Dolphins game notes

[deep9er]

He's dealing with a pelvis injury.

ok, mahalo.

 

[MHSL82]

well if he's using QBR, kap is still the hot hand...

If he's using points scored, he isn't. 30 points generated by the Kaepernick-led offense against two bad defenses in 9 quarters of football, albeit on the road, is unacceptable.

As I stated in the other thread, the QBR didn't count the pitch fumble as a QB thing and they counted the botched safety call. Plus, yeah, Harbaugh wasn't saying it was the only criteria when he made the hot hand comment.

 

[tomikcon1971]

Any word on Manningham or Gore injury wise?

 

[ChrisPozz]

Baalke hints James' debut is coming

 

[supreme_clientele81]

Baalke hints James' debut is coming

Confirmed by Harbaugh

49ers Blog and Q&A: Merry Christmas! Harbaugh hints at LaMichael James' December debut

 

[ChrisPozz]

Birth mother still trying to connect with new 49ers starting QB Colin Kaepernick - Yahoo! Sports

 

[TobyTyler]

Birth mother still trying to connect with new 49ers starting QB Colin Kaepernick - Yahoo! Sports

I'll bet she is.

 

[TobyTyler]

Confirmed by Harbaugh

49ers Blog and Q&A: Merry Christmas! Harbaugh hints at LaMichael James' December debut

10 is what I see; 10-5 and 1

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers can wrap up playoff spot

 

[Geraint]

Harbaugh

 

[ChrisPozz]

Didn't want to make a new thread for this. SEVEN of the top 51 players are 49ers (14%) and FOUR 49ers offensive lineman made the list.

PFF Top 51

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/11/07/pff-top-51/

49. Alex Boone, RG, SF

The 2009 undrafted free agent had 204 snaps heading into this season, spent mostly as an additional tight end. What’s worse, he spent that time behind Adam Synder so he couldn’t have been much good, right? Wrong. Boone has been a huge factor in the improvement in the 49ers’ offensive line and looking like one of the best right guards in the league. Can he keep it up? We’ll find out.

Key Stat: Already has five grades in the green for his run blocking this year.

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40. Jonathan Goodwin, C, SF

It’s hard to remember a trio of players on the interior of an offensive line playing as well as the 49ers have right now. Goodwin has improved markedly since his first year in San Francisco and his run blocking has him pushing for end-of-season awards.

Key Stat: Graded positively with his run blocking in every game but one (where he score a flat 0.0).

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38. Vernon Davis, TE, SF

People point to his receiving yards and think Davis is having a down year. He’s still incredibly dangerous when he gets the ball in hand and more importantly, has cut out the mental mistakes that have plagued his career. No penalties, one drop, and some excellent run blocking — he’s become the player many wanted to crown him as before he was ready. More important to the 49ers than any number could indicate.

Key Stat: Has caught 78.1% of the balls thrown his way.

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31. Mike Iupati, G, SF

If you take a guard in the first round he better end up playing like Iupati. One of the best in the league, he punishes defenders at the line of scrimmage and when he gets to the second level. Owner of the second-highest run-blocking grade of all guards, the only negative are the four penalties he’s been responsible for.

Key Stat: His 98.2 Pass Blocking Efficiency score is the third best of all left guards.

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29. Joe Staley, LT, SF

On the surface of things, giving up five sacks is never good for a tackle. But that’s where numbers in isolation can be misleading. Indeed, Staley has only given up 15 quarterback disruptions all year and is far and away our highest-graded run-blocking tackle.

Key Stat: His +15.2 run blocking grade is 4.2 points more than any other tackle.

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18. NaVorro Bowman, ILB, SF

Way back when the 49ers opted to let Takeo Spikes go I thought them crazy. Spikes was playing at a high level and Bowman was relatively untested. Well he showed why San Francisco could do that with an excellent 2011 and has built on that this year. As good a run defender as you’re going to get from the linebacker spot, he gets off blocks as well as anyone and has a real nose for the ball carrier. May never be an elite cover guy compared to his peers, but has a closing speed that sees him react well to things in front of him.

Key Stat: Has made a defensive stop in the run game on 13.3% of plays he was on the field for.

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16. Patrick Willis, ILB, SF

Still the premier 3-4 inside linebacker, just about leading our rankings in this regard with his consistently excellent play. Sharing the stage with Bowman hurts his numbers, but with just three missed tackles and some good work in the pass game, he’s the most complete linebacker in the game.

Key Stat: Given up just 0.83 yards per snap in coverage while making a defensive stop on 11.2% of running plays.

 

[TobyTyler]

49ers can wrap up playoff spot

Dream on. They'll clinch against AZ.

 

[shouldakepowens]

Jake Long is out. I don't know who his backup is but Aldon better get at him.

 

[shouldakepowens]

This game should not be close at all

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Paging Mr. Smith. Paging Mr. Smith. Chad Henne is waiting for you in the backfield.

 

[NinersFan80]

Paging Mr. Smith. Paging Mr. Smith. Chad Henne is waiting for you in the backfield.

We are playing Jacksonville?? I thought we were playing Miami?

 

[ChrisPozz]

Only those involved would know if this means what it looks like it means, but LaMichael James just posted this to twitter 4 minutes ago:

LaMichael James: The wait is over...

 

[ChrisPozz]

Press Pass: Carlos Rogers

 

[ChrisPozz]

LaMichael James Eager to Play

The 49ers also lead the league with 66 carries of 10 or more yards and rank tied for second with 14 carries of 20 or more yards.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

We are playing Jacksonville?? I thought we were playing Miami?

Duh that is right. Tannehill. Damn he is more mobile.