Vernon Davis is Casualty # 1 in the bloodletting. The 49ers traded him to Denver for a 6th and 7th next year, and a 6th in 2017. Normally this would be good news, but when you look at trent Baalke’s track record, well, al these picks he’s had haven’t netted enough to keep the team competitive. Especially on the offensive side of things. VD takes his stone hands and amazing speed off to Denver, where I’m sure he’ll provide Payton Manning with enough 12-15 yard passes to keep him happy.
Speaking of Trent, my biggest recent problem is, of course, running back. the Niners had, at one point, Carlos Hyde, LMJ, Kendall Hunter, Reggie Bush, Jarryd Hayne, Mike Davis, and a couple low-level draft picks. Well, Hunter signed an injury release, LMJ was cut, Hayne was recently cut, and we went from a plethora of guys to a minimal number. Hyde was getting dinged up before they let Hayne go. Hunter could have been PUPped, but they chose to chuck him to the scrap heap rather than wait the 6 weeks for his recovery.
The problem? Well, your #1 backup RB is Reggie Bush. A 30 year old guy who isn’t exactly Ironman. He’s more like Crystal Todd (for you oldsters out there). To exacerbate the problem, you just cut your nominal punt returner in Jarryd Hayne. So, your backup RB is now your primary PR. Your primary PR, who was your 3rd strong RB, is now gone. Bush of course already hit the IR with a calf strain after his 2nd rush of the season. So, Mr Durable is now your starting RB as well as your PR. What could go wrong?
Exactly. Nice work Trent. or all the talk of Jed fucking the team over, one needs to scrutinize the job Trent Baalke has(n’t) done in recent drafts. I said the bullseye would be squarely on Trent’s forehead if the team cratered, but he seems to be doing a masterful job of deflecting everything wrong with the team to Harbaugh’s guy Colin Kaepernick.
Problem there is Jed believes him. Might as well start Gabby Gabbertson and let the hilarity reach an all-time high. As in Jimmy-Hat fun times. Troy Davis, anyone?
. . . sigh . . .
Frankly, this year will be interesting only in the fact that they don’t look to do much winning. I’d better start watching more Cal games. this team needs to draft a QB and 5 offensive linemen.
Forty Niners Forever 
Crazy game. Panthers did their defense no favors with that last 3 and out.
The Panthers are a good team not a great team. They just have the easiest schedule in the history of the NFL (except for the Falcons this year). It wouldn’t surprise me to see them get the #1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
They play like Harbaugh’s Niners. Get a lead and turtle up and leave it on the defense. No way to win.
It almost won the 49ers a Super Bowl.
Close doesn’t concern me. He had a fully lauded team and didn’t get it done in the end.
Luck nearly throws a pick on the last play.
Ted Ginn with a familiar site . . . dropping the game-winning TD.
“Oops”
Luck with another pick and Indy loses . . . 3-5 and in 1st place.
Tied with Houston and a half game (win) ahead of Jax (freakin Jax! LOL).
Well, let’s hear it for the Warriors. Another playoff opponent from last year, and they are up by FORTY with 7 miniutes left in the 4th,
They had to try Gabbert. Surprised though that they did not wait until after the bye. Must be some locker room crap driving the change sooner. I don’t know how Gabbert will do, and it really doesn’t matter much, this team is going down the dumper. But, a bit more respectable trip down the dumper might be nice. Push for the #1 pick, but this time, don’t pick another Alex Smith. VD gone and won’t be missed — 6th or 7th round pick in return — whatever…
Blake Bell can now get a better look. He looks like a talented TE. And yes, it was time to sit Kap. It doesn’t mean he’s done in SF, but what the team is doing with him now just isn’t working.
Championship hangover? What championship hangover? Hold the Griz to 69 pts, win by 50. Holy smokes.
The niners would usually have kept which QB would play on Sunday secret until an hour before kickoff. Instead they announced the benching the day before the trade deadline….
Kap is a talented guy with some shortcomings playing behind this line:
2015 PFF Run Blocking Grades:
Boone: -8.9 (79th of 80 Guards)
Martin: -22.0 (35 of 35 C)
Devey: -7.3 (78 of 80 G)
Pears: -13.7 (78 of 78 T)
As has been said, fix the line and most of the QB problems go away but they didn’t/couldn’t so Kap, who is far from blameless too, carries the can.
Gabbert may or may not do better but they need to evaluate him since Kap is likely done with the Niners.
Ken Whisenhunt fired by the Titans. He was a good OC for the Chargers in 2013. Chryst should be looking over his shoulder during the bye.
Broncos are shopping for a LT, keep an eye on Staley today.
Omg gabbert is starting kap is benched
Where you been Rob!!!
For the first time in my life I can’t watch.
Last week we got out coached.
Tomsula just sealed his fate
Like I said, ROB, all this will prove (Gabby starting) is how bad the team is. Will we run and block better for Gabby? Not likely but you never know.
Atlanta isn’t the defensive powerhouse that the rest of the teams in our division are, but I don’t see this outcome much better.
What it will prove CHUCK is in this situation an immobile QB with one less weapon and practice squad RB etc omg we’re toast.
This is going to be REAL ugly
How about Urban Meyer as head coach
49ers sign ex-Saint RB Pierre Thoimas. Dumpster diving at its finest.
And they hope to get Kaepernick back on the field in 2 weeks.
Can u put the link about Kap Chuck.
ROB, we need a GM before we start talking coaches.
I like torrey smith here !!!
This is the most rapid decline I can remember of an on the field team. Right now they’re unwatchable no matter who plays QB. Throw in the injuries and man it’s getting real UGLY!
CHUCK what’s that about Kap ? .
imo pierre Thomas was a good signing
Think we’ll pick up Joseph Randle? He has about 305 yards and 4 TDs more this season than Kendall Gaskins. Oops, pending domestic violence thing going on, plus shoplifting last year (?), I’d joke about losing with class, but I’m a no fly zone with domestic violence. Seems pretty hypocritical of Jerruh, though, considering how much he’s been kissing Greg Hardy’s ass.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2585636-buzz-49ers-hope-benching-helps-want-kap-starting-in-1-2-weeks
file this under fwiw.
He’s finished no matter what. Report must be pure bullshit.