Well, for good or bad, the 2014 season is upon us. The only thing left now is to see how long we lose the services of Aldon Smith, and to cut 21 other guys from the roster. That is, if Goodie Goodell cooperates. Yesterday’s laugher at the hands of the Houston Houstons was an extravaganza of 2nd and 3rd string players going against the Walmart brigade. The highlight was back-up long snapper (and would-be TE) Kyle Nelson catching 2 TDs, Bruce Ellington catching one, and Chris Borland’s 60 yard pick 6.
The Niners did what so many teams do to them, and Houston followed the Niners old (hopefully) script of winning the TOP in the 1st half, but getting held to 2 FGs, and then giving up late TDs in the half to fall behind.
Still and all, after the defense started out sluggishly, they played well these last 2 games, giving up 13 points after giving up 57. The young LBs have come around nicely, and there are some big decisions coming up in their ranks, as Aaron Lynch and Chris Borland played very well. Nick Moody also played well. The pass rush, which was missing the first 2 games was much improved, and that was without blitzing. Then again, we were facing 2nd and 3rd string QBs in Kasey Casem and Red Skelton yesterday, so there’s that. And the Raiders beat the Seahawks. Huzzah . . .
Forty Niners Forever 
Many of us here, self included, like to bitch and moan about Baalke and the draft picks he’s had or hasn’t made. Not to mention some of his trades. But things could be worse. A lot worse. The Raiders just announced today that they’re starting Derek Carr Week 1 vs the Jets.
You know what that means? That’s an open public slap in the face once again admitting how wrong they were about their QB situation. Trade for Matt Schaub? Speaks for itself. Compounded upon the numerous and previous QB mistakes…
They shipped Palmer to Arizona for a sixth-round pick, only to acquire Matt Flynn for a fifth-round pick. How has that worked out you?
Palmer finished last season with 4,274 yards, 24 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. Flynn? Two games, 246 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception and a trip to the waiver wire.
Whoops.
Well, hey, at least Flynn was released in favor of that guy Oakland used a fourth-round pick on, right?
Oh, you mean Tyler Wilson? The Arkansas quarterback who was cut by Oakland before the regular season, only to be passed on by every other team in the league?
And who do the Raiders have to thank for this great QB Carousel? A one Reggie McKenzie. How the fuck is Reggie still employed? The NFL’s Rooney Rule comes through again.
How the hell didn’t the Raiders see the huge warning sign ahead of time…
Ixnay all acksblays with ecklesfrays.
Carr’s gonna be a good ‘un, mark my words. That kid can fling it.
Rufus, please don’t tell me you’re a closet Raider fan. You seemed to really enjoy their exhibition win last week > Seattle. Or was that just you hating on the Seahawks? But if I read into your comments correctly that night, I’d say you have a little Al in you, no?
I rooted for them in the Plunkett days. We were both born in San Jose, him raised there, me in the burbs. Stabler and especially George Blanda were fun to watch as well.
Today, I’ll root for them against teams I paticularly hate (Cowboys, Seahawks), otherwise meh, though…
I’ve seen a no-hitter at the Mausoleum – Nolan ‘Roid Ryan’s #6.
I’ve seen one WS game there – Red’s clinching game for the sweep.
I’ve sat in a luxury box there – ha ha, luxury box, ha ha ha, though the sandwiches and beer were free.
So I have some nostalgia for the old pit. For the A’s. Never been to a Raiders game there, never wanted to, never will.
But Carr’s gonna be a good’un. Mark my words.
McKenzie’s doing what you have to to find a franchise quarterback. You have to throw a lot of shit against the wall and hope someone seizes the opportunity. I will, however, say his decision to pay Flynn and Schaub weren’t smart. People knew Flynn was a one game wonder and it’s obvious Schaub lost his fastball last year when he was throwing all the picks sixes, including one to T Brock at Candlestick. This will be an interesting year for McKenzie. I like the pickup of MJD.
So I guess we all have to make our Niner predictions, playoff teams and eventual SB winner selections before the league starts on Thursday. Maybe Chuck could make that his next thread topic.
What say you, Chuck? *Bill O’Reilly voice*
Flynn’s the #2 in Green Bay, btw, ahead of Tolzien.
Having said that, I still don’t have a definitive SB matchup at this very moment. AFC looks very chalky. Either the future president of the United States or “Did we sign Peyton Manning yet?” look like Secretariat and Dr. Fager to me.
BTW, Big Red and the Dr. are 1-2 in my all-time book. I dare anyone to say different.
For the WS game in 1990, Dennis, I had an awesome seat. Dead last row, center field. I could turn round and see the City and the entire Bay over the low wall behind me.
Then Undead Al built his Stairway To Hell up to the Seats of Doom, and those magnificient seats were gone forever (sniffle, sniffle).
The fucking raiders starting Carr is gold. They’ve got nothing to lose. They can flip flop a couple he times without too many repercussions. Schaub? He’s Matt Flynn. Carr took it.
You know what? We win this bitch. Fuck all the bullshit. Fuck the front office. Fuck Aldon, fuck ray, fuck Culliver, fuck all of this bullshit. Once play goes, we get home field and go all the way. Brandon Lloyd catches the game winner vs the future president and the Pats.
I like this. A little frustration. And I could see the 49ers playing well with an “us against the world,” identity in 2014. But I still think the one thing holding the 49ers back is Jim Harbaugh’s sideline antics. When Harbaugh starts to loosen up, he’ll win Super Bowls. But him berating the refs in the 4th preseason game tells me the Super Bowl will be
Seattle vs San Diego. You heard it here first. SF doesn’t make the playoffs and goes 9-7. The Cardinals make the playoffs.
And if I’m wrong and the 49ers make the playoff or god forbid win the Super Bowl, fuck it. My boy Jim Harbaugh gets Coach of the year for over-achieving with a pile of shit in his lap while being grossly underpaid and unappreciated by the Yorks. I can’t lose. I’m a fuckin’ geneous.
Niners will crash and burn badly this season. Too many fuck-ups and stupid players doing stupid things in their off time. Damn it’s embarrassing! Offense will be not up to the task to make up for the Defensive meltdown. Ouch!
Look at Nip. Coming out with guns ablazin’.
New thread is up, BTW.
That scene above is one of my all-time favorites of any film ever made.