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HearstFan · 2011-12-12T19:06:55-08:00

What is concerning me is the amount of frustration and discontent that seems to be brewing. VD is frustrated Crabtree is frustrated Gore is frustrated - although that is probably more so about his injury Braylon is highly discontent with his role. I'd bet the defense is a bit frustrated with the anemic RZ scoring after they deliver short fields. Now the question is -- is that frustration starting to focus on ASmith not getting the ball to players, which might happen regardless of how the OL is playing. Receivers might not sympathize with the QB being under pressure, they just fee like, "well, if you're under pressur, just throw me the darn ball." Or is the frustration about the play calling and scheme -- in other words, toward the coaches? You can tell that Gore, VD, and some lineman really supported ASmith after his/their time under Sing and Nolan. They may want the coaches to "let Smith wing it more" instead of being so cautious. But caution is probably as much a Smith trait as the coaches. The coaches need to get this in check ASAP. With a recent history of losing and frustration, it doesn't take much for old feelings to resurface.

Dec 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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saj4423
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Be happy that at 10-3 they are still pissed off after a loss.

Dec 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

#62

Lott49ersFan
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This thread is stupid. Discontent? I doubt it but, I'm damn glad they aren't happy (or nonchalant) about losing the game. Losing sucks, and you play sports to win. That loss was extremely frustrating, and the fact that no one on the team is alright with the fact that it turned out the way it did is a good thing!

Dec 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

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I wouldn't put too much stock in the discontent...Vernon, Gore, the vets who've been here for awhile understand they're still learning Harbaugh's WCO. Edwards should be discontented...at his lack of time on the field, largely due to injury. Beyond that, he just hasn't seemed to be on the same page as the rest of the O. He's missed a number of passes...IMHO, he's trying too hard to be good. This team really hasn't reached their potential yet...especially on offense. The guys know that...there'll be some frustration from time to time, but this unit's too strong overall to let it get them down. Harbaugh wouldn't allow it, anyway. They all know they should've beaten 'Zona comfortably...but it's water over the dam and now the focus is to beat the Steelers on Monday night. Their game in Seattle will be a toughie...but that all goes toward making some hay in the playoffs. You have to be battle-hardened...Harbaugh will make sure they're ready, trust me.

Dec 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM

#64

oldninerdude
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Originally posted by susweel:
The team is coming apart at the seems.

So it seams.

Dec 13, 2011 at 8:52 AM

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qnnhan7
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Originally posted by oldninerdude:

Originally posted by susweel:
The team is coming apart at the seems.
So it seams.

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM

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Marvin49
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LOL!!

The team is 10-3 and now USED to winning. They get pissed when they lose.

Thats the kind of discontent that you WANT.

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

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Dec 13, 2011 at 9:11 AM

#68

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Disagree.

There is always frustration when you know you are better than the other team and they win the game. We lost the game but the Cards did not beat us - we beat us. People who care get frustrated.

Obviously, we have lots of work to do. Alex has to get better as do our WRs - Edwards sucks and this is a glaring weakness the coaches have to addres now. We vare playing now and the draft and FA can't help us in the present.

We have a short window to get better if we are to move through the playoffs. Everyone knows our big weaknesses; handling blitz packages and scoring in the RZ.

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

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Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:

Originally posted by Baugh_Area:
How are people not taking this seriously? VD had to be restrained going into halftime. This is one of our captains people and if he is upset it wouldn't surprise me if there are others.

And obviously there are, as crabs was clearly upset after the game. I can't say what they were mad about but its gotta be alex or the ol....

Who had to be restrained when VD dropped that TD pass last week? Everyone who catches passes on this entire f**king team not named Kyle Williams better f**king man up and take their share of the blame. You want the ball to come your way? CATCH IT!

I'm not saying Alex is blame-free because he's definitely not.

My favorite line from the OP was 'Braylon's not content with his role' or whatever. Gimme a f**king break. He's flat out sucks. Not a weapon whatsoever.

The only one that has a legitimate gripe is Gore. But he has to get it through his head there is a bigger picture here. We are not going to go anywhere in the playoffs riding his fragile ass the whole time.

You win, no problems. You lose, blame starts flying. It's the nature of team sports. This was a team loss, coaches and players alike. Nothing more, nothing less. That is it. Fix it and this will all be forgotten.

Love it!

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

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theres a saying that goes, "show me a good loser and i'll show u someone used to it", i'm happy they pissed after this loss they should be, i'd be more concerned if they were trying to down play it

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:36 AM

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AZ is a better team than a lot of people realize. They have a very good pass rush and PP is becoming the kind of defender most people thought he would be. As we saw, with Larry Fitzgerald, all they need is a QB who can deliver the ball.

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

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Yes, at 10-3, first place in the division, and possible first round bye... everyone is pissed!

Harbaugh/Roman/Smith sucks!!!

Dec 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

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Originally posted by FILTHpigskin:
Yes, at 10-3, first place in the division, and possible first round bye... everyone is pissed!

Harbaugh/Roman/Smith sucks!!!

thats the beuty of being a good team trying to be the best !

Dec 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

#74

Dajanksta
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Grant Cohn just pwned the 49ers lol.

http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/2011/12/inside-the-49ers/49ers-and-the-media-an-explanation/

[ Edited by Ajanke on Dec 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM ]

Dec 13, 2011 at 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Charles Haley never got frustrated. The bar is high my friends. This is a good thing and they will come into MNF hungry.

Then why did he piss on a dude's car in the parking lot?