Thats a great idea

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

you are reaching

You think so? I don't.

Val -- you just don't hand out reps to your third stringer "just because." There's a reason for the madness.

Remember -- the Niners parted ways with Smith's biggest supporter in McClueless. They have no loyalty to Alex whatsoever.

To me? Raye's announcement means they're still not sold on Smith. I wouldn't rule out a trade either dude. Like -- bringing someone new in.

yeah, you are reaching


It could mean that they are not "sold" on David Carr being the backup, They said he would get reps earlier in the game, not that he would be starting

Im not sure if he is reaching or not, but I hope this is whats going on at Niner central.

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by eddy99_1999:
mattbarrows

Jimmy Raye: team will experiment with getting Nate Davis into the game earlier in next two preseason games.

i love that idea now we will know what Nate and Dixon has to offer

And i agree with you ninernation Miacco is falling of since joining comcast

MattB is da man right now

Maybe they are getting him ready for when Alex crashes and burns.

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

i saw bird poo on the ground today in the shape of a dollar sign,am i going to win the lottery tonight? no, im probably just reading to much into some sh!t

Wow. What a great observation. What a grand addition you are to Niner Talk.

Gotta love them n00bs....

i agree, theyre so cute and so misunderstood

yes im a noob, long time visitor fist time poster,blah blah blah

i must say i like your screen name mr.dean or can i call you fred?

Call me whatever you'd like...just try and add some value or humor to the proceedings here. Either one will do.

you want humor or value? im your guy mr.dean

Either or both, and we'll be fine...

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

Well, in one game....Dixon played well & last preseason Nate Davis played well. But the idea is to see them against NFL players & on the camp guys. This is a good idea. But I would read to much into this.

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

the most amazing part is that they both seem to actually understand what that means

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

you are reaching

You think so? I don't.

Val -- you just don't hand out reps to your third stringer "just because." There's a reason for the madness.

Remember -- the Niners parted ways with Smith's biggest supporter in McClueless. They have no loyalty to Alex whatsoever.

To me? Raye's announcement means they're still not sold on Smith. I wouldn't rule out a trade either dude. Like -- bringing someone new in.

yeah, you are reaching


It could mean that they are not "sold" on David Carr being the backup, They said he would get reps earlier in the game, not that he would be starting

Im not sure if he is reaching or not, but I hope this is whats going on at Niner central.

I would too Sus -- but Val has a VALID point.

I'm often accused of making mountains out of molehills. Not just here either.

We'll leave it at his assessment of "reaching" and leave it at that.

But one can dare to dream -- provided of course -- that Nate is no flash in the pan.

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

you are reaching

You think so? I don't.

Val -- you just don't hand out reps to your third stringer "just because." There's a reason for the madness.

Remember -- the Niners parted ways with Smith's biggest supporter in McClueless. They have no loyalty to Alex whatsoever.

To me? Raye's announcement means they're still not sold on Smith. I wouldn't rule out a trade either dude. Like -- bringing someone new in.

yeah, you are reaching


It could mean that they are not "sold" on David Carr being the backup, They said he would get reps earlier in the game, not that he would be starting

Im not sure if he is reaching or not, but I hope this is whats going on at Niner central.

he's obviously reaching. Davis was headed to the PS squad last year, which means that the team thought, a year ago, that he was quite a ways from making a contribution. The fact that they kept him on the roster means that they see real promise in him, enough that they'd rather not risk losing him. The fact that he's been the 3rd QB with no chance to be the #2 or #1 means that they still think he needs to develop and don't trust him in games that count yet. The fact that they want to see him against better competition means that they want to get an assessment of where, exactly, his development is.

that's what the preseason is for. Anyone who thinks that this is a "shot across the bow" at Smith is obviously reaching. There is nothing that indicates that the team thinks Davis is a legit option at starting QB this season.

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

thank you mr.ghost sir,thank you all

[ Edited by whiskywarlord on Aug 18, 2010 at 13:43:15 ]

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

you are reaching

You think so? I don't.

Val -- you just don't hand out reps to your third stringer "just because." There's a reason for the madness.

Remember -- the Niners parted ways with Smith's biggest supporter in McClueless. They have no loyalty to Alex whatsoever.

To me? Raye's announcement means they're still not sold on Smith. I wouldn't rule out a trade either dude. Like -- bringing someone new in.

yeah, you are reaching


It could mean that they are not "sold" on David Carr being the backup, They said he would get reps earlier in the game, not that he would be starting

Im not sure if he is reaching or not, but I hope this is whats going on at Niner central.

I would too Sus -- but Val has a VALID point.

I'm often accused of making mountains out of molehills. Not just here either.

We'll leave it at his assessment of "reaching" and leave it at that.

But one can dare to dream -- provided of course -- that Nate is no flash in the pan.

Matt Barrows: Raye wants to see Nate Davis take more meaningful snaps

Quote:
It needs to be pointed out right away that Nate Davis is not replacing/challenging Smith for the starting job. However, Raye said he'd like to see the heretofore No. 3 quarterback play against better competition and that he might enter the game earlier in the second and third preseason games. Said Raye: "The one ability that he has is highlighted in the parts of the game he plays in. Because if a guy is open, he'll hit him, he'll get the ball to them. He's another guy who's in a position where he needs to play early on against guys who have played in the NFL. He needs to play in that level. ... In the second and third exhibition game, we will experiment with some of that."

Cheat sheet: Stop s**tting the bed and listen to valrod (or anyone else with a sort of perspective).

Originally posted by HessianDud:

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
If this isn't a direct shot across the bow and message to Alex Smith -- well -- it should be.

It means that his hold on the starting job isn't as safe as he might think. It means that the "powers that be" are having second thoughts. It means Singletary is kicking Alex squarely in the keester.

That message is: "Get it done -- or sit down."

Best news I've heard all day. I like the new attitude coming from Niner Central.

you are reaching

You think so? I don't.

Val -- you just don't hand out reps to your third stringer "just because." There's a reason for the madness.

Remember -- the Niners parted ways with Smith's biggest supporter in McClueless. They have no loyalty to Alex whatsoever.

To me? Raye's announcement means they're still not sold on Smith. I wouldn't rule out a trade either dude. Like -- bringing someone new in.

yeah, you are reaching


It could mean that they are not "sold" on David Carr being the backup, They said he would get reps earlier in the game, not that he would be starting

Im not sure if he is reaching or not, but I hope this is whats going on at Niner central.

he's obviously reaching. Davis was headed to the PS squad last year, which means that the team thought, a year ago, that he was quite a ways from making a contribution. The fact that they kept him on the roster means that they see real promise in him, enough that they'd rather not risk losing him. The fact that he's been the 3rd QB with no chance to be the #2 or #1 means that they still think he needs to develop and don't trust him in games that count yet. The fact that they want to see him against better competition means that they want to get an assessment of where, exactly, his development is.

that's what the preseason is for. Anyone who thinks that this is a "shot across the bow" at Smith is obviously reaching. There is nothing that indicates that the team thinks Davis is a legit option at starting QB this season.

Agreed

There was another guy mentioned in that article: Zeigler. Those of us who have tooted Ziggy's horn from day one are feeling just a bit validated at this point. I recall whenever one of us praised him, the sarcasm flowed with comments about just being TC fodder or practice squad material only. Well, it seems unanimous on the 9'ers, from teammates to coaches that he's the real deal. I would be very disappointed if he doesn't make the roster. He may not block as well as Morgan, but I think he makes a better receiving weapon; better hands, route running and speed. And probably more knowledgeable about the offense, judging from Smith's comments. Sure hope he sticks!

Originally posted by HessianDud:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by whiskywarlord:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Could you imagine if Nate really did turn out to be the future for this team? How many long before they write a book/movie about him?

i dont know how many long, but it would be a great story

the most amazing part is that they both seem to actually understand what that means

i was simply making a funny, im sorry i failed you