Your level of concern after Christmas meltdown

Originally posted by 4ML:
Will be concerned if we don't win the last 2 games. Not worried about 1 game against a top team. Happens.

I've changed my mind. I initially thought moderate, only due to potentially facing the Ravens again.

Now I'm worried about potentially losing the #1 seed to the Eagles. They have cake walks left...

We have to face the Rams, who are red hot, while our D is once again looking lost. The Rams worry me, not even gonna lie.

Voted "High".

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by TD49ers:
Zero. We played a good team on Xmas day at home. Not surprised they came out flat. Just win against the skins and get the second seed. Sit everyone against the Lambs. We can beat any NFC team.on the road in the NFC championship.

No offense but this is stupid. First of all you can't sit everyone when you actually have to play a game.

Win and get the #1 seed so you don't actually have to play a game and can sit everyone.

We'll see what happens but first we gotta take care of the trip across the country to play Washington with a better and more experienced QB. It's a game we 100% should win but we felt that way about the Vikings as well.

I'd be surprised to see Rams sit anyone if they secure their playoff spot but either way odds will be we'll need to beat them to get that top seed. Get it done.

WE lost fair n square ... we lost because the ball bounced Balty's way..

Let see what we're made of even against the Commanders..

ZERO. Charlie Brown type of game vs the Ravens. Flukey as hell. I will say however, there are some things that need to be cleaned up.

1. Warner has had some bad tape the last two weeks in particular. He has been far too aggressive and over-running in run support as well as in the open field. He is WAY better than this. We need ALL-PRO Fred to show up for three games in the playoffs.

2. Greenlaw has also had his moments in over pursuit. He needs to clean this up.

3. Obviously Purdy needs to protect the ball. We were only down 4 at the half with three first half picks.

Lamar Jackson didn't impress me one bit. I'm sorry. He's likely going to win the MVP but this dude is WAAAY overrated. If we play them in the Super Bowl, I think we win by 20+

You always try for the #1 seed. There is no such thing as not try for the #1 seed and try to be #2 or #3 instead. We will play for homefield advantage and that's it. They get a week off if they get that. Everyone is banged up. It's the end of the season.

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

Originally posted by 4ML:
Will be concerned if we don't win the last 2 games. Not worried about 1 game against a top team. Happens.

Yeah. We lost against the top team in the AFC on Christmas because of a bunch of wonky interceptions.

I was more concerned when we lost to Cleveland, Minn and Cincy. Although now we know those three teams were pretty good. Minn with cousins and Cincy with Burrows of course.

If we secure no.1 seed (and obviously the bye along with it) - then this loss literally had no significance.

Personally - I don't mind the team got humble on national tv a few weeks before the postseason. Hopefully it helps them prepare better and re-focus. You also learn a lot more about your opponent from a loss than a win - so if we were to play them again for everything in the World - at least we know what's coming.

Originally posted by 4ML:
If we secure no.1 seed (and obviously the bye along with it) - then this loss literally had no significance.

Personally - I don't mind the team got humble on national tv a few weeks before the postseason. Hopefully it helps them prepare better and re-focus. You also learn a lot more about your opponent from a loss than a win - so if we were to play them again for everything in the World - at least we know what's coming.

Same thing happened to NYG in 2011. They played us got stomped out physically and came back in the NFCCG and was ready mentally for what type of ball we played and beat us when it counted

This loss to an AFC club was just what we needed right prior to these last NFC tilts remaining

An added bonus is if Rams need week 18 we now won't concede it to them. Instead we will be playing to earn that bye week and we will be playing with an added chip on our shoulders

Originally posted by ScoutingBall:
1. Warner has had some bad tape the last two weeks in particular. He has been far too aggressive and over-running in run support as well as in the open field. He is WAY better than this. We need ALL-PRO Fred to show up for three games in the playoffs.

Warner has a tendency to play exceptionally well until he loses trust in the players around him. Then he overcompensates by trying to cover too much ground / fill multiple holes by himself.

Said this prior and Kyle is what worries me most. Started out pass happy and not typical run, play action progression. Loss still bothers me, 😕 and I don't expect every play to work like a video game, but I just wish he would stick to our strengths. Hoping they run Washington off the field, go 9ers!

Originally posted by SFVNiner:
Said this prior and Kyle is what worries me most. Started out pass happy and not typical run, play action progression. Loss still bothers me, 😕 and I don't expect every play to work like a video game, but I just wish he would stick to our strengths. Hoping they run Washington off the field, go 9ers!

Yeah Shanahan can be pretty dumb and bull headed sometimes.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Yeah Shanahan can be pretty dumb and bull headed sometimes.

We should hire JimmyG as his consultant next year.

Originally posted by random49er:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Yeah Shanahan can be pretty dumb and bull headed sometimes.

We should hire JimmyG as his consultant next year.

It's the QB, it's the QB, it's the QB is a Nick WRONG lazy HOT TAKE. Look deeper at the bigger picture and all parts.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by random49er:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Yeah Shanahan can be pretty dumb and bull headed sometimes.

We should hire JimmyG as his consultant next year.

It's the QB, it's the QB, it's the QB is a Nick WRONG lazy HOT TAKE. Look deeper at the bigger picture and all parts.

Who should we hire to take over then?

I know you respect JimmyG's offensive brilliance alot. How about him?

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
It's the QB, it's the QB, it's the QB is a Nick WRONG lazy HOT TAKE. Look deeper at the bigger picture and all parts.

Because blaming everything on Shanahan is a brilliant take.

If Brock is the real MVP why should we be using McCaffrey? He's not even worthy of MVP consideration right?

Originally posted by random49er:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by random49er:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Yeah Shanahan can be pretty dumb and bull headed sometimes.

We should hire JimmyG as his consultant next year.

It's the QB, it's the QB, it's the QB is a Nick WRONG lazy HOT TAKE. Look deeper at the bigger picture and all parts.

Who should we hire to take over then?

I know you respect JimmyG's offensive brilliance alot. How about him?

Jimmy G could not even carry Brock_STAR's pads out to the practice field. He's not worthy.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
It's the QB, it's the QB, it's the QB is a Nick WRONG lazy HOT TAKE. Look deeper at the bigger picture and all parts.

Because blaming everything on Shanahan is a brilliant take.

If Brock is the real MVP why should we be using McCaffrey? He's not even worthy of MVP consideration right?

You have to understand the game plan and matchups. Shanahan obviously doesn't. Pass, pass, pass is playing into the teeth of the Ravens. Run, run, run was the true game plan that would win.