[OutsiderFan]

Jimmy G only carries a $4M cap hit if they cut him. Sherman is a FA after this season. 

Dee Ford is the real problem contract they have.  Arguably they don't make the Super Bowl without him, but he is costing a fortune for the amount of production they are getting from him. Always injured.

Trent Williams sure isn't worth the $12M he's getting now, but he's a FA too.

[OutsiderFan]

Jimmy G only carries a $4M cap hit if they cut him. Sherman is a FA after this season. 

Dee Ford is the real problem contract they have.  Arguably they don't make the Super Bowl without him, but he is costing a fortune for the amount of production they are getting from him. Always injured.

Trent Williams sure isn't worth the $12M he's getting now, but he's a FA too.

[oregontim]

Jimmy G only carries a $4M cap hit if they cut him. Sherman is a FA after this season. 

Dee Ford is the real problem contract they have.  Arguably they don't make the Super Bowl without him, but he is costing a fortune for the amount of production they are getting from him. Always injured.

Trent Williams sure isn't worth the $12M he's getting now, but he's a FA too.

Good info, thanks for that. Particularly about Jimmy G.

[oregontim]

Jimmy G only carries a $4M cap hit if they cut him. Sherman is a FA after this season. 

Dee Ford is the real problem contract they have.  Arguably they don't make the Super Bowl without him, but he is costing a fortune for the amount of production they are getting from him. Always injured.

Trent Williams sure isn't worth the $12M he's getting now, but he's a FA too.

Good info, thanks for that. Particularly about Jimmy G.

[French Rage]

But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

So about that...

[French Rage]

But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

So about that...

[Giants]

At least the Niners don't now play the team with the best interior pass rusher in the NFL this coming Sunday. Oh, wait.

The Niners Defense against the Rams last year:

Bosa, Buckner, Armstead, Ford, Alexander, Warner, Greenlaw, Sherman, Witherspoon, Tarth, and Ward. 

Now gone: Bosa, Buckner, Ford, Alexander, Sherman. 

Would love to see the Rams without just Aaron Donald and Jaylen Ramsey.

Yeah, it's hard to envision anything but an ass-whooping administered by the Rams.
McVay is still a good coach, and they were coming on strong at the end of last season.

The 'Niners could easily have a couple more Ws this season (or at least one).  Shanahan loves his passing game just a little too much, imo, though it's easy to see why when certain plays open up so beautifully.
But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

When you posted your comments, you obviously forgot who plays QB for the Rams.  The guy simply can’t handle the pressure of playing in “national” games.

[Giants]

At least the Niners don't now play the team with the best interior pass rusher in the NFL this coming Sunday. Oh, wait.

The Niners Defense against the Rams last year:

Bosa, Buckner, Armstead, Ford, Alexander, Warner, Greenlaw, Sherman, Witherspoon, Tarth, and Ward. 

Now gone: Bosa, Buckner, Ford, Alexander, Sherman. 

Would love to see the Rams without just Aaron Donald and Jaylen Ramsey.

Yeah, it's hard to envision anything but an ass-whooping administered by the Rams.
McVay is still a good coach, and they were coming on strong at the end of last season.

The 'Niners could easily have a couple more Ws this season (or at least one).  Shanahan loves his passing game just a little too much, imo, though it's easy to see why when certain plays open up so beautifully.
But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

When you posted your comments, you obviously forgot who plays QB for the Rams.  The guy simply can’t handle the pressure of playing in “national” games.

[teejers1]

At least the Niners don't now play the team with the best interior pass rusher in the NFL this coming Sunday. Oh, wait.

The Niners Defense against the Rams last year:

Bosa, Buckner, Armstead, Ford, Alexander, Warner, Greenlaw, Sherman, Witherspoon, Tarth, and Ward. 

Now gone: Bosa, Buckner, Ford, Alexander, Sherman. 

Would love to see the Rams without just Aaron Donald and Jaylen Ramsey.

Yeah, it's hard to envision anything but an ass-whooping administered by the Rams.
McVay is still a good coach, and they were coming on strong at the end of last season.

The 'Niners could easily have a couple more Ws this season (or at least one).  Shanahan loves his passing game just a little too much, imo, though it's easy to see why when certain plays open up so beautifully.
But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

When you posted your comments, you obviously forgot who plays QB for the Rams.  The guy simply can’t handle the pressure of playing in “national” games.

It was an excellent W for the 'Niners, and as a fan, I'm happy.
And Shanahan's play calling was brilliant, especially early (but really, throughout).  I particularly liked the run on 3rd and 5 when he knew he was in no-man's land and intended to go for it on fourth down.  The run gained 3 yards, opening up all kinds of possibilities for 4th down.  It just so happened that the play to Kittle was a House Call after he got by the one defender as the ball arrived.  Literally for years, I've been asking for someone on the Stanford football sideline to have that kind of "forward thinking" - which to be honest, is so freaking basic it's embarrassing that our coach has exemplified an inability to grasp it on so many occasions.

Shifting sports, congrats to the Dodgers.  I don't like them, but they are a deserving NL representative (as would have the Braves).  But the reason why I'm commenting on that game is because of managing.  Did you all notice how Roberts stuck with Urias for 3 innings to finish the game because he was pitching well?  Another thing that is so basic, yet so many managers knee-jerkedly call in the closer for the ninth.  Congrats for making the right call, skipper.

P.S.  The Rams could have easily won the game if not for a bad drop in the end zone and then a pick in the end zone on another drive.  I also have no idea why the Rams didn't continue to run the ball more on the 'Niners.  From what I saw (and admittedly, I was jumping back and forth to MLB game), the Rams were very effective on the ground - especially between the tackles.

[teejers1]

At least the Niners don't now play the team with the best interior pass rusher in the NFL this coming Sunday. Oh, wait.

The Niners Defense against the Rams last year:

Bosa, Buckner, Armstead, Ford, Alexander, Warner, Greenlaw, Sherman, Witherspoon, Tarth, and Ward. 

Now gone: Bosa, Buckner, Ford, Alexander, Sherman. 

Would love to see the Rams without just Aaron Donald and Jaylen Ramsey.

Yeah, it's hard to envision anything but an ass-whooping administered by the Rams.
McVay is still a good coach, and they were coming on strong at the end of last season.

The 'Niners could easily have a couple more Ws this season (or at least one).  Shanahan loves his passing game just a little too much, imo, though it's easy to see why when certain plays open up so beautifully.
But this Sunday, it won't matter whether he runs a lot or passes a lot.  The Rams are going to abuse the 'Niners defense.

When you posted your comments, you obviously forgot who plays QB for the Rams.  The guy simply can’t handle the pressure of playing in “national” games.

It was an excellent W for the 'Niners, and as a fan, I'm happy.
And Shanahan's play calling was brilliant, especially early (but really, throughout).  I particularly liked the run on 3rd and 5 when he knew he was in no-man's land and intended to go for it on fourth down.  The run gained 3 yards, opening up all kinds of possibilities for 4th down.  It just so happened that the play to Kittle was a House Call after he got by the one defender as the ball arrived.  Literally for years, I've been asking for someone on the Stanford football sideline to have that kind of "forward thinking" - which to be honest, is so freaking basic it's embarrassing that our coach has exemplified an inability to grasp it on so many occasions.

Shifting sports, congrats to the Dodgers.  I don't like them, but they are a deserving NL representative (as would have the Braves).  But the reason why I'm commenting on that game is because of managing.  Did you all notice how Roberts stuck with Urias for 3 innings to finish the game because he was pitching well?  Another thing that is so basic, yet so many managers knee-jerkedly call in the closer for the ninth.  Congrats for making the right call, skipper.

P.S.  The Rams could have easily won the game if not for a bad drop in the end zone and then a pick in the end zone on another drive.  I also have no idea why the Rams didn't continue to run the ball more on the 'Niners.  From what I saw (and admittedly, I was jumping back and forth to MLB game), the Rams were very effective on the ground - especially between the tackles.

[Phogge]

The Rams don’t get that close if Mostert stays healthy. McKinnon has zero explosion. Hasty a fireplug with promise.

Aaron Donald wasn’t a factor. Warner was terrific, the corners made a difference and Jimmy wasn’t sacked. Bad news about Ronald Blair and even though I set up within 25 feet of Michaels I have no idea how badly Tartt was hurt.

[Phogge]

The Rams don’t get that close if Mostert stays healthy. McKinnon has zero explosion. Hasty a fireplug with promise.

Aaron Donald wasn’t a factor. Warner was terrific, the corners made a difference and Jimmy wasn’t sacked. Bad news about Ronald Blair and even though I set up within 25 feet of Michaels I have no idea how badly Tartt was hurt.

[lex24]

Shanahan called a terrific game.  I love his running game.  Motion, misdirection.  I don’t know a coach that makes better use of jet sweeps.

Samuels had a terrific game.  I don’t think he had big stats.  But he had two terrific runs (probably passes statistically) that were crucial.  The first on the first drive and then the one to salt it away. 

The only TE I’ve ever seen that could run like Kittle was John Mackey.  He’s incredible.  

I still don’t think the Niners have a downfield passing game.  At all. But man do they do a great job getting YAC.  JG ( who played well) at one point was something like 9-10 for around 100 yards.  And he hadn’t thrown a pass more than a couple yards beyond the LOS.  Last year they were first in YAC in the NFL.  They also were first in shortest distance between throw and catch. An interesting combo.  Speaks both to their receivers running ability and Shanahans ability to create. 

Defensive backs played great.  As Phogge said, Warner was terrific.  But he always is.   And it helped that Goff, who has been very good this year, had an off day.

Saved their season tonight.  I still don’t think they make the playoffs given their schedule.  But at 3-3 they at least have a shot.  Particularly with the extra WC team.

[lex24]

Shanahan called a terrific game.  I love his running game.  Motion, misdirection.  I don’t know a coach that makes better use of jet sweeps.

Samuels had a terrific game.  I don’t think he had big stats.  But he had two terrific runs (probably passes statistically) that were crucial.  The first on the first drive and then the one to salt it away. 

The only TE I’ve ever seen that could run like Kittle was John Mackey.  He’s incredible.  

I still don’t think the Niners have a downfield passing game.  At all. But man do they do a great job getting YAC.  JG ( who played well) at one point was something like 9-10 for around 100 yards.  And he hadn’t thrown a pass more than a couple yards beyond the LOS.  Last year they were first in YAC in the NFL.  They also were first in shortest distance between throw and catch. An interesting combo.  Speaks both to their receivers running ability and Shanahans ability to create. 

Defensive backs played great.  As Phogge said, Warner was terrific.  But he always is.   And it helped that Goff, who has been very good this year, had an off day.

Saved their season tonight.  I still don’t think they make the playoffs given their schedule.  But at 3-3 they at least have a shot.  Particularly with the extra WC team.

[BobK]

This season 7 teams from each conference make the playoffs FYI

[BobK]

This season 7 teams from each conference make the playoffs FYI

[Phogge]

Mostert about to go on IR. More carries for Hasty. Coleman should be back soon.

[Phogge]

Mostert about to go on IR. More carries for Hasty. Coleman should be back soon.

[OutsiderFan]

Tim Kawakami column basically writes off the season as lost due to an insurmountable number of injuries. Not only is Mostert on IR, so too is Center Ben Garland. Trent Williams has an ankle issue that may make him miss time. Safety Tartt now has a strained groin. The Niners now have 15 players on IR, the most in the NFL, and there are guys on the PUP list from 2019 injuries that still aren't ready to play.  

Nobody would be surprised or harshly judge them if they were to now go on a long losing streak. Frankly, it's almost a season like the Warriors last had now. Don't think they are bad enough to parlay into the #2 pick, but Top 10 seems realistic given the number expected starters out.

[OutsiderFan]

Tim Kawakami column basically writes off the season as lost due to an insurmountable number of injuries. Not only is Mostert on IR, so too is Center Ben Garland. Trent Williams has an ankle issue that may make him miss time. Safety Tartt now has a strained groin. The Niners now have 15 players on IR, the most in the NFL, and there are guys on the PUP list from 2019 injuries that still aren't ready to play.  

Nobody would be surprised or harshly judge them if they were to now go on a long losing streak. Frankly, it's almost a season like the Warriors last had now. Don't think they are bad enough to parlay into the #2 pick, but Top 10 seems realistic given the number expected starters out.

[teejers1]

Tim Kawakami column basically writes off the season as lost due to an insurmountable number of injuries. Not only is Mostert on IR, so too is Center Ben Garland. Trent Williams has an ankle issue that may make him miss time. Safety Tartt now has a strained groin. The Niners now have 15 players on IR, the most in the NFL, and there are guys on the PUP list from 2019 injuries that still aren't ready to play.  

Nobody would be surprised or harshly judge them if they were to now go on a long losing streak. Frankly, it's almost a season like the Warriors last had now. Don't think they are bad enough to parlay into the #2 pick, but Top 10 seems realistic given the number expected starters out.

If I had to bet, I'd agree with you.  The thing is, though, that the NFL is hard to predict.  I would have bet good $$ that the Rams would have rolled the 'Niners and that the Packers would have rolled Tampa Bay.  [OTOH, was certain that Browns under Mayfield would flail against Pittsburgh].  Also, New England losing last week was a surprise to me (even if they didn't get to practice much).  Think the Patriots L is a bad thing for the 'Niners.  Coach Hood is awfully good at preparing his team and exploiting opponents' weaknesses.

Strangely enough, I think the 49ers-Patriots game will go a long way toward determining which path the 'Niners go down this year.  Anything is in play:  from making the playoffs to cratering to the #4 pick.

[teejers1]

Tim Kawakami column basically writes off the season as lost due to an insurmountable number of injuries. Not only is Mostert on IR, so too is Center Ben Garland. Trent Williams has an ankle issue that may make him miss time. Safety Tartt now has a strained groin. The Niners now have 15 players on IR, the most in the NFL, and there are guys on the PUP list from 2019 injuries that still aren't ready to play.  

Nobody would be surprised or harshly judge them if they were to now go on a long losing streak. Frankly, it's almost a season like the Warriors last had now. Don't think they are bad enough to parlay into the #2 pick, but Top 10 seems realistic given the number expected starters out.

If I had to bet, I'd agree with you.  The thing is, though, that the NFL is hard to predict.  I would have bet good $$ that the Rams would have rolled the 'Niners and that the Packers would have rolled Tampa Bay.  [OTOH, was certain that Browns under Mayfield would flail against Pittsburgh].  Also, New England losing last week was a surprise to me (even if they didn't get to practice much).  Think the Patriots L is a bad thing for the 'Niners.  Coach Hood is awfully good at preparing his team and exploiting opponents' weaknesses.

Strangely enough, I think the 49ers-Patriots game will go a long way toward determining which path the 'Niners go down this year.  Anything is in play:  from making the playoffs to cratering to the #4 pick.

[Phogge]

The top teams in my book are Pittsburg and Seattle. However like most clubs they are an injury away (Ben and Wilson) from tanking. The Niners need to go 10-6 and maybe by the end of the season they get Mostert, Richburg, Blair, Sherman and Alexander back. There must be no accident that so many players league wide are banged up. Hard decisions in the offseason.

[Phogge]

The top teams in my book are Pittsburg and Seattle. However like most clubs they are an injury away (Ben and Wilson) from tanking. The Niners need to go 10-6 and maybe by the end of the season they get Mostert, Richburg, Blair, Sherman and Alexander back. There must be no accident that so many players league wide are banged up. Hard decisions in the offseason.

[lex24]

The top teams in my book are Pittsburg and Seattle. However like most clubs they are an injury away (Ben and Wilson) from tanking. The Niners need to go 10-6 and maybe by the end of the season they get Mostert, Richburg, Blair, Sherman and Alexander back. There must be no accident that so many players league wide are banged up. Hard decisions in the offseason.

With 3 WC teams, I’m thinking 9-7 gets in.  The loss to Ariz is the tough one.  Never shpul$ have lost that game.  There could be two NFC West teams as WC’s.  Beating Arizona there will be a must.

[lex24]

The top teams in my book are Pittsburg and Seattle. However like most clubs they are an injury away (Ben and Wilson) from tanking. The Niners need to go 10-6 and maybe by the end of the season they get Mostert, Richburg, Blair, Sherman and Alexander back. There must be no accident that so many players league wide are banged up. Hard decisions in the offseason.

With 3 WC teams, I’m thinking 9-7 gets in.  The loss to Ariz is the tough one.  Never shpul$ have lost that game.  There could be two NFC West teams as WC’s.  Beating Arizona there will be a must.