(10-23-2022, 06:48 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: (10-23-2022, 06:43 PM)lex24 Wrote: (10-23-2022, 06:37 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: I've never been to a game where the home team punches itself in the nuts more often than the Niners did today. Just an absolutely atrocious lack of discipline that is the hallmark of poorly coached teams.
I know the defense was terrible, but the Chiefs gave up 450+ yards too.
Three plays in the first half:
1. Danny Gray is open on a corner route. Garoppolo waits way too long to throw and pass is broken up as defender has time to react. I put my arms up thinking it was a big play. Terrible.
2. Chiefs blitz an unblocked DB off the right side on 3rd down. Garoppolo looks at the guy and doesn't even move or try throwing the ball away. Sack creates 53 yd FG attempt, that turns into a Punt after false start.
3. After gift muffed punt following that mistake, Garoppolo throws a pick in the End Zone with a wide open Jeff Wilson.
I'm convinced Kyle Shanahan can't be OC and Head Coach. He needs to hire an Offensive Coordinator. Even Andy Reid has Eric Bienemy.
Special Teams has been awful this year, so it's not like having a dedicated coach is a panacea, but Shanahan's offense is stale this year. Can't even get Deebo Samuel the ball consistently. He only averaged 8.8 on 5 catches today.
I’m curious how any of those plays are the coaches fault. The Niners got the sh-t kicked out of them. By a team with considerably more talent. Particularly at the most important position.
Why is it always the coach? Players.
The Niners had 7 Pro Bowl players on the field for them today, and a couple others who are close. Garoppolo sucked, but he wasn't an isolated case. Tim Ryan on the postgame said Shanahan's team was out-coached and he cited specific examples. It's not just me saying it.
Andy Reid is the best offensive coach in the NFL. So, not surprising. Still, to me it’s on the players. Two h.u.g.e. plays you didn’t mention- a 3d and 20 screen pass that went for about 35 setting up the Chiefs at the 5. And a third and 13 bomb in which the Niners shut down corner got beat by 5 yards.
Also, Bosa had a lousy game. Probably not close to 100%.
I’m not totally sold on Shanahan. But he’s got a good offensive mind. And I don’t think play calling or scheme is the issue. Not even close,
My biggest criticism of Shanahan is time management.