49ers vs Cardinals: What We Learned
Niner Pundit | Nov 10, 2008 | 68 comments
The 49ers lost their sixth in a row and after a very tough loss. Here is what we learned following the game.
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Satisfactory blog, some interesting information. I remember 9 of days ago, I have found a similar post. Does anyone know ...
Emilee Gembe | 18Mar10 | More -
Yep..just saw Schefter's report. However, wouldn't be surprised to have the team go this route as to not affect FA ...
Niner Pundit | 18Mar10 | More -
its just a leave of absence for a personal matter
Cory | 18Mar10 | More -
Its not that bad. Singletary has really stepped up the scouting. I think we will be fine.
Cory | 18Mar10 | More
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Honestly, I miss Alex Smith, and that hurts me to say that bc of all the losses throughout the years. In all honestly, the niners have fielded some pretty poor teams the last few years, and they showed a chart last night of all the different QB’s- aside from hills two starts last year, alex obviously gives us the best chance to win. Currently, there is some talent there, and unfortunately alex wasnt able to get his chance with martz’s offense (nolan, shoulder). I believe smith is the medium between JT and shaun hill in terms of throwing ability (minus the turnovers which he clearly learned from his rookie season), and he was developing good pocket pressence before that fat f*ck destroyed his shoulder, and nolan & the offensive coordinator, we had last year destroyed his psyche. He would have never tried that flip to gore, and the full play book would have been available to him on that last play. (Regardless of who was in there, I think they should have play action’d, roll right with the option for the QB to run, or throw to FB or TE depending on the formation).
I cant argue with starting JTO early in the season, he was sort of a new hope. But if alex was healthy, he would have been inserted after the philadelphia game IMO. I hope they can restructure his deal, and hes back next year with martz, and hill (if they cant land a mcnabb, or someone of his caliber…. maybe warner?). Of course you can argue that smith is not a martz type QB, but Hill isnt and we had a chance to win yesterday!
Granted, he lacked touch on his passes, and wasnt always very accurate, but his 16/16 TD/INT in his SECOND season is bound to improve, and to me, thats better than what we have now. There is not one 49er fan who did not think that at the end of the norv turner year that alex couldnt bring us to the playoffs. They were 2-1 last year with alex, and he brought them back against the cards, and beat a shitty rams team, and lost to a very good steelers team before the mess happened.
I liked the heart we showed last night…. i didnt think the players really gave up on nolan, but it was evident last night when they played with passion and toughness from beginning to end. hopefully we handle the rams next week, and win some games throughout so that FA quality OL and DL want to play in SF next year.
Hey, anyone else think Robinson should be used more on trick plays? They utilized him in the wildcat formation a few times last night, but how about a fake wildcat, with Robinson throwing? He was a decent QB in college, but we seem to never use him in that role. Instead, we try to take him up the middle for a game winning touchdown. What’s the deal? A trick play would have worked much better for that play than the bland, predicatble play Martz called.
I agree with that Rob ,i been saying that since we drafted him.
Vin.. FUCK Alex Smith. Turn the page and move on already. He gave us 4 years of heartaches and throwing shit at my TV. Please move on and never mention that name again. Hes a Bust and hopefully he can be a backup with some other team. Shaun Hill managed the game and we almost pulled that game off. We need a better pass rush and maybe we can win some of these games. We cant cover guys forever while Warner has all day to throw. Hill and JTO proved that they have to improve their turnover problems but I would rather have somebody thats ON TARGET than somebody who is OFF TARGET most of the time and also turns the ball over. Anybody who misses Alex Smith need to move on. Stick a fork in him because hes done being a 49er. I dont give a fuck if he offered to play for Free I still wouldnt want that loser.
Alex Smith is over I dont know how many times I have to say that he sucks
As for the game it hurt me like a motherfucker Im depressed shit Gore disappointed me, at least Singletary has us moving in the right direction lets beat the shit out of the Rams
Miss Alex Smith..lol, needed a good laugh….thanks Vin
Kinda reminds me of this Raider fan that always trying to convince me that the Raiders know what there doing while the 9ers have no clue…. His only evidence is da got Russel an McFadden…lol, good times…lol “da future”
Russel looks alot like Alex…… Vin are you dat guy?
in typical 49ers monday night action we always get screwed. I remember this from back in the day. What ever, I am still mad and disappointed that our season is over in November but I have to say the niners played much better in this game then any other game this season, I liked the playcalling from martz until the last call, but everyone tells him to run well he gave everyone what they wanted and then they ask well why did he run it…
Both Hill and Gore at the end, its like a force field kept then out of the endzone they both stumbled upon scoring like something is keeping us out of the endzone!!!
We were in it till the end, if our record was better and we have not lost 6 in a row I would be ok with the fact that we played them through the game…
I thought Hill was going to go through the game without a INT, what the hell is up with that damm PICK 6, that lost the game for us. We are a solid QB away from being a solid contender, I think… I just don’t see this QB anywhere yet!
I have to say I liked seeing Martz get yelled at by Singltary, that was awesome!
Please tell me that Alex is not going to be our QB next year, does anyone see any other real option either through the draft or Free Agency…?
I think Alex Smith could possibly be back next year.I’m all for it.As long as there’s a big cut in pay.
I say—we take out the RAMS! Lets take our frustration out on them and run up scores. 70-3. Let Martz open up the the play book on this one….LOL… joking…
wait—i’ll take that back…lets blow them out!
Derek M. Smith just was released from SD…lol…NEways i think singletray will be a good HC but not for us…we need an offensive minded HC not someone from college but from the pros…some ideas… Lane Kiffin(i liked his attitude and willingness to stand up al davis, he runs the west coast offense, will probably bring in tom cable, and did a great job despite having less talent than we do…..Mike Murleky if we’re going to keep Alex Smith….Hell id be happy to have steve mariucci back or perhaps the giants OC
Hey Samra why do think the Chargers had one of the worse defenses in all the NFL? Derek Smith this guy was so bad with us for so long and such an ass if u ever met him im glad to see he got cut.
Samra…Lane and Cable really?…lol
i can c us finishing strong……9ers r improving under Sing an i hope they do enough to keep Sing as H.C.
We lost to da Cards but that was the best 9er game i seen all yr.
as for arizona i c 5 loses… 1 Sea..2 Patz…3 Minn…4 Phi…5 N.Y.G
Arizona is not as strong as many believe
West…Cable is a bad ass as an Offensive Line Coach & I would love to get this guy for our OLine. He’s turned around Oakland’s piss pour OL & saved Gallery’s bust career switching him to guard. Here’s his profile, it’s a little long but impressive.
Cable has 21 years of coaching experience, including four as a head coach at the college level.
In 2007, Cable coached a Raiders offensive line that contributed to the Silver and Black finishing 6TH IN THE NFL in both rushing and inside the 20 touchdown percentage.
Cable, 43, spent the 2006 season as OFFENSIVE LINE COACH for Atlanta, where he tutored a unit that was the driving force behind helping the Falcons LEAD THE NFL IN RUSHING. From 2004-05, Cable was BOTH THE OC AND OFFENSIVE LINE COACH at UCLA, where he helped develop one of the most productive offensive units in the nation.
In 2005, Cable coordinated a UCLA offense that AVERAGED 431 YARDS IN TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME while earning 10 wins and a bowl berth. In 2004, the Bruins on offense under Cable IMPROVED BY OVER 1,000 YARDS FROM THE PREVIOUS SEASON while averaging 410 yards per game.
Cable was HEAD COACH of the University of Idaho from 2001-03. During his tenure at Idaho, his teams AVERAGED 424.1 YARDS OF TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME. Cable also spent two years at the University of Colorado. In 1998, he served as the OFFENSIVE LINE COACH and the following year was promoted to offensive coordinator. Under his direction, the Buffaloes’ offense was ranked 14TH IN THE NATION IN 1999, AVERAGING 424.9 YARDS PER GAME.
He spent SIX SEASONS (1992-97) as OFFENSIVE LINE COACH at the University of California, where HE TUTORED FOUR FIRST TEAM ALL PAC-10 SELECTIONS, INCLUDING JEREMY NEWBERRY, who joined the Raiders in 2007.
Cable began his coaching career at his Alma mater, serving as a graduate assistant at Idaho in 1987 and 1988. He was a graduate assistant at San Diego State in 1989, defensive line coach at Cal State Fullerton in 1990 and offensive line at Nevada-Las Vegas in 1991.
The Merced, California native PLAYED FOUR YEARS AT IDAHO, THREE AS A STARTING GUARD, AND SPENT ONE SEASON WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS BEFORE BEGINNING HIS COACHING CAREER.
Mike n MD..i hear u, but Sing an Cable…but not Kiffen an Cable
aint Kiffen taking a College job somewhere anyways.
on a bright side i can see Cable leaving Oak, Al will throw him under da bus all n time….. and Cable must love to c Sing pound da rock…could b something nice…Thanks Mike n MD
West..I’m with you on Singletary right now. For me it’s still too early to tell but I LOVE what he’s doing & the players are really playing all out for him. He’s doing an awesome job playing the young guys & seeing where everyone fits best. You know it would be almost till the end of the season before Nowin did anything.
Kiffin interviewed for some HC College job, I think it was Clemson..whatever.
Our OL guy Foerster is kind of average from what I’ve heard. Yeah Singletary & Cable that would be the shit!