Still flying under the radar................

Originally posted by Snider8706:

Originally posted by Chico:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Everyone is looking at our poor offense but the never mention the tough defenses we have played. Cincy, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit on the road... we still have to play Pittsburgh, Baltimore and even Washington has a highly ranked defense.

If the Fudge Packers played any of these teams, their offense won't look so potent

Our offense is weak in YPG but we're 1st in points per yard on offense. They are scoring points without getting a lot of yards.

creating turnovers and ted ginn have quite a bit to do with this aswell

We are not getting quite as much coverage as one would think considering we have the 2nd best record in the league.

HOWEVER, when the Niners are being discussed, they're getting their due.

The smart analysts have stated that:

We aren't a fluke
We have a ferocious front 7
Frank Gore is playing at a very high level
Smith has progressed a great deal.

Minimal coverage is fine by me so long as those W's keep on rolling in.

God it feels like it's been decades since the 49ers were relevant! This feels amazing. Can't wait to get out to the 'Stick for a game again!

We won't get full respect until the 49ers win a playoff game to back up the surprising record. I remember the Chiefs one season went like 9-0 or something and then flopped later in the season...not gonna say it's gonna happen to the Niners, but there is a thin line between pretenders & contenders until playoffs come.

Originally posted by Snider8706:

Originally posted by Chico:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Everyone is looking at our poor offense but the never mention the tough defenses we have played. Cincy, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit on the road... we still have to play Pittsburgh, Baltimore and even Washington has a highly ranked defense.

If the Fudge Packers played any of these teams, their offense won't look so potent

Our offense is weak in YPG but we're 1st in points per yard on offense. They are scoring points without getting a lot of yards.

We have played some top defenses and to narrow it down more, we have played some of the best defensive fronts in the league. I have a feeling our offense will start padding the stats when we get a few of the weaker defenses under our belt like GB has done.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by Snider8706:

Originally posted by Chico:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Everyone is looking at our poor offense but the never mention the tough defenses we have played. Cincy, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit on the road... we still have to play Pittsburgh, Baltimore and even Washington has a highly ranked defense.

If the Fudge Packers played any of these teams, their offense won't look so potent

Our offense is weak in YPG but we're 1st in points per yard on offense. They are scoring points without getting a lot of yards.

We have played some top defenses and to narrow it down more, we have played some of the best defensive fronts in the league. I have a feeling our offense will start padding the stats when we get a few of the weaker defenses under our belt like GB has done.

Exactly! We shredded the Bucs and they're recognized as a defensive team. But, they don't look so good on defense this year and look what happened...48-3!

Originally posted by Snider8706:
Our offense is weak in YPG but we're 1st in points per yard on offense. They are scoring points without getting a lot of yards.

That means the 49ers got good field positions, and more often than any other offense, they scored when they got their hands on the ball.

Originally posted by NinerGM:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Seriously, The teams they love only have a high powered passing offense and that's it.

We just don't look sexy in their eyes i guess...fine with me

Yeah, NYG?? Are they kidding me? Their defensive line is so undisciplined and only want to rush the passer that they now have a TERRIBLE run defense.

It is obvious to me now that these TV guys do minimal homework because they keep saying things like, "what are we going to do if we need Alex to win us a game?"

Idiots, swallow this:

1. played 2 of the 5 top run defenses: 2. CIN, 3. BAL, 4. DAL, 5. MIN
2. played 2 of the top 6 pass defenses: 2. CLE, 6. DET
3. played the #1 rushing offense: 1. PHI
4. played 3 of the top 10 passing offenses: 7. DAL, 9. PHI, 10. DET

So, 5 of our 7 games have been against a team that had 1 side of the ball ranked in the top 10. Three of those five have two parts in top 10 categories.

Agreed, but the biggest game on the schedule at this point to me is Pittsburgh. We'll really see how far this team has come when they play the Steelers who have a hot passing game and a defense that's just as stingy as our own.

By then we might have our starters on the bench resting up for the playoffs shoooooooot

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Seriously, The teams they love only have a high powered passing offense and that's it.

We just don't look sexy in their eyes i guess...fine with me

I thought everyone would jump on board after the Detroit win. I know we get some respect and people say we are playing great but most analysts are just waiting for us to lose a game and then they can bump us back down the rankings and say "see I told you so." I didn't get to see last weeks game and I didn't see any highlights on tv. I had to look it up on the internet. They just kept showing the same highlights of Philly and Pittsburgh, etc... Agreed, it's because we don't have a high powered passing attack. That's all they care about. Our 150 yards rushing every game means nothing to them. "Our topped ranked D is good but getting teams when they are down." So many excuses. I guarantee at the end of the year the Niners will be the big story... Coach of the year! Defensive Rookie of the Year! Comeback player of the Year with Alex!

As fans we know how good we are. I'm down in SoCal and I see Niners fans everywhere now. It's a good feeling because we know that we are for real and we will continue to quietly make noise.

Well Stephen A. Smith thinks not only are we not real, but also that the eagles are better than us lol.

Originally posted by NinerGM:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I think we are still under the radar. We are forcing our #2 ranking due to our record but are not getting the respect of a #2 ranked team. It just kills me that none of these guys want to give credit to THE most balanced all around team from top to bottom in the NFC.

Seriously, The teams they love only have a high powered passing offense and that's it.

We just don't look sexy in their eyes i guess...fine with me

Yeah, NYG?? Are they kidding me? Their defensive line is so undisciplined and only want to rush the passer that they now have a TERRIBLE run defense.

It is obvious to me now that these TV guys do minimal homework because they keep saying things like, "what are we going to do if we need Alex to win us a game?"

Idiots, swallow this:

1. played 2 of the 5 top run defenses: 2. CIN, 3. BAL, 4. DAL, 5. MIN
2. played 2 of the top 6 pass defenses: 2. CLE, 6. DET
3. played the #1 rushing offense: 1. PHI
4. played 3 of the top 10 passing offenses: 7. DAL, 9. PHI, 10. DET

So, 5 of our 7 games have been against a team that had 1 side of the ball ranked in the top 10. Three of those five have two parts in top 10 categories.

Agreed, but the biggest game on the schedule at this point to me is Pittsburgh. We'll really see how far this team has come when they play the Steelers who have a hot passing game and a defense that's just as stingy as our own.

I have a feeling that their defensive philosophy, which is a lot of movement up front and banking on Troy P. to bail that movement out will fall right into Jim Harbaugh's hands. We have a coach who appears that he can expose ANY defense as long as he has a solid run-game.

They are ranked 19 in allowing 4.4 yards per carry.
They are ranked #2 in pass defense with DET being #1.
They are ranked #9 in sacks. We are ranked #7. We have played DET #3, PHI #6, and DAL #7 (tied with us). We will play WAS #5.

They are ranked #13 in yards per carry at 4.4
They are ranked #6 in average yards per pass.


I am only worried about our pass defense not getting burned by B. Roeth. Pittsburgh is over rated. Let's take a look at who they played to get these stats.

Lost to BAL 35-7
Beat SEA 24-0
Beat IND 23-20
Lost to HOU 17-10
Beat TEN 38-17
Beat JAX 17-13
Beat ARI 32-20
Beat NE 25-17

The've only beat one "real" team. Their next 4 games will really show us what they are made of. So far, besides the NE win, I'm not impressed.

PIT next 4 games vs BAL, CIN, KC, CIN.

Originally posted by blunt_probe:
Well Stephen A. Smith thinks not only are we not real, but also that the eagles are better than us lol.

Isn't he a basketball dude?

Originally posted by verb1der:

Originally posted by blunt_probe:

Well Stephen A. Smith thinks not only are we not real, but also that the eagles are better than us lol.

Isn't he a basketball dude?

Yeah, he's the loudmouth basketball dude that forces me to lower the volume every time he's on TV.

i am not sure how to post a link , but go to nfl . com and search "storybook" with faulk and sapp , then "around the league" with rodney harrison. they both have some good things to say.

Originally posted by jdean:
i am not sure how to post a link , but go to nfl . com and search "storybook" with faulk and sapp , then "around the league" with rodney harrison. they both have some good things to say.

excuse me , that was "story time"

I'm very satisfied with flyin' under the radar... as long as i can remember; even back in the day (80's) ... the argument has always been "they play in a weak division (Falcons/Rams/Saints) or finesse offense...yada-yada-yada... but who cares.
I just want to be there when the playoffs start! It's been a tough decade to watch --especially for a fan who was spoiled to watch Montana 'n Young.
This team is balanced and i think we are only getting better-- definitely more creative.
Enjoy it now... there's still plenty of football left.