Originally posted by jonnydellfan:
Originally posted by CrAnKD4TCRabTree:
I think our coaching staffs overrating Tarrell Brown.. He's good 3rd string CB, but he can't man up to another receiver like Spencer can..
I love Nate Clements, but I think he needs to take a pay cut next offseason, hes definitely lost a step, but I love how physical he is and thats a big part of why hes still going to be on this team next year, because of his physicality
We also overrated Dixon after his 1st game, hes been less impressive in these last 2 games, but hes still a rookie.
actually watch the highilight of the murphy TD, Clements was staying with Heyward-Bey pretty well.
Actually, on the touchdown it was Tarell Brown who stayed with Heywood-Bey pretty well. Clements blitzed. On the Niner broadcast they were saying it looked like Smith expected Murphy to stop his route because of that blitz, but Clements didn't get there, and Murphy didn't cut the route short; Smith lost a half step trying to jump the route and by then was hopelessly out of position! The replay made it look like maybe he expected safety help from Goldson over the top, but Sing's reaction on the sideline made it pretty clear that wasn't the case!
It's these small details that are the difference between starters and reserves, winners and losers, roster spots and jobs at Home Depot!
On the Zach Miller touchdown, Michael Lewis was physically beat. I think we're all hoping Smith shows enough to ultimately replace Lewis. But when he makes mental errors it makes it easy to see why Lewis keeps his spot!