Can we do it? Can we win Superbowl 50?

Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:

Originally posted by UK_49er:

I just don't get how so many people are being so negative and pessimistic.

And don't give me that rubbish about how you're a "realist", can you see into the future? No, you're being pessimistic or optimistic.

With the players we're getting back plus the additions I really don't see why we can't make a run this year. What's stopping us, really? Seattle? No reason why we can't beat them, is there?

We've got a MUCH better team than we did 12 months ago, and if anyone can be bothered to trawl through the forums to May 2014, I can guarantee that there wasn't so much negativity.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Yes, mark me down for "yes," we have a very realistic shot to win with the talent and depth we have and esp. if the coaches recognize our weakness and it sounds like they do...focusing on CK's mechanics, film study, passes to the RB's (hello! ), deep speed added, incredible depth along the DL, more pass rushers added, ILB/SS added for the DIME sets (and big nickel), potentially adding a ZBS now, building playbooks around player-strengths, etc.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

#NeverForget

Lmao

Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:

Originally posted by UK_49er:

I just don't get how so many people are being so negative and pessimistic.

And don't give me that rubbish about how you're a "realist", can you see into the future? No, you're being pessimistic or optimistic.

With the players we're getting back plus the additions I really don't see why we can't make a run this year. What's stopping us, really? Seattle? No reason why we can't beat them, is there?

We've got a MUCH better team than we did 12 months ago, and if anyone can be bothered to trawl through the forums to May 2014, I can guarantee that there wasn't so much negativity.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Yes, mark me down for "yes," we have a very realistic shot to win with the talent and depth we have and esp. if the coaches recognize our weakness and it sounds like they do...focusing on CK's mechanics, film study, passes to the RB's (hello! ), deep speed added, incredible depth along the DL, more pass rushers added, ILB/SS added for the DIME sets (and big nickel), potentially adding a ZBS now, building playbooks around player-strengths, etc.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

#NeverForget

Lmao

Originally posted by Eli_23:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
thread should be titled,

"Can we do it? Can we finish 3rd in the NFC West?"

THIS Lolz

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by VDpwndMjenkins:

Originally posted by UK_49er:
I just don't get how so many people are being so negative and pessimistic.

And don't give me that rubbish about how you're a "realist", can you see into the future? No, you're being pessimistic or optimistic.

With the players we're getting back plus the additions I really don't see why we can't make a run this year. What's stopping us, really? Seattle? No reason why we can't beat them, is there?

We've got a MUCH better team than we did 12 months ago, and if anyone can be bothered to trawl through the forums to May 2014, I can guarantee that there wasn't so much negativity.

Originally posted by NCommand:
Yes, mark me down for "yes," we have a very realistic shot to win with the talent and depth we have and esp. if the coaches recognize our weakness and it sounds like they do...focusing on CK's mechanics, film study, passes to the RB's (hello! ), deep speed added, incredible depth along the DL, more pass rushers added, ILB/SS added for the DIME sets (and big nickel), potentially adding a ZBS now, building playbooks around player-strengths, etc.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

#NeverForget

Lmao

Lol

Originally posted by TonyStarks:

Originally posted by lucky_49:
hahahahahaha no

Originally posted by Zealot:
f**k negativity and objectivity. We're goin' all the way, baby!

Originally posted by 16to87:

Originally posted by NCommand:
Like the list thl408 put together, with the talent and depth this team has, if we improve on just 1/2 of these things, even incrementally, there is no doubt we can make a run for it.

We EASILY s/h had 10 wins last year despite 21 players on I.R. and Baalke just stacked the roster and depth again for this year and next. We only have 1 or 2 real positions open for winning a starting spot with a ton of competition.

This list were GLARING issues during the entire HaRoman tenure yet we were successful nonetheless. The local and national media and a few fans here will only feul that, 'Us against the world'-mentality and that is a great spot to be in.

As to the "tough schedule?" Don't we say that every year?

Get plays promptly into the huddle; less pre-snap motion
More ball control passing; short passes to RBs/TEs
Highlight Kap's mobility (scrambles, read-option, rollouts)
Shift to predominantly zone blocking run scheme
Improved blitz pickup/pass protection (Offensive line)
More defensive blitz packages/blitz frequency
More press, bump, and run; less off coverage alignment (CBs) (Better mix including actual jam-press at the LOS, not just "press")
More playing time for young players, to aid development
Red Zone efficiency
Situational Awareness (I added)