The Official Gameweek Discussion thread: 2013 Season Opener: Packers v 49ers

[pittstang5]

I want Harbaugh yelling, screaming, stomping and throwing things all game. It'll mean the Pack is driving him nuts.

I want Kaepernick sacked, at least once, where he gets up and wonders where the freight train that just hit him came from.

I want the o-line, specifically the tackles to hold up against the Smith boys. They don't have to be perfect, just don't get Rogers killed.

[bobblehead]

I actually think we're a better team. The DL was a real weak spot last year. This year it's a real strength. The rest of the defense is the same or slightly better than a year ago. On offense, I think Lacy changes our attack. We will run better. Our OL is no worse than last year. We're a better team. I don't think SF got any better. Losing Ghoston hurts them.

Everyone may think 49ers, but I think we're the better team. If we lose, oh well, but I think we're going to be better than everyone thinks, even here.

I don't completely disagree with you, but I will rehash our same old argument.

We have a better QB, receivers, DB's, equal at RB (if Lacy is healthy) and DL. Problem is that I believe the OL is more important than the RB. We are really bad where it counts.

To top it off, our coaches aren't committed to running or stopping it. Just rewatched the Baltimore/NE AFCC game. 2nd and 12 was often a running play. MM simply would NEVER call that, and our D would be in prevent and let an 8 yard run go.

I still believe we lost last year because MM stopped calling running plays 4 mins into the 3rd quarter. In a tough physical game, he blinks first. In the superbowl run we played with a lead the whole way, so he never had to blink. If we get an early lead here we could beat them. If not, the score will look more lopsided than the game....just like the playoff loss.

[packer4life]

I still wish we had Bishop; it will be a good game.

I think we may need a reverse W squared Whammy. da Wist whammy

Wist, can I nomimate you to start the game day thread along with some detailed analysis and a prediction ?

worst. idea. ever.

[packer4life]

If I was Harbaugh, and after finding out that both Tolzien AND Wallace switched to the Packers the week before the big game, I would get Harrell in ASAP and sign him to the practice squad. He can spend a week in NoCal and even up the sneakiness.

[MJZiggy]

If I was Harbaugh, and after finding out that both Tolzien AND Wallace switched to the Packers the week before the big game, I would get Harrell in ASAP and sign him to the practice squad. He can spend a week in NoCal and even up the sneakiness.

I'm sure Harbaugh's ego has convinced him that he cannot lose and doesn't need to engage in such silliness.

[bobblehead]

If I was Harbaugh, and after finding out that both Tolzien AND Wallace switched to the Packers the week before the big game, I would get Harrell in ASAP and sign him to the practice squad. He can spend a week in NoCal and even up the sneakiness.

don't think he is PS eligible. would take a roster spot to do it.

[packer4life]

Why isn't he PS eligible. He is a free agent at this point after being cut by the Jets. SF could pick him up on their PS and dump someone else for just one week.

[Joemailman]

Why isn't he PS eligible. He is a free agent at this point after being cut by the Jets. SF could pick him up on their PS and dump someone else for just one week.

Because he's been on an NFL roster for a couple years.

Here are the eligibility requirements for practice squad players:

Have no prior Accrued Seasons in the NFL (An accrued season is six or more games on the active roster);
Have one prior Accrued Season in which the player was on the 45-man active roster for no more than 8 games;
If served two seasons on a practice squad, are eligible for a third season only if the team has at least 53 players on its active/inactive list for the duration of that player's employment.

[packer4life]

Ok thanks for the clarification.

So it would be a roster spot burn. Difficult to justify on his part then.

[packer4life]

Interesting line from JSO article writeup after Rodger's first start in 2008.

"Midway through the second quarter, McCarthy junked his conventional two-back sets for a one-back, three-wide receiver set. That led to Mason Crosby's 42-yard field goal and the Packers led, 10-3."

How far we've come.

[pbmax]

I don't think we'll win, which means we will win. In conclusion, I have no fucking idea.

Strong take!

[pbmax]

Just think of the potential

ever week wist starts the game day thread and the Pack goes 16-0 and runs the table to a championship!

But its going to be no fun during the game if everyone is too depressed to post!

[wist43]

I still wish we had Bishop; it will be a good game.

I think we may need a reverse W squared Whammy. da Wist whammy

Wist, can I nomimate you to start the game day thread along with some detailed analysis and a prediction ?

I agree with MJ - that's "risky", lol... sounds like it might hurt a bit too

[wist43]

I'll give ya this... "Tales of Two Games"

Game 1 - we win.

Analysis:

Offense - MM comes out Bill Walshesque - short passing game as substitute for running game. Targets Finley a lot up the seam, and pulls the LB's and S's to him; runs a few screens in behind that in the flat. Calls as many power running plays as zone plays, which catches the Niners off guard, and we are able to generate at least some running game, 80-100 yds. Take a few shots down the field, but only after the defense has settled into the short stuff.

No turnovers.

Defense - Capers does not spraypaint his hair before the game (this is the most important aspect of pregame preparation). Capers runs only 3-4, 4-3, 3-3, 4-2, 3-2 alignments. No 2-4. He plays more short zone and cover 2. We're going to give up yards, but we have to fight them to a draw on the LOS.

2+ turnovers.

Game 2 - we lose.

Offense: MM calls his same old 3 zone running plays, and tries to go bombs away in the passing game. He gives no help to Bacteria intitially, and Rodgers is knocked loopy by the end of the 1st half. Less than 40 yds rushing, and 5+ sacks allowed.

2+ turnovers

Defense: Capers spraypaints his hair - what follows is entirely predictable. He runs 2-4 at least 1/2 the time; plays man so much in the back end that Kapnerfucker shakes loose again. 150+ yds rushing allowed, 250+ yds passing allowed.

0-1 turnovers.

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Unfortunately, I expect we'll see Game #2

[packrulz]

I'm not confident at all for this one. The 49ers look great, and the Pack has looked sloppy. I guarantee they'll come out swinging hard, I'm not so sure our new tackles can handle it. I sure hope Lacy can get some yards.