Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jamie Dukes and David Carr optimistic about the 49ers in 2016
Jun 20, 2016 at 5:14 PM
•
The
NFL Network show NFL HQ asked, during a segment called "More or Less," how the 2016 San Francisco 49ers would compare to their 2015 counterparts. In the discussion was Jamie Dukes and David Carr, who were optimistic about the 49ers this season.
2016 Record
Dukes and Carr: More
The 49ers finished the 2015 season with a 5-11 record under then head coach Jim Tomsula. How do Dukes and Carr believe the Chip Kelly led 49ers will do compared to that? Will they have more or less than five victories when all is said and done?
"They're going to have more wins than five because they're going to score some more points," answered Carr. "They've got some new players. NaVorro Bowman is going to tackle enough people to get over five."
Dukes was in full agreement saying, "They're going to right that ship. They're definitely going to have more."
Host Erin Coscarelli went on to remind everyone how tough the 49ers' schedule is in 2016, especially out of the gate.
Scoring in 2016
Dukes and Carr: More
They two were next asked if the 49ers would score more or less points in 2016 than the previous season when they averaged just 14.9 points-per-game, which was last in the league.
"That's why they brought Chip Kelly in," Dukes answered. "And Chip Kelly has two quarterbacks that fit his style of play, as in a spread offense. That's what Chip wants to do. You want somebody who's a spread quarterback to have familiarity with what you do."
Dukes, who has made it clear before that he believes
Colin Kaepernick is the team's best option at quarterback, continued, "They've got one [quarterback] that's led their team to three NFC Championships. His name is Colin Kaepernick. The other guy? He was in Jacksonville and you see what's going on in Jacksonville."
![]()
NFL HQ on NFL Network
Number of Games for Colin Kaepernick
Dukes and Carr: More
Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert split the 49ers' 2015 season in games played, so the NFL HQ hosts asked if he would play more or less than eight games in 2016.
"I'm going to say more," said Carr. "It's going to take a little time for Colin to get back, but he's going to start more than eight." Dukes agreed.
Sacks by the Defense
Dukes and Carr: More
Both Dukes and Carr started that the 49ers would have more than 28 sacks, their 2015 total, in 2016. Dukes stated that this team is not that bad and that they just have some "tweaking" to do. "They should have new live. They'll be fine," he said.
"They're going to have more opportunities. More snaps on defense," said Carr. "DeForest Buckner hopefully can come in and do something so I think a lot more this year."
Tackles by NaVorro Bowman
Dukes: More
Carr: Less
NaVorro Bowman is the heart of the 49ers defense and led the league in tackles last season with 154. Should fans expect more or less out of Bowman this season? "I'm going to actually go with more again. He's a great player. It's designed for him to hunt and make those tackles. So what they'll do – you know, they drafted the kid this year – they're going to continue to cover him up and let him hunt," said Dukes.
"I think it's going to be less just because of the fact that they're not necessarily going to have to tackle as much," said Carr.
You can watch the entire segment below.
49ers more or less in 2016
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
49ers-Packers Injury Report: Nick Bosa, Ambry Thomas 'questionable'; Kyle Shanahan optimistic about both
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Divisional playoff contest against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Nick Bosa is among three players listed as "questionable for the game. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan sounds optimistic that his impressive pass rusher will be available this weekend.
"We've got to put him on there because of the steps of the protocol, but it's looking good," Shanahan said.
Nick Bosa on the practice field. We'll find out at around 2:15PM his status for Saturday's game as he works through concussion protocol.
49ers' Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel named to 2021 NFL All-Pro Team
Two San Francisco 49ers players were named to their first NFL All-Pro team. One is third-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel, one of the most dynamic players in the game. The second is the team's nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, Trent Williams.
Both were first-team selections.
Until now, Williams, a first-round draft pick in 2010, has gone his entire career without being named to an All-Pro team, which may be difficult to believe. On Thursday, a reporter asked the veteran tackle what it would mean to finally be named an All-Pro.
"I think it would feel good, finally," Williams responded. "It sucks because I can't let it define my career because I've never made it. If I felt like that's what I needed to define my career, then anything I've done up to
49ers-Cowboys: Everyone stepped up after Nick Bosa's injury, says D.J. Jones and Arik Armstead
It was hard to see San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa down on the field late in the first half of Sunday's playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys. Everyone, including the fans, knows how much the young defensive end means to the 49ers defense. After the team lost Bosa early last season, the pass rush never really got going.
Bosa was ruled out with a head injury and will likely enter the concussion protocol this week, ahead of the 49ers' next playoff game—a Divisional Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
"We were thinking of him, and I'm happy that he'll be OK, and it's not too serious," defensive lineman Arik Armstead said after Sunday's game. "Obviously, we can't wait to get him back. He's a force for us, and I love playing alongside
Observations of the 49ers Wild Card Win, Invasion of Dallas, and overcoming Jimmy Garoppolo
The 49ers pulled off the upset against their long-time rival Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round of the playoffs on Sunday. Here's some observations from their 23-17 victory on the road.
The Invasion of Dallas
The 49ers Faithful showed up big time on the road this weekend. The Cowboys ran their "White Out" promotion for the game, where they encouraged all of their fans wear white in hopes to hide the red 49ers fans. I'm no expert, but one would assume it would make the red stand out more, which it did.
The nights prior to the game, the restaurants and bars in the Arlington area were flooded with 49ers
