Joe Staley

Also I think Simms is hurt.

Wow,Really? How hurt? Are line is vital man. ugh....i'm stressin on this game:(

Originally posted by sicc110:
Wow,Really? How hurt? Are line is vital man. ugh....i'm stressin on this game:(

They said he had a MRI on his swollen knee, but haven't heard anything after that.

This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

Originally posted by modninerfan:
This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

I know our line is ragtag. they either give us great run blocking but horrible pass protection or great pass protection and horrible run blocking. If it were up to me i spend both 1st pics on the o line. but hey who am i huh

I thought I read Staley would not be back until the last game of the season? Or am I tripping?

Originally posted by modninerfan:
This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

I keep using this stat because it's important to note. Since going to a pass heavy offense during the 2nd half of the Packers game, we've only given up 2 sacks (14 quarters and counting) and one of those could be pinned on Alex holding on to the ball to long on Monday night. Add in Gore's more patient running, and we were an extremely balanced and effective offense.

Point being, the line isn't as bad as you might think, and definitely won't take "2-3 years" to fix. Rachal is still young and learning how to play....let him develop and over time, he'll be fine. Plug in a rookie LG after Baas walks and a veteran RT and we'll be ok.

Originally posted by modninerfan:
This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

Originally posted by English:
I thought I read Staley would not be back until the last game of the season? Or am I tripping?

He was either questionable or probable leading into the Arizona game and had been saying he was going to play on Monday night since earlier in the week. Given that I think it's safe to say he'll be playing Sunday.

Originally posted by Gavintech:

Originally posted by English:
I thought I read Staley would not be back until the last game of the season? Or am I tripping?

He was either questionable or probable leading into the Arizona game and had been saying he was going to play on Monday night since earlier in the week. Given that I think it's safe to say he'll be playing Sunday.

My question is....does this disrupt our line since we have to move simms if he plays or does it help?

Originally posted by GoFD74:

Originally posted by modninerfan:
This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

I keep using this stat because it's important to note. Since going to a pass heavy offense during the 2nd half of the Packers game, we've only given up 2 sacks (14 quarters and counting) and one of those could be pinned on Alex holding on to the ball to long on Monday night. Add in Gore's more patient running, and we were an extremely balanced and effective offense.

Point being, the line isn't as bad as you might think, and definitely won't take "2-3 years" to fix. Rachal is still young and learning how to play....let him develop and over time, he'll be fine. Plug in a rookie LG after Baas walks and a veteran RT and we'll be ok.

i love that stat!

Originally posted by sicc110:

Originally posted by Gavintech:

Originally posted by English:
I thought I read Staley would not be back until the last game of the season? Or am I tripping?

He was either questionable or probable leading into the Arizona game and had been saying he was going to play on Monday night since earlier in the week. Given that I think it's safe to say he'll be playing Sunday.

My question is....does this disrupt our line since we have to move simms if he plays or does it help?

If Sims is fit, leave him at L and put Staley at R? I don't really want to see Sims back at R.

Originally posted by GoFD74:

Originally posted by modninerfan:
This line needs serious help... its gonna take 2-3 years to fix. Staley is good (overrated on this board but good) Heitmann is very solid, but LG/RG/RT need a lot of work.

I keep using this stat because it's important to note. Since going to a pass heavy offense during the 2nd half of the Packers game, we've only given up 2 sacks (14 quarters and counting) and one of those could be pinned on Alex holding on to the ball to long on Monday night. Add in Gore's more patient running, and we were an extremely balanced and effective offense.

Point being, the line isn't as bad as you might think, and definitely won't take "2-3 years" to fix. Rachal is still young and learning how to play....let him develop and over time, he'll be fine. Plug in a rookie LG after Baas walks and a veteran RT and we'll be ok.

I know... Rachal may turn into something next season but i've lost faith in Baas, he shows flashes like yesterday but just doesnt have it to be a starter and Snyder is a backup at best. Gore deserves better and Alex would perform better. We need a stud guard for sure in next years draft. If we can solve the RT issue then thats cool. If not I think this team can manage with Snyder or Sims at RT.

but this last game has me all confused, our two weakest positions (Oline and Safety) performed their best against a team with a top Run D, bad ass WRs and a top QB.

Originally posted by English:

Originally posted by sicc110:

Originally posted by Gavintech:

Originally posted by English:
I thought I read Staley would not be back until the last game of the season? Or am I tripping?

He was either questionable or probable leading into the Arizona game and had been saying he was going to play on Monday night since earlier in the week. Given that I think it's safe to say he'll be playing Sunday.

My question is....does this disrupt our line since we have to move simms if he plays or does it help?

If Sims is fit, leave him at L and put Staley at R? I don't really want to see Sims back at R.

Good question. I think Simms would do just fine at RT. Aside from a couple exceptions he really didn't play that poorly in the few games he played last year.