I’m sure you guys don’t remember that old Woody Allen movie that had Gene Wilder drinking Woolite at the end of it. Not sure how these guys tied us at out house and then proceed to lose in their house to the lowly Jets, but that’s football. Some teams match up well with others, some just get your number that day.
And, seeing as that last Ram game very well may be the last start of Alex Smith’s 49er career, at least he went out on a good note. His last throw was a TD to Michael Crabtree, and his last game and 1/3 he was 25-27 for 304 yards and 4 TDs. Anyhow, I’m not here to bury Alex, but to praise him. Or is it the other way around?
This does however, for all intents and purposes, appear to be the start of the Colin Kaepernick era no matter what Jim Harbaugh says. My thought is the Niners come out and try their new QB out and go a little more pass happy. Some of this is due to Kendall Hunter being out, but some of this is due to just getting the kid some more work. They need to get Cappy up to speed for the playoffs and we have 5 games to get this right.
I hope this isn’t going to be as crappy as the last Ram game, but I seriously don’t think the Niners let this one get away.
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
Hope your right chuck. I don’t see any other reason to start Cappy unless we do plan to pass the ball more. To me the reason we sucked so bad in the last Ram game was coaching and preparation on our part. We couldn’t adjust to their attack and that really showed in our play. Hopefully, we play better this time, at least let’s not get burned on anymore fucking punts. That was embarrassing
There hae been some major coaching fuck ups this year- Harbaugh screwed two good drives in the NYG game by inserting Kap late. Fangio didn’t get after Ponder in the Viking game, special teams have been poor. Jimbo *did* come out throwing downfield in the Bear game as I suspected, and obviously they didn’t get to 8-2-1 with George Goober coaching. This will be a very interesting finish, and with two tough road games before the season finale, the finale could be *very* interesting.
Note for Flavoro and anyone else who has a problem with Alex Smith comments: I’ll tell you what I’ll post-whatever the fuck I want. Smith is in virttually every thread that Chuckles puts up- no one has a problem with Smith comments at all- only pro-Smith comments correcting factual “misstatements” that fail 12’s “sniiff test”. When dumbfuck comments like those that claim Smith can’t make a pass he’s made dozens of times stop appearing, you’ll see fewer Smith comments from me. Whan the fabrication that Colin has completed six 30+ air yard completions (he has 2) disappear, even more Smith comments from me will disappear. The obsessive need to build up Colin by trashing Smith is ignorant. Flavor- you post very litttle about football at all here, do that instead of concerning yourself with what I post,
But I agree it’s time to switch gears, and focus on Harbaugh.
As Jason Whitlock wrote:
“Players do not like nor respect a head coach who lies to them. Respect is earned with being able to depend on the truth, and it can quickly fade away with the loss of it.
Both Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers have come too far to let a controversy of this nature set them back. It is probably time to set things straight right now before the surging leaders of the NFC West begin to have doubts about their “fearless leader!”
Have you tried Metamusil in the mornings Twin?
Stats is stats but as far as any players being unhappy with Harbaugh’s choices:
Alex has 11 big play passes on the year, Kaep has 8. Alex was on a pace equal to Gabbert. Kaep is on a pace equal to Brees, the league leader.
Harbaugh says, “Any questions?”
The bottom line at the end of the year doesn’t have shit to do with big play passes- it’s success as a team- and that’s measued by playoff success now.And anyone who doesn’t think the players don’t have a preference for one or the other hasn’t been paying attention,. Ex-players have been largely against Jimbo on this, as others here have noted. For the same reasons current players will be if this backfires. Smith has supporters who will be totally fine with the move-as long the team keeps winning.
You don’t “really understand” that two games hasn’t established anything quite yet. You Smaters are the ones who should just STFU and see how it plays out.
You really don’t understand what the big play capability does to boost the offensive power of a team which already is top rated in the other two phases? You don’t get that?
I think you just hope Kaepernick fails. That’ll teach that meany Harbaugh to bench Sir Alex the Flawless.
Do you think now that Harbaugh might have had this change in mind when he brought on Manningham and Moss? Should Harbaugh have told Alex he is just starting until Kaep looks ready to take over?
From Maiocco:
“New starter Colin Kaepernick wore a helmet on the sideline when Smith was the starter. And Scott Tolzien wore a helmet when the 49ers had the ball during the one game that Smith was inactive due to a concussion.
The only difference is that TV cameras can be expected to regularly show Smith on the sideline during games now that coach Jim Harbaugh announced Kaepernick as the starter…Quarterback helmets are outfitted with radio transmitters — indicated by the green dot on the back of the helmet — that relay the play call from the sideline into the huddle. The backup quarterback is expected to follow along as those calls are going into the game.. ”
So we’ll put the ignorant comments on THAT non-issue,to rest. Now where was I? Oh right, getting ready to root against Kap..
Lol
Time fer some perdictions: Niners vs da Rams. Who you gonna call? Final edition
Phil: 28-20 Niners. This is our last 2am game of the year and the only reason I’m watching (listening) is because of Colin Kaepernick. I think the D rises to the occasion and shuts down Amendola.
Rtfirefly: Already did that Phil. 37-16 Niners in the Dome.
12th man: 35-21 Niners, mint sauce anyone?
unca_chuck: 28-17 Niners . . .
twinfan1: 20-13 Niners.. As I’ve said, I don’t like to pick against my team. If I have doubts, I prefer to just watch the game. The Rams game is one we should win but we played so terribly against them at home, it’s not an easy call.And I flashback on the second game against them in 2010 when Singletary did everybody a huge favor by starting Troy Smith. If he hadn’t, he’d still be the coach. Anyway, I’ll take a flyer anyway, 20-13 Niners..
Grumpy Guy: 27-6 Niners. I think the DEFENSE will be up for this rematch. They know they shit the bed big time at the Stick. They’ll be wanting to show that was an anomaly. I’ll take 27-6, 49ers.
Winder: 26-16 Niners
Irish Kevin: 24-10 Niners. Now the Niners Game, Jimbo is still conservative when he has a lead. I just don’t ever see a blow out like the Niners had when Bill was the coach. there will not be any 55-10 game. 3-4 TD’s is all Jim wants to see and then put it on the D. With that said Niners 24 – Rams 10
snarkk: 30-17 Niners. I do think that the Rams game was at least partially the result of some Niner rust from the long time between that and the previous game. Niners sleepwalked in the first quarter. I doubt that happens this time; Fangio will have the alarm clock set, the defense will come to play. Bowman will have about 25 million guaranteed reasons to smack Stephen Jackson. 30-17 Niners…
barleyfreak: 23-13, Niners. The Rams have only scored over 20 points 15 times since 2010. Yes, you read that right. 2010. Four of those were against us though. But not this time. Our D was a sieve to their run game last time. Not this time. Amendola got off the LOS easily and had Rogers spinning like a top. Not this time. CK plays just ok, defense dominates, 23-13, Niners.
The spread varies from Twin’s 7 pts. to Grumpy and Rts’ 21. Who’s going to be the genius this week?
Flavor: I think the D is going to come out smokin and focused today. Niners win 24-6
Alleykat: Kap will get it done with his legs as much as his arm today.49ers will be to fast for the Rams on their own turf….49ers 31-9!!!
Del Mar Dennis: 24-23 St. Louis. I hope Alex remembered to bring his pom-poms. Hey, Phil. Sorry my prediction is late, but I’ve been busy spreading the holiday cheer. I’ll be using the “New Dennis Math” to come up with today’s score…
I’m thinking we convert a fourth down or two instead of going for the long FGs. $100 ATS $100 on the over. 28-14 Niners
Gotcha NF
Rams get 7.5, O/U is 41. Had to look it up.
As far as Smith/Cappy goes, well, it’s a big part of the season, and a huge part of the outcome.
But NoFear and Twin need to get a room . . . Do either of you think at some point in the near future one of you will smack their foreheads and say “Egads! He’s right!”
I’m not holding my breath , , ,
Amendola is out today.
LMJ inactive
Chuckles, did it ever occur to you and Fear, or you and V, or you and the dozens of others you went at it tooth and nail on the Insider for years to “get a room”? No- because like those guys, and Flavor, and many others- you LOVE to fight, it’s YOU. And, of course, I do too. So cease and desist with any nonsense chastising others for engaging in the activity you’d rather die than forego.
Now-Mr. Smith.
Number One: that he was in the 8th year here and starting until his injury makes every Alex “butt-buddy” right. Period. If he never throws another passs, we were right. Period. Or maybe you’d like to see the comments from Fear, V, *YOU* over the years. You were wrongo- spectactularly so, I might add.
And the very very few who did support Smith were set upon like, yes: crazed jackals. Now, to the current situation- there’s a case to be made and his record makes the case-that he should still be the QB. I ‘ve also acknowledged Colin’s good play, and his classy behavior in a very delicate situation. There’s no need fo tearing down Smith in order to build up Kap. This is not a done deal, which explains Jimbo’s pathetic attempts to placate Smith.
Now, when I turn on the game today, I’ll be rooting for my team as I have been for 38 years, anyone who doubts that can fuck off. The argument that I must not be rooting for Colin is the same argument that would say that anyone who has been critical of Alex hasn’t been rooting for the team.
I think the D is going to come out smokin and focused today. Niners win 24-6
Yeah agree Flav
Hey, Phil. Sorry my prediction is late, but I’ve been busy spreading the holiday cheer. I’ll be using the “New Dennis Math” to come up with today’s score…
49ers +34
– Rams 24
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= 49ers +10
– 11 (Alex Smith)
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= Rams +1
24-23 St. Louis. I hope Alex remembered to bring his pom-poms.
okay yer on board for the Niners mystery tour
Alleykat too
Kap will get it done with his legs as much as his arm today.49ers will be to fast for the Rams on their own turf….49ers 31-9!!!
Twinfan thinks he can force others to his way of thinking by calling them names. Where have you seen that since you graduated grade school?
According to Twinfan the count is now three for the number of head coaches that have treated Smith badly. Nevermind that that is also the total number of head coaches Smith’s had since signing on the dotted line for truckloads of cash. All idiots according to Twinfan.
He claims to root for Kaep but anyone who has sat through a game blog of his constant sniping would have to disagree.
“According to Twinfan the count is now three for the number of head coaches that have treated Smith badly” Actually that’s the opinion of many football people. But,as per your theory, you’ve been rooting against Smith with every start he’s made for 8 years.
Never rooted for the team to fail to prove Smith is crap. But you’re right that I’ve never thought Smith was very good since year three.
I have to believe they don’t want Colin running a whole bunch.
Besides, Chuck football posts seem to wither on the vine here. No the soap opera crap is what gets everyone’s attention.
Jesus,you can play Tic-tac toe on Daryl Johnston’s suit.Reminds me of some loud Lindsey Nelson’s attire he use to wear doing Giant games …
Barrows reports Alex was out for the coin toss. I heard he asked for a third option — Bench!
Time to STFU and watch the game, Fear. I’ll give the honest evaluation of Kap’s performance after each quarter. And hey, if he goes 18-19 today, I won’t trash him.
Who do you think gives a shit WTF you think?
You’ll get it anyway, pal.
Niners D stops S Jackson on 3rd down
Block in the back on the kicking team? Don’t see that too often.
We’ll take the free 10 yds…
Kap avoided that sack that Alex could never have done. Too bad no one was open…
This place is rockin today. Fuckin 2am kickoff
Lots of early penalties and stoppages. No flow to the game. Very choppy…
Our tackling has been top notch (Judge Smails) all year long. Rarely to yo see the first guy miss.
Andy Lee can really let them fly today.61yrds+penalty,+field position.All 49ers in that.
We will roll to a score with this great field position.Rams punter sucks.
yeah he does
Great block by Boone of the pull for that Frank scamper…
Nice kap
Now that’s what we got Jacobs for…
yep
Run game Jacobs, Gore, Kap
Smith rolling with the baseball hat today–I wonder what that is supposed to mean?
Kaps doing it with his legs like i predicted.That was a hell of a 1st down run.His speed is outstanding knowing how much he needs,those afterburners kick in warp drive
that was a strike to Mario. Kap looking good early…
TD FRANK!!!
Yeah baby…Easy move down the field score!!
Run game #1 in d NFL
Converted three 3rd downs on that drive. Very nice.
Terrific sideline play by Culliver. He’ll replace Rogers next year.
Asinine play call by Fisher on 3rd and 1. Very low % play. He coached like shit in our first meeting. I wanted him fired back then…
He knows his team is not the stronger one, Del. He needs to take some chances, gamble, and hope he gets lucky today.
another great Rams punt
No wonder Fisher likes the fake punt so much. Their punter is awful.
yup
Beautiful laser to Moss.
Without Amaedildo,the Rams have no weapons except Jackson.And we will stuff his ass today.Should be a blow-out.Oh that’s right 31-9.
22 point spread puts your call = “da largest” Hope yer right
4 for 5 40 yards, a good drive. Escaped a couple sacks. Efficient. Grade: B
Christ. Grading drives? 7 is 7 skippy. Get real.
Wow Gore!
penalty on staley fucked that drive
Kap’s audibles have not been impressive……
Meanwhile, Alex is reading Joe Montana’s book, “Audibles: My Life in Football” on the sideline.
Pass pro not up to snuff today. Kap running for his life early. Doing great job to avoid the sack.
He’s running to avoid the blitz, Smith has been one of the best QB’s *throwing* against the blitz.He’ll take sacks, but more often than not, it doesn’t pay to blitz him
47-68 (69%), 578 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 12 sacks
Geeez. Blocking ain’t all that. Staley’s penalty was a killer.
We’re lucky we didn’t lose another 15 on Iupati’s ill advised retaliation against Dunbar.
THeir little weenie safety almost kicked Manningham in the head. That why the retaliation.
Dunbar was giving him some business while he was on the ground. Iupati took exception – but you always have to remember on the field, it’s always the SECOND thing the zebras see. Better to wait and knock his head off on some later play when the clock is running.
The pass rush is invisible today. Get after Bradford’s ass!
A win today breaks our season long pattern of 2 good games followed by a stinker…
That was 3rd and 17, Dennis. They dropped into coverage.
Another nice third down conversion.
Nice. Walker isn’t dropping shit with Cappy back there,
Nice walker
Loved FInnegan getting knocked by VD. Finnegan is a shit disturber.
He has always been dirty. He should have had a facemask on the earlier catch by Crabs.
must be an Irishman lol
Crabs heard some footsteps there.
Inspector Kemp: Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, footsteps, footsteps.
Crabs should have had it but high over the middle is not a good idea.
yep
Finnegan was a good addition for the Rams. He plays a similar role to Rogers in their nickel. But more of a Robber role generally.
Gore has one long run for 23, one called back, and 8 others for just 14 yards.
Alex does do a good job holding the chart at the perfect angle for Kap to read.Props to Alex on that manuever.
lol that’s mean
Aldon motherfuckin’ Smith.
There is a safe call on 3rd down, Dennis. Didn’t work any better than the last.
Bottom line: Fisher sucks. His ineptitude only furthers our chances.
Colin can turn that “B”: into a B+ with a good drive here.
And Smith can improve his grade to a A- if he has the water bottle handy for Kap on timeouts.
Another dogfight w/ the the Rams
Yes and no. Their defense is playing well. But not as good as ours. There is always a danger is letting a weaker team hang around within a score though: they might start to believe they can win.
exact
Again the pass pro is lacking on that 3rd down. Kap had no chance. Fortunate to escape AGAIN to avoid the loss.
That ARZ/NYJ game might be the worst QB’d game in NFL history.
Lindley and Sanchez are stinking up the joint.
Any game with 5 INTs and 0 points… not much you can say.
Criminy. Can’t do shit on the D. They are getting in every drop-back.
Got to run more to sell the play-action.
Just like his OT try, it was Florida St.-esque…wide right!
The OL fucking sucks today. Get your heads out of your collective asses.
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We got to throw deep. Haven’t shown it all game. We also need to do a hell of a lot better in pass pro.
Hard to throw deep with your QB running for his life.
Wow. Throw the fucking thing.
The TV didn’t show it, but Fisher did call a TO there with 2 secs left and Kap had to snap the ball and run and throw it OB to end the half. I was going to say, if Fisher didn’t call that TO he should be fired right then and there. He still sucks.
Whatever, Dennis. The TO did nothing. If that’s what you grade on, you should get your head examined.
7 points for the half. I’ll keep him in the “Bs” despite that last “drive”. Denny, the idea is not to just avoid sacks, it’s to at least occasionally get significant yardage. First quarter-B. Second quarter C. I’m going with B- rather than C+ cuz he’s a kid. I’d give Smith a “C “.
Or don’t. That was a weird little end to the half. Fuck. The line play is awful. Looks like the Niners need to try draws and screens. Nothing else is working.
Maybe Trent does know Chuck….We need more of a spread going.
Trent who? Did I miss something?
I forgot, who gets the ball to start the second half?
We do, we deferred.
Niners.
Pack losing at home to the Vikes at the half. Mason Crosby sucks. Norm, Bing and Kathy Lee Crosby would make for better place kickers…
not sure if this is the result of the Rams coverage, but Kap looks a lot more tentative this week (in terms of looking downfield and throwing the ball) then he did in his first 2 games…….
Well, he’s been sacked 3 times and escaped several but he’s looking more to esape than throw. He hasn’t stepped up in the pocket, he just boogies.
Kaopy looking mortal
Did Moose Johnston buy that suit at a discount furniture store?
Looks like it came from a cheap couch…
also, he throws the ball way to hard in short distances……..
agree
Wow. Got to do more than these dinks and dunks. How the hell are they covering us so well? No one is getting open?
Boy oh boy. The longer they hang around, the more of a chance we have of losing.
Dogfight
Not impressed with the play calling today. And way too much time getting set. Reminds of Jimmy Raye sleeping in the booth.
Kaep hasn’t impressed today either. Some open guys not getting looks.
Rams now have more total yards mainly in passing = 58/133
There you go. This looks a lot like the last game. They want it more.
Goldson with the whiff.
Fuck Dashon Goldson. Missed tackle. Any mook who doesn’t know that an NFL game can end in a tie should be drawn and quartered.
Goldson had to wrap up Jackson there.
GOT to get pressure here.
gutsy call going for it on 4th down…
and Fisher has to burn a TO. Have I mention that Fisher sucks?
Playing games w/ STs again?
THere you go. 1st down. Brown with a nice strip.
NICE STOP!
Great job by Brown to get a hand in. Offense needs to get its ass in gear. Need a few first downs here at the very least to gain some field position…
No, the Niners need to get points on THIS drive. Make them pay for not taking the FG>
Got to get the run going. Pref up the middle Use fucking Jacobs a couple times. Something other than chuck and duck.