Are the 49ers overrated at #2 in the power rankings? | Page 8

Jd925 · 2011-11-04T02:23:31-07:00

I think yes. I start to get concerned when people start talking about 13 to 15 wins and Superbowls etc. and listen to and read all the glowing remarks on everything the 49er's do. Sure the schedule looks favorable so we should get a bunch more wins, but how good is this team really? I think I would probably rate them top 5 right now, but I think Pittsburg, New England, and the Ravens are still more proven. I also think the 49ers seem to have had a favorable schedule (catching the Eagles early before they got hot and catching teams like Washington when they are hurt and going down etc..) There are other good teams that aren't far behind such as the Saints, Bills, Giants, Lions, Jets, Atlanta... Hey no doubt the 49ers look really strong these days, but I think we are getting ahead of ourselves. Freddie P

Nov 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

#106

Ninerjohn
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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
As someone has already posted, we have already won games against top rated defenses when the running game was all but nonexistent. Even in the game we lost we were moving the ball through the air pretty consistently. You seem to lack perspective or objectivity in your argument. There is more to offense than fantasy football numbers, we get yards through the air when we need them, even when our top receivers have been injured and on and off the field all year. I know this is an era of instant gratification and lots of folks fall into that trap, this offense has not had time to get it together yet. I know it is a huge thing to ask, but you are just gonna have to practice patience with the passing game while the skill players get on the same page.

LOL. I need to be more objective? I am simply a huge Niner fan that isnt a complete homer and biased when I look at things. The Niners still need to improve their passing game and prove they can do that down the stretch in big games ( like Green Bay) before I will put them up with the Packers.

Nov 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

#107

REDnWHITE29
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Need to improve desperately on their passing

Nov 6, 2011 at 10:41 AM

#108

HessianDud
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Originally posted by REDnWHITE29:
Need to improve desperately on their passing

original insight

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

#109

kray28
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1 TD against a pathetic Washington defense says it all. Even if we didn't pass the rock, Gore should have cutting through their D like a knife through. Instead, he can pickup two measly yards on our last trip to the redzone, and we're three and out on our last meaningful possession.

There are a lot of flaws on this team.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

#110

HessianDud
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Originally posted by kray28:
1 TD against a pathetic Washington defense says it all. Even if we didn't pass the rock, Gore should have cutting through their D like a knife through. Instead, he can pickup two measly yards on our last trip to the redzone, and we're three and out on our last meaningful possession.

There are a lot of flaws on this team.

Gore had 100 yards and averaged 5.6 a carry. The 'skins D tightened up and we could have done a better job coming up with plays to score--lots of work to do--but Gore had a very good game. The offense as a whole was good. Couple of drops, a fumble, couple of sacks, but they got points on every drive they could. Smart football, and room for improvement.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM

#111

sincalfaithful
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Originally posted by kray28:
1 TD against a pathetic Washington defense says it all. Even if we didn't pass the rock, Gore should have cutting through their D like a knife through. Instead, he can pickup two measly yards on our last trip to the redzone, and we're three and out on our last meaningful possession.

There are a lot of flaws on this team.

so many flaws that we are 7-1

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

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kray28
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All the stats and the regular season record won't help us when we play a team that can actually score on our D.

Yes, there are a few of them out there. You homers know which teams they are too.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:27 PM

#113

HessianDud
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Originally posted by kray28:
All the stats and the regular season record won't help us when we play a team that can actually score on our D.

Yes, there are a few of them out there. You homers know which teams they are too.

all fans are homers. aren't they? What's the point of being a fan if you aren't a homer?

"Oh, I'm objective, so I have to b***h and moan about everything and never be satisfied." What a crappy way to enjoy an entertainment.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM

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Theres flaws on every team. On any given day any player can be a flaw. Any players right arm or left leg can be a flaw if hes injured or sick. Good teams find a way to win. Good QB's find a way to win. And finally i have seen Alex drive down and put us ahead to win the game and this team has put away games against TOUGH opponents like PHI, DET, TB, and Cincy. Theres a lot more to be happy about than negative. Although i do see need for improvement on the passing game and some of the situational "crunch time" play calling. I can accept constructive criticism for the team, everybody needs it all the time to get better.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM

#115

kray28
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Originally posted by HessianDud:

Originally posted by kray28:
All the stats and the regular season record won't help us when we play a team that can actually score on our D.

Yes, there are a few of them out there. You homers know which teams they are too.

all fans are homers. aren't they? What's the point of being a fan if you aren't a homer?

"Oh, I'm objective, so I have to b***h and moan about everything and never be satisfied." What a crappy way to enjoy an entertainment.

The difference between a homer and a fan is simply a grasp of reality, and a understanding of your team's limitations.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

#116

HessianDud
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Originally posted by kray28:

Originally posted by HessianDud:

Originally posted by kray28:
All the stats and the regular season record won't help us when we play a team that can actually score on our D.

Yes, there are a few of them out there. You homers know which teams they are too.

all fans are homers. aren't they? What's the point of being a fan if you aren't a homer?

"Oh, I'm objective, so I have to b***h and moan about everything and never be satisfied." What a crappy way to enjoy an entertainment.

The difference between a homer and a fan is simply a grasp of reality, and a understanding of your team's limitations.

Your whining has nothing to do with reality, and everything to do with fearful projections of events which haven't occurred.

Nov 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

#117

okdkid
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This is likely the best team in the NFL. Not sure the Packers could hang.

Nov 15, 2011 at 12:11 AM

#118

HoneyBadger49er
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Originally posted by strat1080:

Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
good post and I agree especially with the bolded.

I wouldn't. A team like Green Bay has already proven it can be formiddable with key injuries. The 49ers would be lost without Frank Gore.

Nov 15, 2011 at 12:17 AM

#119

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Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by strat1080:

Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
good post and I agree especially with the bolded.

I wouldn't. A team like Green Bay has already proven it can be formiddable with key injuries. The 49ers would be lost without Frank Gore.

No

Kendall Hunter, baby.

Nov 15, 2011 at 12:19 AM

#120

HoneyBadger49er
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Originally posted by LieutKaffee:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by strat1080:

Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:
good post and I agree especially with the bolded.

I wouldn't. A team like Green Bay has already proven it can be formiddable with key injuries. The 49ers would be lost without Frank Gore.

No

Kendall Hunter, baby.

Dude is a Packers fan, I've been checking his profile, he only posts in threads regarding the Packers(which is fine), but it explains why he would think that.