Who should start opposite of Sherman: Witherspoon or Moseley?

Originally posted by billbird2111:

I think the 49ers may go with the same equation. Witherspoon starts. But he's on a short leash. The moment he gives up the big play, E-Man gets the call.

Don't pull the plug on Witherspoon. Don't destroy the man's confidence, which is already shaken. As Shanahan explained last night, Witherspoon is going through a tough period. The team cannot allow him to "play through it" and get better, not at this stage. But I would not just bench this guy and write him off. He played well early in the season. His confidence is shaken. He will get better.

Remember this: Raheem Mostert came to the 49ers with a fumbling problem. He could not hold onto the ball. But Shanahan showed confidence in the kid and Raheem got better. He worked at it. He's now one of our best backs. Look at Breida as an example. Breida did not fumble. Period. He was the most reliable of our running backs. But in the past 4-5 games? He hasn't been reliable. Do we just cut the dude or bench him? No, we continue to show faith in him by giving him limited touches until he gets through this tough spot.

I firmly believe Breida is going to play a key role for this team either next week, or if we advance, in the biggest game of the year. I also believe Witherspoon will play a key role for this team going forward. We just don't give up on our guys. Shanahan believes in all of them.

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by 4thandlong:
This isnt a question is it?

Mosley has to start.

Shouldn't be any question - Moseley starts going foward.

I think the 49ers may go with the same equation. Witherspoon starts. But he's on a short leash. The moment he gives up the big play, E-Man gets the call.

Don't pull the plug on Witherspoon. Don't destroy the man's confidence, which is already shaken. As Shanahan explained last night, Witherspoon is going through a tough period. The team cannot allow him to "play through it" and get better, not at this stage. But I would not just bench this guy and write him off. He played well early in the season. His confidence is shaken. He will get better.

Remember this: Raheem Mostert came to the 49ers with a fumbling problem. He could not hold onto the ball. But Shanahan showed confidence in the kid and Raheem got better. He worked at it. He's now one of our best backs. Look at Breida as an example. Breida did not fumble. Period. He was the most reliable of our running backs. But in the past 4-5 games? He hasn't been reliable. Do we just cut the dude or bench him? No, we continue to show faith in him by giving him limited touches until he gets through this tough spot.

I firmly believe Breida is going to play a key role for this team either next week, or if we advance, in the biggest game of the year. I also believe Witherspoon will play a key role for this team going forward. We just don't give up on our guys. Shanahan believes in all of them.

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by billbird2111:
I think the 49ers may go with the same equation. Witherspoon starts. But he's on a short leash. The moment he gives up the big play, E-Man gets the call.

Don't pull the plug on Witherspoon. Don't destroy the man's confidence, which is already shaken. As Shanahan explained last night, Witherspoon is going through a tough period. The team cannot allow him to "play through it" and get better, not at this stage. But I would not just bench this guy and write him off. He played well early in the season. His confidence is shaken. He will get better.

Remember this: Raheem Mostert came to the 49ers with a fumbling problem. He could not hold onto the ball. But Shanahan showed confidence in the kid and Raheem got better. He worked at it. He's now one of our best backs. Look at Breida as an example. Breida did not fumble. Period. He was the most reliable of our running backs. But in the past 4-5 games? He hasn't been reliable. Do we just cut the dude or bench him? No, we continue to show faith in him by giving him limited touches until he gets through this tough spot.

I firmly believe Breida is going to play a key role for this team either next week, or if we advance, in the biggest game of the year. I also believe Witherspoon will play a key role for this team going forward. We just don't give up on our guys. Shanahan believes in all of them.

Bill, at this point of the year we can't risk putting Spoon out there to get beat. It's the NFC Championship. I see what you're saying, but I think for the rest of this season his confidence will be an issue. The injury he had really messed up his year. He can work through issues during the offseason

Originally posted by Redandgoldsf:

This plus how is that fair to Moseley who is clearly crushing it in real games, and I'd presume doing pretty well in practice as well? He keeps getting benched because the coaching staff doesn't want to give up on a guy that's doing everything he can to give the starting spot away?

Originally posted by Niners_D:

Here's the question: Right now, do you trust Spoon or Moseley to cover Adams?

I don't think the answer is very hard

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

I think the 49ers may go with the same equation. Witherspoon starts. But he's on a short leash. The moment he gives up the big play, E-Man gets the call.

Don't pull the plug on Witherspoon. Don't destroy the man's confidence, which is already shaken. As Shanahan explained last night, Witherspoon is going through a tough period. The team cannot allow him to "play through it" and get better, not at this stage. But I would not just bench this guy and write him off. He played well early in the season. His confidence is shaken. He will get better.

Remember this: Raheem Mostert came to the 49ers with a fumbling problem. He could not hold onto the ball. But Shanahan showed confidence in the kid and Raheem got better. He worked at it. He's now one of our best backs. Look at Breida as an example. Breida did not fumble. Period. He was the most reliable of our running backs. But in the past 4-5 games? He hasn't been reliable. Do we just cut the dude or bench him? No, we continue to show faith in him by giving him limited touches until he gets through this tough spot.

I firmly believe Breida is going to play a key role for this team either next week, or if we advance, in the biggest game of the year. I also believe Witherspoon will play a key role for this team going forward. We just don't give up on our guys. Shanahan believes in all of them.

Bill, at this point of the year we can't risk putting Spoon out there to get beat. It's the NFC Championship. I see what you're saying, but I think for the rest of this season his confidence will be an issue. The injury he had really messed up his year. He can work through issues during the offseason

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by 4thandlong:
This isnt a question is it?

Mosley has to start.

Shouldn't be any question - Moseley starts going foward.

I think the 49ers may go with the same equation. Witherspoon starts. But he's on a short leash. The moment he gives up the big play, E-Man gets the call.

Don't pull the plug on Witherspoon. Don't destroy the man's confidence, which is already shaken. As Shanahan explained last night, Witherspoon is going through a tough period. The team cannot allow him to "play through it" and get better, not at this stage. But I would not just bench this guy and write him off. He played well early in the season. His confidence is shaken. He will get better.

Remember this: Raheem Mostert came to the 49ers with a fumbling problem. He could not hold onto the ball. But Shanahan showed confidence in the kid and Raheem got better. He worked at it. He's now one of our best backs. Look at Breida as an example. Breida did not fumble. Period. He was the most reliable of our running backs. But in the past 4-5 games? He hasn't been reliable. Do we just cut the dude or bench him? No, we continue to show faith in him by giving him limited touches until he gets through this tough spot.

I firmly believe Breida is going to play a key role for this team either next week, or if we advance, in the biggest game of the year. I also believe Witherspoon will play a key role for this team going forward. We just don't give up on our guys. Shanahan believes in all of them.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Who determines if Witherspoon plays or not - Shanny or Saleh?

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

Originally posted by mayo49:
Who determines if Witherspoon plays or not - Shanny or Saleh?

Its gotta be Shanny.