C Jake Brendel Thread

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
I watched more highlights and he was worse than I first thought. Banks and Puni protect him... sigh.

I hate Kyle's obsession with mediocre centers so much.

Originally posted by Cosmo:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Every coach wants a strong run game, also a strong pass and ST game

its not the GM, the GM is the one who added key pieces like OL. Harbaugh screwed it up because he's not a coach.

He has HDS

Originally posted by Cisco0623:

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Not only is Brendel the worst, he's twice as bad as the guy above him.

My great grandmother lived to 100. She died in 1999. I could get a shovel, dig up her bones, and she would be better than Brendel. pic.twitter.com/pNrYsB1BCT

— Juice TD Tracker (0) (@TheJuiceTDGuy) September 10, 2024

Brendel is a tight end playing center. I am Looking forward to Feliciano coming back to shore the position up. He's not easily replaced because of it being more of a cerebral position in Kyle's offense.

I forgot about Feliciano. He is definitely better than Brendal. That could be a huge boost.

AGree 💯%❗

Having a powerful center augments the power blocking aspect of Kyle's scheme. That actually makes Mason more of a fit than a speed back like a Brieda for his run game.

Originally posted by Giedi:
AGree 💯%❗

Having a powerful center augments the power blocking aspect of Kyle's scheme. That actually makes Mason more of a fit than a speed back like a Brieda for his run game.

The Niners like athletic centers who can move. This scheme is zone runs not power runs.

I would think with Banks and Puni protecting him he would be ok. But I don't think he's great. He even gets some praise. But I think that's more because of our overall team being really good.

Originally posted by the_dynasty:

Originally posted by Giedi:
AGree 💯%❗

Having a powerful center augments the power blocking aspect of Kyle's scheme. That actually makes Mason more of a fit than a speed back like a Brieda for his run game.

The Niners like athletic centers who can move. This scheme is zone runs not power runs.

Kyle does both.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I would think with Banks and Puni protecting him he would be ok. But I don't think he's great. He even gets some praise. But I think that's more because of our overall team being really good.

Agree 💯%❗,and I think Brendel is there because he's had so much Center experience (both in college and pros). You can't have an inexperienced but physically talented center playing there, you can get your QB killed if he misses a blitz protection call.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I would think with Banks and Puni protecting him he would be ok. But I don't think he's great. He even gets some praise. But I think that's more because of our overall team being really good.

Agree 💯%❗,and I think Brendel is there because he's had so much Center experience (both in college and pros). You can't have an inexperienced but physically talented center playing there, you can get your QB killed if he misses a blitz protection call.

Yeah that's true.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
I would think with Banks and Puni protecting him he would be ok. But I don't think he's great. He even gets some praise. But I think that's more because of our overall team being really good.

Agree 💯%❗,and I think Brendel is there because he's had so much Center experience (both in college and pros). You can't have an inexperienced but physically talented center playing there, you can get your QB killed if he misses a blitz protection call.

Yeah that's true.

That's what happened to Drew Brees when the Charger line let John Lynch through on a blitz for a sack on Drew and he fumbled and in the subsequent scrum, his throwing arm got torn off.

Dude has no business being a starting center in the NFL let alone on a team trying to win a SB. He was awful on Sunday.

Bummer to see Beebe doing so well

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Dude has no business being a starting center in the NFL let alone on a team trying to win a SB. He was awful on Sunday.

What is the eta on Feliciano?

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
What is the eta on Feliciano?

After the bye is my understanding.

I miss Alex Mack.

Brendel is doing quite well in run blocking. His PFF rating of 67.7 is better than just "acceptable."

It is in pass blocking that he STRUGGLES. His 29.5 is the lowest in the league by 11 points. It is also the lowest two-game rating I can recall in his career (I watch this stuff). Overall, he ranks #25 in the league. In the past, he has been around 18. Let's hope he gets back to at least that level.

Kyle mentioned they missed potential large gains on four pass plays due to a breakdown in protection. KS wasn't specific but it is likely Brendel was the primary culprit in most of them.