Off-Season Workouts

[ChrisPozz]

Coach's Notebook: June 14

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers Working, Not Worrying

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Hadn't realized this:

-Alex Smith threw his first interception of minicamps in the opening 7-on-7 period. Pro Bowl cornerback Carlos Rogers stepped in front of a comeback route intended for Palmer.

Looks like Smith is committed to protecting the ball again. That's good to hear, though I hope the low INT numbers accompany somewhat better TD numbers this season.

 

[Bemular]

Hadn't realized this:

-Alex Smith threw his first interception of minicamps in the opening 7-on-7 period. Pro Bowl cornerback Carlos Rogers stepped in front of a comeback route intended for Palmer.

Looks like Smith is committed to protecting the ball again. That's good to hear, though I hope the low INT numbers accompany somewhat better TD numbers this season.

The # of TD passes he threw in camp should be attainable - I wonder why they didn't provide both #'s.

 

[Crimsoncrew]

The # of TD passes he threw in camp should be attainable - I wonder why they didn't provide both #'s.

I'd imagine someone has it, but it's much easier to keep track of one INT compared to the numerous TDs he threw over three days of a throwing-heavy camp.

 

[Bemular]

I'd imagine someone has it, but it's much easier to keep track of one INT compared to the numerous TDs he threw over three days of a throwing-heavy camp.

Ahh, so this writer was tasked with just tracking INT's - got it. I know someone tracked his 32 passes yesterday and he threw a couple/few TD's so I suppose that would be the writer that would have both the TD's/INT's - not that any of it matters but it would be interesting to know.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Anthony Davis revealed on twitter that he sprained both of his thumbs today.

 

[Bemular]

Anthony Davis revealed on twitter that he sprained both of his thumbs today.

Chris, do you follow La Michael James? If so what are your thoughts on his tweets?

 

[Crimsoncrew]

Ahh, so this writer was tasked with just tracking INT's - got it. I know someone tracked his 32 passes yesterday and he threw a couple/few TD's so I suppose that would be the writer that would have both the TD's/INT's - not that any of it matters but it would be interesting to know.

I doubt too many people were actually charting INTs and TDs. But when he threw one late on the third day, folks were probably like, "Hey, that's his first INT." I think Grant Cohn was charting all the passes, though. If you shoot him an email or comment on his blog I'd imagine he could fill you in.

 

[Bemular]

I doubt too many people were actually charting INTs and TDs. But when he threw one late on the third day, folks were probably like, "Hey, that's his first INT." I think Grant Cohn was charting all the passes, though. If you shoot him an email or comment on his blog I'd imagine he could fill you in.

That sounds about right - Nah, it's really not interesting enough email Grant. I know he had a solid off-season - Here's to hoping it transcends.

 

[deep9er]

Was just about to post this myself. I think he's a little over the top with the "one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL" business, but there really isn't anywhere to go but up in terms of explosiveness. I'd settle for top-16 across the board on offense.

agree.

going from 29th to 16th is a sizable improvement in one season, thats a more reasonable expectation than 1st. the way reports are so far on Alex Smith, sure there's more potential than 16th, but at this point......

 

[deep9er]

Justin Smith: “Your team isn’t always stacked forever.” - Inside the 49ers

three to four more years? not doubting if he might play that many more, but at what level? i'd think two more at this current level being optimistic? but no one except Jerrry Rice, fools father time.

Justin is totally correct on keeping a solid team together, especially one without a franchise QB. i recall reading where next year will already be tough keeping OUR own? this makes sense as good players earn more recognition, they seek more money, can't blame them.

any chance Alex Smith ascends to 'franchise' level? ok ok, lets not go there.

 

[MHSL82]

three to four more years? not doubting if he might play that many more, but at what level? i'd think two more at this current level being optimistic? but no one except Jerrry Rice, fools father time.

Justin is totally correct on keeping a solid team together, especially one without a franchise QB. i recall reading where next year will already be tough keeping OUR own? this makes sense as good players earn more recognition, they seek more money, can't blame them.

any chance Alex Smith ascends to 'franchise' level? ok ok, lets not go there.

Yes. Wouldn't bet on it, but there's much more chance than it was after the 2010 season. I wouldn't bet yes or no until mid to end of this season... we'd need playoffs to evaluate for yes. For no, that could show any time from Game 1 to the SB. (I know some already have their answers, I'll wait on mine.)

 

[ChrisPozz]

ProFootballWeekly.com - Moss showing off star power for Niners

Only reason why I'm posting this is because there is a Roman quote in the link. I can't prove anything directly but I continue to question the people they speak to in each organization.

 

[MHSL82]

49ers.com | Minicamp Update: June 14

Whitner Pleased with Offseason Progress

Veteran Minicamp: June 14

 

[Crimsoncrew]

three to four more years? not doubting if he might play that many more, but at what level? i'd think two more at this current level being optimistic? but no one except Jerrry Rice, fools father time.

Justin is totally correct on keeping a solid team together, especially one without a franchise QB. i recall reading where next year will already be tough keeping OUR own? this makes sense as good players earn more recognition, they seek more money, can't blame them.

any chance Alex Smith ascends to 'franchise' level? ok ok, lets not go there.

To be fair, the current level is probably the best 3-4 DE in the game right now, and one of the best ever. Hell, he made the all-pro team at two positions.

Given what he said about not wanting to play in a situational role, I'd say Justin will finish out his contract, maybe play another year or two, then hang them up. But he's never had a serious injury, and puts in the work literally every day. If anyone can keep it up for a few more years, it's him.

 

[deep9er]

Yes. Wouldn't bet on it, but there's much more chance than it was after the 2010 season. I wouldn't bet yes or no until mid to end of this season... we'd need playoffs to evaluate for yes. For no, that could show any time from Game 1 to the SB. (I know some already have their answers, I'll wait on mine.)

ok, this made me think of Roethlisberger. while he's not a big stats guy in the regular season, he did show a lot during the play-offs.

this is what we're hoping for this season from Alex Smith, solid performances in the play-offs. doesn't need BIG passing stats, but solid in the sense he's efficient.

 

[MHSL82]

ok, this made me think of Roethlisberger. while he's not a big stats guy in the regular season, he did show a lot during the play-offs.

this is what we're hoping for this season from Alex Smith, solid performances in the play-offs. doesn't need BIG passing stats, but solid in the sense he's efficient.

IF, and this is a big IF, Smith is solid in the sense he's efficient for the regular season (solid, not Brady-like), and then, in the playoffs, is a Roethlesberger-sense reason for winning the Superbowl (perhaps Brady-like), would you consider him 'franchise'? Or still a place-holder? Would this year's Saints game (and yes, the Giants' dud) plus a big playoff next year confirm it or still 'wait and see'? Would your answer change if the Niners subsequently upped the contract and extended it 2-3 years?

 

[MHSL82]

Veteran Minicamp: June 14

I think this is all Crabtree needed to do all this time to get more targets from Smith. Alex loves the number 85 and is attracted to it.

 

[Bemular]

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Veteran Minicamp: June 14

I think this is all Crabtree needed to do all this time to get more targets from Smith. Alex loves the number 85 and is attracted to it.

This was not received well on fb - a ton of negative responses...