NFLN Total Access segment on the 49ers today . . .
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-mini-camps/09000d5d829ceac5/49ers-adjusting-to-being-a-target
"Practice ran like a well oiled machine"
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Jun 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM
- SonocoNinerFan
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Jun 13, 2012 at 8:36 PM
- 49ersalldaway126
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Alex Smith completed 27 of 32 passes. In red zone drills he completed two touchdowns. For about an hour he didn't miss a single pass.
Most of his throws were short and intermediate ones to open receivers. Smith is clearly the most confident Niners QB when it comes to making decisions in the pocket. He was throwing the ball quickly all day. He even hit Randy Moss in the face one time because Moss didn't get his head around quick enough.
Both TDs Smith threw came in red zone drills. The first one he threw a dart to Crabtree between two defenders. The second he threw a high touch pass to Moss in the back of the end zone, which Moss caught easily.
Colin Kaepernick completed 12 of 20 passes, and he threw one interception. He struggled throwing accurately from the pocket, missing high and behind receivers, but he made some accurate throws on the run. Three times he hit receivers with lasers on the sideline as he rolled to his right and threw off one foot.
Kaepernick tried to roll out later on in practice, but Larry Grant saw it coming. As Kaepernick called the signals from under center, Grant shouted, "Sprint out! Sprint out!" Sure enough, Kaepernick got the ball and sprinted to his right. The defense swarmed to that side of the field, Kaepernick threw high over Brett Swain's head, and if the pass had been on target Perrish Cox probably would have picked it off. "Told you guys!" Grant yelled after the play.
Josh Johnson completed just 11 of 23 passes. He struggled early in practice, missing some short throws high and some intermediate ones low. He threw one interception as well. But he also threw two of the best passes all day – one was a 25-yard strike to Randy Moss, the other was a beautiful deep pass to Joe Hastings down the sideline.
Scott Tolzien completed 11 of 20 passes and had two throws picked off and a couple more batted down at the line of scrimmage.
Most of his throws were short and intermediate ones to open receivers. Smith is clearly the most confident Niners QB when it comes to making decisions in the pocket. He was throwing the ball quickly all day. He even hit Randy Moss in the face one time because Moss didn't get his head around quick enough.
Both TDs Smith threw came in red zone drills. The first one he threw a dart to Crabtree between two defenders. The second he threw a high touch pass to Moss in the back of the end zone, which Moss caught easily.
Colin Kaepernick completed 12 of 20 passes, and he threw one interception. He struggled throwing accurately from the pocket, missing high and behind receivers, but he made some accurate throws on the run. Three times he hit receivers with lasers on the sideline as he rolled to his right and threw off one foot.
Kaepernick tried to roll out later on in practice, but Larry Grant saw it coming. As Kaepernick called the signals from under center, Grant shouted, "Sprint out! Sprint out!" Sure enough, Kaepernick got the ball and sprinted to his right. The defense swarmed to that side of the field, Kaepernick threw high over Brett Swain's head, and if the pass had been on target Perrish Cox probably would have picked it off. "Told you guys!" Grant yelled after the play.
Josh Johnson completed just 11 of 23 passes. He struggled early in practice, missing some short throws high and some intermediate ones low. He threw one interception as well. But he also threw two of the best passes all day – one was a 25-yard strike to Randy Moss, the other was a beautiful deep pass to Joe Hastings down the sideline.
Scott Tolzien completed 11 of 20 passes and had two throws picked off and a couple more batted down at the line of scrimmage.
Jun 13, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- qnnhan7
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Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Alex Smith completed 27 of 32 passes. In red zone drills he completed two touchdowns. For about an hour he didn't miss a single pass.
Most of his throws were short and intermediate ones to open receivers. Smith is clearly the most confident Niners QB when it comes to making decisions in the pocket. He was throwing the ball quickly all day. He even hit Randy Moss in the face one time because Moss didn't get his head around quick enough.
Both TDs Smith threw came in red zone drills. The first one he threw a dart to Crabtree between two defenders. The second he threw a high touch pass to Moss in the back of the end zone, which Moss caught easily.
Colin Kaepernick completed 12 of 20 passes, and he threw one interception. He struggled throwing accurately from the pocket, missing high and behind receivers, but he made some accurate throws on the run. Three times he hit receivers with lasers on the sideline as he rolled to his right and threw off one foot.
Kaepernick tried to roll out later on in practice, but Larry Grant saw it coming. As Kaepernick called the signals from under center, Grant shouted, "Sprint out! Sprint out!" Sure enough, Kaepernick got the ball and sprinted to his right. The defense swarmed to that side of the field, Kaepernick threw high over Brett Swain's head, and if the pass had been on target Perrish Cox probably would have picked it off. "Told you guys!" Grant yelled after the play.
Josh Johnson completed just 11 of 23 passes. He struggled early in practice, missing some short throws high and some intermediate ones low. He threw one interception as well. But he also threw two of the best passes all day – one was a 25-yard strike to Randy Moss, the other was a beautiful deep pass to Joe Hastings down the sideline.
Scott Tolzien completed 11 of 20 passes and had two throws picked off and a couple more batted down at the line of scrimmage.
Sounds like the backup QBs need to hit the playbook more. Familiarity with the playbook can do wonders for their play on the field.
Jun 13, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- SonocoNinerFan
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That's two bad days in a row for Kaep it sounds like.
Jun 13, 2012 at 8:46 PM
- qnnhan7
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Originally posted by SonocoNinerFan:
That's two bad days in a row for Kaep it sounds like.
Wouldn't call it bad.
Productive attempts...
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM
- cciowa
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:when Ck throws it high, its cuz he has a cannon for an arm, when smith throws it high it is just another nail in his coffin for the mob. in fairness , he was throwing to swain
Wouldn't call it bad.
Productive attempts...
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- qnnhan7
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Originally posted by cciowa:
Originally posted by qnnhan7:when Ck throws it high, its cuz he has a cannon for an arm, when smith throws it high it is just another nail in his coffin for the mob. in fairness , he was throwing to swain
Wouldn't call it bad.
Productive attempts...
Kaep is trying to develop chemistry with the receivers. Overthrowing them is part of his development. Alexcuses -- they are not limited to Alex Smith.
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:25 PM
- Afrikan
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I don't know about you guys, but sure I am indeed genuinely happy Alex is looking accurate out there....but I also worry about him throwing "neighborhood" passes to Randy.
Sure Randy will try to go up and get them, and most likely pull them down....but I just want him, at his age, to not have to do that very often. So hopefully Alex, Kaep, and JJ don't rely on throwing high passes to him just to get completions.
I'd rather have Randy for the whole season....the way he seems to be playing right now, defenses will have trouble trying to cover our offensive personal.
Sure Randy will try to go up and get them, and most likely pull them down....but I just want him, at his age, to not have to do that very often. So hopefully Alex, Kaep, and JJ don't rely on throwing high passes to him just to get completions.
I'd rather have Randy for the whole season....the way he seems to be playing right now, defenses will have trouble trying to cover our offensive personal.
[ Edited by Afrikan on Jun 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM ]
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:28 PM
- qnnhan7
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Colin Kaepernick is in his 'When in doubt, roll out' phase of development. Like Alex Smith's first year.
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Afrikan
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:
Colin Kaepernick is in his 'When in doubt, roll out' phase of development. Like Alex Smith's first year.
I don't know, they seemed like they were designed roll outs....Grant called out the play.
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- qnnhan7
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Originally posted by Afrikan:
Originally posted by qnnhan7:
Colin Kaepernick is in his 'When in doubt, roll out' phase of development. Like Alex Smith's first year.
I don't know, they seemed like they were designed roll outs....Grant called out the play.
Yeah, but I was looking at this too:
He struggled throwing accurately from the pocket, missing high and behind receivers, but he made some accurate throws on the run. Three times he hit receivers with lasers on the sideline as he rolled to his right and threw off one foot.
It's all good though. He'll be fine. I support all Niners players and wish them the best for themselves and the team. Kaep needs to improve himself into a solid #2. Then a starter down the road in a couple of years.
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Most of his throws were short and intermediate ones to open receivers. Smith is clearly the most confident Niners QB when it comes to making decisions in the pocket. He was throwing the ball quickly all day. He even hit Randy Moss in the face one time because Moss didn't get his head around quick enough.
Alex hit Moss in the FACE
Jun 13, 2012 at 9:44 PM
- qnnhan7
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Originally posted by KowboyKiller:
Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Most of his throws were short and intermediate ones to open receivers. Smith is clearly the most confident Niners QB when it comes to making decisions in the pocket. He was throwing the ball quickly all day. He even hit Randy Moss in the face one time because Moss didn't get his head around quick enough.
Alex hit Moss in the FACE
Smith taking control of his offense. Not taking any sh*t. Even from a HOF receiver. Yelled at Staley. Pissed on Cam Newton. B*tch slap Moss in the face.
[ Edited by qnnhan7 on Jun 13, 2012 at 9:47 PM ]
Jun 13, 2012 at 11:36 PM
- NinerBuff
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So far in OTAs...
Positive:
Alex Smith, Randy Moss, Vernon Davis, Alex Boone, Michael Crabtree, Anthony Davis, Aldon Smith, Perrish Cox, Terrel Brown, Scott Tolzien
Negative:
Colin Kaepernick, A.J. Jenkins,
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Not bad
Positive:
Alex Smith, Randy Moss, Vernon Davis, Alex Boone, Michael Crabtree, Anthony Davis, Aldon Smith, Perrish Cox, Terrel Brown, Scott Tolzien
Negative:
Colin Kaepernick, A.J. Jenkins,
...
Not bad
Jun 14, 2012 at 6:25 AM
- Mr.Mcgibblets
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Originally posted by Afrikan:
I don't know about you guys, but sure I am indeed genuinely happy Alex is looking accurate out there....but I also worry about him throwing "neighborhood" passes to Randy.
Seems many get sensitive, so I am just saying this ahead of time... not at all jumping all over you about this part. Just saying, this is a deliberate drill that coaches want to see. Throw the ball away from the target to see the guys extend and contort for passes. Happens all of the time. They want to improve and assess the receivers' abilities in making the tough catches.
