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 
Bears are done. They can’t run on our nickel and the sacks are coming out of the nickel front, too.
Fourth sack for Aldon.
Dude is unreal
Where the hell is Dandy Don? “Turn out the lights…. the party’s over…”
crabs !!! 27-0 !!!
Vertical passing game returns. Who wants to go back now?
lol
next time bring an offense !
Kaep is on fire. Wow
Saw it on NFL-dot-com… he kept the play alive with his feet, kept his eyes downfield, came all the way back to his left, moving left, threw an accurate pass. Can’t do much better than that.
Cappy’s making a pretty good case for himself here. Calling audibles, breaking contain and inprovising, throwing downfield.
Rogers with the stick.
Holding on Chilo Rachal. Where have I heard that shit before?
And still missing the same blocks.
Well I thought I was kidding when I asked who their third QB was.
Wow. What a crap call there/
bullshit
Still passing the ball to score. Hope Harbaugh is taking notes. Last time the Niners had a great passing game (Buffalo) the Niners then played NY Giants and lost. Harbaugh went all conservative on the passing game!! And so then we play the Rams and end in a tie!!
Pressure = turnovers. Well done D!!
It’s up to Harbaugh to take control- announcing unequivocably that Smith is the QB. ( but ready to make the change if Alex falters.) Either that or go the other way and do it now. He can’t let it draw out either way.
The game ain’t even over yet, Twin.
Well, I’m anticpating what Harbaugh needs to do when it is over, Chuckles.
Alex, take your time and make sure the concussion symptoms are totally gone. Another game or two is OK…
I;m sure Smith gets the nod next game if he’s cleared, BTW.
Willis blows up another screen.