Aaron Rodgers has been O’Sullivanated

Aug 16, 2008 87 Comments by Niner Pundit

How does that taste Aaron

How does that taste Aaron

It was supposed to be the game of the Alex Smith – Aaron Rodgers matchup, but instead it was the O’Sullivan show. The man who has been on lots of teams outperformed Aaron Rodgers, which was nice.

But it wasn’t all JT O’Sullivan, he had help from a solid defense and the new fan favorite Josh Morgan, who finished the day with 5 receptions for 114 yards and a TD and could have had another if Alex Smith had hit him in stride early in the 3rd quarter.

After JT’s rough start he settled down and lead the team on a 92 yard drive. The team overall looked much better than last week. Alex looked much better as did JT. It still appears as if JT has the edge, but he’ll definitely continue to get pressure from Smith.

On the defensive side it is clear that this is the teams strong point. The defense gave up only 182 yards. Dashon Goldson was playing like he’s ready to start and Ray McDonald was again flying off the snap and ended the day with 1.5 sacks. Also Tully Banta-Cain got 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.

In the end much better performance than last week, still some things to work on, but if they can continue to produce like they did today. It will at least be a fun season to watch.

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87 Responses to “Aaron Rodgers has been O’Sullivanated”

  1. Ryan The 1st says:

    check out what http://www.profootballtalk.com is saying about the niners and Rodgers. They are reporting that Nolan did his entire defensive scheme to make sure Rodgers didn’t make the Yorks wonder why they didn’t take Rodgers instead. Whatever Nolan did it worked….if we can hold our opponents to under 10 points a game then we are going to be winning games this year. As for the number one overall pick….hindsight is always 20-20, but it will be said if we wasted that pick because Alex Smith IS a talent, but we DO need the best QB in that gives us the best chance to win. Ultimately I am a NINER fan not an Alex Smith fan, but damn that will be a shame if he ends up being our back up like it is looking more and more likely to be the case. Just think….what if we would have taken Braylon Edwards?

  2. Samra says:

    Right now i dont care who the QB is as long as we win.. and if we dont win it will be even better news as nolan WILL be fired

  3. Adam49 says:

    Comebacks?HMMM.Wait for the regular season.Yup,I like Alex and hope he starts.Yup,I like Nolan and hope he stays.Nobody on this site knows anything about who is gonna start.We will see soon enough.Like I said if Alex has a good year he will be our QB for awhile.And oh ya gomez,you said that you were one of the people that wanted us to take Aaron Rogers 1st overall?He looked really good out there..LMFAO.Your wrong again.And he’s been in the same offense for 3 or 4 years.I’m done with this discussion.10-6 or 11-5 straight to the playoffs.

  4. Los Banos Jerry says:

    Souza I heard it on Fitz and Brooks show, on Thursday one of
    the 20 min sports updates. The good news this week is he
    didn’t have any penalties that killed drives. But he was only if for a couple series.

    No one wants him to excel more than I do. I wear his 85 jersey everywhere. But this is his 3rd year he better pick
    it up.

  5. Adam49 says:

    As long as we win games this year i’m cool.I think the only question on this whole team is the QB position.But if O’Sullivan plays better and better every game then I guess Nolan had the right idea.But I still think these last 2 games are Smith’s last chance to start.Gonna be interesting but I am impressed at how we looked overall on Saturday.The sad thing is if we do good and Nolan stays,then i’m pretty sure Martz will take a coaching job somewhere else.Anyway you put it this is Nolan and McCloughan’s team.

  6. Medford says:

    JTO got better when the Packers took out there starting defensive backs. Think about it!!! He still isnt a starting QB I say start Alex against Chicago just to see what u have with him let him have all the #1 reps this week.

  7. webehighrollin says:

    Yeah i think you dumbfucks are retarted…JTO blew ass when the packers first string was in there..fukin had 4 of 12 completions for 30 yards and a INT…how are you “cool” with those stats?

    and plus..even if JTO starts at QB and plays out the whole season…1. we’re not winning the super bowl. 2. does he have a bright future ahead for us since hez not gonna take us anywhere this season?? fuck no..

    so we’re gonna start JTO cuz evryone’s “cool” with him, blow ass this season, n then draft another QB so we can wait another 2-3 years to mold him into an NFL ready qb? By that time, gore, davis, clements and evry one of r core players are gonna be outta town and we’re gonna back at square one

    Fire Nolan, get rid of the yorks and start alex smith, jesus christ

  8. Hunterboyz says:

    Now I root for Alex to win the game, but more over, I want us to win!
    I think Jt’O should start against this defense in the Chicago, which is one of the best.
    This is his true test. If he can do well here, I say got a starter for the year in my book.
    I really love Alex, mostly for the investment we have put into him. I think he is honestly good.
    Don’t count him out…
    He really didn’t do bad last year.
    Now for the business…This is year 4 for him…or 3& a half, But 2-3 years into any job, and you should start to catch on alot faster than I feel he has, especially since he’s been playing.
    To speak for both though…It will be a different game for both when Frankie Glimore [Gore] plays.
    And for people dissing BattleCat [Arnez Battle]…Why would you get rid of the most consistent reciever the team has had the last few years.
    If he has someone to throw to him, I only imagine he’ll do better. Its not like he lead the league in drops…

    GO NINERS!
    4nine 4life
    !!!!

  9. Hunterboyz says:

    I meant the Chicago Game is a big game for Jt’O.
    Most importantly against the 1st string defense.
    I can care less about what he does against the 2nd string since thats not who he will be facing.
    Alex should start the very last preseason game.

    By the way…August 21st is my Birthday.
    I know what my wish is…


  10. Adam49 says:

    JTO started 2 games,so I believe Alex should start 2.And whoever looks the best should start.And webehighrollin,I agree with you that O’Sullivan has looked bad in this games.The only thing he’s doin consistantaly is turnin the ball over.But if Alex comes out these next 2 games and overthrows and underthrows his recievers,then unfortunatelly JT should be the man.I personally think Alex is a good QB,and I want to see him do well,but he needs to step it up in these next 2 games if he wants the job.But I disagree with you on the Yorks and Nolan.The Yorks are workin their asses of tryin to get us a stadium,and they’ve also opened up the checkbook to bring in the best players possible.And Nolan has put a very good team together here.

  11. R,Craig33 says:

    Do anybody knows when is the reair of the niners packers game I missed it yesterday and it seems like they’ll show all the other games but ours, WE STILL GETS NO LOVE FROM THE NFL NETWORK!

  12. joe gomez says:

    hey idiot..so now your hero needs to step it up now huh? LMFAO..your fucken hilarious..i thought your boy was doing good limpdick? BTW i would of chosen “anybody” over Alex Smith in that 2005 draft. all i was saying was Rodgers played in a college with better opponents in a similar offense with the 3-5-7 step drop..Alex came from a shotgun spread formation and his opponents in the WAC were weaker. Never said Rodgers was a STUD, but in that preseason game last week his QB rating was over Alex so now what. keep your stupid points coming bitch because you dont know shit.

  13. 5Rings says:

    Yo Gomez, daym dude couldn’t of said it better myself. First Adam was all on Alex’s jock and now hes saying he needs to step it up. hahaha… i think the guy is confused. he wants Alex to do so good so bad hes starting to fumble his words. Good point about Rodgers. His QB rating was still better than Alex so what was Adam talking about?

  14. joe gomez says:

    dont know man..hes just an idiot.

  15. Adam49 says:

    Gomez you just attract morons to this site.5Rings wtf are you talkin about?Fumbling my words.What a fucking ignorant fool.My position hasn’t changed one bit.I want Alex to start.But he has to quit missin wide open recievers for TD’s.Just cause I like the guy doesn’t mean i’m not gonna criticize him if he screws up.You 2 fucks sit up here and make it look like i’ve been sayin Alex is great or something.He’s had a bad team around him and now we have some talent on the offensive side of the ball.Also he hasn’t been fubling and throwing INT’s this preseason like O’Sullivan.I don’t sit on this site and put my team down every day like you 2 buffoons.I don’t personally like O’Sullivan

  16. Adam49 says:

    but if he plays better than Alex in the preseason then he should get the start weather I like him or not.But we have to give Alex a shot with the first team also.And 5Rings,are you sayin that Rogers played better than Alex in this last game?I believe Rogers was sacked 3 times and should have been intercepted by Goldson.5Rings and Gomez are good together.Just a matter of time before gomez starts talkin bout nuts and suckin dick again.Fag.

  17. Evan says:

    Hey Guys…i know it is only pre-season, but in two games the D has not given up a TD. I thik we could be a top 5 defensive team this year, as lone as the offense can attempt to keep our D off the field

  18. joe gomez says:

    “has to quit missin wide open recievers for TD’s”… so now your finally seeing it? im glad to finally hear that your starting to criticize Alex Smith, for a minute there you had me thinking he was the man and he could do no wrong. what made you think he would improve magically from last year when hes sucked since he joined us. in the last three years he’s averaged 146 yards a game which is downright pathetic. what good does he have as far as being an NFL starting QB other than he graduated college in 3 years so he must be smart and he has a decent arm. im just curious to what “special” thing you saw in A. Smith in the last three years? Anything? Timing? Quick release? Great touch? He’s not capable to be a starting NFL QB Adam and its sad because we spent a #1 overall on him, but its his fourth year and he his still not showing anything. JTO will be Martz’s and Nolan’s pick and we have to root for the best guy period. Alex Smith will be the richest 2nd string QB in history.

  19. joe gomez says:

    Hey i didnt catch that. still talking shit? Seems like your the only FAG on here Adam since your gargling Alex Smith’s cum juice. Get his dick out your throat already Adam, just because you like him so much doesn’t mean you have to be his little bitch.

  20. 5Rings says:

    hahaha..good one gomez. yea thats what i said. rodgers still had a higher QB rating than Smith with Rodgers going against our #1 defense compared to Smith going against the Packer reserves. hey just curious adam..why you like Alex so much anyways? does he stick it in you that good? hahaha..

  21. jegomez630 says:

    LMFAO..that shit is hilarious 5Rings but it is also a serious and legit question, i asked him too. why does he like Smith so much when hes been pathetic for the last 3 years and isnt better this year. i dont see the talent that he apparently sees.

  22. TDawg says:

    Hes hoping for his potential that never came. Im sick and tired of waiting too. I was hoping hell come up this year myself but i dont think its gonna happen.

  23. joe gomez says:

    potential? what potential? the kid played in a weak WAC college division thats why he had a few highlight plays. this is the NFL which stands for ‘NOT FOR LONG’ if you cant adjust. weve given him 3 years so we have been patient. his fourth year he didnt excel from a couple of journeymen. he doesnt stay in the pocket to let the play materialize, he gets jittery feet, he holds the ball too long, he has no touch, no timing, cant read defenses, lacks leadership, lacks confidence. the good thing is his pretty good arm strength. druckenmiller had more arm strength and hes not in the league anymore. alex is a #1 overall pick which will turn out to be the biggest mistake this franchise has ever made. JTO is no all-pro, but hell move the ball downfield and score some points. i would rather see a pick here and there and score points than see a QB play so safe and cautious just to limit mistakes and never move yard sticks.

  24. joe gomez says:

    Adam..just to correct you once again. Rodgers played spot duty for 7 games the last 3 years. Alex was our starter for the first 2 years and part of last year. Rodgers was riding the pine all those years, this year is his first as a starter. Can’t really say he sucks yet because of that. You can definitely say Alex Smith had his chance because hes had plenty of chances and hasnt showed anybody shit.

  25. 5Rings says:

    Good point, maybe the fag will get it, i doubt it though. You know how lovers get when talk about their “partner.”

  26. joe gomez says:

    So true. I think he will though. Eventually after time passes and Alex is eventually dealt to another team he will soon get off the Alex Smith bandwagon.

  27. 5Rings says:

    he better, hes the only one on it.

  28. joe gomez says:

    naw he has another “Alex Smith lover” on there with him. some bitch who calls himself “ninaz”.

  29. TDawg says:

    Yea, I remember Ninaz did say Alex Smith is the man and should be our starter. Too funny.

  30. Adam49 says:

    It’s that blame it all on Smith bullshit that im talkin about.What recievers did he have?What offensive line did he have.The talent level was shit on the offensive side of the ball.And yet you blame Alex exclusively.Thats what kinda idiots you are.One person doesn’t make or break a team.Told you the fags where gonna start talkin bout suckin dick.LMFAO.Never fails.And gomez spot duty or not he has had the same offense for 3 years.And what makes a person magically get better is his surrounding cast and an offense that he can learn for more than 1 year.Idiots.You sure you guys aren’t 10 years old?

  31. joe gomez says:

    ok adam, your a BIG Alex Smith fan we all get that. once he loses his starting job what are you going to say? how dare we bench a #1 overall pick? bottom line is he has no talent. no skills. no timing. no touch. he played in a weak division in college. being smart in college doesnt translate to being smart on a NFL football field. surrounding cast or no surrounding cast..the kid hasnt showed anybody anything. so when JTO starts and takes Alex’s job, please dont say were making a big mistake.

  32. TDawg says:

    10 years old? bitch ive been a niner fan since the seventies. you must be ten because you make no real football sense.

  33. joe gomez says:

    another thing, are you really gonna compare somebody who has been a starter for years to a guy who has never been a starter in his career? please tell me your smarter than that adam. dont get me wrong dude, i wish alex was the answer because we spent a great deal of money plus a #1 overall pick on him. but shit weve given him over three years to show us something and theres nothing there. i know your hoping he shows something this year but as of right now JTO seems to be the best QB for this team.

  34. TDawg says:

    Hey Gomez, dont waste your time on that idiot. Hes never going to get it. He has a Alex Smith poster on the ceiling of his bedroom and its never coming down!

  35. joe gomez says:

    Too funny TDawg. Naw I think once Adam sees JTO moving the ball up and down the field and scoring points, getting 300 yard games (something Alex probably has never done) he will slowly but surely get off the Alex Smith bandwagon.

  36. Los Banos Jerry says:

    joe and tdwag your both wrong,,,,,Adam49 is actually Alex
    Smith back-up QB, SF 49ERS

  37. Hunterboyz says:

    Not to break up your tag team action you got going on ADAM…
    But what if Jt’O actually loses this battle?

    & Alex is named the starter.

    What do you say when you find out your wrong?

    I mean, it not me to not have faith in the NINERS, but what if the Bear’s D makes Jt’O look bad, and Alex saves the day…

    Just a thought…