Are the Niners a serious threat????

SaintPauly · 11-15-2011, 02:42 PM

I just cannot make myself fear Alex Smith, in a play off scenario..... He is a notorious choker, and even with Harbaugh at head coach now, i dont see them winning in the post season. Not to mention, have u seen their schedule???? I do have bias, because i really hate the niners with a passion, but by football standpoint, i think its all smoke and mirrors.

strato · 11-15-2011, 02:47 PM

yes

papz · 11-15-2011, 02:54 PM

Fundamental football. They run the ball effectively, play good defense, and do just enough in the passing game with pass action passes and misdirection plays. The old school way of playing football still works... and they're a prime example of it. Good hard nosed football team that are contenders... but far from elite.

Crusader · 11-15-2011, 03:40 PM

The 49ers are sneaky good. They are becoming a very solid team and Smith seems to be improving by leaps and bounds.

Srgt. Hulka · 11-15-2011, 03:48 PM

The Rams beat us....Every team is a threat!

SaintPauly · 11-15-2011, 03:49 PM

Their secondary is not that good. And besides the Giants, (at the stick), they haven't really played an elite QB yet. Romo carved them up, what do you think Rodgers, or Brees would do to them?

73Saint · 11-15-2011, 03:56 PM

Yes, I think they are a serious threat. That said, I hope like hell we get to play those bastards in the playoffs...We still owe them PLENTY of payback for all those years in the NFCW, when Montana, Rice, Young, Lott, etc. Owned the Saints!!!!

Lest we forget...

SaintPauly · 11-15-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by 73Saint

Yes, I think they are a serious threat. That said, I hope like hell we get to play those bastards in the playoffs...We still owe them PLENTY of payback for all those years in the NFCW, when Montana, Rice, Young, Lott, etc. Owned the Saints!!!!

Lest we forget...

YEAH!!!! What HE said!!! Now I wanna play them!!!

papz · 11-15-2011, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

Their secondary is not that good. And besides the Giants, (at the stick), they haven't really played an elite QB yet. Romo carved them up, what do you think Rodgers, or Brees would do to them?

I agree. Their front seven mask their deficiencies in the secondary. They cover well with the short and intermediate routes because of their outstanding linebacking core. Their best corner is Carlos Rogers who is good, but has problems covering the deep ball... as the rest of their secondary does. The problem is whether or not you can defend their ability apply pressure to expose their weakness.

I love their front seven... it's a treat to watch for the hard knocks.

Mardigras9 · 11-16-2011, 10:37 AM

Yes, Alex Smith looked like a pro-bowl quarterback the last time he played us, and they have Gore who is a definite threat to our D.

11-15-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Are the Niners a serious threat???? I just cannot make myself fear Alex Smith, in a play off scenario..... He is a notorious choker, and even with Harbaugh at head coach now, i dont see them winning in the post season. Not to mention, have u seen their schedule???? I do have bias, because i really hate the niners with a passion, but by football standpoint, i think its all smoke and mirrors. Halo likes this.

11-15-2011, 02:54 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	Fundamental football. They run the ball effectively, play good defense, and do just enough in the passing game with pass action passes and misdirection plays. The old school way of playing football still works... and they're a prime example of it. Good hard nosed football team that are contenders... but far from elite. halloween 65 likes this.

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	The Rams beat us....Every team is a threat! saintfan likes this.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Yes, I think they are a serious threat. That said, I hope like hell we get to play those bastards in the playoffs...We still owe them PLENTY of payback for all those years in the NFCW, when Montana, Rice, Young, Lott, etc. Owned the Saints!!!! Lest we forget... SaintPauly likes this.

11-15-2011, 04:03 PM	#8
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by 73Saint Yes, I think they are a serious threat. That said, I hope like hell we get to play those bastards in the playoffs...We still owe them PLENTY of payback for all those years in the NFCW, when Montana, Rice, Young, Lott, etc. Owned the Saints!!!! Lest we forget... YEAH!!!! What HE said!!! Now I wanna play them!!!

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	yes

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,019	The 49ers are sneaky good. They are becoming a very solid team and Smith seems to be improving by leaps and bounds.

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SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Their secondary is not that good. And besides the Giants, (at the stick), they haven't really played an elite QB yet. Romo carved them up, what do you think Rodgers, or Brees would do to them?

11-15-2011, 04:13 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	Originally Posted by saintpaul25 Their secondary is not that good. And besides the Giants, (at the stick), they haven't really played an elite QB yet. Romo carved them up, what do you think Rodgers, or Brees would do to them? I agree. Their front seven mask their deficiencies in the secondary. They cover well with the short and intermediate routes because of their outstanding linebacking core. Their best corner is Carlos Rogers who is good, but has problems covering the deep ball... as the rest of their secondary does. The problem is whether or not you can defend their ability apply pressure to expose their weakness. I love their front seven... it's a treat to watch for the hard knocks.

11-16-2011, 10:37 AM	#10
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Yes, Alex Smith looked like a pro-bowl quarterback the last time he played us, and they have Gore who is a definite threat to our D.

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