Sunday, December 05, 2010

Post game: Packers

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Two observations as the 49ers continue to sink in the west. First, Anthony Davis did a fine job on Clay Matthews. Secondly, Mike Singletary has changed. He's no longer a firecracker on the sideline. Ever since the Denver game in London, Singletary has been much more calm.

The loss is attributed to a lack of touchdowns in the red zone and a another disappointment by the defense. For yet another game, they couldn't stop the Packers when they had to, even though Green Bay doesn't really have a head-lining runner.

Other observations:

-The 49ers were jumping outsides because Aaron Rodgers was rocking out of his stance. Singletary pointed it out to the referees, but far too late.

-Singletary said he at no point considered taking Troy Smith out of the game. "He made enough plays for me to keep him in," Singletary said.

-Singletary was asked if he's now coaching for his job. He said he coaches for his job every week.

-Pretty good job by kicker Jeff Reed, who made his field goals despite the swirling winds.

-Troy Smith only completed 10 passes, and the wind might have been a factor, although it didn't seem affect Aaron Rodgers.

Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Dec 05 at 01:29 PM

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It's a pick. Game over.

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Interception by Nick Collins and it's over. The Packers will take a knee or two. Wait we have review.

49ers drive:Vernon Davis just went to the sideline, it looks like his ankle is acting up again.

Packers drive cont: Packers inside the 49ers 12 again. The Packers are running out the clock just like they did last year. Mason Crosby makes a short field goal its 34-16.

Packers drive cont: It would easy to blame the defense for this loss. They did have a number of breakdowns. But it's hard to play defense with a Troy Smith-led offense because the 49ers either go three and out, or they score quickly on a big play.

Packers drive: The 49ers have this pattern of poo-pooing challenges, like playing in the cold. Then they get tripped up by those challenges. The 49ers defense missed plenty of tackles this afternoon, probably because their hands are frozen. I don't know, however, what they could have done to acclimate.

49ers drive cont: Another three and out. One third down, Smith had a an open Crabtree on a slant, but he didn't throw it. Then he got sacked. He takes a long time to go through his progression; he even does that in practice. The question is, can he learn to get quicker with more experience.

49ers drive: Ted Ginn Jr, a few weeks ago, looked like he was in a slump with his returns. By the last two months he's been excellent. it helps that in the 4th quarter, the 49ers have the wind at their back.

Packers drive: Crosby makes a 43-yarder to make it 31-16. The game is slipping away.

49ers drive: Vernon Davis dropped a pass that would have been good for at least 50. Davis hasn't done that much this year. The 49ers are still in this, but not if they go three-and-out. Ginn almost caught a long pass but he couldn't get his second foot down.

49ers drive: I've never seen so many players on the same team run into each other. Ted Ginn Jr. had a return stymied when he ran into Phillip Adams. Earlier, Troy Smith and Antony Dixon ran into Mike Iupati. Wierd.

Packers drive: Touchdown for 2 yards to Greg Jennings. Another big play to Jennings that got the ball to the 49ers' 5. The 49ers safeties are struggling, receivers are consistently getting behind them.

49ers drive: 23-yard field goal by Jeff Reed. The 49ers stall once again inside the 10, and that's where a new quarterback struggles. Troy Smith had an open Crabtree on third down but he missed him while rolling to his right. Sometimes, Smith throws side arm, and when he does, it's usually inaccurate.

Packers drive: Touchdown Donald Driver. The old man broke three tackles and got into the end zone. Driver was left wide open over the middle. A 61-yard score, with Reggie Smith, Dashon Goldson and Nate Clements all missing tackles. So much went wrong on that play, it's hard to know where to start.

Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Dec 05 at 01:00 PM

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New stream for second half, 49ers trail 14-13

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First half assessment: Really interesting half for the 49ers. When the Packers scored again on a 1-yard run to go up 14-6, you thought Green Bay would run away with it, mainly because of the inconsistency of Troy Smith. But then Smith struck with his 66-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis. Smith can look so bad at times, running way into sacks, throwing the ball right into the teeth of the defense. Then he can strike like a bolt of lightening. If ever learned the offense and developed a short passing game, he'd be really dangerous. New steam for the second half.

49ers drive: The 49ers will let the half run out. Vernon Davis is all over the place. Now he's jawing with Clay Matthews.

Packers drive: The 49ers get lucky again. James Jones caught a pass down to the 49ers' 10, but the play was called dead because the 49ers were off-sides. Then they get a three-and-out.

Vernon Davis came off the field and exploded at quarterbacks coach Jason Michael, who's transfers the plays from OC Mike Johnson in the booth. I think Davis was saying that he wants the ball more. Davis has been pass protecting much more in the last few games. He let his frustration out after the TD. He then got a consoling talk from Mike Singletary and tight ends coach Pete Hoener.

49ers drive: TD, Vernon Davis score. A 66-yard score and the 49ers are right back in it. 14-13.

Packers drive: Touchdown John Kuhn. Packers lead 14-6.

Packers drive: Screen to Jackson gets the ball to the 49ers' 1. This game is changing in a hurry.

49ers drive: Bad drive for the 49ers. Anthony Dixon couldn't get his footing on his two carries, and then Troy Smith nearly threw an interception on third down. The momentum is certainly changing. Tarell Brown is back. Dixon is now going to change his kicks.

Packers drive: Big pass (57 yards) to Greg Jennings. They lead 7-6

Nate Clements after hitting the fullback, is down. It looks like a leg injury.

49ers drive: Jeff Reed makes a good on a 44-yard field goal and he looked very solid doing it. Troy Smith engineered the drive by throwing all of his passes on the drive to Michael Crabtree, including one 39-yard completion. Smith also missed on a long pass Crabtree on the first play of the game. 49ers lead 3-0

Linebacker Parys Haralson will not play with his sprained ankle, which means plenty of playing time for Travis LaBoy. The wind is swirling, which should make kicking difficult. Weather is in the 20's with a wind chill to 13 degrees.

Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Dec 05 at 11:35 AM

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