Originally posted by sincalfaithful:
Originally posted by dmax:
Originally posted by unst4bl3:
Did the ref really say that? thats awesome
Yes really...my face was like
I was like
wasnt a very happy time
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Originally posted by sincalfaithful:
Originally posted by dmax:
Originally posted by unst4bl3:
Did the ref really say that? thats awesome
Yes really...my face was like
I was like
Originally posted by niner4life21:
Iupati and Davis have been the best players on this line so far this year, or should I say the least sucky. But on a serious note, Davis has really shown improvement this year. The main pressure is coming mainly from Rachal/Goodwin, and also Staley.
Originally posted by sincalfaithful:
Originally posted by dmax:
Originally posted by unst4bl3:
Did the ref really say that? thats awesome
Yes really...my face was like
I was like
Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Originally posted by niner4life21:
Iupati and Davis have been the best players on this line so far this year, or should I say the least sucky. But on a serious note, Davis has really shown improvement this year. The main pressure is coming mainly from Rachal/Goodwin, and also Staley.
Couple of things I noticed from Sunday is that Davis is doing a better job of pushing speed rushers past the QB and Smith is doing a better job stepping up and avoiding the rush from the right side. The left side, blind side, is still a problem and the middle hasn't been strong enough yet. Were these improvements due to the Bengals being far inferior to the Cowboys? Probably, but it gives some hope.
Unfortunately, the Eagles are just behind Dallas in sacks this year, 12 to 13. SF has 7. Seattle is the only opponent to have fewer sacks than SF so far this year. Smith might have to run for his life again this coming weekend. Both Arizona and St L have more sacks.
Originally posted by niner4life21:
Iupati and Davis have been the best players on this line so far this year, or should I say the least sucky. But on a serious note, Davis has really shown improvement this year. The main pressure is coming mainly from Rachal/Goodwin, and also Staley.
Originally posted by taney71:
What can be done? Well, either backups can come in to replace those you are sucking. However, they are backups for a reason so I'm not sure if that does much good. OR the guys playing start improving. The online needs to step it up. What are the coaches doing? It's their job to fix the problems and there are a bunch. I'm hoping that they will improve next week. We will see.
1st quarter
8:03 1st & 10, SF 30 - The Bengals line up six defenders along the line. Five of them rush the passer, but one of the linebackers, Thomas Howard, trails Frank Gore out of the backfield. That's where Alex Smith wants to throw but can't. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Jonathan Fanene beats right guard Chilo Rachal to Rachal's inside. Rachal holds Fanene - he's penalized for it - but to no avail. Fanene crashes into Smith for a five-yard loss.
2nd quarter
7:41 3rd & 14, SF 21 -- After an Anthony Davis false start, the 49ers are facing third and 14. The team has been terrible at converting long third downs this season, and this is another example. The Bengals rush four. Fanene is initially blocked by center Adam Snyder and left guard Mike Iupati. But when he loops around to the outside, there is no one there to pick him up. Gore pops out into the flat for a pass and Snyder seems to yell something to Gore after the play. Smith holds the ball about four seconds before being sacked for an eight-yard loss.
3rd quarter
11:10 2nd & 11, SF 42 -- The 49ers are totally confused and overmatched on this play. The Bengals line eight defenders, including safety Reggie Nelson, along the line of scrimmage. Six of them rush with two linemen dropping into coverage. Three Bengals quickly converge on Smith: Nelson, linebacker Howard and linebacker Manny Lawson. Howard lines up on the right side of the 49ers offensive line. Anthony Davis seems confused about who he should block, and Howard goes around him untouched. Lawson is blitzing from the inside. Rookie fullback Bruce Miller correctly picks him up, but Lawson easily beats Miller. Nelson is at the bottom of the screen, on the left side of the offensive line. He beats Kendall Hunter, and all three meet at Smith at the same time for a seven-yard sack. However, defensive tackle Frostee Rucker is flagged for offside, negating the play.
6:59 1st & 6, CIN 6 - After a beautifully thrown 39-yard pass to Vernon Davis gets the ball deep in Cincinnati territory, Smith locks in on Michael Crabtree to his right and left tackle Joe Staley is overpowered by a bull rush by Rucker, who buries Smith for a six-yard sack. The Bengals rush four on the play.
4:15 3rd & 5, CIN 5 - The Bengals rush three, which puts eight defenders into a small space. Smith doesn't find anyone and takes off up the middle for the end zone. He's caught by his ankles by Geno Atkins for no gain, which is technically a sack.
Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2011/09/five-sacks-breaking-down-the-breakdowns.html#ixzz1ZAr078PN
Originally posted by oldman9er:
I would be preparing to make changes. Evaluate Kilgore's progress closely. If he is perceived as an upgrade to Rachal? Make that move at RG. That frees up Snyder, who I would start taking more practice snaps at OC. That will let Goodwin know he is on a very short leash. Also have Boone taking lots of snaps in practice at LT.... let Staley know he is also on a very short leash. Not only am I seeing guys get overpowered... I am seeing lethargic efforts out there. Let them see you are about to take their jobs away, and are serious about it.
Originally posted by oldman9er:
I would be preparing to make changes. Evaluate Kilgore's progress closely. If he is perceived as an upgrade to Rachal? Make that move at RG. That frees up Snyder, who I would start taking more practice snaps at OC. That will let Goodwin know he is on a very short leash. Also have Boone taking lots of snaps in practice at LT.... let Staley know he is also on a very short leash. Not only am I seeing guys get overpowered... I am seeing lethargic efforts out there. Let them see you are about to take their jobs away, and are serious about it.