Originally posted by Kombi:
We came here for Hayne but are now right behind The 49ers.
Looking for views from fellow Bandwagoners of our team and players rather than pollute other threads with lack of knowledge.
Not looking for all things Aussie or League, Union or their players discussions, we have Parking Lot for that.
Apologies to the Aussies/Kiwis/Fijians who were here as a fan before Hayne hit town.
I'll start with my views of team -
I think they are rebuilding this year and will show some flashes of brilliance but will have a bit of heartbreak along the way. New coach and a lot of new blokes in positions, going from a veteran type team to a young exciting team. They will stumble at start of year finding their feet but could come home strong if confidence doesn't take a beating at start of season.
I feel like they will play a very entertaining brand of football.
Offence Line- plenty of problems there and if not settled after a few weeks could be some cuts unless treating it as rebuild year and work with what they have for future years.
Defence - will keep us in the games
Special Teams - could be the difference in bringing some wins.
Views on some Players that stood out to me:
Kaepernick - what a bullet of an arm, can throw it long. But never gets the chance due to lack of protection! Can Run! and think first 4 games or so will be doing a lot of it just to stay alive.
Bowman - the few plays I seen of his in the preseason was awesome! What a weapon. Just found a way to get thru every time. Seems unstoppable.
Hyde - loved watching him in the tight stuff often finding his way thru. So that's what getting your pads down low looks like...
Pinion - what a booming kicker. Can't see many return yards with him.
Patton - dude runs backwards lol hard to forget that, even after scoring a blocking touchdown
Davis, M - can run in the tight stuff but has great catching hands and seems to be a mate with Hayne looking at Twitter.
Bush - feel like he will get more reception yards then rushing yards is how he will be used this year.
Miller - made those holes for Hayne in preseason so loved his work
Purcell - great pick 6, whatever that is lol. But after that took notice of him. Love what I see. Young, enthusiastic and exciting.
Ellington - can see this guy doing plenty of great and exciting things this year with his Speed and vision. Hoping to see some long stuff to him before Smith returns.
The Coach, seems to be liked by the players, a player manager type of bloke. Which means his support staff need to be great at the finer details and game planning as he will be relying on them in his first year. Hates giving away penalties can see him chewing out a lot of blokes over stupid penalties.
Anyway would love to see opinions from other Bandwagoners and maybe after each game give our unique view of how it went.
Go Niners 
Good post. I can't yet make a contribution like that, just naive observations.
For example:
I just haven't seen enough of Kap in the pre-season. And even then it was behind the fly-screen offence system. But he looks the goods to me and I have been boning up on his states which pre 2014 indicate that he has it, he just has to have opportunity to apply it.
Hyde: Looks really good, fast short powerful, good moves. Seems like there is only upside to him.
Purcell: I believe this is his break out year? I was impressed. He had the number of his opposing D most of the time as far as I could see. Love his enthusiasm as well - something I see as a theme this year for the team.
DeAndrew White: I think he looks far better than an UDFA.
Ellington: Even as a competitor to Jarryd for ST duties, I can't deny the guys is slick fast with good hands.
Bowman: well....
[ Edited by Geckko on Sep 11, 2015 at 12:18 AM ]
Totally agree...usually in here it's a hate fest wit wankers, it's hard not to get warned with some of the posts I see regularly that beg clear, consise and cutting relies. Just sayin.. Welcome mates!
