Well, in a late breaking development, Alex Smith didn’t pass the final contact drills for his concussion, so he is out for tonight’s game against the Bears. So, we have Cappy vs Campbell. Jason and the Sluggonauts vs the raw Reno talent. Jay Cutler may or may not be the gift that keeps on giving, but he’s not a mobile as Campbell. Which may actually help the Bears and their sieve-like front line. Campbell IS a backup, though. He failed pretty miserably as a starter in both Washington and Oaktown (not that he had a shit-load of help) so the hope is the Niners can force mistakes and get some turnovers from him.
Offensively, the hope is the Niners can maybe use their new big-armed QB weapon for some longer passes, but I expect to see a steady dose of Mr. Gore to start the game. If the Niners can establish the run early, then the game should go their way. If the Niners are forced to lean on their passing game, this is where things can get dicey. Chicago is very good at creating turnovers, and they have forced 30 turnovers already. Charles Tillman himself has forced 7 fumbles. The Niners are pretty good at keeping the ball, they have only 9 turnovers, but time will tell. As far as I can tell from here, the weather looks good. Although it may be colder/wetter down by the ocean tonight.
All in all, an interesting game with Cappy getting his first start in real-time. He has shown some impressive arm strength and some nice runs out of the pocket in his limited action. We’ll see how he does against an aggressive defense. I think screens may be in order, and also some misdirection/trap/draw plays to get those active linebackers out of position.
Forty Niners Forever 
Jacobs has never been known for his sterling attitude or demeanor. Ya gotta think that zero playing time is sticking in his craw but big and can’t be anything but negative. I certainly get the numbers game, and other players probably do to. But he strikes me as someone who always thinks he’s better than the guy in front of him. That may be true with Dixon, but Dixon plays pretty solid ST. Jacobs remains insurance. Surly, pissed off insurance.
Just checked the sportsbook, I was pretty close with my yardage prediction. The O/U for Kaep’s passing yds is 192 1/2.
ESPN is doing a feature on the “Banjo Man.” He’s been around forever.
I just learned he doesn’t get paid by the 49ers, but he gets a free ticket and makes about $400/gm in tips. $800 for playoff games.
I got to get my pick in for Phil…20-17 Bears. Special teams haven’t been so special this year. Bears return a kick for TD that makes the difference.
ok- that’s 3 of us but you da bear
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49ers 6 bears 3
Well I’m stuck at work tonight, no TV, just following the game online.
that sucks ! when do you get out ? btw kappy looked real good on the 1st drive !
Probably about the time the game is over, LOL.
we need playfakes
45 yards in the air on the first drive. If we can keep that up, we should have a good night.
Have to like the drive, but bad decision on 3 and 1.
agreed.
Too bad Grumpy. Your play by play commentary is an added game feature.
Pretty good play calling script on that first series.
Lets the QB controversy begin. Kaep looks damn good.
Hard to look much better than Kap has.so far.
kap is the real deal ! gore destroyed urlacher on that td !
I saw the pass to Kyle and the scoring play on NFL-dot-com. Wow. If that kid learns to read defenses, look out.
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Jon Gruden just picked the Niners to win the SB with Kaep at QB.
What about Alex?
uh oh we’re stuck on our own 3 !
Wow!! Who was whinning and crying and saying if the Niners don’t learn how to pas the ball they would go no where?? Yeah me! Everyone else was oh the Niners are winning with a strong run, well chuck you were right about the Bears having a strong defense, stopping the run cold tonight!!
Kappy First Quarter as a starter: 8 of 9, 126 yards, 1 TD.
Impressive, so far.
whoever said 40 – 0 niners might just be right ! 😉
Nice to see the Niner coaching staff to have a plan B
Another long pass?
Holy smokes. Harbaugh is not being conservative at all tonight.
unbelievably impressive throws from Kappy tonight. It’s like a completely different player (with the same throwing motion 🙂 )
hunter !!!
Oh and these Runs, they were set up by the pass, the way Walsh drew it up!!
Uh… did we just go 96 yards for a TD on Obama’s”Best Defense in the NFL?”
I think he jinxed ’em.
17-0? Chicago is now officially fucked. We are shredding their D and Campbell can’t lead a comeback like this. This is gonna get ugly (for them). Fast.
Aldon and Ahmad time soon….
So who’s their THIRD string QB? 😉
Hello, Mr. Campbell, my name is Aldon. You can call me sir.
Unreal start. Let the QB controversy begin. Chicago started the game with 8-9 in the box, daring us to pass. Well, so far so good.
PICKED!!
t brown !!!