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Has the Defense become weaker than the Offense?

Jan 2, 2013 at 10:35 AM
The Offense is the reason the Defense has played poorly. Not enough TOP to let them rest.
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:42 AM
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I think it is more than that. If you look at all of our losses, we struggled against mobile QBs (Ponder, Wilson, and even Bradford can run if he wants), and speedy slot WRs. Our pass rush has become non-existent against good teams. I do not count that AZ game. The D looks worn and tired and I hope they get it together over the bye.
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:45 AM
I thought our defense is ranked in the Top 5. Our offense is far from reaching that. So, the answer is NO!
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM
dont get where anyone would think the offense is strong right now--it lacks identity
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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If you do the eyeball test, who do you think is playing better right now? Stats do not always tell the whole story
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:51 AM
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Rogers gets burn most of the time
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Originally posted by Heed49er:
The Offense is the reason the Defense has played poorly. Not enough TOP to let them rest.


What you said. Whatever happened to the WCO? We're back to the low percentage, high risk, low percentage bears/ravens game. We know we can do the long game, now we need to get back to the high percentage short and medium passes to convert third downs, and extend the running game and TOP to keep the defense refreshed.
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Still too many 3 & outs.

The D starters spend too much time on the field - Crap rotation.

The D still wins Championships and in our case - it's not even close. The D is our ticket.
Jan 2, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by WestCoastForever:
What you said. Whatever happened to the WCO? We're back to the low percentage, high risk, low percentage bears/ravens game. We know we can do the long game, now we need to get back to the high percentage short and medium passes to convert third downs, and extend the running game and TOP to keep the defense refreshed.

Agreed. We're not methodically driving down the field enough like we used to. It's either an explosive play or we punt/make a field goal attempt. The running game and short/medium pass game is just a complete mess right now, and needs to be figured out with Kaep back there.
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Seriously? The O is not stronger than the D. The offense is better than last season, and definitely better with C. Kaep. at QB, with all kinds of room for growth too. But better than the D? I don't think so! Certainly opposing offenses are doing a better job against us this season (like more quick throws to blunt our pass rush, and chipping/doubling Aldon), but lets not get ahead of ourselves here fellow fans. Our D is the corner stone of this team. And let us never forget it!!
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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lol
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:18 AM
This must be a question about the 1994 49ers.
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:39 AM
Originally posted by WestCoastForever:
What you said. Whatever happened to the WCO? We're back to the low percentage, high risk, low percentage bears/ravens game. We know we can do the long game, now we need to get back to the high percentage short and medium passes to convert third downs, and extend the running game and TOP to keep the defense refreshed.

Kaepernick. He is a type of QB who looks deep very often and toolate gets to the underneath stuff.

Smith is the opposite he briefly looked deep and then threw short.

A combination of the two would be ideal.
[ Edited by JeuSF49 on Jan 2, 2013 at 11:39 AM ]
Jan 2, 2013 at 11:40 AM
HELL NO
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