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Originally posted by wysiwyg:Originally posted by PTulini:
Mic'd Up with Coach Solari (Video)
God Damn, that Fired Me UP
Roll Your HipsHustle
He really learned from the Master, Bobb Mckittrick
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:Originally posted by wysiwyg:Originally posted by PTulini:
Mic'd Up with Coach Solari (Video)
God Damn, that Fired Me UP
Roll Your Hips
He really learned from the Master, Bobb Mckittrick
Damn, look at that attention to detail. Detail, detail, DETAIL!
I also love how he was purposely calling Anthony Davis "Alex"/confusing him for Alex Boone (it's a motivational tactic some 'position' coaches use to rile up certain rookies).
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• Tough offensive line: Finally, the 49ers have an offensive line that fits the personality of their coach. As a player, Singletary was tough, intense and no-nonsense. The additions of Iupati and Davis to the line bring out those qualities.
Iupati is exciting to watch. He's 6-5 and 331 pounds, but Iupati can move. Watching him pull to his right on running plays is a treat. As a pure blocker, he's a mauler. As a pulling guard, he's a battering ram, destroying any defender in front of him.
Once he gets the timing down with Iupati, running back Frank Gore should run even better to his right.
Normally, teams don't like to draft guards 17th or higher in the first round unless they are Steve Hutchinson. Iupati may not be as smooth as Hutchinson was for the Seahawks, but he should make every bit the same impact. The surprise is Davis, a tackle from Rutgers who scared teams away because of what they considered questionable work ethic. Davis has been a model worker for Singletary. Soft-spoken and reserved, Davis worked his way quickly into the starting job at right tackle, where he'll likely play next to Chilo Rachal, who has the edge in beating out Adam Snyder for the right guard job.
The 49ers have a nasty edge to their blocking style. Davis has excellent feet. Rachal is a mauling type of blocker. David Baas will replace the injured Heitmann at center, giving the 49ers four starting blockers weighing between 323 and 331 pounds. Left tackle Joe Staley is the lightest on this powerful line at 315.
Originally posted by PTulini:Quote:
• Tough offensive line: Finally, the 49ers have an offensive line that fits the personality of their coach. As a player, Singletary was tough, intense and no-nonsense. The additions of Iupati and Davis to the line bring out those qualities.
Iupati is exciting to watch. He's 6-5 and 331 pounds, but Iupati can move. Watching him pull to his right on running plays is a treat. As a pure blocker, he's a mauler. As a pulling guard, he's a battering ram, destroying any defender in front of him.
Once he gets the timing down with Iupati, running back Frank Gore should run even better to his right.
Normally, teams don't like to draft guards 17th or higher in the first round unless they are Steve Hutchinson. Iupati may not be as smooth as Hutchinson was for the Seahawks, but he should make every bit the same impact. The surprise is Davis, a tackle from Rutgers who scared teams away because of what they considered questionable work ethic. Davis has been a model worker for Singletary. Soft-spoken and reserved, Davis worked his way quickly into the starting job at right tackle, where he'll likely play next to Chilo Rachal, who has the edge in beating out Adam Snyder for the right guard job.
The 49ers have a nasty edge to their blocking style. Davis has excellent feet. Rachal is a mauling type of blocker. David Baas will replace the injured Heitmann at center, giving the 49ers four starting blockers weighing between 323 and 331 pounds. Left tackle Joe Staley is the lightest on this powerful line at 315.
ESPN's John Clayton (08/11/10)
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Quarterback Alex Smith and running back Frank Gore had good showings Monday night in the 49ers' narrow loss to the New Orleans Saints. And they had a lot of help along the way.
Smith threw for 275 yards and led a valiant game-tying drive late in the game. Gore rushed for 112 yards, caught 56 yards in passes and scored two touchdowns.
But neither Smith nor Gore could have done anything without the big men up front.
The men along the 49ers' offensive line, collectively, had an outstanding game in enabling the team to roll up 417 yards of total offense against last season's Super Bowl champions. The 49ers' line beat up the Saints' defensive front.
And the big fellas certainly can't be blamed for the four turnovers, which proved to be the 49ers' downfall.
The line was particularly impressive on the march that culminated with a touchdown and two-point conversion that tied the game with 1:19 remaining. Here's how the unit held up during that eight-play, 82-yard drive:
Smith 16-yard pass to Vernon Davis: Four-man rush, and line forms a clean pocket for Smith. Left tackle Joe Staley handles right end Will Smith, and center David Baas holds strong against defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. Right tackle Anthony Davis stays in front of defensive end Alex Brown, and right guard Adam Snyder easily handles a rushing linebacker against the Saints' three-man line.
Smith scrambles for 12 yards: Five-man rush, and Staley does his job to disrupt two rushers off his side. He redirects Will Smith to the outside and gets enough of blitzing Leigh Torrence to enable Smith to escape to his side to pick up yards.
Smith 15-yard pass to Josh Morgan: Six-man rush, and, again, Staley locks up Will Smith, while left guard Mike Iupati sticks with Ellis. Baas, Snyder and Davis are solid picking up the men on the right side, allowing Smith to complete a nice touch pass to the right sideline.
Smith incomplete to Davis deep middle: Five-man rush, everyone is solid along the line, and Gore steps up to pick up a blitz. Smith has time to get the ball 22 yards down the field, but the Saints have it well-covered to break up the pass to Davis.
Smith pass short right to Gore for 18 yards: Five-man rush, and Snyder gets out front to blow up a defensive back on the screen. Baas also shows his agility to get downfield, enabling Gore to pick up another 10 yards.
Smith scrambles for 12 yards: Four-man rush, and Staley and Gore work well together. Staley takes blitzing linebacker Marvin Mitchell to the outside and Gore stands up Will Smith. Seeing that development on the left side, along with the wall formed by Baas, Snyder and Davis, Alex Smith takes the easy yards around the left side.
Smith 2-yard pass to Dominique Zeigler: Seven-man rush, an all-out blitz, and everyone on the line creates enough of a road block for the Saints' rushers to enable Smith to get the ball out quickly to Zeigler.
Gore 7-yard TD run: Gore takes the handoff from Smith out of the shotgun formation. Staley, Iupati and Baas form the huge run lane with their blocks on the left side. Snyder and Davis get out front to make sure no Saints defender can get a body on Gore, who breaks an arm tackle near the goal line.
Smith two-point conversion pass to Davis: As he did the entire drive, Staley handled Will Smith, while Iupati, Baas, Snyder and Davis form a wall in front of Alex Smith to give him a clean look at Davis in the front of the end zone
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Singletary continued to praise the offensive line's performance from Monday. He was particularly effusive about rookie right tackle Anthony Davis, who not only shut down Saints defensive end Alex Brown but also threw his weight around at the end of plays. That type of attitude - "nastiness" in NFL-speak - has been notably absent from 49ers offensive linemen in recent seasons.
"That's what I saw when we were looking at drafting him," Singletary said of Davis. "That's the thing that jumped out the most was his nastiness. That's the thing I really like about him."
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Before Mike Singletary could highlight the positives (offensive line, Alex Smith, Frank Gore) and explain the negatives of Monday night’s game (four turnovers and a safety); he thanked the 49ers Faithful first.
“It was great to see the fans excited for the game,” Singletary said in his opening comments. “They were effective with the loud noise they made.
“They gave us energy.”
Singletary also praised the contributions of many of last night’s key participants, most notably, his coordinators, his quarterback and his offensive line.
He said both Alex Smith and the offensive line put together their best performances in 49ers uniforms. Smith threw for more yards than Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees (275 to 254), and the line did not surrender a single sack to New Orleans.
Singletary also commended the line for its dominant play in the running game. They allowed Frank Gore to put together his 21st 100-yard rushing performance in a 49ers uniform, which gives him the most in franchise history. Gore surpassed the record previously established by Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry.
Gore carried 20 times for 112 yards including a 7-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The offensive line also paved way for rookie Anthony Dixon to score a 2-yard rushing touchdown on his first NFL carry.
“The running game got started,” Singletary said. “I’m proud of our offensive line. That was the best they’ve played since I’ve been here.”
That was said even with the 49ers playing without the services of right guard Chilo Rachal (stinger) and center Eric Heitmann (broken fibula). Adam Snyder and David Baas did a fine job filling in, but that doesn’t mean they’ll both remain in the starting five, Singletary said.
Rachal will be a starter when he returns from injury. As for Baas, that will be discussed by the coaching staff when Heitmann fully recovers from the broken leg he suffered early in training camp.
Singletary said he wasn’t sure why Baas’ first quarter snap sailed over Smith’s head and wound up as New Orleans safety, but did say he was pleased with Baas overall. “He’s done a good job; he’s taken ownership of that position.”
Singletary noted that the offense improved its tempo based on its increased focus on the a 40-second play clock in practice.
It paid off on Monday with the offense putting together three touchdown drives, all of which went at least 80 yards.
And although it wasn’t the end result he had envisioned for his team, Singletary was clearly optimistic for being at 0-2.
“I think the guys took a big step last night,” he said underscoring the importance of battling back against a playoff-caliber opponent.
“They’re learning valuable things early in the season… it will help down the road.”
Originally posted by PTulini:
49ers Review: Offensive Line Dominated Saints
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CSNBayArea.com
Quarterback Alex Smith and running back Frank Gore had good showings Monday night in the 49ers' narrow loss to the New Orleans Saints. And they had a lot of help along the way.
Smith threw for 275 yards and led a valiant game-tying drive late in the game. Gore rushed for 112 yards, caught 56 yards in passes and scored two touchdowns.
But neither Smith nor Gore could have done anything without the big men up front.
The men along the 49ers' offensive line, collectively, had an outstanding game in enabling the team to roll up 417 yards of total offense against last season's Super Bowl champions. The 49ers' line beat up the Saints' defensive front.
And the big fellas certainly can't be blamed for the four turnovers, which proved to be the 49ers' downfall.
The line was particularly impressive on the march that culminated with a touchdown and two-point conversion that tied the game with 1:19 remaining. Here's how the unit held up during that eight-play, 82-yard drive:
Smith 16-yard pass to Vernon Davis: Four-man rush, and line forms a clean pocket for Smith. Left tackle Joe Staley handles right end Will Smith, and center David Baas holds strong against defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. Right tackle Anthony Davis stays in front of defensive end Alex Brown, and right guard Adam Snyder easily handles a rushing linebacker against the Saints' three-man line.
Smith scrambles for 12 yards: Five-man rush, and Staley does his job to disrupt two rushers off his side. He redirects Will Smith to the outside and gets enough of blitzing Leigh Torrence to enable Smith to escape to his side to pick up yards.
Smith 15-yard pass to Josh Morgan: Six-man rush, and, again, Staley locks up Will Smith, while left guard Mike Iupati sticks with Ellis. Baas, Snyder and Davis are solid picking up the men on the right side, allowing Smith to complete a nice touch pass to the right sideline.
Smith incomplete to Davis deep middle: Five-man rush, everyone is solid along the line, and Gore steps up to pick up a blitz. Smith has time to get the ball 22 yards down the field, but the Saints have it well-covered to break up the pass to Davis.
Smith pass short right to Gore for 18 yards: Five-man rush, and Snyder gets out front to blow up a defensive back on the screen. Baas also shows his agility to get downfield, enabling Gore to pick up another 10 yards.
Smith scrambles for 12 yards: Four-man rush, and Staley and Gore work well together. Staley takes blitzing linebacker Marvin Mitchell to the outside and Gore stands up Will Smith. Seeing that development on the left side, along with the wall formed by Baas, Snyder and Davis, Alex Smith takes the easy yards around the left side.
Smith 2-yard pass to Dominique Zeigler: Seven-man rush, an all-out blitz, and everyone on the line creates enough of a road block for the Saints' rushers to enable Smith to get the ball out quickly to Zeigler.
Gore 7-yard TD run: Gore takes the handoff from Smith out of the shotgun formation. Staley, Iupati and Baas form the huge run lane with their blocks on the left side. Snyder and Davis get out front to make sure no Saints defender can get a body on Gore, who breaks an arm tackle near the goal line.
Smith two-point conversion pass to Davis: As he did the entire drive, Staley handled Will Smith, while Iupati, Baas, Snyder and Davis form a wall in front of Alex Smith to give him a clean look at Davis in the front of the end zone
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Singletary continued to praise the offensive line's performance from Monday. He was particularly effusive about rookie right tackle Anthony Davis, who not only shut down Saints defensive end Alex Brown but also threw his weight around at the end of plays. That type of attitude - "nastiness" in NFL-speak - has been notably absent from 49ers offensive linemen in recent seasons.
"That's what I saw when we were looking at drafting him," Singletary said of Davis. "That's the thing that jumped out the most was his nastiness. That's the thing I really like about him."
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Singletary praises offensive line (49ers.com)
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Before Mike Singletary could highlight the positives (offensive line, Alex Smith, Frank Gore) and explain the negatives of Monday night’s game (four turnovers and a safety); he thanked the 49ers Faithful first.
“It was great to see the fans excited for the game,” Singletary said in his opening comments. “They were effective with the loud noise they made.
“They gave us energy.”
Singletary also praised the contributions of many of last night’s key participants, most notably, his coordinators, his quarterback and his offensive line.
He said both Alex Smith and the offensive line put together their best performances in 49ers uniforms. Smith threw for more yards than Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees (275 to 254), and the line did not surrender a single sack to New Orleans.
Singletary also commended the line for its dominant play in the running game. They allowed Frank Gore to put together his 21st 100-yard rushing performance in a 49ers uniform, which gives him the most in franchise history. Gore surpassed the record previously established by Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry.
Gore carried 20 times for 112 yards including a 7-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The offensive line also paved way for rookie Anthony Dixon to score a 2-yard rushing touchdown on his first NFL carry.
“The running game got started,” Singletary said. “I’m proud of our offensive line. That was the best they’ve played since I’ve been here.”
That was said even with the 49ers playing without the services of right guard Chilo Rachal (stinger) and center Eric Heitmann (broken fibula). Adam Snyder and David Baas did a fine job filling in, but that doesn’t mean they’ll both remain in the starting five, Singletary said.
Rachal will be a starter when he returns from injury. As for Baas, that will be discussed by the coaching staff when Heitmann fully recovers from the broken leg he suffered early in training camp.
Singletary said he wasn’t sure why Baas’ first quarter snap sailed over Smith’s head and wound up as New Orleans safety, but did say he was pleased with Baas overall. “He’s done a good job; he’s taken ownership of that position.”
Singletary noted that the offense improved its tempo based on its increased focus on the a 40-second play clock in practice.
It paid off on Monday with the offense putting together three touchdown drives, all of which went at least 80 yards.
And although it wasn’t the end result he had envisioned for his team, Singletary was clearly optimistic for being at 0-2.
“I think the guys took a big step last night,” he said underscoring the importance of battling back against a playoff-caliber opponent.
“They’re learning valuable things early in the season… it will help down the road.”
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By ERIC BRANCH
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 9:33 p.m.
SANTA CLARA — After an embarrassing season-opening loss in Seattle, 49ers coach Mike Singletary reportedly made the offensive line one of the targets of his paint-peeling postgame meeting.
Then, in the days following the defeat, offensive line coach Mike Solari took over where Singletary left off.
That's a lot of flying spittle. But the front five clearly got the message.
How else to explain how a group that resembled dead weight transformed itself into 1,624 pounds of hustle and desire in the Niners' 25-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday night?
"It's exciting when you're passing 20 yards down the field and you see five offensive linemen sprinting down for the ball and get an extra block,” left tackle Joe Staley said. “Not a lot of teams do that.”
The offensive line's attitude netted some impressive results. The Niners didn't allow a sack for just the second time in their past 25 games and running back Frank Gore (112 yards) averaged 5.6 yards a carry — 3.4 more than his average in the Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
Given their unsteady performance in the opener — and their injuries and inexperience — the about-face was stunning.
Against the Saints, the 49ers trotted out Staley, a converted center (David Baas) filling in for injured Eric Heitmann, a backup right guard (Adam Snyder) and two rookies (left guard Mike Iupati and right tackle Anthony Davis) who had earned lukewarm reviews in their debut.
Quarterback Alex Smith — who was hit just twice against New Orleans — says the grunts up front were determined not to be seen as the weak links again.
“Those guys definitely got the work load put on them all week,” Smith said. “I think they knew going into that game that it's going to start with them. They took that upon themselves, they accepted that challenge.”
The most encouraging sign might have been the development of the rookies, a pair of first-round draft picks.
Gore said many of his yards came on plays in which the 331-pound Iupati pulls right and, ideally, blows open holes.
“The (offensive line) did great,” Gore said. “All five of them. But Iupati, man. We probably called 60-power, 60-counter almost the whole game. And big 77, he did a great job.”
Similarly, the 323-pound Davis also flexed his considerable muscle. Davis, who turns 21 in October, said he's heard some trash talk from opponents. But he's remained unfazed.
“They do call me a baby and stuff like that,” Davis said. “But I try to get that out of their head pretty fast.”
He likely succeeded against New Orleans. Singletary noted that Davis made sure none of the Saints messed with Gore in the post-tackle scrums. For Singletary, it was a reminder of one of the reasons why the Niners made him the No. 11 pick in the draft.
“That's what I saw when we were looking at drafting him,” Singletary said. “That's the thing that jumped out at me the most — his nastiness, his ability to be able to run down field and keep guys off the running back and quarterback.”
The front five clearly earned rave reviews Monday. But that was at Candlestick Park.
Now, after their lackluster performance in Seattle, they will travel to meet the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium — a place that rivals the noise of Qwest Field.
Tight end Vernon Davis said the rookies had difficulty communicating in Seattle.
With that in mind, they would be wise to follow the wisdom of Staley, a four-year veteran.
“You can't get overconfident,” Staley said. “(Offensive coordinator) Jimmy Raye always says, ‘Don't drink the cologne. Just splash it on.' So we can't get too full of ourselves.”
Originally posted by excelsior:
We were so excited about having Solari and Brown coach up our OL. What has happened? Despite an infusion of two highly ranked rookies and these highly regarded coaches, we still do not see much, if any, improvement as compared to last year. I watched Bulaga play RT for GB on Monday night, and he seemed to play much more error-free than our A. Davis? What gives?
Originally posted by pelos21:Originally posted by excelsior:
We were so excited about having Solari and Brown coach up our OL. What has happened? Despite an infusion of two highly ranked rookies and these highly regarded coaches, we still do not see much, if any, improvement as compared to last year. I watched Bulaga play RT for GB on Monday night, and he seemed to play much more error-free than our A. Davis? What gives?
Isn't Baluga 2 or 3 years older than him?
Originally posted by excelsior:
We were so excited about having Solari and Brown coach up our OL. What has happened? Despite an infusion of two highly ranked rookies and these highly regarded coaches, we still do not see much, if any, improvement as compared to last year. I watched Bulaga play RT for GB on Monday night, and he seemed to play much more error-free than our A. Davis? What gives?
