Honestly, okay...

[NeverSayDieFan]

I mean, I see the same problems you're all seeing. A-Dub getting torched in coverage; WR's running wide-open with no one with-in 10 feet of them; QB's sitting back in the pocket thinking, Hmmmm?? Who's turn is it this time? ; RB's gashing us for seemingly 5-yards every pop...

And then there's the offense which can't seem to keep anyone out of our backfield the moment the ball is snapped; Fitz' & the kids, etc.

So, why am I okay?? Well, I liked what I saw in Max. Quick. Decisive. Most of his throws were catchable. ...And even w/the most intense pressure on I kept thinking he might actually get away and get the pass off. Watching D.A. was just too painful. It was like knowing the train-wreck was coming. You just didn't know which play it was going to happen. A football game rides on emotion. Make that play for a score and it lifts the whole team. But, over-throw an open WR for a TD (ie; Williams) and the team just sags.

Now, if Whiz' goes back to D.A. for the Saints' game I will officially become a "dark-sider". At least, until, Max gets back in there. GO CARDS!

And while a Super Bowl appearance seems like a completely bizarre thought at this point...We are 2-2 and tied for 1st. 1-0 in the division (tie-breaker w/the Rams). ... and did I mention the 49'ers are 0-4??

One final thought. Did anyone see the end of the 49'ers game?? S.F. DB picks off Ryan with about a minute and a half to go w/the 49'ers leading. Game over, right?? Uh, NO. The hot-dog tries to score a TD to get on ESPN that night. FUMBLE! Falcons recovered, moved down the field, and kicked the winning FG. ALL he had to do was fall down and seal the win but, nooooooooooooo, watch me everyone. Watch me! Yeah, I watched. How's 0-4 feel?

 

[Rivercard]

One final thought. Did anyone see the end of the 49'ers game?? S.F. DB picks off Ryan with about a minute and a half to go w/the 49'ers leading. Game over, right?? Uh, NO. The hot-dog tries to score a TD to get on ESPN that night. FUMBLE! Falcons recovered, moved down the field, and kicked the winning FG. ALL he had to do was fall down and seal the win but, nooooooooooooo, watch me everyone. Watch me! Yeah, I watched. How's 0-4 feel?

That was horrid. But maybe not the dumbest decision of the day. Did you see the Colts game? Jax has the ball on their own 30 yard line with :30 to go and run the ball on 2nd down basically just conceeding to overtime. Then Colts coach Caldwell calls a time out!!! Lol - what was he thinking, was he hoping to stop the 3rd down play and get the ball back with 20 seconds left?? Of couse the Jags then throw a 25 yard pass on the next play for a 1st down and then manage to get in position for a long FG to with the game. Classic!

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

I mean, I see the same problems you're all seeing. A-Dub getting torched in coverage; WR's running wide-open with no one with-in 10 feet of them; QB's sitting back in the pocket thinking, Hmmmm?? Who's turn is it this time? ; RB's gashing us for seemingly 5-yards every pop...

And then there's the offense which can't seem to keep anyone out of our backfield the moment the ball is snapped; Fitz' & the kids, etc.

So, why am I okay?? Well, I liked what I saw in Max. Quick. Decisive. Most of his throws were catchable. ...And even w/the most intense pressure on I kept thinking he might actually get away and get the pass off. Watching D.A. was just too painful. It was like knowing the train-wreck was coming. You just didn't know which play it was going to happen. A football game rides on emotion. Make that play for a score and it lifts the whole team. But, over-throw an open WR for a TD (ie; Williams) and the team just sags.

Now, if Whiz' goes back to D.A. for the Saints' game I will officially become a "dark-sider". At least, until, Max gets back in there. GO CARDS!

And while a Super Bowl appearance seems like a completely bizarre thought at this point...We are 2-2 and tied for 1st. 1-0 in the division (tie-breaker w/the Rams). ... and did I mention the 49'ers are 0-4??

One final thought. Did anyone see the end of the 49'ers game?? S.F. DB picks off Ryan with about a minute and a half to go w/the 49'ers leading. Game over, right?? Uh, NO. The hot-dog tries to score a TD to get on ESPN that night. FUMBLE! Falcons recovered, moved down the field, and kicked the winning FG. ALL he had to do was fall down and seal the win but, nooooooooooooo, watch me everyone. Watch me! Yeah, I watched. How's 0-4 feel?

I didnt think Hall was good at all.

1. Starred down the receiver the entire time. Almost had 2 picks
2. Showed no pocket presence when the rush was coming (hence the fumble)
3. And although adaquate. his arm didnt look to have the zip I was expecting.

Now having said all that, and considering the circumstances, I am not writing him off. Hopefully, with time and coaching, he will get better. It was his first real action.

 

[Duckjake]

Sounds great and I admire your enthusiastic optimism but the offense has only scored 27 points over the last 3 weeks and the defense has given up almost 100.

I haven't liked anything I've seen other than Rhodes play. The really sad part is that most of what I posted in my tongue in cheek anti-curse thread at the start of the season is actually becoming a reality.

I wonder if Jeff Gollin was laughing his ... off Sunday night?