as an aside this has to be tough for FMT. a lot of his 49ers fandom is wrapped up in alex. to see kap steal his job has to sting a little. especially the cold-blooded way Harbs is doing it. it's basically a message to the whole team that even concussions can cost you your job
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NFL Week 11 |OT| Turn Your Head and Cough
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That doesn't even deserve a penalty.
I don't think Alex is going to be benched. I just don't see Harbs doing it.
Ninja Scooter
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Reed deserves that. Fuck these thugs from "DUH U" trying to shit up the sport with their dirty tactics.
BaltimoreLarry
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Yeah, it's bullshit. He's played in a ton of games, of course he's got more headshots than some two year player. Sample size!
It's still bullshit. What makes someone a repeat offender deserving of suspension? A certain number of penalties called, or arbitrary Goodell bullshit?
Not to mention the hit itself was t bad at all.
Harbs said point blank
"I usually go with the guy with the hot hand" when asked about Kaepernick
Damn, these reporters are trying to get Harbs to bite on these QB questions. It's so blatant, journalism truly is dying.
I heard it, but he also said Alex also has a hot hand.
In his past 6 quarters he's missed two passes.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
I heard it, but he also said Alex also has a hot hand.
In his past 6 quarters he's missed two passes.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
He tackles the head on more then one occasion in all games he played in this year. That hit by itself isnt anything but its clear what his intent is.
Again, that hit isnt solely why he is suspended.
this is actually good journalism. harbs has a qb controversy and asking crap about stuff that doesn't matter is bad journalism. they can't let Harbs bully them
BaltimoreLarry
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Why would you retire when you are still the best QB in the league and you're going to be winning a Superbowl shortly?
Who's your team so I can make fun of them?
If anything they should know that Harbs isn't going to give them anything. Shit, he doesn't even answer legitimate questions most of the time.
Rors is a man of many teams.
BannedEpisode
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Wow the 49ers whooped the bears? Looks like next week the Vikes have a laugher on their hands.
cuevas. PhD.
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He's a relic from the Shannahan/elway days.
its true, one of the reporters brought up how VD actually showed up tonight and asked harbs if it was because kaep was playing
Why do people always fall for this shit?
There are so many cases where a team's starting QB goes out with injury, and the 2nd string QB comes in and has success, only to find out that they actually suck a few games down the line or the following season.
Alex Smith wasn't ruled out until yesterday (or today), so the Bears had to game plan for both him and Kaepernick. They probably spent more time game planning for Alex considering he didn't have a history of concussions, and players typically bounce back from them by the next game, especially with the added day of rest. So not only do you have a team who likely game planned mostly for Alex, but game planning against Kaepernick is going to be difficult considering there's little to no tape of him at the professional level.
Once he gets a few games under his belt, teams will be able to properly game plan against the guy. Once that happens, a defense is going to figure him out, effectively creating a blue print on how to defeat him that all future opponents will adhere too. And at that point, he'll begin to look like the inexperienced and mediocre 2nd string QB that he likely is.
It happens every fucking season, and yet people still fall for it.
There are so many cases where a team's starting QB goes out with injury, and the 2nd string QB comes in and has success, only to find out that they actually suck a few games down the line or the following season.
Alex Smith wasn't ruled out until yesterday (or today), so the Bears had to game plan for both him and Kaepernick. They probably spent more time game planning for Alex considering he didn't have a history of concussions, and players typically bounce back from them by the next game, especially with the added day of rest. So not only do you have a team who likely game planned mostly for Alex, but game planning against Kaepernick is going to be difficult considering there's little to no tape of him at the professional level.
Once he gets a few games under his belt, teams will be able to properly game plan against the guy. Once that happens, a defense is going to figure him out, effectively creating a blue print on how to defeat him that all future opponents will adhere too. And at that point, he'll begin to look like the inexperienced and mediocre 2nd string QB that he likely is.
It happens every fucking season, and yet people still fall for it.
Nfl network access showed some repeated head shots. It was a lot. Like 5 clear head tackles from at most from a single clip. I dont think the nfl made a mistake.
Edit: my bad, was from the last couple of years.
Tough tough call. I think he'll go with Alex, but these windows for legit Super Bowl runs don't happen often. If he thinks CK is the difference in a potential run...
I bet there is a few sleepless nights for Harbs. Not a call I would want to make either way.
this isn't a 49ers specific criticism but coaches try and bully the press and not answer questions. it's the job of the media to ask those hard questions and not dumb shit like "coach can you talk about the effort you guys had up front?"
who cares? collect information
Dude, he's kidding.
cuevas. PhD.
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They need to bench this kid and send him off to the cardinals in the offseason.
The Frankman
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But... the incumbent is Alex Smith.
You're a sick fuck. Why would you wish that on a fellow man?
yes! but i am afraid it will take a tebow miracle to win that game
FrenchMovieTheme
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nope. i said (even when alex was the top rated QB in the league) that he is a product of harbs. i am not an alex smith fan, i'm a 49er fan, and whoever is going to give us the best chance to win i'm going to back. harbs knows who gives us the best chance to win so if he deems alex or kap starter, then i trust him!
You never know, so it's fine to be enthusiastic about the possibilities. Even though I hate him, look at the Bledsoe/Brady situation as an example.
that ether.
Do we have to sacrifice him?
*cough* Peyton Manning *cough*
Gully State
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Gore goring Lance Briggs...
Hahahahaha Peyton leads the league in pro bowl voting and is the talk for MVP again. Only one more win under his control and he ties last seasons total for the broncs. KC is next and it is the first of two.
FrenchMovieTheme
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damn it must burn you up inside that the niners are the talk of the town with a backup QB and the steelers are just suckin dick and makin excuses while they lose game after game. very sad
Those fucking Patriots falling for that shit with Brady in 01.
Not saying CK is that level, obviously, but it's not unprecedented to be a successful approach. Furthermore, describing a young backup as inherently mediocre is also flawed for obvious reasons. They drafted CK to develop him. Maybe he's ready, maybe he isn't, but I think that's an unfair assertion.
Gore goring Lance Briggs...
He did that twice. On exactly same play.
i know you are a 49ers fan. but you went through a lot with alex. all those coordinator changes and bad head coaches. then he finally gets with harbs and has some success. only harbs clearly wants to upgrade and embarrasses alex in the offseason, only for alex to come crawling back. then alex gives his all for the team, even possibly his future cognitive functions, and what does harbs do to reward him for all that he has given? he cuts alex's throat in a press conference
edit: even VD bowed to kap. whole team behind him
Mike Sando, ESPN.com ‏@espn_nfcwest
Back from 49ers locker room. No one, including Harbaugh, discouraged idea that Kaepernick might have won job. No rain on this parade.
I would agree with harSon if Kap had come out and been all gadget-y as was thought he would be. But he SCHOOLED one of the best D's in the league with his line and progression reads and his arm.
If that is so easily game planned, then QB's wouldn't be such an important position.
It simply cannot be denied, regardless of what happens, that this was a fucking superb performance.
If that is so easily game planned, then QB's wouldn't be such an important position.
It simply cannot be denied, regardless of what happens, that this was a fucking superb performance.
Alex is equally hot right now, so no. That's been his motto since day one. Alex is like 26/28 for 4 TD up until he got hurt over the last game. Also, Alex came "crawling back" because it was the only opening where he could start, and certainly the only contender he could start for.
I think it's 95% likely Alex is starting next week.
That game could end up being pretty incredible.
Im glad its in the Dome, which gives our defense a chance to actually be relevant, and this time we have 4 capable backs in case yall concuss PT again (last time the whole RB group was banged up). The offense is healthy and clicking. The fans are going to be pretty ballistic with the recent good fortunes. It should be a really great game.
I don't think Alex Smith is a good QB, but they got far with him last season, and 49ers are currently 6-2-1 with a decent chance to go deep into the playoffs. Why the fuck would you go with the unknown in that situation? You know what you get with Alex, but you don't know what you're getting with Kaepernick. He could be better than Alex, but there's a chance that he's not.
I don't see the point in taking the chance. For every Tom Brady, you can probably name 5 2nd string QB in recent memory who didn't pan out after initial promise. People like Flynn, Cassel, Kolb, Henne, etc. They all showed just as much promise in their first starts, and are complete crap in retrospect.
Flynn isn't particularly relevant since Seattle decided not to unleash HoFlynn on the unsuspecting NFL. He hasn't actually been the regular starter for any team yet.
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