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[FAH1223]

defense showed a ton of heart today tbh. dropping like flies and still almost won us the game with Hyde's pick.

let Raji walk, sign a mid range safety (not Byrd) to play across from Burnett, draft DL and ILB somewhere in the first 3 rounds and hope Datone can make the Year 2 jump that Daniels made this year. do that and get Hayward back and this can be a good defense.

Pickett and Raji are free agents... Pickett is about to be 35 and slowed down but losing two guys who can play NT in one offseason is kind of tough. I think Pickett will be back on a one year deal and they draft some kid in the first few rounds to play NT.

Hopefully Casey Hayward, a re-signed Shields, and a ball hawking safety either thru draft or FA can help us get over the hump. Linebacking core needs work too with another pass rusher needed and a coverage guy in the middle.

I think the 3-4 scheme is sound but the talent needs an upgrade at all 3 levels

 

[Tical]

True, the D held up pretty good in the 3rd quarter, and early 4th, but it all comes down to the shutdown drives, and they cost us the game. shyt sucks, cause I woulda damn near guaranteed a win against Carolina next week. If only Hyde had caught that ball.

But it all comes down to shutdown drives (the drive following a score), and we failed miserably. Burnett is trash. Dude is worthless in the passing game. If Nick Collins is playing, that TD to Vernon Davis is a pick going the other way. I'd love to get our hands on Clinton-Dix in the draft (if he declares). We need a play-making, ball-hawking safety back there probably more than anything. I think Raji is definitely gone, as we're probably gonna do everything we can to re-sign Shields.

Will be an interesting Off-Season no doubt. SMH, too early to be saying that.

100 percent agree with the bolded. We got 0 picks out of the safety position this year. Not one interception. That's a joke. I'm not sure the draft is the answer for safety though, it's a hard position to play well immediately. Look at Collins even, didn't break out until his 3rd or 4th year. TJ Ward from Cleveland or Mike Mitchell from the Panthers could both be FA's I'd like TT to look at. Neither would break the bank like Byrd would but would both be big upgrades.

 

[FAH1223]

100 percent agree with the bolded. We got 0 picks out of the safety position this year. Not one interception. That's a joke. I'm not sure the draft is the answer for safety though, it's a hard position to play well immediately. Look at Collins even, didn't break out until his 3rd or 4th year. TJ Ward from Cleveland or Mike Mitchell from the Panthers could both be FA's I'd like TT to look at. Neither would break the bank like Byrd would but would both be big upgrades.

Yeah... it sucks that TT banked on Burnett making the leap in Year 4 (technically Year 3 since he was injured early in the Super Bowl season) and lost that gamble so far with the extension.

But we gotta do better than MD Jennings. Richardson was better down the stretch and that kid could improve but we need a bonafide player there that won't be a complete liability in coverage and can tackle

 

[FAH1223]

 

[tru_m.a.c]

fukk the defense. Nothing else needs to be said. Offense took the lead twice, tied it a 3rd time, and on each ensuing drive, the defense gave the lead right back, with the last one costing us the game. I feel so bad for Rodgers...the best QB in the game the past 3 years, and nothing to show for it.

I know there were injuries, but damn man, how frustrating is it to just KNOW that the other team is gonna drive down and score when they need to? Micah Hyde...dude had the game in his hands, and let it hit the turf. That was his Al Harris-against-Seattle moment. In his hands. SMH.

We weren't even supposed to be here, but damn if it don't hurt.

don't be like that fam. the defense stopped the 49ers mad times. most inspired play I saw all season. I hope they all come back, seriously. seriously. I want them all back plus draft picks.

Team exceeded expectations but the real work begins. The defense and special teams continue to be the problem and 2010 is an aberration at this point now. The secondary needs playmakers on the backend, the defensive line may need a new NT or two, the LBs need a couple rushers who can cover too... I think once we re-sign Shields, the Cornerbacks will be good as Hayward will be back.

Offensively... we have a running game... I don't know if we can keep Starks but I'd love if we can.. if not, Franklin will have to prove he won't fumble and can be consistent.

We may lose James Jones, we may not... he may be back cheap like in 2011. WR and TE may be looked at in the draft so don't be surprised... I doubt Finley is back.

This will be a busy offseason and I'm kind of excited about it. I just hope we have better luck with injuries.

James Jones is my dude, but if he's asking for too much, he gotta go. Cobb and Boykin can fill the 3 WRS role.

We better not draft a TE. My LI nikka Quarless has prove year after year he can be a starter. He can play FB and can be a pass catching TE.

My frat bro Starks BETTER come back. He's a trooper. He's a perfect complimentary back right now. Don't forget we got dujuann harris coming back!

once again Rodgers puts the team in the lead with 5 mins left and the D blows it. Hyde should of had that potential game ending INT. This was all too similar to week one...Capers needs to go, we can not run the 3-4 with these players

We need to keep the 3-4 and stop rotating new player in EVERY fukkn year. NO MORE ROOKIES. Say it with me now, "NO MORE ROOKIES." (unless that rookies is an outstanding safety….)

defense showed a ton of heart today tbh. dropping like flies and still almost won us the game with Hyde's pick.

let Raji walk, sign a mid range safety (not Byrd) to play across from Burnett, draft DL and ILB somewhere in the first 3 rounds and hope Datone can make the Year 2 jump that Daniels made this year. do that and get Hayward back and this can be a good defense.

Exactly. Next draft needs to be for starters. No more drafting for the future. The future is now! The team is here. NOW! We ready.

 

[tru_m.a.c]

y'all do realize, the main reason the defense stepped up over the last few games is cause richardson came back.

having both safeties able to cover and play run defense is CRUCIAL!!!! Ask the ravens. Ask the Steelers. fukk that call up leroy butler and ask him. That's what we need. A player who can come down into the box and force the QB to look to his 4th option. Our CB's are good on the edge, but they're only good if the QB has to think TWICE. That's every defense.

I forgot what play it was in the second half. But both safeties dropped into the from 7 and destroyed the 49ers play. It was BEAUTIFUL. A work of ART. We need more of that. Morgan fukked up on that TD, but he definitely was playing 2 WR's at one time. The slot beat his CB And Vernon Davis beat AJ. Morgan was baited Kapernick to throw, but he was a step too late. That doesn't happy next year. Don't give up hope!

 

[FAH1223]

y'all do realize, the main reason the defense stepped up over the last few games is cause richardson came back.

having both safeties able to cover and play run defense is CRUCIAL!!!! Ask the ravens. Ask the Steelers. fukk that call up leroy butler and ask him. That's what we need. A player who can come down into the box and force the QB to look to his 4th option. Our CB's are good on the edge, but they're only good if the QB has to think TWICE. That's every defense.

I forgot what play it was in the second half. But both safeties dropped into the from 7 and destroyed the 49ers play. It was BEAUTIFUL. A work of ART. We need more of that. Morgan fukked up on that TD, but he definitely was playing 2 WR's at one time. The slot beat his CB And Vernon Davis beat AJ. Morgan was baited Kapernick to throw, but he was a step too late. That doesn't happy next year. Don't give up hope!

I like Richardson but we need a legit ball hawking safety prospect back there too for competition. Jennings can outta there.

Burnett took a step back after it looked like he was making that leap last year. Hayward back will be a big boost for getting INTs

From 2007-12 we stayed getting turn overs at critical times... need to get back to it.

I hope TT doesn't sit on his ass like he's done the past 2-3 offseasons.

 

[MushroomX]

Ugh, I hate to come into the this thread. I feel uber down, with the Pack losing to Kaep's legs.

Still though, it is what it is.

Capers scheme is not going to fit, we need to go back to the 4-3 in my opinion. I don't hate Capers, but his time his done because Woodson was the main man causing having for Capers. Raji did nothing, will get nothing. We need a FS, because Burnett is suppose to be a SS.

Most importantly, can somebody feed this guys HGH; sick of the injuries.

 

[FAH1223]

I think the 3-4 is fine but like Tramon Williams said today there's too many young guys out there who don't understand it.

 

[Bboystyle]

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