The run game/lackthereof due to no push by the O-line has me worried because I think the O-line will be decent enough in pass blocking on downs where a pass isn't a 75% or higher probability but if the inability run block creates 2nd and longs routinely, my worry will set in.
I've been a pretty big Adam Peters defender since he was hired considering the task at hand rebuilding an entire roster with little leftover from the previous regime worth keeping. I also still ultimately felt this was at least a 4-5 season project despite any isolated seasons where they might...
Eh....to me he should be looking downfield initially because those are likely where at least his first two reads are on most plays. The dump off option is usually the sneaky one that is there if nothing else is open.
Wasn't the main criticism of Kliff when they hired him that his scheme tends to start out of the gate hot but was poor at making adjustments as the season goes on and opponents get film and make adjustments? I think the ultimate separation had more to do with Quinn (and maybe front office as...
To be fair, on the Jayden Daniels sack wasn't the primary issue that both Tight Ends missed their assignments on the overload blitz? One of them was John Bates who has years of service as a premier blocking TE that to me at least suggests this was rust or a mistake and am willing to give him...
That first series on offense is sort of why I was not sure if it was worth it to even play Jayden in the preseason, especially if they were going to come out and not run the ball on the first two downs. Now the question is whether 1 series was the plan the entire time or if the O-line getting...
I was okay with Quinn depending on who the O-coordinator was. Wasn't too hot on the Kingsbury hire but it's not like I can lie and claim I was displeased with the 2024 season but I also figured the building of the team was still a work in progress and assembling a championship isn't always a...
Teams release capable players all the time when they are confident that the depth is ready to step up and take on the starting role. I am not saying that in this specific situation with Biadascz it was the right call but a lot of winning teams that build through the draft turnover veterans all...
The O-line is the main concern for me headed into the season but not necessarily because I think they will be as terrible as that last place ranking, I just think there is a chance they could be as a unit just mediocre enough to hold the scheme back. When I look at the skill position players...
I am really hoping the front seven and pass rush can carry this defense early on. Get after the passer and force errant throws, miscues, bust up timing. Even a healthy secondary on this roster has question marks.
I like seeing the starters play a little in preseason but I also understand the question of how much are they really getting accomplished playing a series or two for the entire month of August. I think for rookies there is an exception since preseason is at least one step closer to what it will...
Can someone explain the Jaxson Dart love to me? What exactly did he show in his rookie season that seems to have so many already convinced he has the goods and will be a franchise QB? I am not saying he won't or can't but he didn't do anything from what I saw that planted the seeds of being...
Exactly. No one talks about the 49ers going all in on bust Trey Lance as the future because they happened to have drafted Purdy to zero fanfare with the final pick the following draft.
No GM hits on all their picks, but mistakes are quickly forgiven & forgotten about if your ratio is on the...