king canary 7,664 Posted February 7, 2021 Remember when the club started selling Tampa Bay Rowdies Shirts in the club shop for £70? Wonder if they even sold one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted February 8, 2021 Well this has been a rubbish game so far. Nothing fun about watching flag after flag. Chiefs have totally **** the bed with the lack of discipline. Disappointing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,315 Posted February 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, king canary said: Well this has been a rubbish game so far. Nothing fun about watching flag after flag. Chiefs have totally **** the bed with the lack of discipline. Disappointing. It’s not over by a long way, but great for big Gronk! Still time for a big turn around, though I personally hope not! 👍😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,460 Posted February 8, 2021 Chief's are choking, but having mahomes toe injury and two main offensive linemen out it's killing their flexibility. Buccs are solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted February 8, 2021 As a 49er's fan I'm looking at this game and wondering - how on earth did we lose to the Chiefs last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,315 Posted February 8, 2021 Buccaneers have been outstanding, well deserved the lead, now to play out the clock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted February 8, 2021 Fair play to the Bucs they were excellent. However that was probably one of the worst Superbowls I've ever watched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 8, 2021 One of the poorer SBs. The game was originally adapted from rugby so it was all about running. The Chiefs showed that if you haven't got one or it isn't working, you won't win a SB. Your offensive line will crack eventually and Mahomes spent half the game looking like he was playing tag. We all mentioned Brady often enough but forgot about Gronkowski. Very important and often overlooked is a Tight End and he is one of the all time best. Brady has now won more SBs than any other team and more post season games than 21 NFL teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,460 Posted March 28, 2021 On 16/03/2021 at 23:03, kick it off said: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, KiwiScot said: Fitz will win you a few games but also lose you a few. I get the idea is that the WFT defence is so good that you just need the offence to be decent but I don't see this move changing the win/loss total all that much and I certainly don't see them going much further than the wildcard round again. I'm slightly concerned that the Giants seem to have had a good off season but free agency is a bit of a crap shoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, king canary said: Fitz will win you a few games but also lose you a few. I get the idea is that the WFT defence is so good that you just need the offence to be decent but I don't see this move changing the win/loss total all that much and I certainly don't see them going much further than the wildcard round again. I'm slightly concerned that the Giants seem to have had a good off season but free agency is a bit of a crap shoot. Giants are still rolling with Daniel Jones so I'm not worried about them. We are a few pieces away from being a problem. We need upgrades across the OL and we need a TE to complement Logan Thomas. We need 2 starting calibre ILB too, or at least one really good one (Zaven Collins or JOK in the draft?) and a serviceable partner. Fitz on his own doesn't move the needle hugely for the offense, but now we have a legit weapon opposite McLaurin, our Offense should be light years better than last year anyway. Can't double team McLaurin every play when you have to account for Samuel too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, kick it off said: Giants are still rolling with Daniel Jones so I'm not worried about them. We are a few pieces away from being a problem. We need upgrades across the OL and we need a TE to complement Logan Thomas. We need 2 starting calibre ILB too, or at least one really good one (Zaven Collins or JOK in the draft?) and a serviceable partner. Fitz on his own doesn't move the needle hugely for the offense, but now we have a legit weapon opposite McLaurin, our Offense should be light years better than last year anyway. Can't double team McLaurin every play when you have to account for Samuel too. Yeah I think there has been some gradual improvements. As an Eagles fan I'm already writing off 2021- clearly we're going to use it to see if Hurts is the guy but if he isn't we may well have 3 first rounders next year to build off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, king canary said: Yeah I think there has been some gradual improvements. As an Eagles fan I'm already writing off 2021- clearly we're going to use it to see if Hurts is the guy but if he isn't we may well have 3 first rounders next year to build off. Yeah I don't like the look of those 3 first rounders. Luckily it's it's really weak draft class for QBs next year but if you trade one of them for 2023 and pick up some playmakers with the 2 x 1sts next year, you'll be in a great spot to pick up a top tier prospect QB in 2023 draft. Edited March 28, 2021 by kick it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 28, 2021 "The San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade Friday, acquiring the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins" Wonder what's up - is Garoppolo on his way out - back to the Patriots perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Surfer said: "The San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade Friday, acquiring the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins" Wonder what's up - is Garoppolo on his way out - back to the Patriots perhaps? Jimmy G is longgggg gone. You don't make that trade unless you're moving up for a QB. I'd imagine they're comfortable with 2 QBs so guaranteed to get one. Probably Wilson or Fields. Maybe Lance - Can maybe see Kyle viewing Lance as RG3 2.0 and he had huge success with Griffin in his rookie year before his leg got snapped. More likely Wilson or Fields is the pick though depending on which one is left after picks 1 and 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Surfer said: "The San Francisco 49ers made a blockbuster trade Friday, acquiring the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft from the Miami Dolphins" Wonder what's up - is Garoppolo on his way out - back to the Patriots perhaps? He's either gone or they try and force him to take a big pay cut to stay as a back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 29, 2021 Rumours that Jackson wants out of Baltimore and wants the 49ers. Not sure if true. Niners have a good ground game anyway. 3000+ yards isn't outstanding but its acceptable with his mobility. He is rated 6th in the stats whereas Jimmy is 30th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 30, 2021 On 28/03/2021 at 17:08, kick it off said: Yeah I don't like the look of those 3 first rounders. Luckily it's it's really weak draft class for QBs next year but if you trade one of them for 2023 and pick up some playmakers with the 2 x 1sts next year, you'll be in a great spot to pick up a top tier prospect QB in 2023 draft. I always take the 'year x is a weak QB class' with a pinch of salt. We were told that the rams and Eagles traded up in 2016 as 2017 QB class was weak, yet Goff and Wentz both have been traded while 2017 gave us Watson and Mahomes. Joe burrow was also barely a consideration in 2019 but went number 1 in 2020 and looks at home in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 30, 2021 21 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: Rumours that Jackson wants out of Baltimore and wants the 49ers. Not sure if true. Niners have a good ground game anyway. 3000+ yards isn't outstanding but its acceptable with his mobility. He is rated 6th in the stats whereas Jimmy is 30th. Jackson would likely cost you 2 or 3 first round picks, can't see that happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 30, 2021 Latest reports from SF newspapers is the 49ers want to keep Jimmy G for another year or two. As they retained most of their standout players they don’t have a lot of other needs for this draft so now Is a good time to bring in a new QB to start the process of transition. They said Jimmy G is a bit pissed off at that, coach says we like it when he’s that way - he plays better that way... watch this space 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Surfer said: Latest reports from SF newspapers is the 49ers want to keep Jimmy G for another year or two. As they retained most of their standout players they don’t have a lot of other needs for this draft so now Is a good time to bring in a new QB to start the process of transition. They said Jimmy G is a bit pissed off at that, coach says we like it when he’s that way - he plays better that way... watch this space 🙂 Feels very smoke and mirrors to me- the 9ers don't want teams thinking they are just going to cut him if they can't get a decent trade. Only question would be if they pull a Chiefs- keep him and let Fields/Lance/whoever they draft sit most of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Yes, that’s the strategy according to the reports. But it’s the NFL, who really knows? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/annkillion/amp/Jimmy-Garoppolo-is-angry-and-the-49ers-are-16062266.php Edited March 30, 2021 by Surfer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Surfer said: Yes, that’s the strategy according to the reports. But it’s the NFL, who really knows? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/annkillion/amp/Jimmy-Garoppolo-is-angry-and-the-49ers-are-16062266.php Jimmy has no reason to be upset. He isn't good enough. And why does the team want to waste a great defence that keeps putting him back on the pitch to waste it time after time. The offensive running game is good but sees too much of the ball but Jimmy's arm is not good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted March 30, 2021 I'd agree with that. He's good, but not a top 6 in the league class QB, top 10 for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Surfer said: I'd agree with that. He's good, but not a top 6 in the league class QB, top 10 for sure. His stats said 30th last season, admittedly he played less than half a season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,952 Posted March 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Surfer said: I'd agree with that. He's good, but not a top 6 in the league class QB, top 10 for sure. He's not a top 10 QB. He's in the 10-15 range imo. His numbers for 2020 are very similar to Mitchell Trubisky. I know Garropolo has had limited starts but if you look through his career, the only decent year he had was 2019. Murray has put up the same numbers in terms of TD/INT and yards in two years (32 games) that Jimmy G has done in 7 years (48 games). SF are wasting their time with Garropolo. He's in that Kirk Cousins tier of decent but not good enough for teams that are serious about winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted March 31, 2021 People got very carried away with Jimmy G on a very small sample size. I also don't see him as a natural fit for a Shanahan offence- he seems (certainly since his injury) to be more of a classic pocket passer whereas Shanahan needs more dynamism in his QB. There seems to be an idea the 9ers are taking Mac Jones at 3 which is interesting- I don't watch college ball but from everything I've read and seen that feels like a reach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 31, 2021 11 hours ago, king canary said: People got very carried away with Jimmy G on a very small sample size. I also don't see him as a natural fit for a Shanahan offence- he seems (certainly since his injury) to be more of a classic pocket passer whereas Shanahan needs more dynamism in his QB. There seems to be an idea the 9ers are taking Mac Jones at 3 which is interesting- I don't watch college ball but from everything I've read and seen that feels like a reach. But would he be a starter? The Niners need to harness and direct the talent it has right now. Another poor season will not help the outstanding, dynasty building objective. There is huge talent in that roster when they are all fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites