Libertine

September 16th, 2012 at 11:17 PM ^

on an obvious passing down? All Alex Smith is ever going to do is dump it down 5-7 yards to a slot or tight end. Bring the blitz and make that throw that much more challenging! Jesus Gunther, it ain't rocket science.

Joined: 01/04/2011

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Don

September 16th, 2012 at 11:28 PM ^

Vermeil's choice for DC was Greg Robinson, whose defenses were so craptastic that Vermeil was forced to fire GERG, whereupon he hired Cunningham to return to KC as DC.

Joined: 06/30/2008

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snoopblue

September 16th, 2012 at 11:37 PM ^

Oh, I understand he's not the reason we are losing, I just think his roster spot would be better served with another player. He basically had a touchdown earlier but gave up on the route. But it's not even that, just a combination of all the little problems he's seemed to cause. Obviously, we don't know the details of the situations and are only given info from the media but MAN he really doesn't seem like a guy I'd want on my team!

Joined: 11/11/2009

MGoPoints: 2126

JHendo

September 16th, 2012 at 11:55 PM ^

I said in the offseason that Young needs to go, so at least my opinion on him is no overreaction caused by a loss. He's disgustingly immature, has impulse issues on the field that create personal fouls, gives up on routes, doesn't show he knows how to read his defender to make appropiate route reads, and constantly deals with tight coverage by pushing off. He's like a young, angry Randy Moss with only a fraction of the talent and potential Moss had. Worst part is, despite him saying he was doing his best this offseason to mature as a person and player, he's showing no improvement. His cons far outweigh his pros and I'd be a lot happier with a more raw player who can be coached.

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snoopblue

September 16th, 2012 at 11:33 PM ^

I'm not gonna overreact here guys - the 49ers are an elite team (in two years!!) The lions could make the playoffs depending on how the bears end up but they a) can't tackle b) aren't consistent c) stafford is a good QB, but there are obvious things that keep him from being considered elite, it's not only about yardage records.

The secondary is heavily banged up with Delmas (who is really overrated, and was at Ricks on Friday night lol) and Houston both out. The LBs aren't very good and the DL is just inconsistent including you, Suh. Once Broyles gets healthy and Leshore gets out there I think we'll be much better on offense. Bell and Smith looked pretty good today when they got decent blocks, Backus looks good. Calvin Johnson and Jason Hanson are also solid.

Joined: 11/11/2009

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orobs

September 16th, 2012 at 11:37 PM ^

We lost by the same differential that green bay did in lambeau.  We also are missing our starting RB (maybe even top 2 RBs) and a chunk of our starting defense.  I'm content

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Buck Killer

September 16th, 2012 at 11:40 PM ^

Last week most everyone said we would make the playoffs. Now they are terrible and out. I hope they win the next one, so they are proclaimed a playoff powerhouse again.

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WMUgoblue

September 16th, 2012 at 11:44 PM ^

I'm really not disappointed, I half expected the Niners to shut down the offense but Jonte Green probably shouldn't see the field anymore, he simply can't cover or tackle. Get healthy quickly Houston and Bentley.

Joined: 12/06/2009

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uminks

September 16th, 2012 at 11:44 PM ^

Matt Millen!  Horrible draft choices keep a lot of holes on OL and at LB's and secondary. Amazing how fast San Francisco has improved. They were a lame team until Harbaugh arrived. Lion's are out of phase. Once they get a good OL and secondary, then Stafford will be an old washed up QB and the DL will be old.

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JNQ_GOBLUE_79

September 17th, 2012 at 12:36 AM ^

Alot of crazy talk here.  The Lions lost on the road to a team that was an OT loss away from the Superbowl last year.  Let's see what they look like with Leshoure, and when they're not missing 3 of 4 starters from their secondary.  Its week two, people.  The Lions have some holes due to questionable draft day decisions no doubt, but there aren't too many teams in the NFL that are flawless.  I mean, Arizona just went into Foxborough and beat the Pats.  From what I've seen for two weeks, the NFL is wide ass open, as usual.  Before the year started, I thought Green Bay was a lock for the division title, but after two weeks I'm not so sure.  They looked just as bad, if not worse, at home against the Niners. 

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mgoblue0970

September 17th, 2012 at 7:11 AM ^

Uh, the Lions lost the last two games of the season last year by 99 points.

The secondary for that debacle is gone -- replaced by traning camp cast offs from other teams.

Additionally, the Lions have ZERO running game and the left side of the O line sucks -- so does the center.

The Lions will be lucky to go 9-7

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morepete

September 17th, 2012 at 1:19 AM ^

Are just not up to the elite of the NFL. Harbaugh made them look bad in all phases of the game, despite the fact that the Lions appeared to have a physical advantage on offense and defense. Such a frustrating game.

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