SB Nation User Blog: zonedogs

Team Sport?

zonedogs — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:42:05 -0000

I'm going out on a limb here....and probably going to break it off. I have read alot of Alex Smith this and Alex Smith that. It is a team sport folks. Was Alex on Defense? Was Alex on Special Teams? Alex did have touchdowns,interceptions and fumbles. First downs, Third downs, Fourth downs. He lead the team and failed to get the win? Did Alex lose in games he never played in yes. It is a team sport folks.

Where is the Team in the rest of this? It's a team sport. I think if you look at the whole team including the coaches we have a good team. Not a great one, but a good team. To put the last 4 losses on Alex or the QB position is ludacris. We will show up next game and we need to get the job done on all levels. Fans too.

Boise State the team no one wants to play

zonedogs — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:35:36 -0000

Boise State the team no one wants to play

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Running Game off tackle

zonedogs — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:43:51 -0000

I have noticed something in the last few games. Running up the middle vs off tackle. We have called almost 90% of our runs up inside the tackles. I know that we have been successful up the middle 3 or 4 times(ie Frank-the-beast-Gore) but I do feel that we would also benefit from some off tackle runs with TE seal blocks. Especially now that VD has alot of respect. Let the Goreinator do something in space.

Poll

Where is the running game going forward?

Pass Rush = No?

zonedogs — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:23:50 -0000

Make a Play How is there no pass rush>?

Manny Lawson and Smith need to get to the QB.. We have a good reactive defense but the push upfront needs to be there. If you look at the past few games we need to get to the QB. Rush and control the line. We can shut down the off tackle, but the pass rush is what you need to lead the games down the stretch.

Minnesota defeat starts with the O LINE

zonedogs — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:19:15 -0000

Looking at the start of the season it is evident that Singletary and the Men are set out the make a statement. One of the things that jumps off the page this week is how protecting Shaun Hill will be a critical measure of the offense this week.

We have to eliminate the potential for sacks and hurries and we have a great opportunity to get the offense(passing game) going. The secondary in Minnesota is still a work in progress......so lets exploit them.

The O LINE AND TIGHT ENDS HAVE TO WIN THE BATTLE ONE ON ONE.

Building Finish

zonedogs — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:26:07 -0000

I am encouraged to see the transformation in the last 3 games. It appears that Singletary is quickly putting the pieces together.

Coming out with a gameplan and executing quickly. Making Martz force to maintain consistancy. Working on the defense to fly around the ball.

This last 2 quarters of football is the next step. Finish. Jog off the field. No stupid penalties and no stupid turnovers. Finish, no thre and outs. Finish with a strong pass rush and sacks.

He is teaching beyond the sidelines and building the synergy we need.

I look forward to this next game and the rest of the transformation. I said weeks ago that a team to be successful has to bring intimidation to the opponent and we are seeing the start of that.

Into their Heads

zonedogs — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:16:36 -0000

Say what you will Singletary will have them(niners) playing at a higher level. Accountibility, decisiveness, and charisma. I have always watched the coaches that get into the players heads and they always get further than the ones that don't. You can have all the concepts in the world but if do not have the courage to Lead you will be Led.

Singletary has the charisma and character to get it done.........Albeit too late with the ship going down this season he will get a majority on board and at least weed out the non football players.

JT RIP

zonedogs — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:24:07 -0000

I am satisfied. We needed this change b4 the start at Seattle. Early mistakes and Mental Errors won't cut it!!!!! We need to get our D on the field to Finish! Tackle and get a god damn pass rush. Get to Work and Finish!!!! It is ridiculous to blame the JT debacle on him alone......but he is the poster child for the lack of discipline we need to have any chance of showing up. Come on Niners!!!!! Please get your rest and come out swinging on Monday against the Cards. I will be there and I want a win!!!

Now lets Bench JT

zonedogs — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:44:13 -0000

Singletary make a statement......use Gore and bench JT....Please shake it up. We need to intimidate our opponents. You have the D? You have the offensive experience. We have a chance to mix this divison up. Arizona is a very unstable division opponent as is the Rams. Bench him and let's get this season back. Gore in the strong off tackle and the blast up the middle. He loves to hit someone. Get it to the playmakers. Vernon Davis is a great unselfish blocker, why don't we run off to his side? Go Niners!!!!!

Statement Game= Momentum

zonedogs — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:58:57 -0000

I have been ultra negative about things lately. I was thinking today.......what if>? The Niners have all of the weapons and all of the right players and now we can make a statement in this game. We got that mojo we showed a little during the Seahawks game.....the Browns opened the door and we need to close the deal. There is no doubt we can run....or come close to running the table for the rest of the season. Lets make a STATEMENT rest on the bye and RUN THE TABLE.