Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by Schulzy:
Originally posted by Jcool:
Originally posted by Schulzy:
Originally posted by Jcool:
A lot of that talent has been hurt this year. So based on who has been on the field. Yes they should be a 5-4 team.
They lost to a banged up Rams team that had more injuries than them that week.
They almost lost to a Tampa team yesterday that was missing its starting LT, top two WRs, and Baker was banged up.
The injury thing has been overblown. They have had one of their best draft classes in years to supplement depth and the guys who have filled in for the injured players (Mason, Ricky, etc) have done a good job.
This isn't college football. You don't get any less credit for the win if its a close game. A wins a win.
Just as you don't get to cite injuries as an excuse when the team loses. Especially when the team has plenty of talent and depth to compensate.
They played down to their opponent yesterday. And this wasn't the first time they've done it. That's on the coaching.
Let me jump in this, but there is a lot of talent on this team due to coaching. Did you think George Kittle became the superstar overnight after being a 5th round pick? Jimmy G., looked like an Pro Bowl QB under Shanahan, after his journey with the 49ers, he's nothing but a back up in the NFL. I think the only player the 9ers drafted that became a super start overnight is Nick Bosa.
The 49ers missed three FG's yesterday, which would've given the team a huge cushion for a win. The Special Teams yesterday made a ton of mistakes, I agree that was on the ST coach/coaching. Sure the offense had some struggles, but overall they were the reason the 9ers were still in this game. As for the defense, again, coaching, Nick Sorensen has to go. The defense has been a problem for this team this whole season, regardless if it's a win or a loss, something needs to be done.
I can't disagree with you that player development has been the strength of the Shanahan staffs. There's enough late round/UDFA evidence of that.
But in terms of scheme, consistent issues are rearing it's head week after week. When its constantly happening, it's the head coach's responsibility.
Again
1) ST mistakes/coaching
2) protection issues
3) red zone issues/predictability
4) end of half clock management
5) 3rd down defense
All are problems game after game. The head coach is responsible for all of it.
[ Edited by Schulzy on Nov 11, 2024 at 10:05 AM ]