Patrick Willis is the reason our defense has been sputtering! | Page 4

49erKing · 2009-10-26T15:38:53-07:00

Oooooh Mr. Willis! That's true though--good communication is essential in any war. Singletary pointed to poor communication as the reason why his defense has been sputtering of late. "We're a good defense with the opportunity to be a great defense," he said. He said part of the issue may be that Patrick Willis, who has resisted wearing the radio receiver in the past, has been wearing the green dot of late. "We may have to look at that," Singletary said.

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM

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SnakePlissken
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I call BS on this, but I have been hearing otherwise that we're still having radio issues with the helmets.

[ Edited by SnakePlissken on Oct 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM ]

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:30 PM

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Pogity
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Maybe I'm missing something, but why does it matter who calls the plays in the huddle? Is Pwilly half-deaf and calls the wrong play sometimes? Or does he not announce the play in the huddle with enough conviction? I'm pretty sure coaches don't communicate during the plays.

I dont' see the connection - can someone enlighten me?

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM

#48

Bille
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BuZzB28 just schooled you guys

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM

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SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by Pogity:
Maybe I'm missing something, but why does it matter who calls the plays in the huddle? Is Pwilly half-deaf and calls the wrong play sometimes? Or does he not announce the play in the huddle with enough conviction? I'm pretty sure coaches don't communicate during the plays.

I dont' see the connection - can someone enlighten me?

he's too busy fighting the voices in his head to hear the play call.

"kill kill kill kill"

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:34 PM

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m04607
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Originally posted by TDilvr:
Originally posted by BuZzB28:
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by ads_2006:
cut him

this

wtf? why ur said cut him? damn, ure fake with 49ers fans! fire you both! get out of here! Pwillis is the best defense! ur trash to the 49ers players talent like Pwillis?!!!.. that wrong! I will remaind your names both of screen this..

Because you were looks much, much comfortable, I was jealous to spring wind. Let's bowling.

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

[ Edited by m04607 on Oct 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM ]

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:39 PM

#51

walker807
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Is it Patrick's fault that the safetys cant cover a barstool?

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM

#52

MadMartz
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Originally posted by Pogity:
Maybe I'm missing something, but why does it matter who calls the plays in the huddle? Is Pwilly half-deaf and calls the wrong play sometimes? Or does he not announce the play in the huddle with enough conviction? I'm pretty sure coaches don't communicate during the plays.

I dont' see the connection - can someone enlighten me?

I think it has to do with making sure that his teammates are lined up properly. Roman used to wear the headset and he was at safety so he had a real good look at the whole field. So he could direct traffic pre snap. Im not sure Willis`s strong suit is setting up the defense pre snap. Hes more like a animal that you just turn loose.

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM

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Pogity
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Originally posted by MadMartz:
Originally posted by Pogity:
Maybe I'm missing something, but why does it matter who calls the plays in the huddle? Is Pwilly half-deaf and calls the wrong play sometimes? Or does he not announce the play in the huddle with enough conviction? I'm pretty sure coaches don't communicate during the plays.

I dont' see the connection - can someone enlighten me?

I think it has to do with making sure that his teammates are lined up properly. Roman used to wear the headset and he was at safety so he had a real good look at the whole field. So he could direct traffic pre snap. Im not sure Willis`s strong suit is setting up the defense pre snap. Hes more like a animal that you just turn loose.

Exactly, communicating the play Manusky calls is a totally different matter. The radio has nothing to do with pre-snap alignments or adjustments or coverage calls.

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:57 PM

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BrianGO
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Originally posted by ads_2006:
cut him

This is the webzone. Without that smiley face, it would not have surprised me if you were serious.

Oct 26, 2009 at 4:59 PM

#55

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Originally posted by Legbreaker:
I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage all zoners to avoid smoking too much crack.

Oct 26, 2009 at 5:01 PM

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SunDevilNiner79
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P-Willy is over rated. ILB is the easiest position to get position from. Its just about opportunities. Theres no difference between Willies and Ulbrich.

(sarcasm)

Oct 26, 2009 at 5:29 PM

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grizzlyadams
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Originally posted by ads_2006:
cut him

Oct 26, 2009 at 5:32 PM

#58

strickac
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We didn't have these problem when Derek Smith was starting.

Oct 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM

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AllTimeGreat
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Not counting the touchdown as a result of Battle's fumble, the niners held the explosive Texans to 17 points even though their offense kept going 3 and out in the first half.

If Roman doesn't take that poor angle on Slaton's run, they probably don't get the field goal.

Our defense is fine. Why can't Patrick Willis call the plays? Most every other MLB calls the plays on defense.

Oct 26, 2009 at 5:42 PM

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Snider8706
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Originally posted by PA9erFaithful:
Originally posted by Esco:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:
I never liked Willis. He's such a tackle hog. Doesn't let anyone else get in on the action.

He's also hits unnecessarily hard.

Yeah, and I hate it when he gets interceptions, I bet that really hurts the other team's feelings.

I know right? He's so incinsiderate of the other teams feelings. I also hate when he makes so many plays instead of stepping aside and letting mark roman tackle everybody. Can you say "stat hog". I bet we couldn't even get a fourth round pick for this guy.