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Why did the 49ers struggle so much against GB in the 90's?

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May 23, 2015 at 8:57 AM
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
I'm probably not the best to comment, but I would say Favre, he seemed to have our number, even when he went to Minnesota, he beat us on a last second pass in the endzone. Plus man Lambeau field was such a hard place to win IMO.

I don't think that's an opinion, more of a fact... Considering Lambeau was undefeated in the post season for 38 yrs.
May 23, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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Originally posted by pdizo916:
because the packers used under-inflated balls.

May 23, 2015 at 9:19 AM
While it is fun to blame the officiating, our lack of a running game and their ability to control the line of scrimmage AND field a solid rushing attack absolutely killed us in a lot of those games. We never had a dependable running back until Hearst.

I think with a solid running game, we would have been able to match punches with Green Bay.

There are other factors, but I think this was the more important one.

Also, as mentioned, under-inflated balls.
May 23, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Originally posted by RishikeshA:
Originally posted by Niners99:
On paper, it was the 1997 team.

That defense was insane. Chris Doleman, Bryant Young, Dana Stubblefield, Roy Barker, Ken Norton Jr., Gary Plummer, Lee Woodall, with Kevin Greene rotating in, Rod Woodson, Tim McDonald, Merton Hanks, Darnell Walker.

I swear, GB and Dallas have stolen like 5 SB's from us.

You can throw the Giants into the mix, especially, "there will be no 3peat".

THAT game still burns me!
May 23, 2015 at 9:26 AM
Originally posted by Niners99:
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
I'm probably not the best to comment, but I would say Favre, he seemed to have our number, even when he went to Minnesota, he beat us on a last second pass in the endzone. Plus man Lambeau field was such a hard place to win IMO.

It was all Favre. Its like he knew our defensive play calls.

Ya, Favre just always had our number
May 23, 2015 at 10:03 AM
no serious running game and favre playing sand lot football. nfc title game after the 97 season had garrison hearst returning after a 6 week or so absence from a broken collarbone. he wasnt much use in the title game
May 23, 2015 at 10:16 AM
I think Holmgren knowing Young and the WC offense in general helped.
May 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM
also we could never move that fat f**k gilbert brown. combine him with reggie white and it was just headache after headache when we were on O
May 23, 2015 at 10:29 AM
also Young wasn't as good from 95-97 as he was in 98 and 92-94. Led the league in completion % from 95-97 but just didn't throw a lot of TD's.
May 23, 2015 at 11:07 AM
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Yeah having a HOF QB in his prime and a coach that knew the 49ers schemes helped but:

Packers DL/OL > 49ers OL/DL.

/thread

The 1995 team was the best non-SB team.

#1 scoring offense; #2 yards/game

#2 scoring defense, #1 yards/game
May 23, 2015 at 11:13 AM
Originally posted by FL9er:
Yeah having a HOF QB in his prime and a coach that knew the 49ers schemes helped but:

Packers DL/OL > 49ers OL/DL.

/thread

The 1995 team was the best non-SB team.

#1 scoring offense; #2 yards/game

#2 scoring defense, #1 yards/game

dont think so. couldnt run the ball and you'll get exposed for that in the playoffs. 97 D was just as good but O could run the ball with hearst
May 23, 2015 at 11:17 AM
Steve Young didn't play very well in the post season.
May 23, 2015 at 11:46 AM
Running game.

When we had Watters in the early 90s we had a balanced attack. Defenses could not play just the passing game cuz Watters would torch them in the running game AND ESPECIALLY catching passes out of the backfield.

When Garrison Hearst was 100% we had a similar attack. I believe 100% that the 49ers would have won a 6th ring in 1998 if Hearst did not break his ankle against the Falcons in the playoffs.
May 23, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Originally posted by 49erFan816:
also Young wasn't as good from 95-97 as he was in 98 and 92-94. Led the league in completion % from 95-97 but just didn't throw a lot of TD's.

Cuz he didnt have a great run game those years... Derek Loville.... smh
May 23, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Originally posted by ElephantHaley:
The Main Reason GB rolled us in the 90s was because Holmgren Knew the 49ers Playbook/schemes Inside and Out. 49ers were just as talented NO DOUBT but Holmgren/Farve/Fritz Shermur DC knew how to attack the 49ers and for some UNGODLY reason, the 49ers could not cover Antonio Freeman. I feel the 49ers approached GB different like run at them the way the Cowgirls used to run on GB each time. All GB would do is play nickel and dime with Leroy Butler lined up in the box with no threat of running so Rice/Owens/Stokes each had to beat almost double coverage each play.

This is exactly right. I was pissed Holmgren went there to expose us. To top it off Favre called the WCO GB's offense. GB has been running things the 49er way since the 90s. Hiring our coaches running our ish and then drafting lifelong fans to be their QB (Rodgers). I can't stand their candy a$$es! F*** GB!

This is exactly why I love whipping these punk b****es right now the way we have. I can tell Packer buddies I know to go f*** themselves!
[ Edited by Pillbusta on May 23, 2015 at 12:05 PM ]
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