Couple thoughts by a professional bad taker

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ottoman89

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1. We're 7-3 I'm not too worried yet. But there are serious concerns and issues with this team.

2. Raheem Morris HAS to do better. If he doesn't then it around after this second half of the season, he HAS to be gone. There's way too much talent on this Defense for it to be this piss poor. It's not just the playcalling, it's also the lack of adjustments in game. The 3rd down D is absolute putrid. I have ZERO confidence that if we need a stop whether it be 3rd and short, or 4th and long that we'll it. It's a huge step back from last year and he seems to be a direct culprit. I'm glad Ramsey is getting fed up.

3. WE HAVE TO RUN THE BALL. This air it out Offense won't last. Running the ball wears defenses down, and opens up the play action. We have to absolutely get running the ball. If not, we're toast. It also protects Stafford.

4. Could be looking at our 3rd Special Teams Coordinator in as many years after this session. Special Teams except for Matt Gays kicking (except that SEA game) have been unacceptable. And for the record, I wanted to get rid of Hekker and keep Corey Bojo.

5. We have to absolutely CHILL on trading picks away. It's fun, and been fun. But it's going to start catching up to us. And seemingly already has. Also, quit with the gadget/project picks like Atwell. Get positions of NEED.

6. They need to quit reading the hype posts and quit with the superstar marketing, yada yada. No opponent gives a shit on Sunday on the field and is intimated. They come to play and want to knock our diva, seemingly full of ourselves shit out of us. And the last 2 weeks they have.

7. We need more Dawgs, more mean MFers on the team. I'm getting tired of going into a physical games knowing we're going to bet bullied around. And it seems to happen every time. No matter the talent level of our opponent. And especially the last 2 weeks.

8. Reiterating what I said earlier, not a single opponent cares about the name on the back of your jersey, or what you've done, they want to obliterate you. And we need to get the same damn mentality and get physical and mean.

9. Enough with the finesse, let's play physical.

I know I reiterated a few things.
 

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You sir are a 100% absolutely correct. I am hoping this BYE will help for this huge turnaround, because if we comeback unprepared again I have no idea when or how things will go in the right direction, but the lack of intensity and preparation is getting old.
 

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That third down conversion percentage is real man. I'm not even confident if it's like 3rd and 14 because you know there will be a wideout open at the sticks.

2020 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 35.74% (4th in league)
2021 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 42.86% (25th in league)
 

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That third down conversion percentage is real man. I'm not even confident if it's like 3rd and 14 because you know there will be a wideout open at the sticks.

2020 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 35.74% (4th in league)
2021 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 42.86% (25th in league)
Because the CB will play right at the first down marker and let the receiver catch the ball two yards before the marker before they even move to tackle the guy
 

ottoman89

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That third down conversion percentage is real man. I'm not even confident if it's like 3rd and 14 because you know there will be a wideout open at the sticks.

2020 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 35.74% (4th in league)
2021 Defense 3rd Down Conversion: 42.86% (25th in league)
No joke. It's unreal. I don't have an ounce of confidence in them, at all. And enough with the delayed blitzes!
 

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1. We're 7-3 I'm not too worried yet. But there are serious concerns and issues with this team.

2. Raheem Morris HAS to do better. If he doesn't then it around after this second half of the season, he HAS to be gone. There's way too much talent on this Defense for it to be this piss poor. It's not just the playcalling, it's also the lack of adjustments in game. The 3rd down D is absolute putrid. I have ZERO confidence that if we need a stop whether it be 3rd and short, or 4th and long that we'll it. It's a huge step back from last year and he seems to be a direct culprit. I'm glad Ramsey is getting fed up.

3. WE HAVE TO RUN THE BALL. This air it out Offense won't last. Running the ball wears defenses down, and opens up the play action. We have to absolutely get running the ball. If not, we're toast. It also protects Stafford.

4. Could be looking at our 3rd Special Teams Coordinator in as many years after this session. Special Teams except for Matt Gays kicking (except that SEA game) have been unacceptable. And for the record, I wanted to get rid of Hekker and keep Corey Bojo.

5. We have to absolutely CHILL on trading picks away. It's fun, and been fun. But it's going to start catching up to us. And seemingly already has. Also, quit with the gadget/project picks like Atwell. Get positions of NEED.

6. They need to quit reading the hype posts and quit with the superstar marketing, yada yada. No opponent gives a shit on Sunday on the field and is intimated. They come to play and want to knock our diva, seemingly full of ourselves shit out of us. And the last 2 weeks they have.

7. We need more Dawgs, more mean MFers on the team. I'm getting tired of going into a physical games knowing we're going to bet bullied around. And it seems to happen every time. No matter the talent level of our opponent. And especially the last 2 weeks.

8. Reiterating what I said earlier, not a single opponent cares about the name on the back of your jersey, or what you've done, they want to obliterate you. And we need to get the same damn mentality and get physical and mean.

9. Enough with the finesse, let's play physical.

I know I reiterated a few things.
1. Yeah we are BUT, we have 2 games against teams we’ve lost to already and 2 more against teams currently leading their division. We have to beat some good teams.
2. I don’t know how a team can convert every single 3rd down for a whole half, that seems unbelievable. This D played pretty well against the Titans considering the position they were put in.
3. I think the loss of Akers put a huge wrench in the plan for the running game then the loss of Mundt and Woods made it worse. Of course they could’ve tried to add someone to help the situation but that wouldn’t have been as much fun as a wr.
4. I’m not gonna blame the teams coach for that awful fake, no one would try something like that on their own.
5. Agreed, the Patriots have brought their young players along and now they’re kickin ass. Draft picks can be useful.
6. I’m hoping Snead and McVay are right about these guys cuz we need reinforcements.
7. I can’t believe there’s anyone on the niners tougher than AD and Jalen, they need to be put in the right positions and have good technique.
8. Maybe they were taking a victory lap after the big moves and trying to force the ball to a guy who’d only been on the team 3 days looks arrogant in hindsight but they gotta get their shit together and quick.