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49ersRednGold · 2010-09-21T13:38:10-07:00

Kevin Lynch of SF Chronicle says "Singletary also said Nate Byham's role could increase as the season goes on because of his flexibility to be an in-line and lead blocker." The traditional fullback position is now a dying breed. The era of the H-back is well upon us now and I believe we have ourselves one hell of a potential H-back. In this league, you have to have versatile football players who can play special teams and multiple positions. This philosophy has led to the emergence of the H-back and rookie Nate Byham is here to embrace that role. He has shown to be a good blocker and has also shown surprisingly good hands. It will get to a point where when we have Vernon Davis and Nate Byham on the field at the same time, you won't know whether we are passing or running. We can soon forever wave bye-bye to Moran Norris. Hello Nate Byham. [ Edited by 49ersRednGold on Sep 21, 2010 at 13:39:33 ]

Sep 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM

#61

wysiwyg
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The "Bear" that Bear was supposed to be:

http://www.csnbayarea.com/09/24/10/img-srchttpcsnbayareacomcommonglobal_ima/landing_maiocco_v3.html?full_args=09/24/10/img-srchttpcsnbayareacomcommonglobal_ima/landing_maiocco_v3&blockID=317529&feedID=5936

I really want to see Nasty Nate become the starting H-Back

Sep 24, 2010 at 1:44 PM

#62

Shorteous
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Originally posted by Gore_21:
Off topic but did anybody see that play where the entire line slanted to the right and Iupati pulled to the right and Gore did a complete cutback to the left and got big yardage? I am not sure if that was the play by design but I'd like to add it to the playbook. A little mis direction once in awhile to get the guys second guessing for when they see Iupati pulling and then say hey this is where Gore is going.

wait... you want to add a play to our playbook that we executed last game?

lol, i hear you though, i do.

Sep 24, 2010 at 1:47 PM

#63

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Originally posted by Gore_21:
Off topic but did anybody see that play where the entire line slanted to the right and Iupati pulled to the right and Gore did a complete cutback to the left and got big yardage? I am not sure if that was the play by design but I'd like to add it to the playbook. A little mis direction once in awhile to get the guys second guessing for when they see Iupati pulling and then say hey this is where Gore is going.

That play worked well because Morgan sealed the left edge very well and the LB flew to the right.

It's a risky play because Gore cannot see the MLB who should be sticking to his responsibility and can easily fly to the left unblocked when Gore makes that cutback.

Sep 24, 2010 at 1:48 PM

#64

ninerlifer
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Originally posted by schmons:
Originally posted by Gore_21:
Off topic but did anybody see that play where the entire line slanted to the right and Iupati pulled to the right and Gore did a complete cutback to the left and got big yardage? I am not sure if that was the play by design but I'd like to add it to the playbook. A little mis direction once in awhile to get the guys second guessing for when they see Iupati pulling and then say hey this is where Gore is going.

gore cutback to the left because the linebackers were cheating to the right side. gore made a great read on that play.

That play is what you call a "Counter"

Sep 24, 2010 at 2:48 PM

#65

PatrickJira411
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Reminds me of Greg Clark but more versatile and hopefully he won't be hurt all the time like Clark was.