If I was a 49ers fan....

[Pugger]

This is a key part of the game that is unknown at this point in time. While he has been out of the line-up, the defense has been mediocre. He is the engine that drives the defense, much like Clay is for us.

Even if he plays he may not be as effective as he was prior to week 15.

http://www.ninersnation.com/2013/1/3/3832122/justin-smith-injury-toradol-triceps-tear

[Pugger]

Fab! And to all Wisconsinans/Wisconsinites dere & here on PR!

We need more local members to post on PR [sorry that I'm not one!].

Q: Cheeseheads, obviously but is it Wisconsinans or Wisconsinites?

I always heard Wisconsinites.

[mmmdk]

I was born and raised in Green Bay along with my hubby but we moved down here after he retired. I'm an Academy girl and my hubby graduated from GB East. We didn't know each other back then tho. I met him at the Bar on Lime Kiln Rd on St. Patrick's day in 1981. The luck of Irish I say!

yet not very Irish not to marry [hubby notion].

[mmmdk]

I always heard Wisconsinites.

Thought so; but one would say 'Wisconsinan forests/hills etc.!? N'est pas?

[Patler]

If Smith is still injured to the point it affects his play then I like the match up. If he is not affected I hope Arod has track shoes and a quick release.

I think the guy basically will be playing one-armed. I read one article that stated he will have to wear a very cumbersome brace, and it made it sound as if they aren't even sure he will be able to play with it due to restrictions in arm movement.

I wouldn't be surprised if he plays very little, or even is a game day inactive in spite of what they are saying now.

[denverYooper]

I think the guy basically will be playing one-armed. I read one article that stated he will have to wear a very cumbersome brace, and it made it sound as if they aren't even sure he will be able to play with it due to restrictions in arm movement.

I wouldn't be surprised if he plays very little, or even is a game day inactive in spite of what they are saying now.

Their defense, and Seattle's, have been charmed this year (+ last year for the 9ers) wrt injuries. Very few starter games lost on both units. It'll be very interesting to see how each looks in the playoffs. They'll still be good, I'm sure, but maybe not elite.

[red]

Early word is that the field saturday is in just as bad of shape as fed ex field was sunday

So now, not only do we have to worry about winning, but we also have to worry about avoiding serious injuries due to shoddy field conditions

[denverYooper]

Early word is that the field saturday is in just as bad of shape as fed ex field was sunday

So now, not only do we have to worry about winning, but we also have to worry about avoiding serious injuries due to shoddy field conditions

Especially given the questionable decisions that the equipment staff seems to have come out with regarding shoes.

I would not be surprised if this were a bit of gamesmanship on SF's part. They might like their chances better on a shitty field with Gore and their running game. Good thing Green Bay plays on Soldier field every year, so they know what fieldgaming looks like.

[MadtownPacker]

Ok talked to a few miners fans and confidence levels are low!!

[Upnorth]

I think the guy basically will be playing one-armed. I read one article that stated he will have to wear a very cumbersome brace, and it made it sound as if they aren't even sure he will be able to play with it due to restrictions in arm movement.

I wouldn't be surprised if he plays very little, or even is a game day inactive in spite of what they are saying now.

So No Ponder with an arm injury, possibly no Smith with an arm injury. When we make it to the SB does the NE / Den QB's arm fall off then?

[Guiness]

So No Ponder with an arm injury, possibly no Smith with an arm injury. When we make it to the SB does the NE / Den QB's arm fall off then?

Nah, Manning's head will just detach from his body and go rolling across the field during Denver's first offensive snap!

Too far?

[mraynrand]

Nah, Manning's head will just detach from his body and go rolling across the field during Denver's first offensive snap!

Too far?

We beat the Vikings at the Metronome in 1997 when Brad Johnson's head was barely still attached. You take the wins any way you can get 'em. People only remember the victors. Nobody remembers that Spec Sanders was hurting in the '47 AAFC championship game, they only remember that Otto Graham and the Cleveland Browns won.

[red]

Nah, Manning's head will just detach from his body and go rolling across the field during Denver's first offensive snap!

Too far?

i don't know. those stitches that Dr. Frankenstein use to attach his head are pretty beefy. i don't think that thing is coming off that easy

without scissors or snips that is

[Guiness]

i don't know. those stitches that Dr. Frankenstein use to attach his head are pretty beefy. i don't think that thing is coming off that easy

without scissors or snips that is

What are the rules about signing guys this late in the season? As long as they're a free agent, anyone can be signed, right? This guy might look good after the NLCS

[LP]

Ok talked to a few miners fans and confidence levels are low!!

Sooooo, were these fans your other personalities or your imaginary friends?