When logic and proportion
Have fallen sloppy dead
And the white knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen’s lost her head
Remember what the dormouse said
Feed your lawn
Feed your lawn
Thanks to Grace Slick for that. Well, it wasn’t the 1981 NFC Championship game victory, or even a regular season victory. But it did mark the first win of the newly installed coaching staff. Preseason makes it meaningless, sure. But the trends from last week kept up yesterday.
No clock management issues. Solid D line play, solid run blocking, a little better pressure on the QB from the pass rush, and another exemplary performance from the man from down under. Granted, Dallas didn’t play Dez or Witten, and Tony Regular Season only played one series (1-1 for -1), but the Niner run defense was stout, and the pass defense was good. 3 picks, and they could have had a couple more. I think Dallas is really going to miss Demarco Murray. And their O line is a mess already. The running back by committee isn’t looking good.
Plusses were definitely seeing Navorro Bowman out there making plays. 3 plays, 3 tackles, 2 TFLs. Dockett played as well, so that was good to see. Kappy had one nice drive. Comverting a 3rd down on a pass to his secondary WR, Carlos Hyde. What a concept. A back out of the backfield. He had a TD pass to T Smith broken up on a nice defensive play to end that drive. The next drive was a sack that Kappy didn’t read very well, but 3 guys got in pretty fast.
Gabbert played fine throwing a few dumpoffs, but the defense made plays all over the place, including another strong game from Mike Purcell, and a lot of pressure from 1st round pick Arik Armstead. AA brought the pressure that led to the Purcell pick 6.
Quinton Patton had an awful 18 yard loss on what should have been a 6 yard gain, but redeemed himself by blocking a punt and scoring on the block. Jarryd Hayne had another stellar day returning punts, but his very upright running style may get him blasted at some point. That being said, he has outstanding vision in traffic, and just may be able to avoid shit out there.
Hard to say how the starting CBs were as there was little passing by Dallas that was effective at all. The good news again was no major injuries. VMcD, the invisible TE, was out early with a sprained ankle, and Tank Carradine left the game with a lower leg injury. Neither seemed very bad, but we’ll wait an see what the team says today. The field held up fine, and so did the team.
Forty Niners Forever 
The Eagles ripped the Colts D a new one last week. This time they’re doing it to a far better unit in the Ravens. Preseason games are meaningless, but it’s hard to ignore this. They’ve just been a juggernaut so far.
The Eagles ripped the Colts D a new one last week, this last weekend they did it to a far better unit in the Ravens. Preseason games are meaningless, but it’s hard to ignore this. They’ve just been a juggernaut so far.
Sorry for the double post, I thought I managed to send the first one into Internet limbo.
No prob, RTF.
For al the maelstrom around Chip K-K-Kelly, he’s been snakebit with injuries especially to his QBs in his time as coach. It’ll be interesting to see if he gets a clean year out of Sam Bradford.
My point of course is judging QB play by cherrypicking a play here and there is ludicrous. Retarded. Infantile. His QBR is still over 90, and NoFear’s imaginary numbers be damned, he’s still a player finding his way. But as usual, Buwwitt feels the need to lie about things he reads here.
If they really want Blabbert, well, there you go. These are the same clowns that were screaming for Troy Smith.
No way will Bradford make it if this game I’m watching the replay of is any indication. He held onto the ball way too long and is mobile as a sloth. He got flattened with a high hit AND hit below the knees on one play, and he wasn’t even in very long.
I’m saying that if Kappy had the Eagles supporting cast, then those guys -over there- could really see what he could do. I’m not convinced by anything on the Niners until they get an O-line and an established RB again (I’m still hoping Hyde, but he hasn’t done anything yet).
Kelly’s in a difficult situation. I personally wouldn’t waste time on Bradford but he has the starting QB contract and his upside is way better than Sanchez if he can reach it.
Sanchez is more than adequate in this offense, and Tebow would normally stick as the wildcard 3rd QB, 2 pt conversion and 4th and short specialist (especially those pesky goal line situations at which he excels. The Eagles stunk in the RZ last year; it was their biggest weakness.). But at this rate, you can expect Bradford to get hurt. So do you go with one unreliable backup in Sanchez or two unreliable backups with a promising Barkley? Hmmm – tough call, but I’d see if I could get anything in trade for Barkley.
over the last 5 years I don’t think any team has had more lower picks than the Ram’s. I used to think Fisher was a top coach but with all the talent they have drafted I don’t see that much improvement. The Bradford pick made sense at the time but it just goes to show how much of a crapshoot the draft really is.
Fisher is one of those Sardine Can Offense coaches who tries to win with defense and no gonads on offense. Another Knox, Schottenheimer and Harbaugh. Every now and then they win if they have an historically good defense but that is what it takes for that system. It was status quo in the ’80s and before, these days the defense just stacks the box and is able disguise all of their strategies better against the offense. It puts the QB and play caller at a huge tactical disadvantage. But many play callers in the NFL aren’t that good and this simpleton offense is something they can handle.
Rest assured some QB will get injured badly. No wonder the backups make big bucks for carrying a clipboard.
It is going to be interesting to see what happens to the Dallas offense this year. They lost Bill Callahan as their OC. They had Callahan as OC and Linehan calling plays last year. Callahan was the run guy while Linehan is a pass happy play caller. The combo worked great. If Dallas doesn’t run well this year I’m guessing they’ll blame the loss of the RB, I’d say losing Callahan is going to hurt more.
Well CHUCK everybody including the “OUTSIDERS” pretty much figure it was V trying to post as me. My posts may not always be the best but when the guy says ” we don’t WINE about things” ! LOL
I mean at least I know the difference between whine and WINE
LOL
Don’t look now but is there a chance Trent brown could beat out pears for the RT spot ?
I sure would feel better if it ends up as Martin and Brown on the right side. Pears scares me.
Me too. And Hyde. And Hunter. And most of all Kappy.
OMG Brooks just got indicted
Just sexual assault and rape. Another day at Jed’s and Trent’s classy office.
Oh Brooks just sexual battery. My bad.
Brooks actually got formally charged. RayMc got indicted, but I have trouble with this one. I’m just interested in getting into a back and forth on it, but the woman’s allegations against RayMc seem fishy to me. She was drinking with him, but didn’t have enough to drink to pass out, however she slipped and fell on the concrete pool deck because it was slippery. That’s what led to the sex. Either way having sex with a passed out woman is not the greatest of ideas if that’s what happened, but I question her story.
*NOT interested in getting into a back and forth…
I just wanted to state my opinion. Now I’m dropping it. Quickly.
Yeah not too hard to figure ROB!!! There were no exclamation points. !!!
I just didn’t see any reason for k-K-Kelly to go with Bradford. Slow and immobile isn’t the deal for that offense it’ll end up being Tebow strictly by attrition. Foles stood a better chance of being good there. Bradford? Hope. I thought he was using Sam as a trade chip.
Musta been one hell of a party. Same one that got raymac in trouble. Same girl too I don’t get waiting 8 months and then saying ‘oh yeah, AB did me as well.’
Really? Is she gonna name the whole team eventually.
I’m doubting her story too guys. There was an indictment however. I hope we’re right.
This story is full of holes a competent lawyer can poke holes in, like for instance how does a drunk woman who fell and hit her head know she was groped and by whom? It makes no difference at this point, he has been charged. Getting mighty thin at OLB.
I’d be trying Tank at OLB this Saturday.
During the last game I was telling you guys about Marcus Rush. He’s a lot more physical than Eli Harold. He’s a bit of an overachiever. He’s actually looked pretty good in games. I would imagine we’ll see him against some ones and twos this week. I told Rob and NJ he reminds me of Dan Skuta. He’s not great at anything but he is good all around.
Strong motor
Giants finally break the hex!
Chuck I’ll all but guarantee that Chip wanted to leverage Bradford to TN for Mariota.
He’s wearing the GM Cap now in Philly and likely felt he’d make that move pre-Draft to enhance his chances on Draft Day.
He’s now stuck with a rickety-kneed QB that can’t move very well.
It is an up-tempo attack of course so, it’s all about the timing in that system.
We’ll see how it flies soon enough.
The bigger issue, as leaked by numerous former Eagles is, Chip’s grinding style of practices.
If he’s wearing down the players before they play the games, they won’t last long.
Berger I saw Eli Harold as the future replacement for Brooks.
He moves well and loves the game.
We’ll see how it shakes out.
No, he won’t be ready to produce right now, he needs some work but, that can be said for most Rookies.
He can produce some now, he is as quick as anybody. He is already a good speed rusher.
Rush looked good. He’ll have to do that vs the 1st half gang rather than the Walmart brigade.
Meet the new thread. Same as the old thread . . .
We may have no choice regarding Harold. Next man up.
We’ve had our spate of arrests. Really have to avoid the injuries. Our depth is very thin.