SF 49ers vs LA Rams Pregame Thread - 2016 Season Week 1

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:05 PM

Dr_Bill_Walsh
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Where: Levi's Stadium; Santa Clara, CA
When: Monday - September 12, 2016; 7:20 PM (PST)
TV: ESPN MNF

Please post all your pregame news, observations & discussions here.

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Sep 2, 2016 at 7:10 PM

Matchuu84
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Goff being a complete bust, how many games till fisher is fired? I do not expect a lot of points on either side this opening game

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:12 PM

JoeBart324
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Originally posted by Matchuu84:
Goff being a complete bust, how many games till fisher is fired? I do not expect a lot of points on either side this opening game

Poor Goff does look in over his head. I didn't think he was too great coming out of college, but I certainly didn't expect him to be 3rd string come game 1.

At least give Fisher credit for that. He has recognized Goff just is not a starting caliber player at this point.

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:19 PM

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Niners 38
Rams 10

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:19 PM

Tman
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Originally posted by JoeBart324:
Originally posted by Matchuu84:
Goff being a complete bust, how many games till fisher is fired? I do not expect a lot of points on either side this opening game

Poor Goff does look in over his head. I didn't think he was too great coming out of college, but I certainly didn't expect him to be 3rd string come game 1.

At least give Fisher credit for that. He has recognized Goff just is not a starting caliber player at this point.

Goff just needs some time holding the clipboard. He isn't a finished product coming out of college yet, just needs more physical development to get a little bigger to absorb those hits and mental development to catchup to the speed of the game. He has made some pretty legit throws when he is comfortable.

That being said, I hope he busts

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:24 PM

Niners816
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f**k the LA Rams!!!!

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:25 PM

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What's for dinner Monday night? Here lamby lamby

Sep 2, 2016 at 7:27 PM

JoeBart324
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Originally posted by Tman:

Originally posted by JoeBart324:

Originally posted by Matchuu84:
Goff being a complete bust, how many games till fisher is fired? I do not expect a lot of points on either side this opening game

Poor Goff does look in over his head. I didn't think he was too great coming out of college, but I certainly didn't expect him to be 3rd string come game 1.

At least give Fisher credit for that. He has recognized Goff just is not a starting caliber player at this point.

Goff just needs some time holding the clipboard. He isn't a finished product coming out of college yet, just needs more physical development to get a little bigger to absorb those hits and mental development to catchup to the speed of the game. He has made some pretty legit throws when he is comfortable.

That being said, I hope he busts

Very fair assessment. He has the tools, which is why I found his slide on the depth chart a little unnerving, but as you said he may just need a little "seasoning." I think many NFL fans could rally behind the concept of a rookie QB sitting a season or so to acclimate to the game and hone their skills a bit. Many coaching staffs/ownership groups would be unwilling to let a high draft pick simmer for a while, but if it means an improved team and a franchise QB for the future, it is a wise decision.

Sep 2, 2016 at 8:36 PM