Football IQ

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

fly15
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Sep 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

verb1der
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Alex Smith was smarter.

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM

49ersMan420
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Originally posted by Liontech:
I think I witnessed evidence of exceptional (or at least servicable) coaching. Perhaps compared to the previous regime even servicable looks like exceptional...

I did not watch every single second of the game, but I did watch most of it. Here are three observations:

1. I did not see the Niners called for one penalty.
2. I did not see one delay-of-game penalty *nor* do I recall witnessing any cases where the offense appeared disoriented, in a hurry, etc.
3. I don't recall seeing any dropped passes.

If the 49ers can just eliminate games lost due to self-inflicted wounds, I believe this team can surprise people.

The collective football IQ has definitely improved, rather significantly.

I concur.

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

Joecool
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I don't think it is IQ. I think it is preparation. Raye didn't have a complicated offense and didn't adjust because he was lazy. We have a coach who is sacraficing his "off-time" to put this team in the best position to succeed. Singletary also did not spend his "off-time" to help this team succeed.

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Norcal9erfan
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Our backups and guys that wont even make the team, so does that mean that??...

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

qnnhan7
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Smith zip a pass past an outreach defender, hit Ginn in the hands for a drop.

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM

Hollywood
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Penalties are more of a discipline and focus issue rather than IQ. I wouldn't attribute dropped passes to Coaching or Player IQ either. Focus and discipline.

Sep 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM

Sinsation
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yeah, the penalties, and just lack of professionalism and preparation the last few yrs was MADDENING! excited to see cleaner games this yr...hopefully.