By Scooter_McG
While it was nice to have the NFL season started, there is no denying the performance and result was far from what any 49ers fan was hoping for. The 49ers lost the season opener to the Bears 19-10 in a wet and sloppy game, and one the 49ers really should have won comfortably. Yes, the weather made it difficult, but it impacted both teams equally and can't be used as an excuse.
No, the 49ers can only blame themselves for this loss. They absolutely dominated the first half from a field position and yards gained point of view, but only managed to come away with 7 points to show for it, as Deebo Samuel fumbled away the ball on the opening drive in the red zone and Lance overthrew a wide open Tyler Kroft for what would have likely been another score. Including the third quarter they reached the red zone three times (plus the missed TD to Kroft) but only put 10 points on the board. In the end the team outgained the Bears on offense to the tune of 331 yards versus 204 yards. Yet somehow they only managed just over half the Bears points.
The loss can squarely be put down to two things. They allowed the Bears to hang around despite dominating the game, which meant the Bears only needed a limited number of opportunities and a couple of big plays to take the lead. And they continually committed dumb penalties to extend Bears drives, which finally came back to bite them in the second half when, combined with some silly errors in the form of blown assignments in defense and a poor intercept from Lance, gave the Bears some quick momentum and points to take a lead they would never relinquish in the fourth quarter.
As razor put it, an "undisciplined pile of poo by the 49ers team today".
We've seen this story before. We witnessed it over the first nine games of last season. It was troubling how long it took the team to correct their attitude in 2021 and start playing with the level of ruthlessness and discipline that championship hopefuls need to have. Talent isn't the issue for this team, just as it wasn't last year, and hopefully it won't take them long this time around to find their footing and start playing some good football.
Some other notable points from the game:
- Talanoa Hufanga had his best game as a pro as he was routinely around the ball and making plays. He was easily the 49ers best on the day. However, i won't yet go proclaiming him as the 49ers next great safety - the wet weather also suited his style of game as it allowed him to play aggressively downhill without fear of getting beat deep.
- The pass coverage in general was actually pretty good throughout the game, bar a couple of missed assignments from Greenlaw. But again... the wet weather helped.
- Speaking of Greenlaw, he probably had his worst game as a pro, with far too much ill discipline.
- The running game was good and the OL did a nice job of opening lanes for the RBs (and Lance) to find positive yards. However, the pass protection left a lot to be desired on too many occasions and will need to be cleaned up.
- Lance had an up and down day, but mostly down. As he outlined in his post game presser, there were a few mistakes from him that proved costly in this one. But... much like with the 49ers pass coverage, it needs to be noted that the weather did the QBs no favours in this game.
Nice critique, Scooter. There were some tic tac calls by the referee's but the 49ers have themselves to blame for giving them an opportunity to make them.
ReplyDeleteThe worst of them being the OPI against BA. Horrific.
DeleteI think it's high time the Competition Committee address these quarterback slides at the last minute, and expecting the closing defender not touch him. It's getting ridiculous.
DeleteYou are just wrong about the 49ers pass coverage yesterday!
ReplyDeleteAnd my biggest issue with this, Scooter_McG - is that you guys know as well as I do, how much more difficult it is on any QB, and how much of an advantage it is for any defense, when a team can consistently create pressure without sending more than 4 pass-rushers, because we've seen the 49ers dismantle QB's like HOFQB - Aaron Rodgers, and quality veteran QB - Kirk Cousins, by doing exactly that with their front 4, over the last few years!
According to ESPN Stats & Information research: TREY LANCE faced pressure on 35% of his drops, despite the Bears never once sending more than 4 pass rushers, doesn't mean the OL's deficiencies were any less impactful. The fact is - over the last 15 NFL seasons, are now 1-6 in situations where their QB drops back 30-plus times and doesn’t face a blitz .... doesn't change this fact!
Was the 49ers OL better in run-blocking than it was in pass-protection, yesterday? Perhaps "marginally", at best! The fact is ... the Niners' OL is NOWHERE NEAR GOOD ENOUGH right now, and that makes developing perhaps the most inexperienced starter (QB) in league history, tougher than it ever needed to be.
Where was I wrong?
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ReplyDeleteJimmy G v Washington
(2019 rain game)
12/21 | 151 yards | 1 INT
Trey Lance v Bears
(Todays rain game)
13/28 | 161 yards | 1 INT
Huf did have a really good game, hopefully its the first of many. I thought the pass protection was very similar in years past. It hasn't been good and probably won't get much better. This game reminded me of the Washington game few years ago.
ReplyDeleteThe lack of starters playing in exhibition games sure showed up, team looked rusty. The only beef I have with Lance is the sacks, I thought he was supposed to be elusive. Also, it looked like the team was tired in the fourth quarter.
For the most part the team stunk as a whole with mistakes galore. Lack of discipline...similar to last year.
49ERs Offensive Center - JAKE BRENDEL, arguably the 2nd most important position on a Kyle Shanahan OL, was the 3rd lowest graded offensive player on the field yesterday, according to PFF.
DeleteRemember, this is the guy who's making all of the line-calls, and taking the pressure off of Trey Lance! Then again, it's not like Brendel even had all the much to call, considering the Bears were able to generate pressure on Lance at an astounding 35% rate, with only 4 pass rushers.
This is in a lot of ways, the opposite of the way teams attacked Jimmy. The 49ers faced a lot of run-blitzes with Jimmy, which opened up the middle of the field for him. Trey Lance get's no such benefit!
How in the world did the 49ers drop the ball at OC like this? Can somebody please tell me? They knew very well that ALEX MACK was retiring before the start of FA & way before the draft. And yet, the 49ers used their first 2 pick on luxury picks, including on a RB who, just like last season, wasn't even active on game day! In fact, 2 of the 49ers first 3 draft picks were HEALTHY SCRATCHES to start the season, meanwhile the interior OL (right side) is in absolute shambles!
The astonishing thing for me is, we all knew this. I was sounding the alarm during free agency, and then when the 49ers took TDP and Danny Grey with 2 of their first 3 draft picks, I nearly flipped my lid!
This is how you develop a QB, Kyle? Seriously? I am so angry at Kyle because this feels sabotage at worst, and at best, it feel like roster malpractice!
It was a rough one. No doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is, this game showcased a lot of characteristics of Shanahan teams.
1. Lot of penalties.
2. The amount of yardage doesn't correspond with the amount of points scored.
3. (This goes with the above 2 points) His teams, struggle to put games away when they appear to be dominating.
I don't want to sound like I'm calling for his job, far from it, but these are becoming traits of his teams, and that is problematic.
It's not helping that Trent Williams looks out of shape, while McGlinchey looks a step slower than usual (for good reason), but the fact is, the way Kyle has set this season up, there will be NO GRACE PERIOD for Trey Lance, no matter how Kyle tries to frame this!
ReplyDeleteJust to give you one example of what Trey Lance is up against right now, even though yesterday wasn't even his fault because Trey never had a fighting chance behind the 49ers woefully inexperienced interior OL -
MARK ADAMS - 49ERSWebzone: "Hopefully, the 49ers were embarrassed enough to come out angry against the Seahawks next week. Then again, they haven't exactly had much luck against Seattle over the last decade. Lose this next one though, and the rumblings you are hearing now will become deafening!"
I am not a PFF guy, but it does tell a story. Note the three offensive linemen.
ReplyDeleteTrent Williams, LT, 77.8, 68 snaps
Mike McGlinchey, RT, 77.2, 68 snaps
Jauan Jennings, WR, 76.8, 41 snaps
Aaron Banks, LG, 76.0, 68 snaps
Elijah Mitchell, RB, 71.9, 17 snaps
I believe the O line will be the best in the Shanny era. Burford will get better I am sure of it.
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Some pass block win rate numbers for #49ers OL yesterday:
G Spencer Burford -- 96.2% (15th best among guards)
G Aaron Banks -- 80.8% (55th of 61 guards)
C Jake Brendel -- 92% (20th of 30 centers)
T Trent Williams -- 88.5% (36th of 61 tackles)
T Mike McGlinchey -- 84.6% (41st)
And before game 1, I posted on this blog, that Aaron Banks can't pass-block, Spencer Burford can't run-block, and Jake Brendel probably could do neither!
DeleteScooter_McG and Razor, can I ask you guys one 2-PART question for the week, and then I'll get out of your hair until next week?
QUESTION:
1a) Is the 49ers interior OL (LG, OC, RG) among the least experienced, if not THE least experienced interior OL in the league? I believe these 3 interior OL have 5, maybe 6 total NFL starts BETWEEN them!
1b) If they are among the least experienced interior OL, how is that acceptable for you guys as a Forty Niner Faithful, knowing how important the OL is for a young QB (especially at OC), and just how important this year is for Trey Lance?
eff Deeney
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Interesting depth splits for Trey Lance yesterday:
Throws of 10+ yards downfield: 5-10, 119 yards, 91.7 passer rating
< 10 yards downfield: 8-16, 45 yards, 1 INT, 30.2 passer rating
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Mitchel is out for a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteSucks
DeleteNiners go through lots of RB. Seems like the starters go down in game one.
DeleteYea, but Mitchell doesn't fumble. The other backs do.
DeletePosition group grades -
ReplyDeleteOffensive line: F
Trent Williams was easily the Niners’ best offensive linemen, and even he committed a false start penalty. Mike McGlinchey looked rusty at right tackle, getting completely embarrassed by Dominique Robinson on a third-down sack, and the 49ers’ interior offensive line did not exceed expectations. Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, and Spencer Burford were consistently collapsing into Lance’s face, forcing him to move around in the pocket.
It may surprise you to know that the Bears never blitzed on Sunday. All the pressure Chicago generated was by sending four or fewer rushers. Burford did have some great highlights in the run game, and frankly, since he’s the only rookie on the line, his performance is probably the most understandable. The fact that 2021 second-round pick Aaron Banks and veteran center Jake Brendel looked as bad as they did is a far bigger cause for concern for the 49ers’ offense.
– By Marc Delucci – SB NATION
"On the inventory of things that went wrong for the 49ers on Sunday, the play of their unproven interior offensive linemen was far down on the list.
ReplyDelete“By no means were they perfect, but they weren’t the difference in this game or anything like that,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said in the aftermath of the team’s 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Rookie right guard Spencer Burford did not allow any quarterback pressures in his NFL debut, and left guard Aaron Banks also graded out well as a run-blocker and in pass protection, according to Pro Football Focus. Banks allowed two quarterbacks pressures."
49reasons will tell a different tale. Like I say the O line will be fine. This team will be clicking in a few more games.
Reasons is blinkered to just one thing - Trey Lance. Has been since last offseason. All of his comments atm are about Lance in some way, shape or form, and designed to shift any blame for his play from Lance to other aspects of the team. Since the season opener it has all been about how the OL and Shanahan failed Lance.
DeleteBut of course the reality is there were far more glaring reasons the team lost than the OL or Shanahan. And one of those is how Lance himself played, though again their were more glaring issues than him as well.
The OL was ok. Not great, and they gave up more pressures than you want to see, but it was ok. As Shanahan said, certainly not the reason they lost.
I don't know about Reasons, but if your talikng about me, I'm not blinkered to anything, Scooter_McG.
DeleteAll I'm asking is why he wasn't set up for success this season, given how much pressure he has been put upon? That's all it is. The lack of protection up front, and the entirely unnecessary,
By the way Scooter_McG, I noticed you and Razoreater were unable to answer my 2-part question, which is very telling, BTW!
But yah, nobody can convince me that the 49ers did right by Trey Lance this off-season - providing him the most inexperienced interior OL, with a shaky RT! But then they made matters even tougher, when they made the counterproductive choice to bring Jimmy G back, which likely undermines Trey's leadership this season as well.
Like I said - experienced veteran QB's (even HOFers) would struggle behind this OL. Can they get this fixed? Maybe they can (and it's a tall task), but what I don't think is fixable, is the unnecessary QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY which the 49ers created before right before the start of the season.
How in the world can this team create an identity early in the season, when they already have a QB controversy that that threatens the locker room?
MARK MY WORDS, Scooter_McG and Razoreater, this is never going to work, and it's a "plan" that was doomed from the start. Stay tuned!
What a clown Lesions.
DeleteJust stop please.
I'm not worried about the offensive line. Brendel looked good, and it's the last position group to gel. McGlinchey had a couple of nice pancake blocks. If he can stay on the field we'll be fine upfront.
ReplyDeleteStaley said he watched the O line play on this recording today and he was generally satisfied, especially with the play of the two young guards..
Delete"But of course the reality is there were far more glaring reasons the team lost than the OL or Shanahan. And one of those is how Lance himself played, though again their were more glaring issues than him as well."
ReplyDeleteCorrect Scooter you know it, I know it, Razor knows it, so does Shoup, and eMjay, Geep knows it, Mood knows it.
Its only the first game we will improve.
ReplyDeleteThe Seahawks were game-ready yesterday. Credit to Pete Caroll where it is due. They won't be a cake walk this Sunday, especially with their home advantage.
ReplyDeleteLet's see if Trey and the team can bounce back.
I have a feeling the 49ers will respond in kind, but Seattle may experience an emotional hangover. It'll be a much better game than I anticipated if Seattle is able to perform against our defense the way they were able to against Denver. I have my doubts because Denver played undisciplined football, similar to our last performance.
DeleteThat game ending decision by Hackett to go for a record field goal by their kicker rather than try to get 4 yards with their highly-paid mobile QB was truly mind boggling to me.
DeleteYep, he got hoodwinked.
DeleteHow's that?
ReplyDeleteSomething else I had meant to mention in my review that has been a consistent bugbear for the team for years - they on too many occasions had Fields dead to rights but all too easily let him escape. It really hurt them on the Pettis TD, and there were a number of other instances. At some point the team has to make a point of emphasis around breaking down before launching into a tackle.
ReplyDeleteYou're gosh darn right, Scooter.
DeleteDo you guys know who Kyle Shanahan chose to emulate Justin Fields on the scout team last week? You would think it would be Brock Purdy wouldn't you?
Delete**Spoiler Alert**: It was Jimmy Garoppolo!
How do you prepare for a mobile QB without practicing against a mobile QB on the scout team?
Didn't they do that all summer against Lance? It's called wrapping up the tackle insead of going for the kill shot.
DeleteTell us you don't know football without telling us you don't know football.
DeleteSo let me get this straight .... you guys believe the best way to prepare to face a super mobile QB during your weekly preparation in the leadup to gameday, is not to utilize your extremely mobile THIRD STRING QB to emulate Fields on the scout, but rather your IMMOBILE, slow-footed, cement-shoed, 2nd string QB on the scout team, and I'M the guy who doesn't understand football?
DeleteeMJay, you are the biggest lily-livered HOMER of a football fan I've ever come across. You wouldn't know football from a Kyle Shanahan wet dream!
I meant to say is that eMJay wouldn't know the difference between football, his sister, or HIS Kyle Shanahan wet dreams!
DeleteYou're simply pathetic eMJay. I would be one thing if your points of debate made a lick of football sense, but they don't. Every step of the way I've been proven correct, and you've been proven to be nothing more than a child who doesn't understand how to separate his fantasies, from reality, when it comes to the 49ers.
DeleteeMJay, you are the definition of the term FANATIC: "a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious, political, or sports related cause"
The nerve dude, to tell me I don't know football! I've been following football, and studying football before you were even a twinkle in your mother's eye!
DeleteAnd by the way, when DeMeco Ryans told reporters last week, that Jimmy Garoppolo was emulating Justin Fields on the scout team, he was laughed at by the 49ers beat writers! They literally thought it was a joke!
Deleteemjay is right you don't know football and you are the worst type of fan, a frontrunner who disappears when things go sideways after ranting incoherently.
DeleteThe reason Garoppolo was running the scout team is because you want your backup to get some snaps in case he actually has to play. Having your backup sitting there watching Lance and Purdy take all the snaps is stupid. You also want your defense to see the plays they will face and there aren't a lot of called runs for Justin Fields. Most of his running yards happen when the play breaks down which you can't create in practice effectively and certainly not with Brock Purdy playing the role. He is nowhere near the athlete Fields is.
Do us and yourself a favor, just cheer for the favorite each season. This season that is probably the Bills and it will satisfy your frontrunner mentality while also sparing us from having to read your constant stream of nonsense on here.
Win win for everybody.
Athlon Sports: "The San Francisco 49ers have revealed their role for Garoppolo this season. It appears he's going to be getting plenty of "run" on the scout team. Garoppolo is simulating Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields in practice this week, per Niners defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans."
DeleteHow in world is Jimmy "cement-footed" Garoppolo preparing the 49ers defense for Justin Fields, who is one of the most mobile QB's the league has ever seen?
Is there anything at all similar about Jimmy's skill-set, and Justin Fields' skill-set?
Come on guys, you're smarter than this! Quit being fanatics and use some common sense!
Notanexpert, I have a question for you:
DeleteDoes Kyle Shanahan have a winning record overall, or a losing record overall, now that he is in his 6th season a head coach? How many Super Bowls has he won?
I'm a Niners fan since 1982, and my Niners wrote the book on winning records, and winning Super Bowls. NOTHING LESS WILL SUFFICE!
Kyle's done some good things, be undermined his entire tenure when he:
Deletea) didn't even bother to evaluate the 2017 QB draft prospects, even though the 49ers desperately needed one.
b) traded 3 first round picks to move up for a QB whom he hadn't even scouted. In fact, it's obvious that they made that move without even knowing who they wanted to pick at #3. That's just idiotic.
c) and now Kyle has completely undermined that pick, in a way that should INFURIATE every 49ers fan on the planet.
When this season goes up in flames, and it will, I at least hope you guys are honest about what went wrong, and who's to blame! Just be honest for a change. It's OK to question the leadership of your favorite football team. In fact, it's actually healthy not to blindly follow as a fanatic, ignoring this issues, and simply keeping your fingers crossed and hoping for the best.
I mean, you guys do realize that each week, DeMeco Ryans installs a specific game plan aimed at stopping the specific offense, and the specific QB that they are getting ready to face, right? It's really no different than the offense.
DeleteAnd you guys do understand the role of a scout team QB right? And why the scout team QB is used to EMULATE to opposing QB which the team is game planning to defend? And you do understand the meaning of the word EMULATE?
I mean, I am really wondering if you guys are even football fans, and not just casual 49ers cheerleaders? I really am.
This is literally Yahoo Sorts headline last week:
Delete"'Mobile' QB Jimmy Garoppolo' plays Justin Fields role in 49ers' Bears prep"
This is one of the dumbest f_cking headlines I have ever seen!
Using the descriptor "mobile" to describe QB Jimmy Garoppolo is like using the descriptor "heartthrob" to describe actor Steve Buscemi!
"'Mobile' QB Jimmy Garoppolo' plays Justin Fields role in 49ers' Bears prep"
DeleteHave you heard of sarcasm? Did you notice the quotes around Mobile?
I expect them to come out pissed off and play a good, disciplined ball game.
ReplyDeleteMaking too many mistakes...
ReplyDeleteRB Marlon Mack, being signed to the practice squad.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope he never has to see the field.
DeleteRight
ReplyDeleteI think they'll try to go with Wilson as a 15 to 20 carry back with the other two maybe getting 3 to 5 a game, as well as the occasional Deebo run.
ReplyDeleteGood breakdown Scooter McG. A loss is never acceptable but this was clearly a case of the 49ers beating themselves and the conditions creating a level playing field for the Bears which nullified some of the 49ers advantages in talent. No matter what the village idiot reasons spews above, this team is not falling apart due to internal strife caused by Garoppolo being on the team and the interior line actually held up pretty well overall. They just need to be more disciplined in their assignments and taking penalties and they will be in position to win most weeks.
ReplyDelete"The 49ers graded out No. 1 in the NFL in pass-blocking and No. 5 with their run-blocking." PFF
ReplyDeleteIf that is true, then the rest of the NFL has some serious problems.
Haha! You got that right, Under.
DeleteAre you guys high?
DeleteThe 49ers OL gave up a 35% pressure rate against 4 pass rushers. And you think their OL graded out #1 in pass protection?
What is happening your heads, guys? Stop being 49ERS HOMERS! Blind fanaticism doesn't help anything!
That comment by you Mr. 49reasons is a testament to how much you don't comprehend. I am not even going to explain my original above comment to you, I am just SMH.
DeleteRazoreater, without looking it up on PFF. Based on the game you watched on Sunday, do you think the PFF graded the 49ers OL out at #1 at pass-pro, and #5 in run-blocking?
DeleteDON'T LOOK IT UP, Razor!
Without going to PFF's website, and based strictly on what YOU watched on Sunday ... do you really believe the 49ers OL played this well, Razoreater?
Yes or no?
Well I don't know what your point is under, but it's STUPID! Why are you using the #1 in the same sentence as the 49ers OL? They suck. S.U.C.K!
DeleteAnd they have a young, inexperienced QB, so guess what? That's not a good time to SUCK on your OL!
If you're a true fan of the 49ers, you aren't laughing about this, undercenter! It's not at all funny, dude. In fact, it's TRAGIC!
DeleteListen its very simple. Just because PFF graded them number one doesn't make them a good O line just better than the rest of the NFL which can you imagine what the rest of the NFL is like if the Niners O line is number one in pass blocking. Think about it. Being number one does not make a good o line there just better than the rest of the league.
DeleteOMG uncenter, PFF DIDN'T! That's the point!
DeleteAnyone who watched the 49ers OL on Sunday, knows that PFF isn't going to grade them #1 is pass-blocking, dude! In fact, quite the opposite. The 49ers gave up a 35% pass pressure rate, undercenter, without ever sending more than 4 defenders! How do you not know that makes them anything BUT PFF's #1 ranked OL in the NFL?
Where are you getting your bogus information, that's the question. I don't have a PFF paid account, but I do know, by watching the 49ers OL last Sunday, they are much closer to Bottom 5, than top 5!
One game in and it is already insufferable.
DeleteTone it down or go away.
Matt Maiocco -
Deletehttps://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-overreactions-brutal-week-1-loss-bears-cause-panic
By the way I take PFF grades as nothing more than point of reference. By the way you still don't get it.
Well, I mean, come on Scooter_McG, you have posters on your blog who are posting bogus PFF grades to prop up a lousy 49ers offensive line effort. What's going on here at inspired49ers? Fake PFF grade ... is that where we are at here?
DeleteI don't know, maybe PFF is completely lost because we all saw the OL constantly collapsing into Trey's lap on Sunday, and the Bears never rushed more than 4 according to ESPN. My apologies to undercenter, if that's what Matt Maiocco is reporting because that's absolutely laughable if it is! Matt is clearly reading something wrong.
DeleteI'm angry because the 49ers spent 3 1st round picks on a QB whom they aren't willing to give a fair chance, even though they have been trying to replace their incumbent QB for years.
DeleteKyle Shanahan just might be both the best OC, and the worst GM in the entire NFL. It's really astonishing!
But you are right, Scooter, I'm obviously talking to a brick wall on this blog, so I am going to do us all a favor and get lost until the Trey Lance/Jimmy Garoppolo experience goes up in flames, and Kyle Shanahan can no longer hide from his idiocy!
DeleteGoodbye for now!
Great, so now we will have Anonymous2 commenting. SMH.
DeleteDude, just stop. Stay on as 49Reasons, stop saying BS like I wont comment again until blah blah blah... and feel free to comment on any other aspect of the game.
UC,
DeleteI take PFF grades with a grain of salt. They were not terrible and Lance had time to throw but he is not yet comfortable moving in an NFL pocket where there is always trash. ie, he needs to learn to slide around, keep his eyes down field and remain in position to fire the ball. This takes reps and time... but he should get there.
That said, there were several plays where everyone blocked it up well but one OL missed his assignment that blew up the play. So in that case w/ PFF 4 guys get a positive grade and one gets a negative but the end result is a pressure or tfl or whatever.
BTW I hate seeing Ross Dewelley in there, he provides less as a blocker than a road cone. Once again he blew up a potential TD (for Deebo) by completely whiffing on a block. All he needed to do was get in the way, but he failed to even do that.
I agree Shoup about PFF grades, I only use it as a point of reference. In no way do I think the O line is very good, but I will say that they played better than expected.
DeleteShoup...and Trey also needs to get the ball out quicker, he's still in the mindset that many rookies have where they wait until they see the receiver open, instead of throwing to where the guy will be when he gets open.
DeletePerfect example is the long pass to R.R. McCloud (sounds like a character from a western, so I'll stick with it). If you watch the play, the point at which Trey should have thrown the ball was when RR made his initial cut, going across the middle. The safety was already in pursuit of BA, and RR would have had plenty of open field to cut up had the ball come to him then, instead Trey held and held and made a very long pass across the field that was completed, but to do so required the ball to just pass over a defender trying to tip it down field, as well the pass got to RR literally an 1/8th of a second before a DB came screatching across RR's face. Had that ball been a microsecond late the DB breaks it up or gets an int.
So yeah, while it was a big completion, Trey made it WAAAY too difficult and high risk. As well, RR had no chance to make any RAC as there were, at that point, 3 defenders around him, again showing that if Trey had thrown the ball when RR made his first cut he'd have likely have scored as BA would have been able to provide a block on the safety over the top.
This has always been my worry with Trey and have yet to see any real growth, getting the ball out to your reads quick. He holds the ball. Hopefully this improves with play as well his ability to call presnap changes improve as he gets more experience, if not he will be pulled.
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ReplyDelete49Reasons, why don't you check out this video to get a better understanding of what transpired last Sunday:
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/ueladB7PtjA
He won't. He doesn't care to learn and its not one of the "local guys" that fit his narrative.
ReplyDeleteWow, Mike Martz does not like Trey Lance as a prospect. Surprise, surprise!
ReplyDeleteMM even JT O'Sullivan his protege says he is totally wrong
ReplyDeleteTrey gets to much backlash front people who dont know sh.t
ReplyDeleteI've said this before, but feel I need to say it again!
ReplyDeletePlease do NOT respond to Anonymous (49Reasons), as it only enables him! He's incapable of controlling his emotions and responding to his posts only leads to irrational rants and venting! Please, just IGNORE him! You are NOT going to chance his mind.
NOTE: He's admitted that his wife has TRIED, but can't control him, so what chance do any of us have?
Highly doubt he has a wife, unless she's blow up! Zing!!
DeleteI try not to engage but sometimes its water torture and I can't take it, but the more as time goes by I realize the dude is living with the same mentality of qanoners, just completely lost to reality, won't consider that they're wrong and everyone see's them as a loon.
eMJay
DeleteI understand, but why stoop to his level? He is what he is and
responding is NOT going to chance him.
OLD ADAGE: Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.
* Razor's post....https://youtu.be/ueladB7PtjA
ReplyDeleteAn explanation why the 9ers lost. Inexperience, Mistakes, and lack of discipline! We seen it last year and now, again at the start of this season.
If it happens against the Seahawks this Sunday, it's becoming a trend
and that is the fault of the coaches, starting with KS. Everyone needs
to be held accountable.
Great post Scooter. I'm going to be watching the game on NFL+ tonight and see how bad this loss was.
ReplyDeleteIs this the real MWD? If so, great to see you and how have you been?
DeleteYep, it's me. It has been a crazy time for me, but overall I'm doing good.
DeleteGreat to hear you are doing well, and good to see you here.
DeleteThanks Scooter. I'm sorry I abandoned you and Razor on helping out with this blog, but I can see you two have done well.
DeleteYou're still on the board and able to write up an article anytime you choose, MWD. Glad to have you back!
DeleteI've seen a few people's review of the TDs allowed against the Bears, and based on what more knowledgeable people are saying it would appear I was a little harsh in blaming Greenlaw for the Pettis and ESB TDs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Pettis was actually Hufanga's responsibility on that play, but he bailed on his responsibility as soon as he saw Fields escape around the edge. While the ESB TD looks like it was Gipson's responsibility to track back with him but he got fooled by the play action.
Greg Cossell said that he watched the two TDs several times. He didn't think Huff screwed up on either. He didn't blame any DB for the Pettis TD because the broken play lasted too long.
DeleteIt was unfortunate that the D line lost containment in their excessively aggressive pursuit on a slippery wet field. Niners' have lost to mobile QBs the same way since Wilson's early years. They've won against mobile QBs when the D line squeezed down the pocket in a disciplined way.
Thanks Scooter. I, too, suspected Greenlaw.
DeleteSeems a lot is being made of rain on Sunday, think this is being widely overblown. This will not be like last Sunday or many a playoff game at Candlestick (no Cowboys v Niners January 95 level slop).
ReplyDeleteCrazy that what used to be considered a blunder (the sod at Levi's) has been recently deemed as one of, if not thee best fields in the league. As dry as its been here the last year, any rain that comes down will be swallowed up and absorbed.
Also, if Trey can't win in the light rain we will get Sunday thats a bad thing as how do we expect this team to go to GB or Seattle or Phili/NY to get wins in January??
The ground here in South Bay is so dry that an inch of rain will be disappear in no time.
DeleteTell me about it, causing roads to buckle just outside Gilroy
DeleteNot surprised. Gilroy, IIRC, hit record high of 112 last week.
DeleteTrey Lance stripper video..... Jimmy G's influence right there!! :p
ReplyDeleteMy take on the 9ers VS Seattle game on Sunday:
ReplyDelete* I expect KS to use WR Danny Grey to take the top off the D and force Seattle to protect all of the field, not just between the hash marks.
NOTE: Seattle has implemented a 3-4 hybrid defensive scheme, VS Carroll’s classic 4-3 base.
* Without LB Bobby Wagner, the challenge for the Seahawks LB will be now having to account for pass rush adjustments on the outside in addition to zone coverage assignments for the middle and flat zone coverage adjustments….The obvious question for the Seattle will be, “IF” Jordyn Brooks is able to fill the shoes of the future hall of fame linebacker Bobby Wagner.
* Also, can Seattle LB Cody Barton, cover 9er's Deebo, or Aiyuk? My money is on Deebo and Aiyuk…..
Mitch Wishnowsky - four year extension
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ReplyDeleteKyle's weekly KNBR interview 2 weeks ago was illuminating about the RBs. He made it clear that he saw both Sermon and Hasty as third down backs and that Sermon was the better of the two. But he prioritized having the two rookies compete as the backup to Mitchell on first and second downs. He was looking forward to having Sermon on the PS.
ReplyDeleteReading between the lines, I figure that Wilson is seen primarily as a backup on all three downs when all the backs are available. If not in this Sunday's game, over the next two weeks, I'd expect one of the two rookies to be the starting back until Mitchell returns. Wilson most likely will be in third down situations because of his better pass pro skills. With a versatile wide back, the need for a pure third down back may be moot.
I think I just spotted Baalke at the App St. vs. Troy game. 😎
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