Actually very optimistic about this season | Page 2

49glory · 2011-05-06T23:25:53-07:00

Considering how close many of the games we lost last year were: atlanta -2pts, literally had the game won... saints -3pts Eagles -3pts, Alex smith had 300+ yds Panthers -3pts, didnt watch this one, not sure how we lost... wtf Im VERY optimistic even with Alex Smith as qb, and Im absolutely no fan of his. Looking at our schedule this season, I dont see why we dont at least win the NFC West. Of course however, we were saying this last year. I just think that with a competent offensive strategy that isnt as predictable as the sunrise, and our defense remaining basically the same we wont give away so many games this year. Here is my take on the 2011 schedule: Seahawks - 78% win - At home, opening day, we pull it out Cowboys - 50% - If Romo shows up, we lose Bengals - 85% win - theyre in complete chaos over there. i see them gunning for Luck Eagles- 45% - We played them very close last year but i dont see it happening with a healthy Vick Bucs - 68% win- They stomped us last year with Blount, but we had no offense with sing. probably wont happen again Lions - 70% win- yes they have a monster DL but the rest of their D still sucks and theyre offense is iffy. Browns - 70% win- attack McCoy and he folds. hillis wont run over our D (madden curse ) Redskins - 79% win- Who knows what their Qb situation looks like but theyve got other issues. i think we handle them. Giants - 50% - Depends on what Eli does. Not optimistic about this one Cardinals - 80% win- Its the cards Ravens - 35% - harbaugh vs. harbaugh but not likely Rams - 73% - We beat them last year with Troy Smith, the second game we imploded after J. Smith's ejection. I dont think that happens again. Cardinals - 80% Its the Cards again Steelers - 35% Nope. Seahawks - 65% possible battle for the division, away. will be a good one, but we win (bias) Rams - 73% We win for the division This could put us at 11-5 best case senario. I dont see us losing to the cards or rams at all. the Seahwawks could get us late in the season and we could be shocked by either the lions or browns but we would still be over .500. This would constitute a positive season for coach harbaugh in my book, given the hand he's dealt. So Overall im pretty excited about this season even though many will see it as a rebuilding year. Im not at all on the Tank-for-Luck bandwagon, Id like to fly my flags this year without ridicule, and he may not be that great as a pro. thoughts? [ Edited by 49glory on May 6, 2011 at 23:29:05 ]

May 10, 2011 at 2:17 PM

#16

RichmondPete
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I don't know? We have huge question marks at QB, CB, FS, SS and our pass rush is far from a sure thing. Plus a RB coming off a serious injury.

Gores injury wasn't very serious, playing with it would have made it serious

May 10, 2011 at 3:27 PM

#17

FreddyG
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Originally posted by RichmondPete:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I don't know? We have huge question marks at QB, CB, FS, SS and our pass rush is far from a sure thing. Plus a RB coming off a serious injury.

Gores injury wasn't very serious, playing with it would have made it serious

Im iffy. He is Bo Jackson Jr now

May 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

#18

niners9
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im always optimistic, but that doesnt mean anything. we could be 11-5 or 5-11. im hoping for 11-5

May 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

#19

jacklegniner
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I actually agree with the post. I am being overly optimistic but there are many things that can work in our favor.
1. Horrible Division - I think the Rams are the only team set at Quarterback but Bradford has a new OC in McDaniels. We play them good anyways. Seattle and Arizona are in the same boat as we are as far as the QB situation. We have at least drafted our future QB, they haven't even addressed that area and might not be able to for awhile with the cba thing.
2. Alex has never done well in a new system but that still has always gotten us to be 7-9 or 8-8 or 6-10. hopefully this will be the most friendly system for him to play in and even if he starts slow, it can't get any worse than last years 0-5 start. if we can win a couple of games in the beginning until we get the system figured out we can finish with a strong 2nd half of the season.
3. We will still have close games but hopefully we won't lose anymore to boneheaded play-calling or conservative Defensive schemes. As long as we play smart football than we will come out on top of those close games that we have lost for years.
4. The Oline will be better this year and Harbs has already said that Gore will still be a work horse. Iputai and Davis will be in their 2nd year and the rest of the line will hopefully be healthy. Chilo is a beast at the run so we will continue to pound the ball but with better playaction passes and schemes. Controlling the line of scrimmage gives us a chance in any game. Run the ball, burn the clock, keep the opposing offense on the sideline and we will be in most games.

Don't think we will be 11-5 but i think we can be 9-7 and win the division. Go Niners!!!!!!!!!!

[ Edited by jacklegniner on May 10, 2011 at 16:11:13 ]

May 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

#20

FreddyG
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I really dont know what leads any of you guys to beleive we will go 11-5

May 10, 2011 at 3:53 PM

#21

SanDiego49er
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Originally posted by FreddyG:
I really dont know what leads any of you guys to beleive we will go 11-5

Wishful thinking...

May 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

#22

FreddyG
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Originally posted by FreddyG:
I really dont know what leads any of you guys to beleive we will go 11-5

Wishful thinking...

lol thats about all at this point

May 10, 2011 at 4:41 PM

#23

NinerBuff
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Originally posted by jacklegniner:
I actually agree with the post. I am being overly optimistic but there are many things that can work in our favor.
1. Horrible Division - I think the Rams are the only team set at Quarterback but Bradford has a new OC in McDaniels. We play them good anyways. Seattle and Arizona are in the same boat as we are as far as the QB situation. We have at least drafted our future QB, they haven't even addressed that area and might not be able to for awhile with the cba thing.
2. Alex has never done well in a new system but that still has always gotten us to be 7-9 or 8-8 or 6-10. hopefully this will be the most friendly system for him to play in and even if he starts slow, it can't get any worse than last years 0-5 start. if we can win a couple of games in the beginning until we get the system figured out we can finish with a strong 2nd half of the season.
3. We will still have close games but hopefully we won't lose anymore to boneheaded play-calling or conservative Defensive schemes. As long as we play smart football than we will come out on top of those close games that we have lost for years.
4. The Oline will be better this year and Harbs has already said that Gore will still be a work horse. Iputai and Davis will be in their 2nd year and the rest of the line will hopefully be healthy. Chilo is a beast at the run so we will continue to pound the ball but with better playaction passes and schemes. Controlling the line of scrimmage gives us a chance in any game. Run the ball, burn the clock, keep the opposing offense on the sideline and we will be in most games.

Don't think we will be 11-5 but i think we can be 9-7 and win the division. Go Niners!!!!!!!!!!

I'll believe it when I see it. If the Niners have a 7 or 10 pt lead going into the 4th quarter, they are most likely going to lose (at least the Niners I've been watching the last decade

). Don't get me wrong, it would be great if we could actually hold a lead, or better yet, have the "killer instinct". But until proven otherwise, I still have to assume that we lose 5 games or so next year by 7 pts or less, which effectively takes us out of the playoffs again.

May 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM

#24

fly15
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Originally posted by RichmondPete:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I don't know? We have huge question marks at QB, CB, FS, SS and our pass rush is far from a sure thing. Plus a RB coming off a serious injury.

Gores injury wasn't very serious, playing with it would have made it serious

If Singletary decided not to play Gore, that means it was VERY serious....

May 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM

#25

sincalfaithful
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7-9 since we're stuck with mediocrity.

08-(7-9)
09-(8-8)
10-(6-10)

7-9 fits right in the middle of those 3

May 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM

#26

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Originally posted by sincalfaithful:
7-9 since we're stuck with mediocrity.

08-(7-9)
09-(8-8)
10-(6-10)

7-9 fits right in the middle of those 3

Besides QB and DB what do you find mediocre about the 49ers? I am not necessarily disagreeing with you I am simply curious what your reasoning is.

May 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

#27

sincalfaithful
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Originally posted by goodthings19:
Originally posted by sincalfaithful:
7-9 since we're stuck with mediocrity.

08-(7-9)
09-(8-8)
10-(6-10)

7-9 fits right in the middle of those 3

Besides QB and DB what do you find mediocre about the 49ers? I am not necessarily disagreeing with you I am simply curious what your reasoning is.

I think our RB's, LB's, TE's, and ST's are solid. My concerns are our Wr's a whole. I also want a constant pass rusher that produces at least 8 sacks so that we can create more turnovers. We need more big plays from both sides of the ball. Also this team needs a killer instinct to put games and to not shoot themselves in the foot. I'm hoping Harbaugh and crew can fix that problem. We've been close to knocking off some of the power house teams in this league and with proper coaching I think we could be better. I'll say 7-9 because last year I drank the Kool-aid big time and was heartbroken so I've lowered my expectations this season

May 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM

#28

FreshTrent
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Originally posted by 49glory:
Rams - 73% - We beat them last year with Troy Smith, the second game we imploded after J. Smith's ejection. I dont think that happens again.quote]

Justin Smith got ejected during the Charger's game bruhh.

-Fresh

[ Edited by FreshTrent on May 10, 2011 at 23:37:59 ]

May 10, 2011 at 11:37 PM

#29

49glory
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Originally posted by FreshTrent:
Originally posted by 49glory:
Rams - 73% - We beat them last year with Troy Smith, the second game we imploded after J. Smith's ejection. I dont think that happens again.

quote]

Justin Smith got ejected during the Charger's game bruhh.

-Fresh

well i stand corrected

May 10, 2011 at 11:51 PM

#30

okdkid
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Originally posted by b9er37:
Originally posted by YungAce:
i think we'll go .500

I agree. Lockout or not, this is a mediocre team.

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Nah. This is a playoff caliber team, right now. With the change over and lockout, this year may very well be .500. But we have more talent than every team in the NFC West and most NFC teams. There are only 1-2 teams in the NFC I'd say we have no chance at beating.

This team just needs mediocre QB play, and an above average pass rush. Every single team has flaws, most worse than ours.

With our current roster and some coaching this team can win playoff games.