No Excuses for '10, That's the Good News | Page 2

jesserdumas2 · 2009-12-28T10:44:29-08:00

As it appears we're steaming forward towards the next season with (gasp!) the entire coaching staff intact, one thing no one will be able to say is that the team is still coming together as a unit. It's a "win-now" league and if the coaching staff with the key players in their places cannot get over the hump, we'll know exactly what we have. If they show considerable progress after a full offseason together and continue to improve during 2010, then at least we'll know something positive is happening. Thinking back to the Erickson and Nolan days, there just was so much ambiguity about gauging the progress of the team. Now, we get to compare apples to apples. Coach, OC, and QB are all going to be the same, there's nothing to hide behind for Alex, Sing, or Raye. It's all on them.

Dec 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM

#16

niners94
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Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
Originally posted by GoFD74:
Agree 100%. In 2010, no more excuses, especially for these 5:

1.) Coach Singletary
2.) Scot McCloughan
3.) Alex Smith
4.) Nate Clements
5.) Joe Staley (not convinced he's a real LT)

All of these guys need to step up big time and have a great 2010. If they do, we have a legit shot at winning our division. If they don't, we'll be watching the playoffs on tv again and these 5 f**kers need to to be replaced.

I've always felt the same way, everyone goes nuts on Staley..he's average to me..if he wants to be great he needs to step it up big time

agree im not sold on staley

You guys might not be sold, but the the GM and Coaches are.

Dec 28, 2009 at 11:21 AM

#17

YungBird
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Originally posted by niners94:
Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
Originally posted by GoFD74:
Agree 100%. In 2010, no more excuses, especially for these 5:

1.) Coach Singletary
2.) Scot McCloughan
3.) Alex Smith
4.) Nate Clements
5.) Joe Staley (not convinced he's a real LT)

All of these guys need to step up big time and have a great 2010. If they do, we have a legit shot at winning our division. If they don't, we'll be watching the playoffs on tv again and these 5 f**kers need to to be replaced.

I've always felt the same way, everyone goes nuts on Staley..he's average to me..if he wants to be great he needs to step it up big time

agree im not sold on staley

You guys might not be sold, but the the GM and Coaches are.

Well if you haven't noticed our GM is an idiot

Dec 28, 2009 at 11:22 AM

#18

PatrickJira411
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Yup, no more excuses in 2010 and I think McCloughan, Singletary, Alex Smith and Raye are going to sink or swim together.

Dec 28, 2009 at 11:26 AM

#19

Snider8706
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Originally posted by 415fan:
Originally posted by jesserdumas2:
I guess I was thinking more "big picture" than that. But I can understand where you're coming from.

Should they beat the Rams next week and finish 8-8, I think we have to be thankful for that improvement. We can explain away a lot of the close loses, or "make excuses" as you say, but after these past 6 years I'm just happy the team could compete with virtually every opponent they faced this year.

Amen to that

Yup I was tired of getting blown out every game. I'm dissapointed but optimistic about next year.(gore 5th 1000 yard season in '10)

Dec 28, 2009 at 12:27 PM

#20

jesserdumas2
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Barring significant injuries, which can derail even the best of teams, I really don't see how the team won't improve from 09 to 10. Clearly, management will take some kind of steps to improve O-line play and that right there I think is the key to going from 8-8 to 10-6.

Dec 28, 2009 at 12:35 PM

#21

Schulzy
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Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Originally posted by BirdmanJr:
Originally posted by GoFD74:
Agree 100%. In 2010, no more excuses, especially for these 5:

1.) Coach Singletary
2.) Scot McCloughan
3.) Alex Smith
4.) Nate Clements
5.) Joe Staley (not convinced he's a real LT)

All of these guys need to step up big time and have a great 2010. If they do, we have a legit shot at winning our division. If they don't, we'll be watching the playoffs on tv again and these 5 f**kers need to to be replaced.

I've always felt the same way, everyone goes nuts on Staley..he's average to me..if he wants to be great he needs to step it up big time

agree im not sold on staley

I think he's a solid starter, but too many people overrate him. I wouldn't rule out a move to RT in the future.

Dec 28, 2009 at 1:38 PM

#22

tohara3
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Originally posted by jesserdumas2:
I guess I was thinking more "big picture" than that. But I can understand where you're coming from.

Should they beat the Rams next week and finish 8-8, I think we have to be thankful for that improvement. We can explain away a lot of the close loses, or "make excuses" as you say, but after these past 6 years I'm just happy the team could compete with virtually every opponent they faced this year.

Agree

Dec 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM

#23

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Originally posted by pelos21:
Im telling you bro were taking the division next year. The Tards aint got sh*t on us, we were built to stop them. Its a pass happy league right now so were good.

yeah but can we stop anyone else?may not need to,but personally I believe we WILL grow next year!

Its a whole new decade suckers!!! Time to take over!

Dec 28, 2009 at 10:20 PM

#24

fly15
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Originally posted by pelos21:
Im telling you bro were taking the division next year. The Tards aint got sh*t on us, we were built to stop them. Its a pass happy league right now so were good.

Pass happy league?? i dont think im eating crow in 2010... remember???
Sorry to spoil the good humor 4 u, but no happy passing with u know who...

Dec 28, 2009 at 10:39 PM

#25

Mister49
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2010 will be Alex's last chance! im rooting for him but if he dont come out smokin next year i say bench his ass by week 4 and go with Nate Davis!

Sing will improve for sure considering how he was really just a rook!

McCloughan better get us a RT and a RG as well as another pass rusher and Strong safety,unless we put Dashon there and Nate at Free safety..Lastly a legit kick returner!

Jimmy Raye better have more plays with more motion and more running plays out of shotgun formation.And more balance,i was pissed he didnt even attempt to pass late in Detroit game when Detroit was obviously stacked to stop Frank!
SO YES NO MORE EXCUSES NEXT YEAR FOR THOSE 4!

Dec 28, 2009 at 10:55 PM

#26

Bali-Niner
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Originally posted by Joecool:
You do know we have Alex Smith who throws 3 INTs where only 1 of them is his fault, right?

Excuses will be plenty. We should get into the playoffs on consistency alone but don't expect too much out of the passing game.

yer just ASKIN fer it, aren't you!!!

Dec 28, 2009 at 11:19 PM

#27

fly15
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Originally posted by Mister49:
2010 will be Alex's last chance! im rooting for him but if he dont come out smokin next year i say bench his ass by week 4 and go with Nate Davis!

Sing will improve for sure considering how he was really just a rook!

McCloughan better get us a RT and a RG as well as another pass rusher and Strong safety,unless we put Dashon there and Nate at Free safety..Lastly a legit kick returner!

Jimmy Raye better have more plays with more motion and more running plays out of shotgun formation.And more balance,i was pissed he didnt even attempt to pass late in Detroit game when Detroit was obviously stacked to stop Frank!
SO YES NO MORE EXCUSES NEXT YEAR FOR THOSE 4!

I agree with u buddy, im just afraid Raye will fall asleep during the game for 3 qtrs instead of 2

Dec 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM

#28

toeknee
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home opponents for 2010: Oakland, Denver, Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Arizona, Seattle, St. Louis and loser of Sunday's Phi/Dallas game.

#49ers road opponets set for 2010: Green Bay, San Diego, Kansas City, Carolina, Atlanta, Arizona, Seattle and St. Louis.

It will be a tough year, we need to start beating teams like San Diego and New Orleans.

Dec 29, 2009 at 9:47 AM

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GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by teeohh:
home opponents for 2010: Oakland, Denver, Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Arizona, Seattle, St. Louis and loser of Sunday's Phi/Dallas game.

#49ers road opponets set for 2010: Green Bay, San Diego, Kansas City, Carolina, Atlanta, Arizona, Seattle and St. Louis.

It will be a tough year, we need to start beating teams like San Diego and New Orleans.

That's really not a tough schedule at all. Of any division in the AFC, I'd rather face the west!

Dec 29, 2009 at 10:01 AM

#30

Steve
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No more excuses. Yeah sure, not until the first loss and then all the Alex lickers will start in again. Not his fault, the defensive guy jumped in front of his great pass. Not his fault he fumbled, his hands were cold. Not his fault he didn't see the open man, he wasn't looking that was. If Alex Smith turns around and does a great job next season, I will be glad to cheer him on. I just don't see it happening. Granted we could use some help at RT, but that won't change who Alex is. He has to think everything through and then it is too late to make the play. Up til now, he hasn't even shown he could be a good backup. If he was the answer, the Niners would be in the playoffs as the division champs. Didn't happen with Smith and probably never will. If he does great, wonderful. If not, absolutely no more excuses for Alex Smith.