NFC Championship game notes

[JPurthe1]

Brian Murphy:

Tony Dungy told us: "#49ers have decided advantage; nobody is prepared to defend this offense w/ only one week." That said, he took #Falcons

 

[deep9er]

Brian Murphy:

Tony Dungy told us: "#49ers have decided advantage; nobody is prepared to defend this offense w/ only one week." That said, he took #Falcons

so he's also thinking we'll turn it over once we get downfield? we'll go up and down but only kick field goals?

 

[spacedoodoopistol]

well i hope greg norman puts together a good gameplan this weekend

Mike Nolan is busy putting together a game plan to stop the chip shot.

 

[clyde_carbon]

Mike Nolan is too busy ironing his suits.

 

[BINGO]

FINALLY!!! He's finally getting the love that he deserves:

49ers.com | Morning Tailgate: Jan. 16

Watched the video of Patrick Willis Mic'D Up!!

 

[Bemular]

Mike Nolan is busy putting together a game plan to stop the chip shot.

I would be more worried about his short game - Fuzzy is bringing the towel

 

[ChrisPozz]

Best record by seed in conference championship games

4-seed - 6-1 - .857
1-seed - 21-10 - .677
6-seed - 2-3 - .400
2-seed - 12-21 - .364
3-seed - 2-5 - .286
5-seed - 1-4 - .200

Current seeding system began in 1990

Source: ESPN

 

[CalamityX11]

Best record by seed in conference championship games

4-seed - 6-1 - .857
1-seed - 21-10 - .677
6-seed - 2-3 - .400
2-seed - 12-21 - .364
3-seed - 2-5 - .286
5-seed - 1-4 - .200

Current seeding system began in 1990

Source: ESPN

4th seed eh? wowies

 

[ChrisPozz]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman on quarterback Colin Kaepernick: 'It's working out for us now' - NFL Videos

 

[ChrisPozz]

Kaepernick adds more than rushing upgrade - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN

However, Kaepernick has completed the same amount of passes as Smith in one fewer start despite an average pass length of 9.7 yards downfield, the fourth-highest average in the league. Smith’s 7.4 average throw distance ranks sixth-lowest among qualified quarterbacks.

Kaepernick has also connected on 15 plays of at least 30 yards this season, more than twice as many as Smith (six).

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His willingness to stretch the field has made the 49ers a more dangerous and balanced offense. He's averaged more than twice as many throws more than 20 yards downfield as Smith did, but has protected the ball well. Kaepernick and Smith each have one interception on deep throws this season.

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One other difference between Kaepernick and Smith is highlighted when the play breaks down. Smith took a sack every 10.6 dropbacks, the worst mark in the league. Kaepernick is sacked every 17.4 dropbacks, which is 13th among 36 qualified quarterbacks.

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Instead of taking sacks, Kaepernick extended plays with his legs. Kaepernick’s Total QBR under duress or when being hit while throwing this season was 53.3, fifth-best in the league, and an improvement on Smith’s 15.7 mark.

 

[CalamityX11]

Why Harbaugh's 49ers are Madden's Super Bowl pick | CSN Bay Area

 

[clyde_carbon]

One other difference between Kaepernick and Smith is highlighted when the play breaks down. Smith took a sack every 10.6 dropbacks, the worst mark in the league. Kaepernick is sacked every 17.4 dropbacks, which is 13th among 36 qualified quarterbacks.

What I've been saying for the longest. Alex Smith has always made our OL look worse than it is.

 

[deep9er]

Best record by seed in conference championship games

4-seed - 6-1 - .857
1-seed - 21-10 - .677
6-seed - 2-3 - .400
2-seed - 12-21 - .364
3-seed - 2-5 - .286
5-seed - 1-4 - .200

Current seeding system began in 1990

Source: ESPN

very surprising it is that bad? not only a losing record but a BAD losing record.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Scott Kegley:

Harbaugh: "If people say nice things about you, kick them in the shins and get back to work." #QuestforSix

That's beautiful and hilarious at the same time. I'd have to put that one on the all-time favorites list, too.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Harbaugh goes old school to motivate his players | ProFootballTalk

 

[ChrisPozz]

Cam Inman:

Kaepernick's routine: "I go home. I watch my film, watch anything on TV but sports. I go to bed and come back and do the same the next day."

 

[MHSL82]

Cam Inman:

Kaepernick's routine: "I go home. I watch my film, watch anything on TV but sports. I go to bed and come back and do the same the next day."

If I were as good at football as he is, that'd be my dream job. It would be tougher than hell, but that sounds like something I'd like to have done if I were taller, quicker, smarter, faster... etc.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Mindi Bach:

Justin Smith says he has a "love, hate relationship" w/ the brace on left elbow but expects it to be better second time around #49ers

 

[ChrisPozz]

Championship Week Rankings - Post-Season Fantasy Football Guide - Rotoworld.com

Posting this for the snap distribution/matchup charts.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Eric Branch:

FOX’s Howie Long: “Where’s the ceiling for Colin Kaepernick? I think that’s frightening.” #49ers