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.
Forty Niners Forever 
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.