Media and the 49ers

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper:

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
Justin SMith played how many games in a row before he got injured? He's getting older. Frank Gore, getting older. Patrick Willis has maxed out I think. Our secondary is still suspect. Aldon didn't play so well without the Cowboy so if he goes down again... We lost Ice. We lost an all pro in Goldson.

I don't underestimate this front office and coaching staff, but you don't replace Goldson, and if Justin gets hurt again(age) you definitely don't replace him. He's the best in the league.

I thought that too about Aldon until I learned he was also playing hurt.

I just feel we are going to regress and I feel we started to see it last year. Think we regressed from '11 to '12 and feel that will continue with players getting older, and others primes maxed out. Not saying we are going to suck, but we are still going to take a step backwards.

But again could be 100% wrong, just my feeling on the issue.

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

But with them having a much tougher schedule this coming season (while we have an easier schedule)......

Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
I just feel we are going to regress and I feel we started to see it last year. Think we regressed from '11 to '12 and feel that will continue with players getting older, and others primes maxed out. Not saying we are going to suck, but we are still going to take a step backwards.

But again could be 100% wrong, just my feeling on the issue.

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper:
AGAIN, why are so many people (including the media) overlooking the key injuries to our defense after the Pats game? Justin and Aldon just underwent corrective surgery and are projected to be fully rehabilitate well before the season starts. That alone puts us above anyone in the NFL, including the Seahawks. Now add a few strong FA's and 14 draft picks (6 in the first three rounds) and we're #2? Please.

Originally posted by hawker84:

Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper:
AGAIN, why are so many people (including the media) overlooking the key injuries to our defense after the Pats game? Justin and Aldon just underwent corrective surgery and are projected to be fully rehabilitate well before the season starts. That alone puts us above anyone in the NFL, including the Seahawks. Now add a few strong FA's and 14 draft picks (6 in the first three rounds) and we're #2? Please.

every team is injured in December... we were missing key players as well.. we started our 4th string cornerback that game, he covered Moss all game... not to mention our D line was riddled with injuries.. Jones was gone for that game... Russell Okuhn was playing with a bad foot.. we had significant injuries as well.

Originally posted by nj9er:
Not sold on Carrol as NFL head coach. Not sold on Russel, I think his size and speed is not near the same level as Kaep and with teams studying the read option Kaep has the pocket advantage. Not that Russel is a slouch but I think he will be easier to game plan against then Kaep. Also wait till we draft around 10-12 players.

Originally posted by JerryRice1848:
Cards pull off huge upset and win the division

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by nj9er:
Not sold on Carrol as NFL head coach. Not sold on Russel, I think his size and speed is not near the same level as Kaep and with teams studying the read option Kaep has the pocket advantage. Not that Russel is a slouch but I think he will be easier to game plan against then Kaep. Also wait till we draft around 10-12 players.

The challenge with Russell is finding a way to keep him in the pocket. He's a slippery little f**k. The big plays always seem to happen he avoids a sack, escapes the pocket, and throws on the run.