The most boneheaded SF play of the game

44Champs · 11-18-2013, 08:03 AM

It wasnt Ahmad Brooks clothesline sack of Brees, and it wasnt the hit on Sproles after he fair-catched a punt. The biggest boneheaded play came from Kaepernick, when he scrambled out of bounds on 3rd & 19, stopping the clock and giving Brees more time to engineer the game-winning drive. SF had been winning despite Kaepernick, and the fans are probably now wishing that they had Alex Smith instead.

dam1953 · 11-18-2013, 08:30 AM

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

SloMotion · 11-18-2013, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

It's the 'sophomore slump' ... once they get some tape on ya', it's all about what you do after that. Russell Wilson (SEA) seems to be weathering the storm best outta' all of 'em and RGIII has the injury-thing working against him, but I usually wait 3-4 seasons before I get too hard on 'em.

Kaepernick is athletic enough, he just gotta' get his head right, IMO.

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K Major · 11-20-2013, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion.

Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears.

+1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

SaintSproles · 11-20-2013, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

+1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

They had Russell Wilson on NFL Network earlier today and he talked about how when he is running out of the pocket the first thing he is looking to do is to throw the ball vs running with it. That's because he is a legit passing QB and the reason he has survived and thrived in his 2nd season, even without having adequate passing targets for much of the season.

RGIII has had to be conservative with trying to use his legs to win games and now it shows that having to throw the ball on a higher percentage basis is not quite working out so well. His component of being a dangerous runner has been dimenished greatly, and his effectiveness along with it. Kaepernick similarly.

Mardigras9 · 11-18-2013, 09:15 AM

He looked overwhelmed all day. Just a mental mistake he'll learn from. Then again, he would have had to take a shot from a linebacker (Hawthorne maybe) to try to make it. With his ability, surprised he didn't try.

Srgt. Hulka · 11-18-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mardigras9

He looked overwhelmed all day.

I agree Mardigas. I even commented in the live chat that Kaepernick didn't have the confidence in his eyes during the game.

TheOak · 11-18-2013, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

I agree Mardigas. I even commented in the live chat that Kaepernick didn't have the confidence in his eyes during the game.

Kaepernick had a dream last year that involved a Super Bowl fantasy. He woke up this season and found himself in the NFL.

Remember all the people watching him last year questioning his draft #? He was too young and dumb to realize where he was, and played purely on instinct. He is thinking this season and it's got him all sorts of side ways.

Audiotom · 11-18-2013, 11:32 PM

Loved watching kaep deer in the headlights
Trying to shout over the crowd

Would love to meet them in the second round in the dome
The Saints are in his head

No giveaways, CK actually has to try to get more than two first downs to score

NonieT · 11-20-2013, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

Loved watching kaep deer in the headlights
Trying to shout over the crowd

Would love to meet them in the second round in the dome
The Saints are in his head

No giveaways, CK actually has to try to get more than two first downs to score

Be careful what you wish for. You might get it.

11-18-2013, 08:03 AM	#1
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	The most boneheaded SF play of the game It wasnt Ahmad Brooks clothesline sack of Brees, and it wasnt the hit on Sproles after he fair-catched a punt. The biggest boneheaded play came from Kaepernick, when he scrambled out of bounds on 3rd & 19, stopping the clock and giving Brees more time to engineer the game-winning drive. SF had been winning despite Kaepernick, and the fans are probably now wishing that they had Alex Smith instead. saintfan, Danno, SapperSaint and 8 others like this.
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11-18-2013, 08:30 AM	#2
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion. Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears. Halo, SapperSaint, foreverfan and 6 others like this.

11-18-2013, 08:40 AM	#3
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by dam1953 I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion. Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears. It's the 'sophomore slump' ... once they get some tape on ya', it's all about what you do after that. Russell Wilson (SEA) seems to be weathering the storm best outta' all of 'em and RGIII has the injury-thing working against him, but I usually wait 3-4 seasons before I get too hard on 'em. Kaepernick is athletic enough, he just gotta' get his head right, IMO. . saintfan and Kryptonite like this.

11-20-2013, 07:55 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,740 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by dam1953 I agree. A great QB gets the first down. A good QB stays in bounds on 3rd down to eat another 30 secs+ off the clock before punting. What does this make Kap, average or less in my opinion. Do you notice how all of the wonder kid QB's in the class of 2012 are less than wonderful this year. Luck is the only one that seems to be holding up...for now. IMO this supports the observation that "athletic" QB's don't win consistently in the NFL. Give me a QB with ability between his ears. +1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level.

11-20-2013, 08:28 PM	#5
SaintSproles Site Donor Drew Brees GOAT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by K Major +1. You give good coaches a year film on a read option QB (Kaep/RGIII), they will eventually figure you out at this level. They had Russell Wilson on NFL Network earlier today and he talked about how when he is running out of the pocket the first thing he is looking to do is to throw the ball vs running with it. That's because he is a legit passing QB and the reason he has survived and thrived in his 2nd season, even without having adequate passing targets for much of the season. RGIII has had to be conservative with trying to use his legs to win games and now it shows that having to throw the ball on a higher percentage basis is not quite working out so well. His component of being a dangerous runner has been dimenished greatly, and his effectiveness along with it. Kaepernick similarly. SloMotion likes this.

11-18-2013, 09:15 AM	#6
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game He looked overwhelmed all day. Just a mental mistake he'll learn from. Then again, he would have had to take a shot from a linebacker (Hawthorne maybe) to try to make it. With his ability, surprised he didn't try. SloMotion likes this.

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Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by Mardigras9 He looked overwhelmed all day. I agree Mardigas. I even commented in the live chat that Kaepernick didn't have the confidence in his eyes during the game. SloMotion likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka I agree Mardigas. I even commented in the live chat that Kaepernick didn't have the confidence in his eyes during the game. Kaepernick had a dream last year that involved a Super Bowl fantasy. He woke up this season and found himself in the NFL. Remember all the people watching him last year questioning his draft #? He was too young and dumb to realize where he was, and played purely on instinct. He is thinking this season and it's got him all sorts of side ways. foreverfan and SloMotion like this.

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Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Loved watching kaep deer in the headlights Trying to shout over the crowd Would love to meet them in the second round in the dome The Saints are in his head No giveaways, CK actually has to try to get more than two first downs to score

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: The most boneheaded SF play of the game Originally Posted by Audiotom Loved watching kaep deer in the headlights Trying to shout over the crowd Would love to meet them in the second round in the dome The Saints are in his head No giveaways, CK actually has to try to get more than two first downs to score Be careful what you wish for. You might get it.
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