Grade OC Mike Johnson vs. the Denver Broncos

PTulini · 2010-10-31T16:13:38-07:00

On second thought, I'll say a B-. He did a better job of mixing up the playing calling. Frank Gore also had 100+ yards rushing for the third consecutive week. QB Troy Smith played well for his first game as a 49er, and I think he got into a good rhythm as the game progressed.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:17 PM

HessianDud
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C-

I understand some of the reasoning behind the gameplan, but it was too stubborn and one-dimensional for most of the game and was terribly inflexible and uncreative when the game called for "situational adjustments." When it opened up a little in the 4th quarter it looked okay.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:18 PM

Method
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Originally posted by HessianDud:
C-

I understand some of the reasoning behind the gameplan, but it was too stubborn and one-dimensional for most of the game and was terribly inflexible and uncreative when the game called for "situational adjustments." When it opened up a little in the 4th quarter it looked okay.

I also voted c-

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:24 PM

crazyNiner
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I gave him a C+. I understand they wanted to limit Smith in the passing game but 5 straight runs in a row.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:26 PM

BubbaParisMVP
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Originally posted by HessianDud:
C-

I understand some of the reasoning behind the gameplan, but it was too stubborn and one-dimensional for most of the game and was terribly inflexible and uncreative when the game called for "situational adjustments." When it opened up a little in the 4th quarter it looked okay.

I can't improve on that analysis.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:28 PM

carlgo
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An A, cuz he overcame Sing's directives and got a QB who wasn't allowed to practice until this week to play as well as a guy who has played for years, learning and learning...

I give the DC and A as well because I am sure Sing inserts his magic thoughts on that side of the ball as well and yet they did ok.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:33 PM

BobS
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You don't really know how much of his play calling is over seen by the dumbest person to ever be a head coach in the NFL.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Gore_21
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Really vanilla.... C

Didn't like the Norris FB dive and way too many draws on 3rd and 2 and then one on 3rd and 7.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:35 PM

sincalfaithful
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Originally posted by BobS:
You don't really know how much of his play calling is over seen by the dumbest person to ever be a head coach in the NFL.

true

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:39 PM

Antix
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Runs up staright up the middle 3 times in a row at least 3 different times in the game. Terrible.

D

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:40 PM

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9erfanAUS
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Originally posted by carlgo:
An A, cuz he overcame Sing's directives and got a QB who wasn't allowed to practice until this week to play as well as a guy who has played for years, learning and learning...

I give the DC and A as well because I am sure Sing inserts his magic thoughts on that side of the ball as well and yet they did ok.

Sing is the one who wanted Troy IIRC.

-9fA

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:53 PM

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Originally posted by Antix:
Runs up staright up the middle 3 times in a row at least 3 different times in the game. Terrible.

D

Yep...we just happened to not make any mistakes and caused a few turnovers...thats why we won.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:55 PM

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Negrodamus
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somewhere in the gray zone between c-/d

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:57 PM

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susweel
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C-

I that high because we won.

Oct 31, 2010 at 4:59 PM

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SnakePlissken
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The play-calling in the first 3 quarters was garbage, per usual it wasn't until we lost the lead in which we put the game on Troy Smith to win it for us (and thankfully build an aggressive lead within the 4th).