1) Kap: Its sometimes difficult to follow a game the way I did (via twitter), then watch it on my DVR, and really get an accurate depiction of the flow of the game. What I saw was that he didn't play poorly. He made some good throws and actually put the ball into the endzone 3 times even tho 2 were called back. That's promising. He didn't put up a ton of yards, but they were also running the hell out of the ball and doing so with success.
The 90 yard run was fantastic, but not getting too excited about that as we already knew he could do that. It was a nice thing to see though.
2) Ellington: Looked good in this game. Still dunno how big a contributor he'll be in the future, but he had himself a pretty good game. He's not real big and while he's elusive, he's still not the pure burner they need.
3) Frank: Love seeing Frank go off at least one more time. Hopefully he can get over 1000 this week. Salute to my all-time favorite Niner.
4) Defense: They could only hold on so long before the penalties started to really show themselves. Backups all over the field. Backups to backups at a few positions...yet they still fight and almost pulled it off. So if Reid can't go this week, we are now down to only Justin Smith and Micheal Wilhoite as defenders who will start all 16 games....and Wilhoite is a backup to begin with.
5) Aldon: Was it just me or did it seem like Aldons heart wasn't really in it? He's been double and triple teamed a ton since his return, but just seemed a bit like he was playing in slow motion at times. Could have just been fatigue. As I said, tough to get a feel for the game when watching it on DVR.
6) Refs: I try not to say much about refs...but this one was tough. I have to read the rule again on cut-blocks, but how can it be a cut-block if the back engages BEFORE the lineman does? Asking seriously...don't know how the rule is written. The illegal formation penalties? WTF? I didn't see them any farther from the line than any tackle these days. The hold on Staley? WTF?
7) Cox: I think he's earned himself a new contract. CB will be a position of need in the offseason and Cully may be gone, but Cox has earned a new contract.
8) New Coach: Anyone else find Mike Shanahans comments about wanting to coach but not a team doing a complete rebuild interesting? Dunno if I even like the choice, but I did find that interesting. It will be sad to see Harbaugh go, but clear the writing is on the wall. I just hope they can get something for him, but I have a sneaking suspicion they won't.
9) Difficult: Have to be honest, I always watch Niners games regardless of record and love seeing them play no matter what...but these last few games are kinda rough. Possibly last games in Niner uniforms for several players I've really enjoyed watching..Frank, Justin, Crab, Iupati, and maybe a few others. Still though, I'm looking forward to the season being over and being able to change the focus from qho's gone and about to be let go to who's coming and whose about to be a 49er.
Can't get here soon enough.
10) Spoiler?: Jeez....Lose and assure Seahawks win division and we get a better draft pick or win and destroy any chance to send them back to being Wild-Card. I say win the damn thing. :) End the season right.
[ Edited by Marvin49 on Dec 22, 2014 at 4:53 PM ]
