Damn it hurts...........

Ughh, I'm staying positive, but I won't hold my breath with the ignorant attitude our staff has towards our o-line.

What's done is done, seems like you need to go buy a pack of tampons.

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

I think Rodgers would be in the same position as Smith. Rodgers has had the benefit of learning and studying the same offensive system for 5 years. Alex Smith has been under 4 different offensive systems.

If Alex had the luxury to sit under the same O system on the bench for 3 years before he took his first snap.............

Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Ughh, I'm staying positive, but I won't hold my breath with the ignorant attitude our staff has towards our o-line.

Unfortunately, our front brass has no commitment to winning. Not that I have anything against Singletary, but take a look at the viable candidates that we miss out on this season. Shanahan, Holmgren, possibly Cowher and Dungy. For a guy (Singletary) that is more loyal to his coaches than the team itself. And if and when this team fails (what makes you think Sing is committed to major changes this season eg FA, when he cant even make obvious changes eg coaches), we'll end up looking for a has-been during the offseason 2010.

This is why teams like Dallas, NY, and Pittsburgh turn teams around in years instead of decades. Accountability.......

Originally posted by taney71:

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

I think Rodgers would be in the same position as Smith. Rodgers has had the benefit of learning and studying the same offensive system for 5 years. Alex Smith has been under 4 different offensive systems.

Well if that's the case why scout anybody? Just plug them into a certain system and bam, all pro. Talent has nothing to do with it.

Lay off the ...................'s.

Originally posted by taney71:

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

I think Rodgers would be in the same position as Smith. Rodgers has had the benefit of learning and studying the same offensive system for 5 years. Alex Smith has been under 4 different offensive systems.

Then I want no exuses is Smith fails after this next season. I don't think we'll ever see a 400 yard 4 TD game from Smith

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

Growing pains

All things in due time

Don't turn this into a Aaron / Alex thread

We have some young leaders -- Vernon, Crabs (just ask sing), Gore, Staley, Alex (yes Alex), Justin Smith, Willis, Goldson.

This game is a great one, true dat. Garcia gave us the #1 comeback in playoff history. 3 Pro Bowls, #11 rated passer all time, took 3 franchises to the playoffs, and he gets no respect (not from me ).

Aaron would be Alex if Aaron were Alex.

Nolan would have played Aaron in his first year, played him hurt etc.

Phil Simms was drafted in the first round in 1979. Walsh wanted him too but drafted Joe.

Coulda shoulda woulda.

No disrespect but, it is not CETERUS PARIBUS -- all things being equal.

Smith did not have a HOF QB to sit behind for 3 years. Young sat behind a HOF QB for 4-5 years, after having played in the NFL/USFL for 5 years.

Originally posted by LeadFarmer:

Originally posted by taney71:

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

I think Rodgers would be in the same position as Smith. Rodgers has had the benefit of learning and studying the same offensive system for 5 years. Alex Smith has been under 4 different offensive systems.

Well if that's the case why scout anybody? Just plug them into a certain system and bam, all pro. Talent has nothing to do with it.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say. All I said was that Rodgers has been a completely different situation than Smith. The 49ers have been a horrible organization completely unable to develop a young QB. The Packers were able to let a young QB sit and watch while learning. Pretty easy to see that Smith would be doing much better with the Packers and Rodgers would be doing a lot worse with the 9ers.

Originally posted by socal81:

Originally posted by taney71:

Originally posted by ZRF80:
As I watch the Green Bay Packers duke it out with the Cardinals in the Wild Card matchup, I cant help it but think that this could be us..........US........playing the Packers at Candlestick, reviving an old rivalry that was all but dead for the past decade. But, as usual.......we botched when it counted.....and another season goes in the dust. Of course, that doesnt stop the faithful from claiming SUCCESS on a season where we went 8-8.......you know, cause 1 extra win from a dismal 7-9 record from before means oodles for a franchise that hasnt won a playoff game since 2002, not to mention has the least playoff appearances in the division in that span.

And to add insult to injury, Im watching Aaron Rodgers........yes the same Aaron Rodgers we passed on for Alex Smith..........light up the Arizona Cardinals in their own stadium. Now consider this........this is a team (Cardinals) that our defense manhandled on both occasions this season, but despite that........our QBs could barely muster up enough offense to claim victory.

And what on earth do people see in Alex Smith baffles me. Take a look at Rodgers and his dreadful offensive line. He's still making the plays, in AND out of the pocket. Something Smith cant do. He's pump faking, threading the balls to his receivers in coverage, and making the checkdowns when it counts. Things Alex cant do.

s**t.........I wish we could go back to 2005. How this team couldve been different. And this could have been us......the San Francisco 49ers led by Aaron Rodgers......duking it out with the Packers at Candlestick. Alex Smith wouldve already been out of this league.

Life sucks.........oh well, next year is our year, right ?

I think Rodgers would be in the same position as Smith. Rodgers has had the benefit of learning and studying the same offensive system for 5 years. Alex Smith has been under 4 different offensive systems.

Then I want no exuses is Smith fails after this next season. I don't think we'll ever see a 400 yard 4 TD game from Smith

Are you Smith haters actually 9er fans? I'm serious here. Ok, you don't like Smith but at least keep the bashing down during the offseason. Let's come together as a fan base and root for the team together.

Aaron Rodgers >>>>>>>>>>>>> Alex Smith

Originally posted by BigRon:
If Alex had the luxury to sit under the same O system on the bench for 3 years before he took his first snap.............

he needed it too considering the sytem he ran in college. One of Nolan's many mistakes.