Here’s my mid season evaluation of the Niners:
Q.B. He’s still learning on the job and getting comfortable with his receivers. V. Davis seems to be the go-to guy. Which isn’t bad, he just needs to be better at finding his W.R’s and NOT staring them down. I HOPE that over time Smith grows into a better Q.B. Grade: C-.
Running Backs. Although Gore is a great R.B. and is able to run and receive well, he still mostly runs between the tackles. This helps the opposing defense stack’em up. Coffee seems to be a very good back up who runs a lot like Gore. High praise indeed! We have no speed burner at this position; I wish that we had kept Sheets. This could have been a solid compliment to Gore. Moran Norris is a great blocking F.B. Grade: A.
Wide Receivers. This is a weird mix of one older Vet passed his prime and a bunch of young guys with loads of potential. Bruce needs to make way for a younger receiver like Crabtree, Morgan, Hill, Jones, etc. Our W.R.’s also seem to get caught from behind too much Grade: D+.
Tight End. Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker may be one of the best duos at T.E. in the league. This unit has great blockers and excellent receivers with outstanding SPEED. Grade: A.
O-Line. This is the weakest unit of the team. Center Heitman is excellent; Chilo and Bass are serviceable with Chilo having a bunch of upside. Staley is all that you can want from a Left Tackle. Snyder is not going to be a starter next year, hopefully! He’s a great utility guy, but a starter he is not. So far Sims has been a pleasant surprise, but will his good performance last? With Staley hurt, grade: D-.
D-Line. The interior linemen have done an outstanding job against the run and pushing the pocket back against the Q.B. Smith, McDonald, Sopo, Franklin, and even Balmer have done a great job this season. I can find no fault with this unit. Grade: A+
Line Backers. Lawson, Willis, Spikes, and Haralson all seem to be very good run and pass defenders. The problem is that they still don’t generate much of an outside pass rush. In a 3-4 that’s very important. Lawson may never fulfill that dream. Haralson has yet to rush the passer like last year. Grade: B.
Secondary: Spencer is doing an excellent job back as a starter. Brown has played very well too. With Bly and Clements in the mix we are very deep at C.B. At Safety the backfield falls down a bit. They have NO play- makers at this position. Lewis is a solid strong safety that can support the run and pass protect. At free safety, so far, no one has been a very good pass defender or ball hawk. If the Niners found a ball hawk F.S. look out! Grade: B-.
Kicking Game: A+.
Coaching. Singletary has not been able create an offense that can run and “Impose its will” on the defense. The Niners O-Line is too week to get this done. He has created a team that has more discipline and will not quit the game. Can Raye take advantage of Smiths arm? Will Sing let him?
I feel that Sing is getting the team to perform as well as the talent allows. Grade: C-.
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Nov 9, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- stevenking57
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Nov 9, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- SanDiego49er
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We suck.
Nov 9, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- SFSK8R89
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
We suck.
haha couldn't have said it better
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:03 PM
- BigRon
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The only grade that matters. 3-5.
It is sad that our Offense is better than our Defense right now.
It is sad that our Offense is better than our Defense right now.
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- SnakePlissken
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Originally posted by BigRon:
The only grade that matters. 3-5.
It is sad that our Offense is better than our Defense right now.
We never have any balance! When our offense sucks, our defense is on fire! When our offense is on fire our defense sucks!
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Xestenz
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I appreciate the effort of the OP, but it just doesn't seem to matter anymore.
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:13 PM
- ninerlifer
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We are s**tty
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:21 PM
- backontop
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the team started out disciplined but have fallen apart and have played sloppy
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- billbird2111
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
We suck.
Excellent analysis sir!
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- jed_york
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the ownership and sr management are quite pleases with the 6-2 and hope to build momentum for the playoff.
Nov 9, 2009 at 4:56 PM
- sixbricks
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We are like we thought we were..
Nov 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM
- Bobbi9698
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Overall grade: D+...we do not flunk but we have not won enough games
Nov 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Godsleftsock
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We can put up enough points to win now, but then 4 f**king turnovers to go with it!
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Nov 9, 2009 at 5:35 PM
- nooj
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Originally posted by SFSK8R89:Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
We suck.
haha couldn't have said it better
yes
Nov 9, 2009 at 5:58 PM
- tohara3
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Good points. The whole team needs to play better!
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