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I find it interesting that what national media said were the worst teams in the League played well this weekend. Bears Houston Seahawks Falcons Jaguars Jets were the only team that lived up to bad.

I dont think they will blitz very much as long as they can get pressure from the front 4.

Team members said this was the hardest camp they have ever been in and I think it showed by their effort late in the game. Confidence is only going to make this team better with so many young players on the team. The young guys made mistakes but they never killed us. This is going to be an interesting year. I so hope we can beat GB next week just to hear the national media eat their words.

This was an awkward start but everyone played better in the second half. Smith isn't up to speed yet and he will be better. Robinson only had 29 defensive snaps, which is amazing for his production. This could be Poles best rookie as a 5 th round pick. I think the rotation of the D. line kept them fresh and will continue to show better results. We have a long way to go on offense but this was the 3rd ranked D last year and the fact we scored 3 TDs is amazing. As the ground game gets better and a more effective passing game keeps teams out of 8 in the box, we will show better offensive production. We had only a few shots down field but several hit, which will open up defenses more to help our running game. Fields will get more efficient as the line gives him more time. The weather affected the game a lot but bolds well for not being killer by penalties. Take away the towel penalty, that was only 2. The better coaching showed in every area of the game. When I thought we could win 9 games, this game only reinforced that.

You are right.

How is the national press going to try to make a win by the worst team in the league over a SB contender look bad?

Look like a more professional team. very few penalites, keep fighting and good play calling.

This is just the beginning of looking bad but winning. That is a great defense they played and they are winning.

Well shit, I thought it would be 24-16

Gipson didnt protect the edge, let Deebo run full steam to the end zone.

Its 0-0, besides some bad plays, good thing.

Kittle not playing today. 24-16 Bears today.

I think that when we put Harry on IR we didnt fill that roster spot. So moves the pieces with 2 to the game day roster already had one opening. Thus Dieter and Pennel could go game day.

They brought back Mike Pennel, it was a guarranteed vet move on why they released him.

I think they bring up Covey, adding a new guy that wouldnt play in this game makes no sense. Watts can play both DT spots so I think they just rotate Blackson, Watts and Jones. I think Jones has a big game against a rookie RG.

Love that kind of stuff.

I think he signed with Atlanta.

I think Blackson is considered the starter, but Watts may be the better player. Covey may have his earned the spot back that Pennel got in the first place.

Its suppose to rain Sunday. Last year SF played Indy at SF in the rain. They basically will be attacking off tackle with the running game. They ran the ball well but never had any big chunk plays. They had 111 yds in the game. 13 FDs and a total 280 yds for the game. Deebo is sloopy with the ball, he had 3 fumbles. They had a better IOL last year than this yr, so the run game wont be as effective. The Flus D is a bend but not break and the TOs, (4) by SF hurt there drives. They also had a lot of penalites. I think in the rain with Lance he will be capable of a few Interceptions. They had a short passing game but only went downfield a couple of times. They lost 30-18 to Colts at home. They have a bit of a turmoil with Jimmy G reentering the picture a week ago. I can see Lance putting pressure on himself and be prone to mistakes. Colts baring put pressure on Jimmy G in the game and I think our pass rush will be better. I think this makes for an interesting game which will come down to TOs. If we have at least a +2, we will win this game. If we can run the ball consistently, that will set up the playaction that with 4 new starters in the defensive backfield for SF, we could get a couple of big chunk plays.

I always try to be positive and look to what is possible, but I have to say, I am questioning my optimism with all the National press that we are (last place) (2 wins). I think it is possible to bring in NFL players that could be breaking out and not be big time names. Not all of them are going to hit, but you dont need all of them to hit. If one new WR plays well that gives us Mooney, Kmet, Monty, Hebert, and who? ESB or Pettis or V. Jones or Pringle ? Above all the growth of Justin Fields as a potenial top 10 QB and you have something positive going. Then Flus has been successful every where his has coached on Defense. The 7 to the ball mentality with the uptick in TOs and the defense should be a lot better. Last yr we were 4th in sacks and I think we could be better this yr with 4 potenial blue chip pass rushers. We added speed, and Justin Jones is going to surprise everyone. That is the making of a good defense. How does that not make us a better team? I dont get it? We will see how well Poles evaualtes the Oline in the first two games. If he has improved it, that will lead to some more wins. Add in a focused coaching staff and I see us winning more games than we lose. Obviously injuries will come into play. Hope that works out. Now its real, play ball.

They have a great LT, but the right tackle didnt even win the job last yr before his injury. They have 3 new starters in the middle. Its closer than you think.

When I try to do that, it always blows up. If I have everything off , then someone near me bluffs it out.