Crabtree going the extra yard

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:29 AM

valrod33
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http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:31 AM

SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by valrod33:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

was that the one where he slipped, got up and got the first down?? I believe that was a 3rd down as well. I love what crabs is doing for us so far.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by valrod33:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

was that the one where he slipped, got up and got the first down?? I believe that was a 3rd down as well. I love what crabs is doing for us so far.

the play in the article wasnt that one, but yeah that one also wa a 3rd down and just an awesome play on his part, he bounced up quick

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

Good to know. This guy is going to take this team to great heights...he needs to continue being disciplined and keep working hard.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

YungBird
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I get a boner every time he catches balls

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

lamontb
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Once the o line gets sured up they can actually run routes past the 1st down marker, and Crabs will be picking up straight bonus yards instead of fighting for 1st downs.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

valrod33
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Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
I get a boner every time he catches balls

that makes 2 of us

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:44 AM

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Originally posted by 49ersking:
Originally posted by valrod33:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

Good to know. This guy is going to take this team to great heights...he needs to continue being disciplined and keep working hard.

Great to hear. Crabtree is only going to get better!

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
Originally posted by valrod33:
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/11191/crabtree-going-the-extra-yard
The 49ers faced third-and-4 from their own 44 with less than 4 minutes remaining against Arizona in Week 14.

They were leading, 24-9, and trying to run time off the clock.

Quarterback Alex Smith took the shotgun snap from Eric Heitmann and looked left immediately. Receiver Michael Crabtree darted inside across the yard-line numbers from his spot wide to the left. Smith delivered the ball a little high. Crabtree caught it 2 yards short of the first-down marker, ducked and lunged forward for a 6-yard gain. The drive would continue.

The play marked the fifth time this season Crabtree has caught a pass short of the first-down marker and still converted on third down. Only three players have more than five conversions in these situations. Unlike Crabtree, those players did not miss the first five games during a contract dispute.

was that the one where he slipped, got up and got the first down?? I believe that was a 3rd down as well. I love what crabs is doing for us so far.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
I get a boner every time he catches balls

that makes 2 of us

Eff-n funny! But i luv watching this kid play... everytime he touches the ball now you just know something can happen, gamebreaker. Defenses have to start keepin' an eye out for him.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:51 AM

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Crabs is doing good, but i wont lie. that play where he fell down and got up to get the first down, i thought he was going to fumble the way the ball was just sitting out there.

Dec 18, 2009 at 11:51 AM

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