Originally posted by D0PEMAN:
Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:
But I'm moving on to this Sunday vs. the Bears. Here's where I'm at: I want to see Jimmy come back strong and do his part in providing very good QB play from start to finish like we've seen from him many times in the past when he plays the entire game (doesn't come out due to injury). The motivation should be there to come back from that performance vs. the Colts...also, in coming back to his home state in front of family and friends...coming back to the place he had his first Niners' start and played very well all things considered/being so new to the scheme & playbook. And beyond all that, motivation for himself to start playing better this game & moving forward if he really wants to be looked at by coaches around the league (let alone the Niners this season re: QB1) as a good-to-very good QB again that could be considered a fit for their teams down the road. Potential future starting QB motivation & maximizing future earnings motivation for Jimmy.
I like the optimism but it doesn't hold much water. The truth is that Jimmy isn't the ONLY problem, so even if he tried to play his best it won't matter because the entire offense sucks, and we're going to keep losing games until Kyle fixes it. The only way Jimmy could maximize his future contract is if somehow he miraculously turns into Tom Brady 2.0 and takes us to at least the playoffs this year, which let's just be honest, is a pipe dream.
That said I actually think it's in Jimmy's best interest to NOT start anymore games for the 49ers. This team is currently a mess and needs fixing way beyond the QB position.
I wouldn't be surprised if Jimmy pulls another calf muscle on Sunday.
Kyle can't fix players that are not executing. He can do a better job sequencing plays and game management but he can't go out and block and catch and tackle.
The problem with the offense currently is at RG. Brunskill is a tackle with excellent agility but does not have the lead in his butt to hold off bigger, stronger DTs, and it is showing. I'm sure everyone in the building hopes Banks would develop and win that job and allow DB to return to the swing tackle slot. Banks didn't and now we have to hop for the best.
McGlinchey has caught a lot of flack, some deserved but most not. His run and pass blocking are almost equal and overall he has moved up to the 24th ranked tackle overall. Not what we hoped for his draft position but he is right in there with 10-12 other OTs that all are considered above average in the league. He is not the reason the offense is not working.
Right now, Jimmy is totally lacking confidence and all this talk about Lance is not helping. To make matters worse, everyone knows Lance is not ready. The comparison with Fields this week will be interesting. Does anyone really want to see Lance having the same issues? He will.
Greg Cosell said this morning that this team is still a Super Bowl roster if it can get a win this weekend and turn things around. Winning cures everything.
