Time to put some respect on Chris Foerster's name. He's coached us two SB OL's and drafted starting OG's in rounds 3 and 7. People complain we don't invest in our OL enough despite paying Trent Williams record money and paying McKivitz who they developed, and who’s performed quite well through the first 2 weeks:
6th highest pass blocking grade among all tackles: • 81 pass blocking opportunities • 2 pressures allowed • 1 sack allowed • 98.1 pass blocking efficiency • 84.3 pass blocking grade
I maintain Chris Foerster is our modern day version of Bobb McKittrick.
The time from the ball was snapped to Mac Jones getting hit on each of the 3 sacks the 49ers allowed against the Saints:
ReplyDeleteSack 1: 3.95ish seconds
Sack 2: 4.65ish seconds
Sack 3: 3.75ish seconds
Mac Jones can't hold the ball for 5 Mississippi's even though the OL makes him feel comfortable.
I agree. But because this was his first start, I could understand some hesitation given that he did not want make a mistake.
DeleteYesterday he needed to keep the 49ers afloat with Purdy out and that's what he did.
Like many, I am impressed by Jones, especially after the press conference, and wouldn't be surprised if he starts next year outside our division. As for his holding the ball on those plays, I don't believe he ever threw the ball away, correct me if I'm wrong, which leads me to believe that at least part of it was a matter of waiting in the pocket for something to open up whereas Purdy might have scampered around to extend those plays with his feet, but of course I don't really know that. I like it, though, that he was so conservative about the ball. Anyway, I'm proud of that young man and wish him the greatest success.
DeleteGeorge
Delete"wouldn't be surprised if he starts next year outside our division."
FYI: Jones signed a 2 year contract with the 9ers in March 2025. Unless the 9ers trade him, the contract will keep him with the 9ers through the 2026 season.
Trading him is what I was referring to, as Rourke will be ready. Imagine what we could get in exchange.
DeleteFastest get-off average times in the NFL, 2023 (NGS):
ReplyDeleteBryce Huff: 0.67
Myles Garrett: 0.69
Josh Sweat: 0.75
After Huff's closing sack I said his GTFO is better than Ford's was.
Huff, is going to make the defense much better. I also liked how Bosa lined up as a DT on a play yesterday. Nice adjustments by the D coaches.
ReplyDeleteBryce Huff’s game-winning strip sack happened 2.44 seconds post-snap, the fastest-recorded sack so far this season, per Next Gen Stats. Nick Bosa’s game-winner from Week 1 also in the top 5.
ReplyDeleteHow about this for overreacting. One 49ers news source is already using the term "QB controversy" after Jones' game yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThere is NO QB controversy in the 49ers qb room. Purdy is the starter and he will remain starter.
These fuls that come up with these stories are only desperate for attention.
Too hard to win in todays NFL with a pure pocket passer. You need a mobile qb who can win from the pocket.
DeleteAES
DeleteAnyone with an IQ higher than head of lettuce, knows Grant Cohn is a 9er hater and hack that needs to use click bait $#(t, trying to remain relevant....
Cohn hasn't changed in 15 years!
DeleteYes, someone here speculated yesterday that Grant would opine that Mac's play made Purdy's new contract look foolish or some rot like that, and that's exactly what he did. Cohn's the classic "prisoner of the moment."
DeleteThe 49ers fans are lucky to have some really great content creators. But we also have some awful ones, like Cohn and Lombardi.
DeleteI respect your opinion and agree with you re GC. But imho, I place Lombardi high on my list as one of the best reporters on all things 49ers. Also, Lombardi
Deleteis not a fan of GC either.
David Lombardi is what Grant Cohn would sound like if he only ever said positive things about the 49ers. They are opposite sides of the same coin imo.
DeleteWe all have our preferences. Lombardi happens to be one on mine.
DeleteThrough 2 weeks, Ricky Pearsall leads all WRs (min 12 targets) in yards per reception:
ReplyDelete1. Ricky Pearsall, 20.5
2. Justin Jefferson, 17.9
3. Malik Nabers, 17.0
Beal cleared waivers and is now on our practice squad.
ReplyDelete49ers' offense: #10 in EPA per play
ReplyDelete49ers' defense: #4 in EPA per play
Only teams that are Top-10 on both offense and defense in EPA per play:
49ers
Packers
Jaguars
Bartch out for a few with the ankle. He won't get his job back when he returns as I predicted.
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DeleteWhat makes you think that Bartch won't get his job back? If Colby can put together some good games while Bartch is out, then yes, Colby remains the starter. But if he gives up qb sacks during this time are you still ok with that?
ReplyDeleteI really liked Colby's college tape, but the NFL is a different animal. I'll wait to see how he plays before going all in.
If Colby really struggles then yeah, Bartch should come back in. But if Colby plays pretty well, keep him there. Bartch has done nothing to earn keeping that spot ready for him.
DeleteFrom what I saw, Colby is a keeper. I can’t predict the future but he looked like a starter to me.
DeleteBartch can't stay on the field. Makes it hard for continuity. Colby will take ownership as I predicted he would prior to camp.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you regarding Bartch' difficulty to stay on field. If Colby can bring continuity, I'm good. But I still have to see that over a span of games.
DeleteShanahan on Colby:
ReplyDelete"I've loved how he's been here so far. I thought he came in that game early -- I think it was late first quarter -- but I thought he did a hell of a job. He made some plays and he'll get better the more he plays but he was ready for the moment and definitely helped us with that win."
I agree with Shanahan's assessment re Colby. But I'm sure that he also knows it's only game.
Deleteonly *one game.
DeleteSome players, no matter how good they are or can be just do not possess a football body. Numerous examples and Bartch is just another one. Anyone could've seen this coming. His best bet is to remain in a Feliciano role where he comes off the bench. Probably won't be with us moving forward as I suspect he might be going on IR.
ReplyDeleteI was not a fan of the effectively presumptive starting role they gave Bartch heading into the year. He's not proven anything other than an inability to stay healthy.
DeleteWe'll see how Colby looks over the next few weeks, but yes, I would assume if he plays decent he will retain the job even when Bartch comes back.
Per Matt Maiocco, the 49ers became the first NFL team to open the season with consecutive road wins with two different starting quarterbacks since Joe Montana and Steve Young in 1988.
ReplyDeleteSome of the best years of my life back then.
This season is starting to look very promising, so hopefully you'll be able to include it with them, bro.
DeleteYup. My cousin took me to Kezar Stadium in the mid 60' to watch players like John Brodie, Ken Willard, Jimmy Johnson, Roland Lakes, and others.
ReplyDeleteYou can imagine my excitement when Montana and Young came along in the 80's. Those were the glory years.
Roland Lakes - I forgot about him.
DeleteRoland Lakes #60
DeleteSeahawks leading NFL with a 49.4% Pressure Rate via
ReplyDeleteNextGenStats. Seattle is using 4-man rushes 83.1% of the time, and blitzing at a 31st rate 13.0% (only team blitzing less is Cincy).
HISTORY: CMC is the 3rd player in NFL history with 50 rushing TDs & 30 receiving TDs.
ReplyDeleteFB Kyle Juszczyk is in the concussion protocol. He exited Sunday's game early and did not return.
ReplyDeleteLG Ben Bartch suffered a high-ankle sprain and is expected to be out "a while."
DB Siran Neal is in the concussion protocol.
OL Spencer Burford is dealing with a knee injury and will be re-evaluated as the week progresses.
WR Jauan Jennings injured his ankle and will be re-evaluated as the week progresses.
-Bonilla
"I maintain Chris Foerster is our modern day version of Bobb McKittrick."
ReplyDeleteYour right razor, 49ers are incredibly lucky to have such a quality OL coach.
In saying that, I'd still love to see them put some higher draft capital into the position. Nothing crazy needed, but man, imagine this OL with a dominant center. Brendel has been good so far this year, back to his best, but a top center would unlock so much. And at some point they do need a succession plan for TW.
Scooter,
DeleteMy thoughts exactly. They need to draft/acquire a C and swing T who can eventually step in for TW.
They'll have options with 10 draftable OT's and 15 iOL expected to be available in the '26 draft.
DeleteNice.
ReplyDeleteAs MM stated whoever wins on Sunday between the Niners and Cards will probably be in sole position of first place as the Rams play the Eagles.
ReplyDeleteRams can win as Philly's strength is front four while Rams haven't been running the ball well anyhow- perhaps they go spread and expose Philly's weakness (secondary)- and make Hurts beat them w his arm......... we shall see- but, more concerned w beating AZ- apparently, Cardinals have some issues in their secondary.
DeleteThe Rams gave Philly headaches in the their playoff game. If not for their turnovers tha Rams may have had a chance at beating the Eagles. But another minus for the Rams is that they couldn't stop Barkley.
DeleteI see this game going either way.
Rams D is good. They have only allowed one TD in 2 games so far.
DeleteEagles will be at Home and it is a 10 AM East coast start which generally west coast teams struggle with. So should be a good game.
Let me start by saying I NEVER want to see a player get hurt!
ReplyDeleteBut with all the injuries the 9ers have experience the past 2 years, I don't feel bad seeing the Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon placed on
IR Monday, after suffering a fractured clavicle.
Witherspoon, 30, will be sidelined “probably 12 weeks,” McVay said during a videoconference with reporters.
RAMS INJURY UPDATE:
DeleteThe Rams sign CB Tre Brown after placing CB Ahkello witherspoon on IR with a broken clavicle
of course they did- that said, if he sees the field, it works both ways as the WR will also know his weaknesses as well!
DeleteKocurek now has the personnel to counter, counter-punch, and counter counter-punch. All the stunts and twists they ran all game had the Saints in a 3/2 slide with Huff's side drawing two-man protection. With the OT playing tighter expecting the stunt, Huff made him pay. I can't overstate how important this element is to the success upfront.
ReplyDeleteJonnydel does some great breakdowns for anyone that wants to understand the game within the game.
DeleteBeen a subscriber for just over a year now.
DeleteThis what I mean when I say 49ers fans are lucky to have some really great content creators. Guys like Jonnydel really show how little the likes of Cohn and Lombardi know the game, despite their strong opinions.
DeleteJonny understands Shanahan's offense and the wide 9. I'd like to get him on the staff as an intern.
DeleteHa, selfishly I don't want that - we'd lose access to the great content he provides!
DeleteJake Brendel’s rankings among centers through Week 2:
ReplyDeleteRun-blocking: #3
Pass-blocking: #10
Overall: #2
He's been very good to start the year, no doubt. But... I still think there is another level this offense could go to with a truly elite center.
DeleteInteresting. I think when Kittle and DRob return this offense takes off!!
DeleteScooter
DeleteIf you get a chance, check out Bryce Foster, Center Kansas and give me your opinion of him. I list him as a mid 4th Rd. 2026 draft pick.
Note: He has played college football since his freshman year, but has focused on shot put, not football. With a year of pro
coaching I believe he could be a starting Center.
^ Foster, is known for his impressive size, strength, and athleticism, balanced by areas needing refinement. He has
short arms, limiting to playing NFL Center.
The above post was me
DeleteThanks GEEP. I probably won't start watching any college players until after the 49ers season ends though. Will keep him in mind.
DeleteRazor and I have been clamoring for a center for 10 years or more.
ReplyDeleteUnder
ReplyDeleteThere is sill a lot of college football left to be played this year, plus combine, pro day etc...But if Foster concentrates on football VS shotput, IMO, he could be the Center we've all been looking for? TBD
He very well could be, however there has been lots of opportunity, Niners just never seem to draft a top-rated center or any center that I can think of in a great many years.
DeleteDo the 49ers believe their eventual successor at center is on the roster? — Greg C.
ReplyDeleteKeep an eye on rookie Drew Moss. He was a quick learner this summer at guard. He seems like a strong candidate to at least compete at center in the future.
“He’s very, very strong,” offensive line coach Chris Foerster said of Moss last month. “He gets his hands on people; he really does handle them. He’s not overmatched at all. He’s got good quickness. He doesn’t have great range — he’s not a long guy, he’s not long-levered, things like that. So sometimes as a guard, you can get in some trouble.
“He’s gonna play center, which isn’t something he’s done a lot of. It’s really hard in this offense, what we do, all the movements, the shifts and everything. It takes some guys time to get a hold of that. The physical traits lead to someone I think has a future at center and possibly guard.”
If they already have a great option as center of the future then that would be huge.
DeleteI wonder if Saleh has a coffeehouse stunt in his playbook.
ReplyDeleteThrough two games, Saleh's unit ranks sixth in the NFL in total yards allowed, sitting sixth against the pass and 13th against the run. With several young offseason additions still adjusting, expectations are that the defense will only get stronger as the year progresses.
ReplyDelete-Bonilla
I said top 10 defense and got laughed at. They might finish top 5.
DeleteI have been stoked from the end of the draft. I felt they had the best draft since the Lott draft. Winning while the youngsters are learning is an A++. Bartch doesn't know it yet, but he has lost his starting job. Also, I am really high on Moss, good call to keep him on the 53.
DeleteThe defense will face sterner tests than the Seahawks and Saints this year. But early signs are very promising.
DeleteRazor / Scooter
DeleteWhile the 9er D has been good against Seattle and Saints, I'll second scooters comment, "The defense will face sterner tests."
The next 4 games VS the Cardinals, Jax, Rams and TB will give us a much clearer insight into how good the 9er D is.
The 9ers should beat Arizona at home, but beating the Rams
and TB on the road will, IMO, be the litmus test for both the
defense and the offense.
The good new is, if the 9ers beat Arizona, the Rams and TB, they will be the division leader and have a leg up to make it to the playoffs.
I'm not on that laughed at your top 10 D rating. But, I will not overreact or take a victory lap (not saying you are doing this) after two games. But, I did say the young players will get better with more games played. M. Williams and Al Collins are already showing flashes and although not a rookie, Winters has been ball'n out. Add this to established stars like Bosa and Warner, then a top 10 throughout the season looks like a strong possibility.
ReplyDeleteMustapha may also help- I haven't seen a review of Pinnock's performance, but also can't recall seeing him in on too many tackles either........ I think Williams has played great, hard to assess West/Collins and I think Stout has held up pretty well while being challenged.
ReplyDeleteAES
DeleteI'd add Huff to your list, along with Winters, Bosa and Warner.
You're right GEEP. Huff looked good last Sunday.
DeleteHopefully, that's a taste of good things to come.
Agree, diptown.
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