Originally posted by jreff22:
Originally posted by TheFunkyChicken:
Originally posted by NCommand:I think Kap had proven that he has very high standards when it comes to trusting receivers. If a player doesn't meet those standards he won't throw to them consistently. He might throw to them once, but if they drop that ball they won't see another for weeks.
Originally posted by TheFunkyChicken:
Still feel like WR is a top need.
9ers are covering it up now by getting production from other positions (like TE and FB). They might be able to get into the playoffs without addressing WR. But I they will not win in the post season without better options at WR after Boldin.
Now I know that there's a chance we could have both Manningham and Crabtree healthy by then, so maybe we'll be okay. But I'm worried that the front office is BANKING on that happening. And that's a pretty big gamble given the injuries they suffered.
9ers really should make a move and secure another solid option at WR. Come on, Nicks or Gordon!
This is almost identical to what I said as my #1 need in post #502 above...so yeah, I agree. Ha. The thing is though, are we going to PASS to anyone else not-named-Boldin-or-VD? Once again, Baldwin gets one pass his way...same with Williams in the slot and Mconald as well. That's it...one pass each. Are we EVER going to spread the ball around and/or get others involved early/often?
But on the other hand, once a player proves himself to Kap, he will be VERY trusting trusting and throw their way a LOT.
Clearly, Boldin, Davis, and Miller have all earned Kap's trust.
Baldwin, Patton, Williams and Moore have obviously NOT earned Kap's trust. But I'm not sure that he's being unfair by not trusting them. They haven't done anything to prove they deserve they ball.
Based on how quickly Kap built trust with Boldin, I feel confident that he can do the same with another WR we bring in. But for that to happen, we need to bring in a truly talented WR.
I'm sorry but that is dumb. If he won't throw to them how could they earn his trust? He needs to spread the ball around and give players a chance to make a play. If he can only work with pro bowlers he will have a very short career.
The answer IMHO, lies is somewhere in between here. To me, it STARTS with HaRoMan and game planning. It is not hard to scheme plays to get everyone involved early and often and roll from there. One or two low percentage (deep) passes a game to a receiver not-named-Boldin-or-VD is not going to get your WR or QB into a good rhythm. Not running a WCO (built-in receiving options on every level) is killing this team right now. CK looks incredibly awkward...the timing just looks weird. It's not a two-step drop under center, back foot plants and release hitting the WR in stride. It's like CK tip-toes, waits until he sees any separation and then guns it in there as hard as he can and hopes the WR can catch it. And it's always a LOW throw to where the receiver has to dive to catch it. I'm sure this is designed to keep TO's down but it completely eliminates any chance for RAC...something that used to be a staple of our offense. Game planning, offensive philosophy, QB mechanics, types of WR routes, etc.