RiverDog wrote:Agreed about Green Bay. If we win that one, we'll immediately become the leading contender for the SB. It would mean more than a win at home against a team like the Niners. Like it did three years ago, winning that season opener against the Packers could have monumental playoff implications come January.
But if we lose, particularly if we lose badly, we have a very tough away game against an up and coming Titan's team and one on the road against the Rams, a team that we've never played well against in their house. A loss in Green Bay could lead to a 2-3 start to the season.
I haven't a clue as to which way it will go. These early season games are extremely difficult to handicap.
Irish Greg 2.0 wrote:GB spanked our asses bad last December. Earl was out. And historically, GB at home in December is as sure as it gets.
Don't think for a minute these guys don't remember that.
This time, we are healthy and it's going to be 70 degrees and clear. Add in the usual Week 1 weirdness, and we could not have asked for a better spot on the schedule to play the Packers.
We MUST get pressure on Rodgers, and we must have valuable, sustained drives.
Largent80 wrote:Actually what im referring to is the way they start games, either way on offense or defense. In the pre season the defense was horrid on first drives and the offense settled for field goals.
Uppercut wrote:I liked how KC kept the pressure on the whole game on both O and D....
Largent80 wrote:The last few years we have been slow starters, just wondering if anyone thinks we turn this around.
Last year it was because RW was hurt in the first game and we had to change up our offense. In the pre-season, the 1's we're not doing so well on first drives.
Hawktawk wrote:I'm so sick of it. Its like Fing groundhog day. Line sucks, plays suck. RBs suck. Russ is hot and cold and ice cold in the red zone. 4th time in a season and one game of the next we have not scored a TD.
They have to fire Bevell. You cant fire the players but something needs to change.
Uppercut wrote:I expect it! With Bevell play-calling the fist possession will be 3 and out and then GB will drive the field for a score. Second possession the same but GB gets a FG. Games ends up 17-12(all FG) BB wins.
I expect it! With Bevell play-calling the fist possession will be 3 and out and then GB will drive the field for a score. Second possession the same but GB gets a FG. Games ends up 17-12(all FG) BB wins.
Hawktawk wrote:[quote="Uppercut"I expect it! With Bevell play-calling the fist possession will be 3 and out and then GB will drive the field for a score. Second possession the same but GB gets a FG. Games ends up 17-12(all FG) BB wins
Ouch! I didn't want to be that close to calling it. At least the D looked good until they were worn out and GB did not score on their first possession.
I thin we may see similar with the Niners if they don't make some serious adjustments. The Niners D does look fairly good esp early in the games. We may be in for a close one at home. And the Rams wow I know its the Colts but they could be a force.
I still don't like Lacy as he looks slow. I would rather see them bring up Mike Davis. Also JG, I think he he is good but Bevell has no clue how to use him. Its like having a brand new tool and you opt to use the old handsaw.
Good pregame analysis. My prediction was it would come down to the Seattle offense which was also correct.
Agreed on the RB's and Bevfool. But Russ isn't comfortable going to Graham either. It seems forced and telegraphed which is why there is usually a crowd around Graham when the ball is thrown to him. Lot of that is on scheme.
But to be fair to all the skill position guys and to a certain degree Bevfool when the line is an absolute turnstile its tough to do a damn thing.
I know one thing. If I were the OC and it became clear my line couldn't pass block Id be calling quick throws and mainly runs. I don't give a damn if I go 3 and out 10 times in a row. Its better than getting Russ sacked 3 times, hit 7 more on 30 drop backs and would have been 10 more if he wasn't so athletic and elusive. He does need to work on ball security though. The fumble was inexcusable. Time to fold it and live to play another down.
At least Russ isn't hurt like week one last year when I sat in the Clink and watched the team drop a very similar turd on offense. Had it been the Pack, Cowboys etc. they would have dropped that opener at home too. ....
If they lose next week at home to the 9ers all bets are off on this quasi dynastic run...
RiverDog wrote:I'm predicting a 2-3 start. We'll beat the Niners and the SOL Colts at home, lose to the Titans and Rams. Our offense sucks, and it's not just the offensive line. Russell played poorly, arguably lost the game for us by coughing it up inside the 10, was off target even on those occasions where he had time and receivers weren't catching the ball. Green Bay's defense was very, very ordinary. We'll be playing against much better defenses than the one we saw Sunday.
I expected us to lose against the Packers and I'm always the first one to lower the expectations bar, but I don't have a good feeling for this team at all, at least not on the road. This team does not have the look of a SB contender.
Largent80 wrote:When you hear the head coach say, "it's going to take a little while to get it going" you know what you are in for. What was mini camp, training camp and an entire pre-season? To ME, that's when you take a little while to get going, NOT during the regular season. Tenn. is going to be an ugly game, as they are improved, hell...even SF will be better. Also Jax. This team can't afford to "wait a little while"
GB already owns any tiebreaker with Seattle.
Largent80 wrote:So, since Bevell called the first play of the year ( a swing pass to our rookie RB) and 2 following passes, followed by the inevitable punt, will he "try to establish the run" and SF be waiting for it, and punt again?
I say he will. Or he will try and get cute again and wear out our defense?
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