When is a win not a win? Yesterday. I think there were 7 injured Niners with 3 seconds elapsed in the 2nd quarter. TE George Kittle and RB Matt Breida both had shoulder injuries that look kind of significant. Kittle’s hurt hurts a little more because he was hurt reaching for a bad Jimmy G pass downfield. Salomon Thomas and Gary (Ian) Gilliam both had concussions, and Malcolm Smith (the hologram LB) pulled a hammy during the National Anthem.
Sure it’s good to win, but as Aluminum Mike Singletary proved, preseason wins mean nothing when the season starts.
The Niners looked slow from the get-go, and Dallas simply drove down the field at will and scored on that first possession. Then they went to scrubs on O. Garoppolo wasn’t as successful as Prescott, but he looked OK converting a couple 3rd and long situations minus the missed pass to Kittle that got him hurt. Hmmm, where have I heard that before? Anyhow, CJ BeatHard was beaten hard and did OK for a midget QB. Lots of tipped passes and missed shots.
The guy whose stock rose the most was Julian Taylor. Arik (who?) Armstead’s backup was all over the field making tackles and getting fairly decent pressure on Dallas’ QB for most of the game. DJ Reed had some nice pays, Dante Pettis looked very solid despite letting one get into his pads, but got so open on a deep ball that he still caught it despite being underthrown 10 yards by CJ. Bourne made some nice adjustments out there as well.
What to gain from this? We have the makings of a strong team but I’m sure worried about our depth. This team cannot afford too many more injuries and we are as week 1 of the preseason.
Another scary moment:
Kittle and Breida done for the rest of preseason:
The Niners game is being replayed on the NFL Network at 6 pm if anyone is interested.
Got to admit when the Steelers and Raiders of the 70’s got together it was some great football.
I got a treat when I went to the Dallas game, I got invited to the BNY Mellon club, right behind the Niners bench on the field. Interacted with some of the players, stood next to Kittles Mom, who said he was feeling the best he had in years, about 10 min before he got hurt, and ran into Ricky Watters who was a really nice guy and took pics with everyone, saw Steve Bono too.
Good times.
Shout out to Roy for the hook up.
Excellent when that happens 12th.
Had a similar encounter in Canton with Derrick Deese and Keena Turner when Jerry went in.
I’ll make my request, once again, for an empty Bud Light aluminum SF logo bottle if anyone can oblige along the way this season.
Always room for 9er memorabilia in my Man Cave.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help… 😀
Didnt see any yet but if they do it this year NP.
Nice.
Throw some of those pics up, if you’ve a mind to.
I’m not sure how to do it so I sent Chuck a few to share.
I can’t remember what happened to mine ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-Bud-Light-NFL-Kickoff-Can-San-Francisco-49ers-Football-Since-46-Bud-Light/222689440840?hash=item33d9533448:g:dlUAAOSwCtJZ7XQb
Great story, 12th. Funny story, when I was ski-bum in Colo during the Miami-SF Super Bowl. There was a big bunch of tourists from Miami skiing that week so I was catching a ton of flak from them (wearing my Niner hat). My response was, the Niners are practicing against the best defense in the league. Miami? Not so much. We are going to crush Miami.
I see a 40 something guy and his wife wearing 49er garb and say to them, ‘thank God! I’ve been seeing all these Miami folks around here.’ I said, ‘where are you guys from?’ They said they were from Texas but that their son, Bruce Collie, played for the Niners. Ended up talking to them off and on the rest of the day. Had to ski off the mountain, catch the bus to Aspen, and walk the 1/2 a mile (in the snow in ski boots) to our place and walk in the door 45 seconds before the Super bowl kick off. Great day.
Those times are special. Added Niner bonus.
Nice stories!
And I still have my 1994 Super Bowl 49ers Wheaties box. Right next to my Step Curry 2015 NBA Championship Wheaties box.
I was at the first game of the season that year. Raiders/Niners, got a shirt that was billed as a Superbowl preview. Niners killed the Raiders and went on to win the SB, Raiders sucked.
Still have the shirt too.
WOW we just signed Alfred Morris ! At 222 lbs. he and Mckinnon should make a nice combo !
Morris was drafted in 2012 and has gone to two pro bowls in six seasons so far !
Even better Shanny was Morris’ coach both times he went to the pro bowl !
NiIce!!!! Didn’t hear that.
New thread is upon us.