Enough about the seamy underbelly of the game we love so much. Pay no attention to the owner in the bathroom taking selfies of a BJ . . .
Anyhow, game one of the 2014 season was a rousing success. The Niners came out and scored on the 2nd play of the game when Dan Stuka stripped DeMarco Murray and Chris Culliver ran it in untouched for a TD. The first running play, a 20 yard scamper by Gore, came after 5 straight passes scored 2 TDs. The Niners scoring came to an end right before the end of the 2nd quarter on a nice 10 play drive culminated in a couple really nice runs by Carlos Hyde. The rest of the game seemed to be an exercise in the refs trying to get Dallas back into it.
Sure, it was the Alice Cowboys. But for all their shitty defense, they did manage to run up the gut seemingly at will on the Niner front 7. De Marco Murray had 118 yards, even though Dallas went away from the pass in the 2nd half. Tony Romo however, seemed hell-bent on throwing into traffic, and he had 3 picks in the 1st half. The pressure was uneven, and Dallas was able to rack up 408 total yards to the Niners 328. But the game was won on turnovers. Dallas’ 4 to the Niners 0. Dallas was never even close, and the game could have very easily been 35-10 had the refs not been so intent on getting Dallas a 3rd quarter TD.
Tell ya one thing, I’m sure glad the easy part of our schedule is early. We do have some things to work on. Namely run D. Even with RayMac playing, the run defense was not good at all. Plus, we lost 2 CBs in the 1st quarter (Brock with a toe injury, and Culliver with a concussion). Jimmie Ward also left the game with a head injury, but he (not the team yet) said he’s fine and didn’t suffer a concussion. The good news on that regard was the next men up (Dontae Johnson and Perrish Cox) both played very well. Cox with a pick, and Johnson with 2 passes defended. So, all in all, a great game that will hopefully silence the writers who seem to want this team to implode among all the reports once again of ‘vet discontent’ in the locker room over the rigorous training camp. Shit, that’s so last month.
Methinks the vet in question was just released anyway. Won’t say his name but his initials are LMJ. He cleared waivers, and as of now, no takers.
Forty Niners Forever 
It’s OK to abuse women and children off the field, but don’t you dare hit a grown man too hard on the football field. That’s a 15 yd personal foul penalty.
This league is a fucking joke. I turned off last night’s game after those two ridiculous PF penalties were assessed on the Steelers’ D that allowed Baltimore to continue their drive that lead to a TD. It’s only a matter of time before I elect to turn it on.
There’s no justice in the NFL. If you want justice, you’ll need to look to nature. Nature has the only just response. There’s no spite, no agenda, no anger, no bribes in nature. And this, Del, is why you love the ducks. And it ain’t a bad reason, partner.
I just want to confirm, once again, my greatness. What did I tell you chuckleheads this offseason about 49er rbs and the draft? I was the first one to tell you chowder brains that the 49ers could use a high pick, even a first round pick, on a running back. But I also told you doucheknuckles the 49ers should draft TWO running backs. My assessment of our then current backfield was LMJ was too small to protect the football. I wrote that Lattimore may never play the game again, and that him playing after only 18 months wasn’t likely. I said the 49ers should draft two running backs in 2014 – Jeremy Hill in the 3rd and Devonta Freeman in the 5th. I’m the fuckin’ greatest. I was right. Now, after LMJ gets dumped for insubordination unbecoming to a kick returner, we’re too thin at running back.
I was right about all that shit. I need some kind of trophy for my greatness… or medal. Bow to me.
Seriously, U Da Man.
I fuckin’ know it, man. I know it.
Who was the guy that said Jon Baldwin was gonna be good, was that you Spitty?
I liked Baldwin better than AJ Jenkins and Richardo Lockette. He is stronger than Jenkins and more athletic than Lockette. Problem is Baldwin just has a ten cent head. It didn’t help any that last year’s offensive playbook was too complex. He might be working at Burger King now.
Blind squirrel? Meet nut.
Bad week to know a football player . . . AP indicted for child abuse
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/vikings-star-adrian-peterson-indicted-for-reckless-or-negligent-injury-to-a-child-210420668.html
High hopes for Trey Millard, Rocket J Squirrel?
Oh, that reminds me…. I also said we should draft another FB… but I wanted LSU’s JC Copeland who went undrafted to the Bengals. Instead we got Millard, which again underscores my geneous. And yes, I do have high hopes for Millard. I’m not a big Bruce Miller fan. Miller can no doubt block, but after that he’s limited. One of the great NFL truisms is John Madden’s saying, “The more things you can do.” Millard can catch and run with the football.
And Chuck, you’re making blog host progress. You’re maturing. A year ago you’d have said…. “No you didn’t.” Now you’re acknowledging things but claiming blind luck. That’s some serious progress. With that attitude you might even get some more people looking to blog here….. then it’ll suck.
Good, bad, or indifferent, the big fat black cloud around Jolly Roger is enough to get him ousted. In a league (and a dynasty he built) based on perception, not reality, he’ll be no-confidenced in short order, and another puppet, uh mouthpiece, uhhhhh commissioner will be installed.
Think anyone will listen to Goodell’s thoughts on Peterson? No way. Goodell’s marginalized.
I’m 152 point favorites in FF this week. Can I just do it like Deal Or No Deal and take an offer from the banker now?
Youn drafted Cutler?
Really early on when I was still trying to figure out the mechanics of the draft (which I figured out by about Round 20).. Good point, though I’m stuck for QBs with Carson’s injury unless I cut a good position player for a 5th QB so I can bench Cutler. Nah, I’ll stick with Cutler and root against him.
4th QB I mean
I guess the difference between A Peterson and McDonald is that AP allegedly beat /switched the heck out of a 4 year old, whereas McDonald was busted for hands on an adult. The AP case seems borderline from what little evidence online I’ve seen of it so far, but apparently the NFL morality police will “get tough” and draw the line at beating on children — what a concept…
Peterson must be a cruel cretin.
He was on a box of Wheaties.
So was Bruce Jenner.
New thread is up . . . .