We are practicing (and fighting) with the Texans this week, and other than the fight between Jimmie Ward and DeAndre Hopkins (who was then ejected rom practice), there’s not much to report. Other than that, safety Terrell Williams ‘slightly’ injuring his knee, there is not much to report.
Speaking of balls deep. The Jimmy G deep passing game is still floating out there in the stratosphere. These have been somewhat allayed by many connections with Marquise Goodwin in practice, but Garoppolo still thinks that, like his whole game, it is a work in progress. He holds himself to high standards, as does Shanahan, so I think the passing game should be fine. The WRs look a hell of a lot better than in recent memory, and the progress is evident to those watching. I guess.
Anyhow, game 2 is coming up against these very same Texans, so expect a few more fights as these guys get tired of facing each other.
Forty Niners Forever 
I haven’t seen enough of Mullens to want him over Beathard but I definitely am starting to have those thoughts. Mullens just processes the info faster, throws over the top and has a quick release. I am looking forward to see more of his play. He did have one bonehead play. His throw to Williams right arm with a defender in his hip pocket looked like a panic throw. Williams had very little chance of catching that pass. If he was going to throw that it had to be between the numbers. Mullens should have just taken the sack. But that was one play, overall he looked in control and decisive for a 2nd week in a row. It looks like Beathard just doesn’t anticipate as well as Mullens.
Beathard looked like ass, including missing Pettis for an easy 63 yard TD after a great double-move by Dante. I agree, I’d love to see Mullens get some time with the second team next week. Jimmie Ward also had a poor game, getting shredded by a guy the Niners cut last year, and giving up a couple of other completions on which he was completely turned around. Is he on the bubble? Probably not, but I still contend he is not a CB and continuing to put him there is detrimental to the team.
Pettis looked good, but should’ve caught the ball that was intercepted. High throw from Jimmy G, but he got both hands on it. Cole Hikutini had a nice game, including one catch taken off the books because of a Houston penalty.
Sheldon Day and DJ Jones both continue to look good and Rueben was all over the field. I think he’s going to break out this year. And Goodwin. He looks like he’s primed for a huge, career year, IMO. He and JG have a great chemistry and nobody seems to be able to cover him. He’s really coming into his own, highlighted by displaying a toughness he didn’t get credit for earlier in his career. He’s not just a speed guy, he’s a wide receiver, one who’s perfectly willing to make the tough catch over the middle.
Akhello also looked good.
The NFL is continuing to do things to make their game unwatchable. I’m all for player safety, but this stupid fucking helmet rule is, without the support of replay, turn into an unmitigated disaster. The great play Mostert made in the second quarter was a classic, textbook tackle and he gets flagged for 15 yards? Complete bullshit. That was a shoulder hit.
The officials dominated this game and I don’t buy this “it’s preseason for the officials too” line of reasoning. They aren’t athletes, they’re just a bunch of old men running around with whistles hanging out of their mouths. This could be a long season from an officiating standpoint. Teams will lose plays, and maybe games because of these calls.
Officiating…..
The yoke the guides the NFL plane Lurker John.
Ultimate authority is the tail number.
The Airship Goodell.
Billionaire Boys Club Charter Service.
Anyway you slice it…..
A Fuk’n Scam all the way.
All in the name of player safety of course. And removing the threat of future injury claims.
I’m canceling my NFL Sunday Ticket Plan this year too.
Tired of being bent over by these A$$ Hats.
Nice to hear you finally say that NJ49er!
Luker, they’ll even go further if people say nothing and continue watching.
Antone Exum had some booming hits in this game. The Niners appear to be pretty deep at the safety position.
IMO, the new helmet rule is the result of the concussion law suits. Any business would try to protect their profits. I don’t like the rule but it was predictable that it was coming.
Well, if they implement this w/o replay support, then the game should be simply flag football. The play called on Attachou was ludicrous. The punt was a straight shoulder tackle.
The pick was on Garoppolo. It was fast and too high. Pettis barely got his fingertips on it.
All in all a good game minus the penalties. I thought Attachou looked good when he was in there. He wasTHe only goo news is most of the flag came on the 2nd team and later.
I’m on the DVR / Catch Up schedule for this one Chuck. Likely going to try to do the whole Season this way too.
DTV is raping us for the ‘Live’ experience.
Given the current nature of this game and, constant rules changes, I’m finding it better to race through them on the DVR anyway.
Too much, is TOO much, with respect to how these clowns are slicing the NFL pie.
Strictly a profit grab with no mercy on the Avg Joe.
PSLs, Primetime games up the whazzoo, endless replay delays, yada.. yada.. yada.
Eff DTV.
Eff Goodell.
Eff The Man in general.
Cuban has a point.
Pigs get fat.
Hogs get slaughtered.
Time to hit’m in the kitty.
AT&T (DTV) gives out better deals to attract new customers.
Something wrong with that business model I’d say. No loyalty.
No respect for guys like me who’ve been subscribers since the start?
Homey don’t play that….. 😀
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