Grade OC Mike Johnson vs. the Denver Broncos | Page 3

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 5:44 PM

#31

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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.

Agreed. I think the players, executed the gameplan very well today. Which was why we won. However, for much of the game I wanted to see the offense simply allow Troy Smith to play. There were too many 3rd down running plays today, imo.

Oct 31, 2010 at 5:45 PM

#32

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I don't wanna say I give him a pass but he didn't know how much of the offense Troy Smith could handle. That has to be in the front of his mind while calling plays.

Oct 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

#33

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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

Oct 31, 2010 at 6:23 PM

#34

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Every time Norris gets the ball in his hands, I have to take away one letter grade.

So I came up with a C.

Oct 31, 2010 at 7:09 PM

#35

kstolai
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D+ For predictable play calling, and for not putting the game away on 3rd and 4

Oct 31, 2010 at 7:10 PM

#36

SanDiego49er
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He's ok. It's hard to rate him. He doesn't have a huge amount to work with.

Oct 31, 2010 at 7:19 PM

#37

bracus
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Originally posted by Schulzy:
Originally posted by bracus:
D

Frank did hit 100 yds but on about 30 carries. And pretty much all the carries were straight up the middle. No creativity whatsoever. The only reason we won was because he was forced to actually pass in the end.

Seems like he's got a couple tricks but they're just for practice lol. I don't know if it's Sing holding him back or what but they need to do something.

Uhhh

30 for 100 is a 3.33 avg. He had 29 for 118, a 4.1 avg. You fail.

No, having Frank against a horrible run d for a 4.1 avg is a fail. Unless your fine with mediocre. Franks biggest run was when he went to the outside. So what did they do the rest of the game? Not try it again.

Oct 31, 2010 at 8:05 PM

#38

zeppfan1
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I like the quick slants and hope they utilize those more now that there's a quarterback that can lead his receiver.

Oct 31, 2010 at 8:26 PM

#39

Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by susweel:
C-

I that high because we won.

Victory blunt