score at will. No matter what these guys do, they are destined for failure, and what likely happens is these guys play out the string, and they make wholesale changes after this season mercifully concludes for them.
The J-E-T-S on the other hand have Jesus in their back pocket. Mark Sanchez had a terrible game yesterday as he hovered around his uasual sub-.500 completion rate, missed a ton of open guys, fumbled away on a sack, as he and the Jets yapped their way into another embarrassing loss. This time to the not-so-lowly Miami Dolphins. The curious thing to all this is the undercurrent of Timmy Tebow. Their heir apparent is also the up back on punts. Ooops. he allowed a blocked punt yeterday, and they also suffered a blocked FG to boot. So, you have to wonder, as the Jets are 3-4, but only 2 back in the suddenly weak looking AFC East, whether they take a look at Tebow as their QB going forward. I’d be for this one, only because Sanchez looked flat awful yesterday, and he hasn’t done much of anything to help his offense. The team is in disarray, and Rex Ryan appears only to want to make his team quote-worthy, or in the news for any reason other than playing good football. Might as well go full-circus mode. Tebow obviously isn’t much as a special teamer, and his running plays aren’t fooling anyone. If they DON’T start him, then why did they get him in the first place?
Give Sanchez one more start. Unfortunately, that start will be in Seattle. Not a place to revive one’s QB numbers. Actually, they should just throw Tebow into the mix. The Jets aren’t going to win that one anyway, so see if the trial by fire can somehow work out for the Jets.
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
not sure what to expect from the Niners tonight. I’m assuming the game plan will be more focused on running the ball and playing take-a-way defense. I’d like to see Alex play more of a positive role in the O. I’ll say Niners win 17-14
Yeah, I think the Niners come out running. They have to. Just to see if they can pound some yards, and then go play action.
We haven’t thrown screens for about 8 years, and I’d like to see them, because their aggressive D can be taken advantage of that way.
AZ will try to throw quick passes to negate their horrible pass pro. It’s all about getting hands up and messing with Skelton’s sight lines. They won’t run at all.
Dragging the scoring challenge here. 9ers VS AZ:
Chuck: 17-9 Niners. I’m going 17-9. And that’s the baseball game . . . (funny dat. Hey Giants 2-0! And 4-0 wow!- phil)
12th man: 21-14 Niners down the birds.
Phil: 24-12 Niners. I’m calling 53-47 for Romney in the popular vote. Bank it. Now regarding the Redbirds I’ll say 24-12 Niners.
barleyfreak: 20-3 Niners …I have no fucking idea what’s going to happen, Moss gets a TD, Gore gets a TD, Akers gets 2 FG’s. AZ’s offense gets pummeled. 20-3, Niners.
Irish Kevin: 21-13 Niners
rtfirefly: 16-6 Niners
Winder: 31-6 Niners. dennis u keep doin what ur doin. 9ers 31-6
Flavor: 17-14 Niners: Not sure what to expect from the Niners tonight. I’m assuming the game plan will be more focused on running the ball and playing take-a-way defense. I’d like to see Alex play more of a positive role in the O. I’ll say Niners win 17-14
Del Mar! Stop with the blowup doll already. Make yer call.
Did you see the shirt Alex was wearing as he was walking into the stadium tonight? Alex was donning so much plaid he looked like a member of a lumberjack competition. I always knew Smith liked to play with other men and their logs…OK. After Vernon got nothing but the middle of a donut and a plate full of goose eggs last week I think Harbaugh will have Alex force feed him tonight. But Alex will force feed Davis to excess, and we all know excess is known as gluttony. And we all know that gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins (http://deadlysins.com/sins/gluttony.html). Thou shalt not sin before thine eyes as I watch my Niners play football.
24-19 Cardinals. Choke on that.
I’ll say 20-10, 49ers.
Del the FF blowout you got on me was expected: I took a look at yer lineup and the projected outcome -something like 200-80 in yer favor- and decided ‘hmmm, spend the day trying to turn this mess into a ‘respectable loss’ OR cruise down to the coast, spend a night at a resort, hang out with family/fraternity friends of the wife w/ music, food, and air conditioning?’ It was also the wife’s birthday…
No brainer my friend
You definitely made the right choice. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I wish you nothing but bona fortuna in all your future endeavors.
Can’t remember now, think before I had Niners losing to Cards in Ariz.
I’ll go 17-13, Cards…
Ahhh, miss the Sopranos. Great show. Breaking Bad is pretty cool. but the Sopranos was the best,.
Yeah, AZ plays tough at home but I think we can neutralize their running and passing game.
This could turn on special teams. Lee’s got to punt to the sidelines.
Frank looks angry. The Cards are in trouble.
Fucking NFL Audio League Pass ain’t working. Morons
17 – 10 Niners.
I wasn’t joking about VD. Go see a doctor and wear condoms in the future…but I’m expecting a big night out of #85 tonight. I’m predicting an end zone goal post dunk tonight from Vernon. Well, if he’s learned how to dunk…and don’t be surprised if #84 catches a long pass tonight. But of course this is all predicated on our QB being able to get the ball to these receivers. I wouldn’t have any trepidation if we, well, if…did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
49ERS 20 RETARDINALS 17
Berman just stole my prediction.
Better Berman steal your prediction than you steal his hair…
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“The best thing the 49ers do is hand the ball off to Frank Gore.” – Jon Gruden not but ten seconds ago…but what about Alex? Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
copernicus is coming
gr-avatar changes are hard to do
So is breaking up with your quarterback. Especially if his initials are A.S.
c’mon gravatar
gotta worry about larry fitz tonight ! we need our pass rush to come up big 2nite !
i hope to see some colin k. tonight !
what’s up with manningham ?
there’s mario !
#22 for the cardinals is gay !
Run much? Nice
Sloppy start with a killer penalty.
NO confidence in the passing game on 3rd and 22. Fucking weak play call
Think we’d run that play with Manning at QB? Though not.
crappy play after a time out
Settle down Niners
They’re playing like they had a couple weeks off. Gotta warm up and get in sync
So on the first drive Alex has to burn a TO and take a delay of game penalty. But Jimbo says he does such a great job at the LOS. Horseshit. Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?
What about the penalty, you ignorant slut.
What about the penalty, Jane? It still doesn’t excuse Alex’s lack of command time at the LOS. Go get me a cheeseburger and a Pepsi!
Fucking refs malke 2 bad calls to help the cards
Damn don’t tell me the Niners are believing all the hype about there running game and have reverted back to a Singletary type offense!!!
Throw the fucking ball DOWN the field!! 3rd and 22 and you run the ball ???? Really? Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? The ghost of Singletary is in the house!!
Alex has close to no chance of converting 3 and 22
“Throw the goddamn ball!” Where have I heard that before? But you must remember who’s at QB…
Dennis, I just head we signed Peyton Manning. Yeah, he had little known opt out clause that kicked in after game 7. Word on the street is that he immediately opted out, called Jed and signed to play the rest of this year out for $50.
He’ll be here for the game next week so, you know, you can now finally shut the fuck up with your endless, brainless, obsessive, monotonous shtick about whether we signed him or not…….
I’ll STFU about it when you, Chuck, and everyone else admits this team would be 100x better off with Peyton Manning at QB.
no chance. I’m still gambling on a season ending injury.
Are you openly rooting for a season-ending injury? Chuck is. I respect him for that stance.
of course I’m rooting for a season ending injury. It was the cornerstone of my bet. I certainly am not hoping it affects his quality of life going forward. But yes, and I’ve told you this, I am hoping he gets knocked out soon. Why should I give a single fuck about the health of Peyton Manning?
I’m a fucking Niner fan dude. Try it out sometime…….
And there you go again claiming I’m not a Niner fan. That schtick is more worn out than my “Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?” You want to hear fanhood? I’ll give you dedication, loyalty and sincerity when it comes to the 2012 World Series Champs — SF Giants…about 2 months ago I was unable to watch our games due do some medical reasons. The Giants went on a mini roll without me watching. So? Me being the superstitious motherfucker that I am, I continued to not watch. And they kept winning and winning and winning and winning…I haven’t watched a game since so as not to jinx them. Job well done on my part. Who’s the Giants’ MVP? You’re fucking looking at ’em, pal.
Well, when you get 12 yards a run, do it.
I see you’ve shut up about the GIants, Dennis.
The peenalty on Spillman was HS Chuck. Right call.
THew facemask was imaginary.
Settle down Kevin. It’e early. FIeld position minus thre 30 yards in gifts for the cards, and we’re fine.
Fucked up NFL broadcast. You think the Niners suck?
No, the Niners rock!
Yeah we’re okay
GOod to see them getting the underneath by sending others deep.
yeah it is
They’ve got back to SingHardbaugh bunched formations.
There you go. That’s why you run on these guys.
Not on 3rd and 22 do you run!
Wow. These penalties are killers
go deep to moss
How bout B jacobs?
Nice.
or walker !
walker!!!
I thought it would go to VD.
Denny handed the NL West to the Dodgers in May. He’s a front runner, a chalk eating bettor. Very little surprising when he’s wrong.
Manning has surpassed all the expectations I had for him but I figured he’d get knocked out early on. It hasn’t happened. Yet. If it never happens this year then I will be sending him 2 bottles of the finest booze he’s sucked down in years, maybe ever……
Yeah but he’s the team mascot- relax
THis is when you use Moss.
Okay, settle down you say, I have seen games where RB’s have 100+ yards and the TEAM lost!! What good does it do to run if you cannot score, the teams that run all the time do not go anywhere!!
We’re 7-1 on 1st downs 10 min to 2:22 on TOP. Our D is ready
Boone mied hi guy oin that play
huh ?
Besides the penalty, nice drive. TD Niners!
alex to crabs over peterson !!!
shitty throw great catch
TD Crabs
Impressive TD grab by the Crab
Not really. Crabtree has the best set of hands on the team by far — and it’s not even close for the place money.
Pass interference there if he drops it
Crabs has really come on this year.
I was wondering about AJ Jenkins today. Is he injured or was he just a horrible mistake?
they want him to get stronger physically
he’s winded AND weak? What the fuck is wrong with this guy? And did we do ANY homework on this chump?
imho crabtree is just warming up !
Supposedly Jenkins can’t crack the active roster.
@12th man, I have seen Alex convert on 3rd and long! Someone just needs to call the right play. IMO running on 3rd and 22 is the most useless thing I have ever seen!
I have too Kevin, but its rare. Its frustrating watching them run there but its statiscally the smart play.
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WTF, Rob? Is it Morse code? OK. I’ll play along. See if you can translate this one…-.. .. -.. / .– . / … .. –. -. / .–. . -.– – — -. / — .- -. -. .. -. –. / -.– . – ..–..?
“No Manning no Superbowl?”
How bout that Sketlon? Man AZ offense sucks
After 2 series on O each we got 7 1st downs to AZ 1. TOP 10:45 to AZ 3:33
Was that Walker of Jacobs last series near RZ? Nfl.com sez Jacobs- east coast bastids
the catch was walker if thats what your asking Phil
Yes it was thanks
shitty throw
raymac
We got 65 rushing to AZ -2. 119 total yards to 39
Let’s just cut Ginn Chuck. Seems like as good a time as any.
So far very little O from the Cards so far
bootleg
deep to moss or vernon
Announcers wrong. Opposing defenses are now wise to all the “formation” shifts and bullshit. 90% of the time they handoff or throw underneath. Smith simply isn’t capable of making accurate throws beyond 15 yds.
I hate these ESPN game.
Bring in jacobs
Bring in Manning. Oh, wait…
fuck peyton manning !
Go for it?
Nope.
or crabs
10-0 niners !
ray mac again !
Nice Culliver
fitzz is woozy !!!
Wow, walker
holy shitttt !!!!
Nice, the forgotten man
49ers 27 retardinals 0 !
alex smith’s finger is better and he’s on tonight !
Not so far he isnt
And once again Alex holds onto the ball too long.
And Alex has to expend our 3rd and final TO because…why? I know why. He’s not Peyton fucking Manning.
TD to Crab- relax mascot
Did I tell you? I’m wearing a Patrick Peterson jersey tonight. He’s our real mascot tonight. He SUCKS!
Peterson for SF MVP! Watch out akers
WHY WHY WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!! LOL
The ways of the dennis are deep, deep I tell ya
AZ has 2 first downs
Another nice drive! TD Niners!
fuck yeah !!! crabs beats peterson AGAIN !!!
Crabs beatin Peterson like a drum, same as last year
Nice TD for Crabs.
But clock management continues to be a big problem. We burn way too many unnecessary timeouts.
Its a problem. Why is it still taking so long to get to the LOS and get set?
there’s a minute left in the half ! i think it’s ok !
So much for my game prediction. Berman, it’s BACK BACK BACK.
Sweet
Rob loves Cox!
i’d like cox a lot better if he had picked it there and gotten us the ball back !
Lol
I’m tellin’ ya- that was the worst 14/15 146 YD 2 TD half I’ve ever seen in my life.
Funny dat…
i agree
What was even worse was Manning’s 22/30 for 305 yds.and 3 TDs last night vs new Orleans. And they shut him down after 3 quarters. Don’t you ever use him and Alex in the sentence again. That’s blasphemy.
How the fuck did ARZ win their first first four games? They stink worse than Rob’s NASCAR picks.
Actually they did it by having the 4th best pass defense in the league.
We all know Alex did it by himself.
I said he was bad- 15 bad throws, Thank God 14 great catches…
thank god we’re niner fans on throwback weekends ! the frikken steelers looked like gay prison inmates sunday !!!
Do they love Cox too?
Too funny, 12th. They like Fister, too.
Thing is the 1st TD to Crabs was perfect. WIth peterson’s back to Crabs, it’s an easy pitch and catch. Not much to lnock on that one. Crabs schooled Peterson and broke his ankle on the 2nd.
no doubt !
Sadly, yes
no doubt lol
right chuck , i liked the pass to crabs too ! hey still got that old rag with #11 on it ?
;D
Oh yeah.
nice !
At the half it’s winder with the best call for the spread:
“Winder: 31-6 Niners. dennis u keep doin what ur doin. 9ers 31-6”
Rob’s 2nd quarter 27-0 call prolly gonna be right tho
i hope so phill
I wonder how much we got in YAC or RAC or whatever they call it these days. 80 yds running in the half too.
Lousy coverage