A team on the brink????

Originally posted by truekingcarlos:

Originally posted by ninerfan818:

Originally posted by ninjaniner420:
As disappointed as we all are on not making the playoffs....again. I think we're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A year can make all the difference in the world in the NFL. Look at last years Saints for example. They finished the season 8-8 and were last in there division. I'm not comparing our Niners to the Saints but if we can finish the season with 2 wins (which we should), I truly feel that next year could be special. We have lost 6 games this year by a touchdown or less. All of these games were within our reach and maybe with a little more experience on both the coaching and players side we could have won those games. This year was a learning experience for many of our players and our rookie head coach. If we can learn from the mistakes that we made this year, we could be in for one hell of a season come next year. Just a thought. Go Niners!!!!

The saints have a good QB now. Plays a huge role, no?

How does that explain last years 8-8 season for the Saints? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!???????????

They had some weak coaching system on D. Then they added Greg Williams and became a more complete team.

Originally posted by Super5:
Agreed

Agree!

Originally posted by wysiwyg:
Even the most jaded observer realizes that you cannot have 8 coordinators in 8 years (if we fire Raye) and expect to finish more than 7-9, absent lightening in a bottle

Even in 1981, it was the Third year with the Same O, the Same OL (Cross, Ayers, Quilan, and Fahnhorst). Joe eased his way in 1980 after not playing as a rookie.

Clark was a third year player.

Solomon was a 10 year vet.

Earl Cooper was 2nd year player.

Constant reshuffling does nothing for a rebuilding team.

The Colts can drop in rookies (like we used to do) because they have a system that has been in place for 12 years.

A team on the brink?

Nah.

Frank's career is on the brink only because of surgeries to both knees and both shoulders.

Other than that,

A little patience is in order. VD showed he was worth the 6th pick. He'll never have Brent Jones or Eric Johnson hands, but that's ok.

Crabs is the real deal, legit, and will be a star.

Morgan needs to stop thinking he is all that and be the JT to Crabs' JR.

They need to find a bigger roll for Hill.

Delanie found a role.

Frank, 4 1000 yard seasons in a row, a franchise record. But, Coffee may not be the answer.

Alex can lead this team to the playoffs. I was enchanted by Nate's preseason play and his college "skills" competition. People call for firing Raye and for Nate's ascendance at the same time. Are they fing crazy? Nate needs time in the same system just as much as Alex. But, the Ipod, Facebook generation doesn't know that. Let's harken back to 1980

But, we should draft a QB next year, not necessarily on the first day. We should keep 1 first and trade down and down and down and accumulate picks for this year and next and next, Walsh style. THAT, ladies, is how you maintain a franchise.

I believe the glass is half full.

Who is with me?

1981 49ers starting lineup, (notice how many young players and rookies started).

QB Joe Montana* Age-25/ years NFL 2/games started 16/ 311 for 488, 3,565 yards, 19 td, 12 int, & 25 rushes for 95 yards and 2 td San Francisco 49ers / 3rd year/ 82nd pick / 1979

RB Ricky Patton 27 3 15 152 rushes for 543 yards, 4 td, & 27 catches for 195 yards and 1 td Atlanta Falcons / 10th / 257th pick / 1978

RB Johnny Davis 25 3 5 94 rushes for 297 yards, 7 td, & 3 catches for -1 yards and 0 td Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 2nd / 30th pick / 1978

FB Earl Cooper 24 1 11 98 rushes for 330 yards, 1 td, & 51 catches for 477 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 13th pick / 1980

WR Dwight Clark* 24 2 16 85 catches for 1,105 yards, 4 td, & 3 rushes for 32 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 10th / 249th pick / 1979

WR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 59 catches for 969 yards, 8 td, & 9 rushes for 43 yards and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

TE Charle Young 30 8 16 37 catches for 400 yards, 5 td Philadelphia Eagles / 1st / 6th pick / 1973

LT Dan Audick 27 4 16 2 fumbles recovered Pittsburgh Steelers / 4th / 106th pick / 1977

LG John Ayers 28 4 16 San Francisco 49ers / 8th / 223rd pick / 1976

C Fred Quillan 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 7th / 175th pick / 1978

RG Randy Cross* 27 5 16 San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 42nd pick / 1976

RT Keith Fahnhorst 29 7 16 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 35th pick / 1974

Defensive Starters
LDE Jim Stuckey 23 1 15 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 20th pick / 1980

NT Archie Reese 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 5th / 127th pick / 1978

RDE Dwaine Board 25 2 11 Pittsburgh Steelers / 5th / 137th pick / 1979

RDE Lawrence Pillers 29 5 6 New York Jets / 11th / 296th pick / 1976

LOLB Willie Harper 31 8 16 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 41st pick / 1973

LILB Dan Bunz 26 3 8 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 24th pick / 1978

RILB Jack Reynolds 34 11 16 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered Los Angeles Rams / 1st / 22nd pick / 1970

RILB Craig Puki 24 1 6 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 77th pick / 1980

ROLB Keena Turner 23 1 14 1 interception, 3 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 39th pick / 1980

LCB Ronnie Lott*+ 22 Rook 16 7 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 8th pick / 1981

RCB Eric Wright 22 Rook 16 3 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 40th pick / 1981

SS Carlton Williamson 23 Rook 16 4 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1981

FS Dwight Hicks* 25 2 16 9 interceptions, 4 fumbles recovered Detroit Lions / 6th / 150th pick / 1978

Special Teams Starters
K Ray Wersching 31 8 0 17 of 23 field goals & 30 of 30 extra points
P Jim Miller 24 1 0 93 punts for a 41.5 average, 0 blocked San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1980

PR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 29 punt returns for a 6.0 average and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

KR Amos Lawrence 23 Rook 0 17 kick returns for a 25.7 average and 1 td San Diego Chargers / 4th / 103rd pick / 1981

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Originally posted by ninerfan818:

Originally posted by ninjaniner420:
As disappointed as we all are on not making the playoffs....again. I think we're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A year can make all the difference in the world in the NFL. Look at last years Saints for example. They finished the season 8-8 and were last in there division. I'm not comparing our Niners to the Saints but if we can finish the season with 2 wins (which we should), I truly feel that next year could be special. We have lost 6 games this year by a touchdown or less. All of these games were within our reach and maybe with a little more experience on both the coaching and players side we could have won those games. This year was a learning experience for many of our players and our rookie head coach. If we can learn from the mistakes that we made this year, we could be in for one hell of a season come next year. Just a thought. Go Niners!!!!

The saints have a good QB now. Plays a huge role, no?

brees is like mcnabb, they both dont seem to cut it in the big game. Smitty, seems to choke in the semi big game :( I wonder what will happen next year.

I agree. When our Wr's and TE's catch and fight for most balls thrown whether goood or bad. Then we'll be there.

When we give any of our qb's the time that we give opposing qb's to stay in the pocket and throw

And above all on D it means nuthin if u shut a team down then give up big plays when it matters most.

Fix these issues and we are definite contenders. We have bigger needs than a qb. He doesn't play on defense and our d has also lost games for us this year.

Originally posted by wysiwyg:
Even the most jaded observer realizes that you cannot have 8 coordinators in 8 years (if we fire Raye) and expect to finish more than 7-9, absent lightening in a bottle

Even in 1981, it was the Third year with the Same O, the Same OL (Cross, Ayers, Quilan, and Fahnhorst). Joe eased his way in 1980 after not playing as a rookie.

Clark was a third year player.

Solomon was a 10 year vet.

Earl Cooper was 2nd year player.

Constant reshuffling does nothing for a rebuilding team.

The Colts can drop in rookies (like we used to do) because they have a system that has been in place for 12 years.

A team on the brink?

Nah.

Frank's career is on the brink only because of surgeries to both knees and both shoulders.

Other than that,

A little patience is in order. VD showed he was worth the 6th pick. He'll never have Brent Jones or Eric Johnson hands, but that's ok.

Crabs is the real deal, legit, and will be a star.

Morgan needs to stop thinking he is all that and be the JT to Crabs' JR.

They need to find a bigger roll for Hill.

Delanie found a role.

Frank, 4 1000 yard seasons in a row, a franchise record. But, Coffee may not be the answer.

Alex can lead this team to the playoffs. I was enchanted by Nate's preseason play and his college "skills" competition. People call for firing Raye and for Nate's ascendance at the same time. Are they fing crazy? Nate needs time in the same system just as much as Alex. But, the Ipod, Facebook generation doesn't know that. Let's harken back to 1980

But, we should draft a QB next year, not necessarily on the first day. We should keep 1 first and trade down and down and down and accumulate picks for this year and next and next, Walsh style. THAT, ladies, is how you maintain a franchise.

I believe the glass is half full.

Who is with me?

I is with you!!!

Originally posted by calinig4life:

Originally posted by Super5:
Agreed

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:

Originally posted by wysiwyg:
Even the most jaded observer realizes that you cannot have 8 coordinators in 8 years (if we fire Raye) and expect to finish more than 7-9, absent lightening in a bottle

Even in 1981, it was the Third year with the Same O, the Same OL (Cross, Ayers, Quilan, and Fahnhorst). Joe eased his way in 1980 after not playing as a rookie.

Clark was a third year player.

Solomon was a 10 year vet.

Earl Cooper was 2nd year player.

Constant reshuffling does nothing for a rebuilding team.

The Colts can drop in rookies (like we used to do) because they have a system that has been in place for 12 years.

A team on the brink?

Nah.

Frank's career is on the brink only because of surgeries to both knees and both shoulders.

Other than that,

A little patience is in order. VD showed he was worth the 6th pick. He'll never have Brent Jones or Eric Johnson hands, but that's ok.

Crabs is the real deal, legit, and will be a star.

Morgan needs to stop thinking he is all that and be the JT to Crabs' JR.

They need to find a bigger roll for Hill.

Delanie found a role.

Frank, 4 1000 yard seasons in a row, a franchise record. But, Coffee may not be the answer.

Alex can lead this team to the playoffs. I was enchanted by Nate's preseason play and his college "skills" competition. People call for firing Raye and for Nate's ascendance at the same time. Are they fing crazy? Nate needs time in the same system just as much as Alex. But, the Ipod, Facebook generation doesn't know that. Let's harken back to 1980

But, we should draft a QB next year, not necessarily on the first day. We should keep 1 first and trade down and down and down and accumulate picks for this year and next and next, Walsh style. THAT, ladies, is how you maintain a franchise.

I believe the glass is half full.

Who is with me?

1981 49ers starting lineup, (notice how many young players and rookies started).

QB Joe Montana* Age-25/ years NFL 2/games started 16/ 311 for 488, 3,565 yards, 19 td, 12 int, & 25 rushes for 95 yards and 2 td San Francisco 49ers / 3rd year/ 82nd pick / 1979

RB Ricky Patton 27 3 15 152 rushes for 543 yards, 4 td, & 27 catches for 195 yards and 1 td Atlanta Falcons / 10th / 257th pick / 1978

RB Johnny Davis 25 3 5 94 rushes for 297 yards, 7 td, & 3 catches for -1 yards and 0 td Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 2nd / 30th pick / 1978

FB Earl Cooper 24 1 11 98 rushes for 330 yards, 1 td, & 51 catches for 477 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 13th pick / 1980

WR Dwight Clark* 24 2 16 85 catches for 1,105 yards, 4 td, & 3 rushes for 32 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 10th / 249th pick / 1979

WR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 59 catches for 969 yards, 8 td, & 9 rushes for 43 yards and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

TE Charle Young 30 8 16 37 catches for 400 yards, 5 td Philadelphia Eagles / 1st / 6th pick / 1973

LT Dan Audick 27 4 16 2 fumbles recovered Pittsburgh Steelers / 4th / 106th pick / 1977

LG John Ayers 28 4 16 San Francisco 49ers / 8th / 223rd pick / 1976

C Fred Quillan 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 7th / 175th pick / 1978

RG Randy Cross* 27 5 16 San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 42nd pick / 1976

RT Keith Fahnhorst 29 7 16 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 35th pick / 1974

Defensive Starters
LDE Jim Stuckey 23 1 15 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 20th pick / 1980

NT Archie Reese 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 5th / 127th pick / 1978

RDE Dwaine Board 25 2 11 Pittsburgh Steelers / 5th / 137th pick / 1979

RDE Lawrence Pillers 29 5 6 New York Jets / 11th / 296th pick / 1976

LOLB Willie Harper 31 8 16 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 41st pick / 1973

LILB Dan Bunz 26 3 8 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 24th pick / 1978

RILB Jack Reynolds 34 11 16 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered Los Angeles Rams / 1st / 22nd pick / 1970

RILB Craig Puki 24 1 6 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 77th pick / 1980

ROLB Keena Turner 23 1 14 1 interception, 3 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 39th pick / 1980

LCB Ronnie Lott*+ 22 Rook 16 7 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 8th pick / 1981

RCB Eric Wright 22 Rook 16 3 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 40th pick / 1981

SS Carlton Williamson 23 Rook 16 4 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1981

FS Dwight Hicks* 25 2 16 9 interceptions, 4 fumbles recovered Detroit Lions / 6th / 150th pick / 1978

Special Teams Starters
K Ray Wersching 31 8 0 17 of 23 field goals & 30 of 30 extra points
P Jim Miller 24 1 0 93 punts for a 41.5 average, 0 blocked San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1980

PR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 29 punt returns for a 6.0 average and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

KR Amos Lawrence 23 Rook 0 17 kick returns for a 25.7 average and 1 td San Diego Chargers / 4th / 103rd pick / 1981

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That team had a lot of young talent but at the same time they had some vet players who were legit an showed the young guys the ropes/leaders:

Fred Dean
Jack Reynolds
Fahnhorst
Soloman
Pillers

Then some of the other guys were just in their prime. I don't think you need a whole veteran laden team that's old but you need some legit vets who can give you some leadership. And then the OL had a lot of guys in their prime that were 25-30.

And not too mention, I loved when they talked of Jason cambell last night and said he and smith are in the same boat.

Last night on espn they said , keep changing personnel, coaches, Oc's, why they need is some continuity and they may finally be gettng it. That you need continuity to be a successful NFL qb. And if u think otherwise then look at winning teams, etc, eagles, colts, pats. And that's just 3

Originally posted by Jersey9er:
And not too mention, I loved when they talked of Jason cambell last night and said he and smith are in the same boat.

Last night on espn they said , keep changing personnel, coaches, Oc's, why they need is some continuity and they may finally be gettng it. That you need continuity to be a successful NFL qb. And if u think otherwise then look at winning teams, etc, eagles, colts, pats. And that's just 3

Would that be the Titanic or the Andrea Doria?

Originally posted by danimal:

Originally posted by backontop:
some continuity and an addressed OLine, secondary and passrush and we are there.

You mean, get some nobody oline coach who will contribute, well nothing. Draft a bunch of dudes who won't sniff the starting lineup until 2012-2013. Pick up an FA who was kind of ok like 7 years ago.

Yep, should be easy really

relax there ya Grinch. is it out of the realm of possibility that we pick up a decent o linemen during the off season? or r u just so mad from once again not makin the playoffs like the rest of us

Originally posted by dald1:

Originally posted by danimal:

Originally posted by backontop:
some continuity and an addressed OLine, secondary and passrush and we are there.

You mean, get some nobody oline coach who will contribute, well nothing. Draft a bunch of dudes who won't sniff the starting lineup until 2012-2013. Pick up an FA who was kind of ok like 7 years ago.

Yep, should be easy really

relax there ya Grinch. is it out of the realm of possibility that we pick up a decent o linemen during the off season? or r u just so mad from once again not makin the playoffs like the rest of us

No he is just a hater. Some fans will never be satistfied with anything and expect change to happen over night.

Originally posted by WillistheWall:

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:

Originally posted by wysiwyg:
Even the most jaded observer realizes that you cannot have 8 coordinators in 8 years (if we fire Raye) and expect to finish more than 7-9, absent lightening in a bottle

Even in 1981, it was the Third year with the Same O, the Same OL (Cross, Ayers, Quilan, and Fahnhorst). Joe eased his way in 1980 after not playing as a rookie.

Clark was a third year player.

Solomon was a 10 year vet.

Earl Cooper was 2nd year player.

Constant reshuffling does nothing for a rebuilding team.

The Colts can drop in rookies (like we used to do) because they have a system that has been in place for 12 years.

A team on the brink?

Nah.

Frank's career is on the brink only because of surgeries to both knees and both shoulders.

Other than that,

A little patience is in order. VD showed he was worth the 6th pick. He'll never have Brent Jones or Eric Johnson hands, but that's ok.

Crabs is the real deal, legit, and will be a star.

Morgan needs to stop thinking he is all that and be the JT to Crabs' JR.

They need to find a bigger roll for Hill.

Delanie found a role.

Frank, 4 1000 yard seasons in a row, a franchise record. But, Coffee may not be the answer.

Alex can lead this team to the playoffs. I was enchanted by Nate's preseason play and his college "skills" competition. People call for firing Raye and for Nate's ascendance at the same time. Are they fing crazy? Nate needs time in the same system just as much as Alex. But, the Ipod, Facebook generation doesn't know that. Let's harken back to 1980

But, we should draft a QB next year, not necessarily on the first day. We should keep 1 first and trade down and down and down and accumulate picks for this year and next and next, Walsh style. THAT, ladies, is how you maintain a franchise.

I believe the glass is half full.

Who is with me?

1981 49ers starting lineup, (notice how many young players and rookies started).

QB Joe Montana* Age-25/ years NFL 2/games started 16/ 311 for 488, 3,565 yards, 19 td, 12 int, & 25 rushes for 95 yards and 2 td San Francisco 49ers / 3rd year/ 82nd pick / 1979

RB Ricky Patton 27 3 15 152 rushes for 543 yards, 4 td, & 27 catches for 195 yards and 1 td Atlanta Falcons / 10th / 257th pick / 1978

RB Johnny Davis 25 3 5 94 rushes for 297 yards, 7 td, & 3 catches for -1 yards and 0 td Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 2nd / 30th pick / 1978

FB Earl Cooper 24 1 11 98 rushes for 330 yards, 1 td, & 51 catches for 477 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 13th pick / 1980

WR Dwight Clark* 24 2 16 85 catches for 1,105 yards, 4 td, & 3 rushes for 32 yards and 0 td San Francisco 49ers / 10th / 249th pick / 1979

WR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 59 catches for 969 yards, 8 td, & 9 rushes for 43 yards and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

TE Charle Young 30 8 16 37 catches for 400 yards, 5 td Philadelphia Eagles / 1st / 6th pick / 1973

LT Dan Audick 27 4 16 2 fumbles recovered Pittsburgh Steelers / 4th / 106th pick / 1977

LG John Ayers 28 4 16 San Francisco 49ers / 8th / 223rd pick / 1976

C Fred Quillan 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 7th / 175th pick / 1978

RG Randy Cross* 27 5 16 San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 42nd pick / 1976

RT Keith Fahnhorst 29 7 16 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 35th pick / 1974

Defensive Starters
LDE Jim Stuckey 23 1 15 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 20th pick / 1980

NT Archie Reese 25 3 16 San Francisco 49ers / 5th / 127th pick / 1978

RDE Dwaine Board 25 2 11 Pittsburgh Steelers / 5th / 137th pick / 1979

RDE Lawrence Pillers 29 5 6 New York Jets / 11th / 296th pick / 1976

LOLB Willie Harper 31 8 16 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 41st pick / 1973

LILB Dan Bunz 26 3 8 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 24th pick / 1978

RILB Jack Reynolds 34 11 16 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered Los Angeles Rams / 1st / 22nd pick / 1970

RILB Craig Puki 24 1 6 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 77th pick / 1980

ROLB Keena Turner 23 1 14 1 interception, 3 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 39th pick / 1980

LCB Ronnie Lott*+ 22 Rook 16 7 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 1st / 8th pick / 1981

RCB Eric Wright 22 Rook 16 3 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 2nd / 40th pick / 1981

SS Carlton Williamson 23 Rook 16 4 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1981

FS Dwight Hicks* 25 2 16 9 interceptions, 4 fumbles recovered Detroit Lions / 6th / 150th pick / 1978

Special Teams Starters
K Ray Wersching 31 8 0 17 of 23 field goals & 30 of 30 extra points
P Jim Miller 24 1 0 93 punts for a 41.5 average, 0 blocked San Francisco 49ers / 3rd / 65th pick / 1980

PR Freddie Solomon 28 6 15 29 punt returns for a 6.0 average and 0 td Miami Dolphins / 2nd / 36th pick / 1975

KR Amos Lawrence 23 Rook 0 17 kick returns for a 25.7 average and 1 td San Diego Chargers / 4th / 103rd pick / 1981

Link

That team had a lot of young talent but at the same time they had some vet players who were legit an showed the young guys the ropes/leaders:

Fred Dean
Jack Reynolds
Fahnhorst
Soloman
Pillers

Then some of the other guys were just in their prime. I don't think you need a whole veteran laden team that's old but you need some legit vets who can give you some leadership. And then the OL had a lot of guys in their prime that were 25-30.

IMO Walsh wasn't afraid to make mistakes or get rid of them either. BW could honestly evaluate his roster and make moves accordingly through draft, FA or trade. Scot seemingly overestimates the existing talent. It also looks to me like he's afraid to make a mistake or unable to make trades happen when players are on the block.

Originally posted by ninjaniner420:
As disappointed as we all are on not making the playoffs....again. I think we're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A year can make all the difference in the world in the NFL. Look at last years Saints for example. They finished the season 8-8 and were last in there division. I'm not comparing our Niners to the Saints but if we can finish the season with 2 wins (which we should), I truly feel that next year could be special. We have lost 6 games this year by a touchdown or less. All of these games were within our reach and maybe with a little more experience on both the coaching and players side we could have won those games. This year was a learning experience for many of our players and our rookie head coach. If we can learn from the mistakes that we made this year, we could be in for one hell of a season come next year. Just a thought. Go Niners!!!!

Not only that, but we also have two first rounders next season....We could draft a devastating outside pass rusher and if a better qb is available than Alex Smith that has played in a tougher college division increasing the likelihood of better true talent, we should definitely consider that. We definitely have a bunch to look forward to.....We could also trade one of our first rounders for another team's first rounders and gain a second rounder and draft more quality.

Originally posted by leolion:

Originally posted by Jersey9er:
And not too mention, I loved when they talked of Jason cambell last night and said he and smith are in the same boat.

Last night on espn they said , keep changing personnel, coaches, Oc's, why they need is some continuity and they may finally be gettng it. That you need continuity to be a successful NFL qb. And if u think otherwise then look at winning teams, etc, eagles, colts, pats. And that's just 3

Would that be the Titanic or the Andrea Doria?

lol, you and the titanic.