This weekend we have another football extravaganza. It gets much more interesting with the recent catastrophes put behind us. Cincinnati may not be moving on, but Vontaze Burfict left his imprint on the Steelers by laying out Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s FG kicker Blair Walsh visited the 1st grades that sent him letters of support after his miss. I wonder what their parents would have told him.
But I digress.
Saturday, Jan. 16
AFC Div. Game 1: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots, 1:35 p.m., CBS
NFC Div. Game 1: Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers, 5:15 p.m., NBC
Sunday, Jan. 17
NFC Div. Round Game 2: Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 10:05 a.m., FOX
AFC Div. Round Game 2: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos, 1:40 p.m., CBS
KC and NE. This is yet another shot for Young Sir Alex to put his stamp on another playoff run. He famously bootlegged his way to an epic win over the Saints, and score 41 points only to lose to the Colts a couple years ago. Would love to see Alex Squeak this one out.
KC 35 – NE 31
Cards and Packers? This will likely be the biggest snoozer as AZ crushes Aaron Rodgers and Co. Green Bay has been shakey all year, and this one is no different. AZ at home will not be denied.
AZ 41 – GB 17
Sunday’s fare includes Carolina vs Seattle. This one looks like the best matchup of the weekend. Seattle is on fire, but dodged a huge bullet in Minnesota last week. They likely come out very focussed. I think Carolina finally gets past someone in a low-scoring affair.
Carolina 20 – Sea 16
Pittsburgh and Denver? This one is a quandary. Pittsburgh is banged-up and battered after their epic confrontation in Cincy last week. Denver is coming off the triumphant return of Peyton Manning handing off the ball a few times to seal their last win, so this one is iffy depending on Big Ben’s status. I find it hard to think he’ll miss this. Another low scoring one though.
Pitts 21 – Denver 16
What do you guys think?
Forty Niners Forever 
Newton is a turd, right there with Rivera.
What was the line fro Bull Durham? A million dollar arm but a 5 cent head.
Yeh Lurker John, LMAO – Crash Davis to Ebby Calvin Nuke Laloosh.
Didn’t they call him ‘Meat’?
Yup, Meat. “Why does he keep calling me meat.” lol
Seahawks are toast and that’s all that matters.
Hellz yeh.
Screw the 2012th Fans.
I hate to say it but “cheifs”19 has me pegged !!!
I mean after we’ve been presented with erickson, Nolan, etc.
Yes I’m just glad we have a coach!
LOL
1. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State, 6-4, 275, 4.76, Redshirt Junior: Ogbah was recognized by Big 12 coaches as the conference’s top defensive lineman a year ago and was even better this season, leading the Cowboys in tackles for loss (17.5), sacks (13) and forced fumbles (three) to earn co-honors with Baylor DT Andrew Billings(12th on these rankings). Ogbah isn’t just productive but also gifted and versatile, boasting an exciting length, power and agility
NJ 49er any thoughts on ogbah ?
Ogbah and DeForest Buckner are on ‘The List’ Rob.
With the addition of Chip I’ll have to move Buckner ahead for now since we know Chip collects ‘Ducks’.
Here’s the early homework on the Draft Board –
DE
Shaq Lawson – Clemson 6’3″/270 (OLB)
Emmanuel Ogbah – OK St 6’4″/275
DeForest Buckner – OR 6’7″/290
Jonathan Allen – AL 6’3″/283
Jonathan Bullard – UF 6’3″/283
Anthony Zettel – PSU 6’4″/278
DT
A’Shawn Robinson – AL 6’3″/312
Jarran Reed – AL 6’3″/313 (DE)
Andrew Billings – Baylor 6’1″/310
Kenny Clark – UCLA 6’2″/310
Sheldon Rankins – Louisville 6’1″/303
Hassan Ridgeway – TX 6’3″/314
Or maybe : Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan StateAside from a couple positions, the entire defense needs an influx of talent and Calhoun gives the Bucs the pass rushing defensive end they’ve been looking for. He topped our pass rush grades among edge defenders at +45.3, picking up 11 sacks, 17 QB hits, and 48 hurries on the season
?
We’ve got $$$ to spend in FA.
Have to think Chip will want to acquire guys he’s familiar with.
This would include players from Philly and Oregon.
As it looks right now, DEs Viny Curry and Cedric Thornton are due to hit FA from Philly.
Along with Center David Molk.
Be nice if Baalke concentrated on the D and allows Chip to assemble the Offense.
Lots of unknowns right now until the Staff is assembled.
I’m mixed on Calhoun.
I’ve chosen Shaq Lawson over him as it stands now.
I still like the idea of Mo Wilkerson in FA from the NYJ too.
FA moves will set up the Draft Board.
Our OL might be in for some major changes in Chip’s Offense too.
Younger guys might be the way to go there?
It’s time for a choice Chuck BLEEP!
Lurker John I’m in for Paxton Lynch as well.
The Offense he’s in now in Memphis could easily translate into what Chip does.
Curious to see how this plays out with Kaep and Gabbert, as to whether they allow Chip to find his next protégé or, work with either guy before going into the Draft right away.
One glaring accolade they put on Lynch is ‘pinpoint accuracy’.
Not bad for a guy his size.
I’ve caught a few games with WKU QB Brandon Doughty as well.
Lanky kid but, he impressed me as being cool under pressure and, making excellent throws when needed.
When does the Combine happen this year? Yeah, I’m champing at the bit already. Need me some Giants baseball to settle down.
Senior Bowl January 30
NFL Combines Feb 23-29
Yes, kinda weird to see Feb 29 huh?
Another Leap Year 😀
Been doing some background catch up work on Chip –
Seems like he’s a mad scientist of football, perhaps in the mold of Mike Martz?
Interesting perspectives –
http://tinyurl.com/grjyuqu
This appears on the surface to be a modern day Odd Couple pairing of Chip and Baalke.
Can Randall and Klugman II make a go of it?
This is sure to test the boundaries, when Mr Offense, gets sequestered with Mr Defense, to find balance on the roster.
Hoping each has learned what failed them, in their collective recent job histories.
Yeah it’s either really good or really bad.
I mean realistically the offense has to get better. A lot better would’ve nice.
And we’ve lost the TOP battle for a while now so the D is used to being out there.
John, my point was Goff doesn’t fit our new offense. Lynch must be something since he’s rated so high but this is the conundrum from 2005. And many other drafts. Pro style guy or spread guy? Passer or athlete? Not that the pro style guys are locks but they seem to have more success than the spread guys.
I’d rather have Goff for that very reason but that isn’t Chips game. So I see the possibility of going with Lynch. A higher risk IMO than Goff. What little I’ve seen of him wasn’t very good, but like I said he’s rated #1 so there must’ve something to him.
Our offense had so many 3 & outs that I don’t see how we cannot improve on that. If we play long-ball for most of the game we will surely miss quite a bit. But, it’s all gonna come down to our running game and I don’t know if Hyde’s up to the task. Maybe last years Davis pick will come into fruition but he certainly wasn’t that impressive either. My guess is we will pull someone off the scrap heap that actually has potential.
I have a dream………49ers are Super Bowl Champions again. V writes a short post without mentioning the 80’s once.
Sorry, v . Per usual you got 3 of 4 wrong in your playoff choices.
Me? 4-0 last week. 2-2 this week.
Love that spam filter. Found another one of yours, Nip.
New thread is up up and away . . .
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