SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at TENNESSEE TITANS - 2021 Game 15

Originally posted by NCommand:
It CAN make the job easier but that's only if the running game is working. Again, we only had 80 yards rushing and Vrabel is too smart of a coach to not flood the middle and do what NE always did...take away the team's #1 weapon. They are #2 in run defense and took away Kittle. That's what they do. That's just not a good matchup for our winning formula.

But overall, I agree with your premise.

As to Jimmy, totally agreed. He's as bipolar as it gets at times.

But this is where Kyle needs to read his own QB. If Bad Jimmy is rearing his ugly head (it showed early), get back to the quick slants, screens, check downs, running game, etc. until he's recalibrated. We all could see it but he can't?

I think Kyle read his QB fine last night. You could tell just before half when SF got the ball with I believe 2 timeouts, Shanahan turtled and went into a shell because he didn't want to risk a turnover/Titan score before half. He was right, because that's basically what happened when SF got the ball in the second half with their first possession. The second Jimmy int....he had the checkdown, made a poor choice/throw, and it was basically over.

If Kyle has done a disservice to Garoppolo, it was the whole 'trying to find packages for Lance' throughout the season, instead of just running with one guy. It's one thing if it's Payton with Brees and Hill, but Garoppolo is no Brees. I think Kyle realized it, and that's why we haven't seen anything from Lance in a couple of months it seems.

Again....this wasn't all on JG, but last night really seems like it's lights out, and right or wrong, it's how a lot of people are gonna remember Garoppolo.

Defense holding titans to 3rd and long on most possessions, then only to have AJ Brown get a first down didn't help. This happened on numerous occasions.

I'm sick and tired of people talking about the other problems with this team other than Jimmy. Saying, well Jimmy isn't the only reason we lost. NO s**t! Every team has something wrong with them. Every single one. We could sit here all day and pick apart the Rams, Cardinals, Packers, Bucs, Chiefs…etc. They all have weaknesses.

The reason why these teams are actually contenders for the SB despite the weaknesses of their rosters is because of the Quarterbacks. That's it. It's that easy.

Stability at the QB position for this team as constructed is the difference between being 8-7 now and leading this division with 11 wins.

Jimmy G is what is holding this team back from being a contender. End of discussion.

Originally posted by RickyRoma:

Originally posted by NCommand:
That would make sense if this was a wide open spread offense but this isn't a QB-centric offense. Jimmy played like ass and we still could have won if the defense made one stop at the end and got the ball back, even after one first down.

That said, to your point, because it's not a QB-centric offense, every single pass counts...good or bad, there's going to be a massive spot light on it and the focus with remain on "efficiency" stats.

Our QB's just aren't going to be throwing 50 times a game here when it is built to run, play keep away with owning the TOP and dominate with the pass rush and DL.

That only enhances the fact. You're right, that this is a run-oriented offense, but given the success we have off of that, and using play action, it makes the job easier for the QB. He's not asked to go out and outright win games week after week, but he is asked to make plays when the opportunity arises. The second int was a Jimmy Special.....every second or third week. The miss to Juice? That might have been his worst throw on that play, but he's missed Kyle many other times when that play is ran. It's one thing that if the pass was garbage, and Juszczyk has to wait for the ball/gets tackled, but to airmail it like that with no completion? That is simply inexcusable.

What NC is trying to say I guess is that Jimmy needs MORE opportunities...to mess up EVEN MORE.

Didn't need this for 5 of the previous 6,...but when he loses, this need to throw more suddenly arises. Makes no sense? Doesn't matter.

Yesterday I was reminded why we drafted Lance

Y'all can keep trying to deflect for Jimmy and blame the defense but I'll say it till I'm blue in the face…the defense gave up 20 points! That's a win in todays nfl. Of course they weren't helped by our consistently s**tty special teams giving up short fields (yes I know wish had ONE good kick).

Originally posted by random49er:

Originally posted by RickyRoma:

Originally posted by NCommand:
That would make sense if this was a wide open spread offense but this isn't a QB-centric offense. Jimmy played like ass and we still could have won if the defense made one stop at the end and got the ball back, even after one first down.

That said, to your point, because it's not a QB-centric offense, every single pass counts...good or bad, there's going to be a massive spot light on it and the focus with remain on "efficiency" stats.

Our QB's just aren't going to be throwing 50 times a game here when it is built to run, play keep away with owning the TOP and dominate with the pass rush and DL.

That only enhances the fact. You're right, that this is a run-oriented offense, but given the success we have off of that, and using play action, it makes the job easier for the QB. He's not asked to go out and outright win games week after week, but he is asked to make plays when the opportunity arises. The second int was a Jimmy Special.....every second or third week. The miss to Juice? That might have been his worst throw on that play, but he's missed Kyle many other times when that play is ran. It's one thing that if the pass was garbage, and Juszczyk has to wait for the ball/gets tackled, but to airmail it like that with no completion? That is simply inexcusable.

What NC is trying to say I guess is that Jimmy needs MORE opportunities...to mess up EVEN MORE.

Didn't need this for 5 of the previous 6,...but when he loses, this need to throw more suddenly arises. Makes no sense? Doesn't matter.

I don't think anyone wants to see Jimmy passing 50 times a game. (Except opposing defenses)
It wouldn't be so frustrating if DB's and LB's were making great plays and stealing the ball but hitting them between the numbers constantly is insane

Originally posted by Dsoto87:
Y'all can keep trying to deflect for Jimmy and blame the defense but I'll say it till I'm blue in the face…the defense gave up 20 points! That's a win in todays nfl. Of course they weren't helped by our consistently s**tty special teams giving up short fields (yes I know wish had ONE good kick).

I find it hard to blame anyone but Garappolo in this one.

Originally posted by Aj_hwd954:
10-7

Felt similar to the super bowl. Second half meltdown.. then again, this team seems Incapable of playing good football for an entire game.

Originally posted by SisterFister:
I'm sick and tired of people talking about the other problems with this team other than Jimmy. Saying, well Jimmy isn't the only reason we lost. NO s**t! Every team has something wrong with them. Every single one. We could sit here all day and pick apart the Rams, Cardinals, Packers, Bucs, Chiefs…etc. They all have weaknesses.

The reason why these teams are actually contenders for the SB despite the weaknesses of their rosters is because of the Quarterbacks. That's it. It's that easy.

Stability at the QB position for this team as constructed is the difference between being 8-7 now and leading this division with 11 wins.

Jimmy G is what is holding this team back from being a contender. End of discussion.

So your contention is the 49ers have a Super Bowl caliber defense?

OK.

Originally posted by Dsoto87:
Y'all can keep trying to deflect for Jimmy and blame the defense but I'll say it till I'm blue in the face…the defense gave up 20 points! That's a win in todays nfl. Of course they weren't helped by our consistently s**tty special teams giving up short fields (yes I know wish had ONE good kick).

Not to mention they kept getting put in constant bad position by jimmy crappalo and spent most the game on the field thanks to him as well

Originally posted by Dsoto87:
Y'all can keep trying to deflect for Jimmy and blame the defense but I'll say it till I'm blue in the face…the defense gave up 20 points! That's a win in todays nfl. Of course they weren't helped by our consistently s**tty special teams giving up short fields (yes I know wish had ONE good kick).

Can't really even say 20 points, as the Titans had an 18 yard drive for a TD off of an interception.

Xmas ruined thanks Jimmy

Jimmy is still laughing it up . All the way to the bank