Originally posted by NinerGM:Originally posted by sdninerfan:Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:Originally posted by NinerGM:
Well if anything this says Mike Solari definitely has a strong voice among the coaching staff. This is the first time in years I've seen this team go heavy at the OL opposed to LB (under Nolan). I guess Solari never wants to be put in the situation he was in at Seattle when his OL started dropping like flies to injury.
At least Singletary is LEARNING and listening to his coaches this go-round. It's simple - no OL, no play-offs. Long drives help score points, keeps your D fresh and the opposing O off the field. I'm so happy we are going deep at OL and didn't go light here. That would have been a huge mistake. Not only is Baas injury prone but Staley dinged that knee. Davis hasn't yet been tested at RT with a real game so we don't know how he'll fare. You could say that for both rooks.
This is one of the smartest 53-man roster I've seen from the 49ers in a long time. No wasted spots to Taser bulls**t and much less emphasis on hybrids. Keep WRs that matter - finally than the standard 6 WRs. This totally make sense when you have 2 TEs who are essentially WRs.
Byham(?) really must have impressed as both a pass-catcher and a blocker. He essentially killed any chance for Brit Miller of Jehu from making the squad. I just hope Norris stays healthy.
Looks like Briggs and LaBoy's pass-rushing ability didn't go unnoticed since the only pass-rusher on the team besides those guys has a lacerated kidney.
I applaud the moves.
Go Niners!
**** we should have a long look at Housh *** here's why: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5529209
How hard does he play against Seattle this season?
Nice post. We all focused on the player, but you brought up the big picture. I agree 100 percent.
I thought one of the blogs said that Byham was playing well as a TE and as that Z-Back role, or the hybrid FB, blocker, 3rd receiver.
They did. I like the kid a lot - it's just that if Norris goes down or out for a couple of games, Byham isn't your traditional lead blocker from an I-set. Morris loss would certainly change the design of the offense ....
but ....
Now that I think about it, that may not be so bad because it would force Raye to be more creative with the run game and even possibly us Gore and Westbrook together more often.
Morgan Davis ---------OL---------- Ginn Crabtree
................................Smith
....................Gore Westbrook
Ginn could be replaced with Walker or Williams.
I wouldn't be upset with this at all - not one pit.
That's 12 men on the field.
