This Team Doesn't Even Deserve My Anger

That's all I got. It's actually REALLY hard to lay blame for this one, because they all suck. They all screwed up. Nobody wanted to make a play. I'm done. If they can't beat a terrible Seattle team when it counts, why should I care?

Oh FFS

Blown non call on the PI, epic failure in short yardage, burning all 3 TOs. Fuck this fucking team.





EDIT VERNON DAVIS I FUCKING LOVE THAT PLAY!

Minnesota Disaster

I'd rather not rehash the happenings that went down in that game, only to say that it destroyed the 49ers' season. Even after all the crap that we've seen from this team this season, a simple win at Minnesota would have left them at 6-5 (5-2 in conference). This record would have left them in control of their own destiny when it comes to winning the division, as they'd be able to tie the Cardinals and win the tiebreaker due to a season sweep merely by taking care of their own business. The 2 conference losses would have them at least tied with every other NFC wildcard contender in terms of the first (I believe) non-division wildcard tiebreaker (conference record). They'd also only be one game out of the wildcard, with an easier remaining schedule than the two teams ahead of them (GB, Philly).

I know that "ifs" and "buts" are pretty stupid overall. What happened happened and you can spin any sort of set of ifs and buts to come with a perfect season for most any team in the NFL (moderate overstatement). But, this isn't some "if" that has to do with strategy, or playcalling, or an injury, or how a fumble fell. It's one miracle play that should have never happened for a variety of reasons. One play. One play would give the 49ers legitimate hope.

Now, as Singletary has finally seemed to figure out what works on offense, it's almost certainly too late. They lost too many games because of stupid reasons, Singletary was too stubborn for too long. And, the defense sucks, even with the mere 3 points given up today. After that Minnesota game, I blew up in impressive fashion, because a) Brett Favre was involved and b) I knew, maybe more likely than not, that loss was going to be really, really big when it was all said and done. We knew the 49ers were a middling team that could make the playoffs in a parity-filled conference if they won a few close games. Those are the sorts of games that separate playoff teams from the others. They came out on the wrong end.

On a somber note, Arizona's loss today (Vince Young = Awesome) is just enough to keep stringing us along with a tiny little carrot, making us wonder whether the 49ers can actually pull off a playoff run. They're certainly set up well when you look at their schedule and the Cardinals' schedule (they play MN and GB still). If Warner remains out for much longer, that becomes doubly so.

But, I STILL can't trust the playcalling, even though, I'll admit, it was pretty impressive today (the pass on 4th down was ballsy, and that end around to Walker was sweet and completely unexpected). The return units are a complete bust, and that will cost the team at some point. But most of all, in a remarkable 180, I now have no faith in the defense.

Yes, they held the Jaguars to 3 points (thanks to a cruddy kicker, but even 9 points would have been impressive just the same). They did finally get some sacks. But, there were just too many times when Gerrard was allowed to sit back there for forever, and when he managed to throw the ball, it was almost always a completion. That defense can't be trusted to produce turnovers or hold teams at all. They only seem to make plays when the other guy screws up, and that's not going to happen against Warner and McNabb. The 49ers will only make a run if the Alex Smith spread offense goes gangbusters, and I don't trust the OC enough for that (also, it's fairly sloppy - too many dropped balls today, and Smith missed guys a few times).

So, more misery. It would almost be better if they had 2 more losses. That would allow me to not pretend they have a chance and to start looking at draft boards. They just have to string us along.

On happier notes:

-I really think that Smith is playing himself into a permanent starting job, and I actually think that they should keep Raye. Remember, he does what Singletary wants. And, his playcalling has gotten slightly better as the season has gone along. Also, there has been an incredible flux, and he has had to learn where his talent lies. Injuries everywhere, a QB change, randomly getting an awesome WR in the middle of the season, a comically huge shift from stodgy run offense to spread offense, etc. I think he's been alright really, and the continued lack of any continuity that would come from replacing him isn't worth getting somebody who, maybe or maybe not, is a good or better OC.

Just imagine what Alex Smith could do with the same coordinator for two years in a row! That was sort of phony excitement, but he really deserves to have the same offense for two years. I think he has what it takes, and that would make the 49ers much closer to legitimate than if they have to get a new QB.

-Carolina lost again, taking them to 4-7. To finish the season, they play TB, @NE, Min, @NYG, NO. Assuming that New Orleans still has to play to get a top seed, the Panthers could very easily go 1-4, for a final record of 5-11. Last year, the two teams that went 5-11 drafted 7 and 8. An extra win thrown in there should still create a top 10 pick. Sweet.

I don't even care

that the coaches are going to say that the offensive performance "has nothing to do with any change ever, we've always been this good blah blah blah". Fuck them. They're finally doing what they should have been doing ever since Smith took over, and WHAT A SHOCK- it's working.


Alex Smith, professional NFL quarterback. Suck it, haters.

Fire the shit out of Jimmy Raye

When the hell is he going to realize that you don't have to wait until you're down by 20 to play offense?

And no, the Packers were not in prevent at all. They were running their normal defense. If they call the offense like they did in the second half over the whole game, they win. The defense sucks without Clements and Spikes, too.

No fucking excuse for this. Stop with the retarded offense and run the spread- it works, your lame shit doesn't.

Was I right?

or was I RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGHHHHHHHHTTT.


Plolayoffs. What a fucking joke of a team we root for. Jesus Christ.


YOU WANNA CALL ANOTHER FUCKING DIVE PLAY JIMMY?!? THEY PROBABLY WONT SEE IT FUCKING COMING THIS TIME.


/arnaz battle returning punts again.

Thanks 49ers

You fucking horrible football team: thanks for just letting Greg Jennings help me relive Antonio Freeman's slant for a touchdown in the 96 playoffs.

Why don't you go ahead and get blown out. I hate you all for not showing up. I knew this game would suck, in fact I had no doubt.

And is there any doubt at all about Alex Smith? I mean, sure, something bad will probably happen, but you have to THROW THE FUCKING BALL to make anything at all happen. The guy is a stiff and a terrible, terrible quarterback. I bet we see Shaun Hill after the half (at the very latest).

Yay another sack, awesome job offense.

Fuck Green Bay, too. Those people in the stands are repulsive.