Morning Tailgate: Oct. 17
Posted by on October 17, 2012 – 11:34 AM
Sacks can be a useful indicator of success for a team’s pass rush, but they aren’t the end all be all. Despite ranking 26th in the league with 9.0 sacks this year, the 49ers rank among the league leaders in pass defense. San Francisco has given up just 6.0 yards per attempt, the lowest in the league, while ranking second in yards allowed per game (183.2).
Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com relayed comments from defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who said that the 49ers pass rush isn’t an issue. “The 49ers must be doing something right with their pass defense,” Maiocco wrote. “They have already faced Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Eli Manning, and the 49ers rank second-best in the league in passing yards allowed.”
Today’s Morning Tailgate also features the latest on the Bay Area’s bid for a Super Bowl, Seahawks vs. 49ers coverage and more.
Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle noted the similarities between the 2012 Seahawks and the 2011 49ers.
Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group wrote that the 49ers need to focus on stopping dual-threat Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson.
Janie McCauley of the Associated Press examined the challenges posed by Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks offense.
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, Inman, Branch and Maiocco all discussed the possibility of a Super Bowl coming back to the Bay Area.
Inman pointed out that Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the New York Giants also featured a minus-3 turnover differential for the 49ers, the worst mark since Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach.
Mike Sando of ESPN.com examined playing time among NFL rookies and noted that the 49ers are the only team who hasn’t received offensive or defensive snaps from it’s 2012 rookie class.
Kyle Bonagura of CBSSports.com, Maiocco and Barrows relayed comments from Joe Staley, who hopes to play on Thursday after suffering a concussion against the Giants.
Barrows discussed the career of former 49ers fullback and current Seattle Seahawk Michael Robinson.
Branch noted the different results between the 2011 and 2012 regular season contests between the 49ers and Giants.
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By rjdniner on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
What’s everyone thoughts on if KAP had to start if something did happen to Alex ?.
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
the entire offense would have to be re-tooled, kap isnt reay to take over every down duties, if he was wouldnt he be starting? im fairly certain coach harbaugh would start the guy who gives us the best chance to win the game. kap is great at running the read option,problem is this is the nfl and it wont work on an every down type of system aside from last years tim tebow success. hey im no genius,who knows maybe it would work, but like i said, coach harbaugh would play the guy who best gives us a chance to win,,,,,too many things can happen when your qb is running with the ball on every snap,,and so we wait for thursday night,,,a bigger games has not been played at ‘the stick since,,,,,,well, since last jan 22nd 2012
By bojo49ers on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
can’t hardly wait for the next game thursday, i know it a short week, i’m pretty sure we did some adjustments on offense , special teams, and must important the defense,i really don’t know exactly what happen last game, but that thing is in the past, we need to move on, & look forward for the next game.i really would like to see jacobs in this game i know in my heart that this guy is gonna contribute big in our running game, for kap. i don’t think his ready to start yet,but i like his been utilize now & then, this will give him the hang of it ,once they hand him the keys. then he’ll be good & darn ready for battle,.i’m very well confident that the coaching staff and the whole team will step-up in this coming game….
By rjdniner on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
So if that were to happen, would TOLZIEN be ready to go I mean look at what happen to the Texans last year and I think he could handle it, the way we were talking about the kid during preseason. His quick release and the way he handle the huddle, stranger things have happen ……he’s not hurting in any way is he? …..
By bojo49ers on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
i’m glad the team kept scott t. i thought for awhile he was beaten by johnson during preseason, cuz’ i was behind him 100% just like u said quick release and accurate throws i see a little bit of joe montana on this guy, i’m pretty sure he’ll step once his number is called…
By temper11 on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
test??
By temper11 on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
hilarious… the only thing I can get through are my “test” emails.
By 11yearswithalex on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
wow allready calling for another QB ….really ..why ….the world is waiting on your answer
By 11yearswithalex on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
face it the franchise is way bigger than alex and alex is out the door he just does not know it yet ….sure he might be able to win this game i hope the running game and defense win it so you guys will see how average alex is ……
By 11yearswithalex on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
biggest target this week is going to be the offense and how well they prepare and i dont mean the first 20 plays ..those are all scripted wich is why everyone says …hey boo hoo alex looked good in the first quarter….scripted plays he better look good …he lacks the situatuional skills ..when a penalty or a missed run or catch happens his ability to overcome ..sadly is not there …he panics and looks for an out for 2 yards …or rather …stands there and takes the sack …he tucks and runs because he cant make those accurate throws that need to be made to keep a drive alive …man he is just not a good QB at all …sure he throws short well and is tall and talks a big game but on the field speaks for itself ….nothing to 7 years and maybe another 2 on his contract ……i hope coach is smart enough to realize this at end of season and not hitch his wagon to a dead mule again ….man alex is bad …..remeber not 1 team wanted him or even offered …well the dolphins …but they were being nice ……lol
By 11yearswithalex on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
wow if alex plays the same way he did against the giants wich he will because carrol saw that game and will run the same defense against alex and watch him fall flat once again ……as i sadi i hope the running game is in full stride and the defense steps up to cover for alex …again …..
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
see what I mean about dude being an idiot. we have known what type of qb alex has always been, who is calling for a new qb? we were speaking if alex got hurt and had to miss time. you are a fool but every now and again like your above posts,you are just plain stupid.. he ttalks about things alex cannot do yet forgets that he has done them already.coming from behind to win games alex has many. making the deep throws when the game is on the line,,,yup alex has done that too,,,so where,,oh 11years with no brain are you coming up with your inaccurate,completley void of intelligence,type of thinking?
By odgse on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
This is the NFC best. All have good defense now. AS has trouble with teams with good defense. Watching last game he has problems reading the defense. He goes with the script and if doesn’t look good, he throws it away. But now he forces the play and gets a pick. Hmm I dont know which AS I like better. I’m hoping 2010 AS doesn’t come back. He does look like a scared rabbit when the play breaks down.
By abrahamer on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
excuse me mr york,”Big day for San Francisco & the Bay Area” take ur money and stick it up ur A S S , next ur gonna tell me that the fan base of the niners is really from the south bay, yeah right, F U C K Y O U and santa clara
By garygolfer on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
11: you are a complete nut. no one asked for new qb only said what if AS got hurt. you jump right in with your hate. what the hell you know what carrol is going to do?? you pick terms out of thin air. that suits you fine you are an AIR HEAD
By mfkram64 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
the bottom line is smith is the qb this year..it’s to bad payton didn’t come here..i know he looks bad at times but denver sucks..just think for a minute payton in a niner uniform..gore in backfield with vernon\moss\minningham\crabs..the niners would be 6-0.the d which is awesome wouldn’t be on the field all day like sunday..at least when payton is down he mounts a come back..u can see his players believe it can happen..i know..i know it’s done but thisi is what they need to look for and go get right away next year..i’m sorry but alex looks good when they r winning anytime they r down by more then 10 pts. he can’t get it done and don’t give me some game were he did it big deal one out of how many? don’t give me i’m not a niner fan i backem no matter what..but they have a really good team right now along with.a great coaching staff its to bad they got alex sorry
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
your also an idiot mfkram64, alex has lead his team back to win more than just once, a REAL would know that,,,and how the hell would you know how alex’s team-mates feel about him?,,another idiot with no idea what he’s talking about
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
alert alert idiot patrol,,,wanna be fans should keep their lame a$$ untrue comments to themselves,,,,,
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
to say we would be 6-0 with peyton manning is just plain stupid,,and anyone who says so isnt living in the real world everything that mfkram64 said rings out like a part-time casual fan who doesnt pay that much attention to the team….some people,,,,they cant be happy with any kind of success,,13-3 last year with a trip to the NFC championship game after 9 years of bottom feeding,,,alex cost us this and alex cant do that,,alex has the most come from behind victories THAN ANY OTHER QB since late 2010,,,,alex also has one of the top 10 qb ratings this year.
its too bad they got alex???? who else would they play?? 5 games last year we were down by more than 10 points and alex led come from behind victories in each and every one,,,,,,, what now ram mouth?? did you forget about those games?? no,you didnt,,you didnt even watch the games cuz your no fan of this team,,,,,,you say you back the 49ers no m,atter what? if that were true you would support the qb no matter what. its not like alex goes out there every game and stinks up the place,,,GO AWAY FAKE A$$ FANS,,,,YOUR NOT WANTED HERE !!!!!!!
By rjdniner on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
Man I didn’t mean to start a blog war, because you never know what’s going to happen when a person goes down. And you never know what’s going to happen during a game, so 11yrs since you jump all over my post thinking that I wanted Alex replaced you are dead wrong ……GO 49er,s
By mfkram64 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
hey mr. 49erdefense anyone who knows me knows i know forty niner football..alex smith sucks..big deal he has a good qb rating what qb wouldn’t under this system..harbaugh holds his hand..when he lets go u see the real alex..gets sacked,int’s u name it..far from a fake fan i’m a real fan who understands alex smith is a backup..u r in denial..thats why when u really watch the game u see that alex is not sure of himself..u watch other qb’s brees,brady,rogers,ryan and the mannings they r in control..when anyone of those qb’s have the ball and r down u feel like here we go.u feel they will bring their team back..sorry if i don’t feel that way with alex smith..because i don’t like a player doesn’t mean i’m not a niner fan..really think about it 39 years of being a niner fan i liked all the players r u for real buddy..i’m honest try it some time it’s ok..u like jacobs? he was a good pickup..a bust hasn’t played yet..never should have picked him up..how bout antonio langham cb. he was good right? waste of money u want me to go on..all i’m saying is they have alex and u will get alex smith’s play which is subpar…hope d scores alot of pts. and holds teams to next to zero pts,….do ever feel yourself saying just don’t throw a pick alex..i know i do alot!
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
blah blah blah blah everything you say is a joke it is quite obvious you jumped back on the band wagon when the 49ers started wininng again, man if your as much of a fan as you say you are you would be happy with winning in any way shape or form,,,no one said alex was an elite qb maybe you should go back and re-read some things fool, but like I said, every thing you say is a contadiction of the real truth,,,,fake a$$ fans,,,cant be happy with above avg. qb play combined with winning,,,are YOU for real,,,doesnt sound like it newcomer,,, I have watched alex perform well under pressure and I have watched him fail under pressure, you say hes a back-up coach harbaugh says he’s our starter,,,your a joke,,a REAL fan would support the ENTIRE team,,,what a joke,,you have no idea what your talking about ram mouth,,go back to rooting for your raiders,,,,
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
big deal he has a good qb rating? your 1st idiotic statement,,and everything else that followed was just as stupid,,,keep your lame a$$ opinins to yourself, they have no merit and neither does your evaluation of any of our players,,,to come here on this blog outta the blue and try to talk like you know anything is absurd,,
By 49erdefense2012 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
another idiot who cant see how stupid he is. man I hate fake a$$ fans whp spout off without even thinking about how wrong they are. like I said,and will continue to say, after 9 years of losing and being the laughing stock of the league, anyone who claims to be a fan yet cant be happy with the success that ALEX SMITH has helped us achive, CANNOT be a REAL fan,,dude glosses over everything thing that shows how wrong he is and just keeps on with his blah blah blah, hey 11years with no brain, you gotta blog buddy now,,,
By bow53 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
i see we got another clown in site..not a true fan, this guy is just goofing around..will chat more when the next tail gate comes out , west coast time , i don’t know what time in ur planet that is……
By bow53 on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
gut feeling a lamb fan…..(mfkram)
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
” since late 2010″ bit off there, hey?
Alex had 5 comeback win last year, most Joe and or Steve had is 4!
Too ‘kram-it’ Jacobs is gonna be just fine and will help this club, count on it! The thing I’d like to know where are our to High draft picks, them being drafted that high and not playing is a bit concerning to me!
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
Tonights game, this should be a smash mouth fight? this QB in seagull`land is a bit short, bit underrated, but seems to be one of those QB that just makes the plays. Bill had a saying about players like this “just good enough to beat ya” well yeah okay he was talking one of his own players, But this could apply to Wilson!
By rjdniner on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
Mfkram ,did you have those same thoughts in the playoffs last year or is it because we’ve lost two games, I vet never heard of you and don’t know anybody that does, you mention several QB, s and that Alex sucks while then go join one of those teams, like I posted before fans need to quit crying about things they can’t control, there is one thing that fans can control is there own money.
By bojo49ers on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
i’m hoping we could see jacobs in this game tonight, i know he’ll contribute huge in our running attack, i’m not saying gore & hunter are playing bad, i just know b.j. can add more dimension in our running game…he’ll bust open a lot of our wideouts, & tight end..it’s gonna be a tight game, but no worries will prevail here..will gonna sack the hell out of wilson…”NINERS BABY!!!!!!
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
rjd: ‘fans need to quit crying about things they can’t control,”
isn’t that what this blog is for, I mean nothing we say will have anything to with what the 9ers do. This is just a place for crying or bragging which works after the game, we win we brag we lose we cry it the nature of the beast/fan, eh?
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
bojo, yeah I agree with ya on Jacobs! But again where are our HIGH draft choices, why haven’t they played yet, near as I can tell they haven’t played a down, isn’t that a bit strange?
Number one overall pick and our second round pick haven’t even playing one Snap, odd?
Last week not a good time to play either one, but the Jets or Buffalo games would have been perfect times to get them a couple of snaps, I just don’t understand it! Could have drafted backup defensive players!An I crying NO way I’m B i t c h i n g !
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
This team is getting worse, so we need all the help we can mustard up, so lets knock off the cute plays! Get everybody on the same page and get back to good old fashion, snot knocker football.
No I have not lost confidence in our coaching staff, but I’m not gonna put those two A$$whoop-ins on the players! If it happen once yes but if happens twice no! Its part of the coaches jobs to spot those problems and take care of`em ……. IMHO that is!
By 9erdog on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
Yeah I see somebody else is asking about 2 draft choices!
Myself I feel okay with Boone playing sometimes a shakeup can be good, of course not way maybe but sometimes its works out, something new?
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONINERS!