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Have you established any off-field rules for next week yet? Or will you let your captains do that? Or what will that, how will that, what approach will you take there?
“Yeah, we’ll have a schedule. We’ll have rules.”
Can you share them with us?
“Share the…?”
Off-field rules?
“No. I don’t think they apply to you. Do you want a curfew? Are you going to have a curfew?”
I need rules.
“Yeah, I think that’s a good idea. Protect the outside world from the media and protect the media from the media, yeah. We could come up with a few.”
Another Harbaugh all-timer in my book.
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Ravens-49ers: What to watch
Ravens have inspiration, but 49ers have superior talent
By Matt Williamson
After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of Super Bowl XLVII.
• Crabtree and Davis: Michael Crabtree is clearly the 49ers' top receiving option, but Vernon Davis' role expanded a great deal in the NFC title game against a Falcons team that struggles to stop tight ends. Davis again has an advantage against the Ravens' linebackers and safeties. The middle of the field can be quite vulnerable for Baltimore. Crabtree also could find a favorable matchup against any particular Ravens cornerback, although this is a very physical group of cover men. Crabtree has great hands, is a physical player and excels after the catch. He is also showing more verticality than he did early in the season. San Francisco rarely brings extra wide receivers on the field; so much of the receiving chores will be on Crabtree's and Davis' shoulders.
• The Niners' ground game: In defending San Francisco's read option, it appeared Green Bay was totally taken by surprise in the divisional round. The result was Colin Kaepernick running roughshod -- and too often untouched -- over the Packers' defense. In the NFC title game, the Falcons concentrated their efforts on stopping Kaepernick with the read-option play, but that opened up too much room for the 49ers' running backs, who often ran through gaping interior holes. The 49ers rushed for 149 yards against Atlanta, with just 21 of those coming from Kaepernick. But when discussing the San Francisco running game, there is much more to it than just the read option and Kaepernick's running skills. This might just be the most physical and diverse running game in the league, incorporating a sixth or even seventh offensive lineman at times. Frank Gore is a true bell-cow runner who is performing at a very high level, and the 49ers have incorporated LaMichael James' fresh legs as an effective change of pace to Gore. Both also catch the ball well.
• Baltimore's receiving options: Atlanta's Julio Jones and Roddy White combined to rack up 282 receiving yards against San Francisco, with Tony Gonzalez pitching in another 78. These three combined for 26 catches, many of them highly contested, but the Falcons had no running game against the Niners' defense. Baltimore will need a true team effort -- and QB Joe Flacco has done a very good job of spreading the ball around. San Francisco plays predominantly man coverage with a two-deep shell with its safeties. That strategy, along with superb tackling by this defense, makes hitting on big plays very difficult. And going deep, often off play-action to Torrey Smith, is an essential element of Baltimore's offense. Anquan Boldin has stepped up huge in the playoffs. Flacco will have to stay patient, as he did against the Patriots, and take what the defense gives him without forcing the issue.
• Home QB: Kaepernick's 10th NFL start will be in the Super Bowl. He has taken the league by storm in a very short time and is remarkably gifted -- as both a runner and passer. He has a huge arm, and defending the 49ers is far more difficult with him in the game, as he can make any throw asked of him. San Francisco has been much more potent attacking the perimeter with Kaepernick. Of course, Kaepernick must be aware of Ed Reed lurking in the deep middle of the field. The Ravens' defense has allowed only four touchdowns in its three playoff games versus excellent offensive teams. Kaepernick will need to be very sharp.
• Away QB: Flacco, an impending free agent, is playing great when it matters most -- both for his team and his career. In three playoff games, Flacco has thrown eight touchdowns against zero interceptions and is 8-4 as a playoff starter for his career. He is big-game-tested, has possibly the best physical tools as a passer there are in the NFL today and is one of the game's best deep passers.
• Key positional battle -- Ravens' RBs vs. 49ers' LBs: Ray Rice remains an instrumental piece of Baltimore's offense, not only as a dynamic rusher but as a threatening option in the passing game. Along with Rice, who has logged a lot of touches of late and over the past few seasons, the Ravens' backfield should benefit from the week off as Vonta Leach and Bernard Pierce have been battling injuries. Leach is a true battering ram who is instrumental to Baltimore's offense, which features a high percentage of 12 (1 RB/2 TEs) and 21 (2 RBs/1 TE) personnel. Pierce has been a great find in his rookie year and deserves quality touches to spell Rice. Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman are the best pair of linebackers in the NFL. Bowman, in particular, was all over the field making plays in the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers' safeties, Donte Whitner and Dashon Goldson, also can be aggressive downhill players in the run game. But they also can bite too much in play-action, which is a staple of Baltimore's offense. The Ravens' interior offensive line did an excellent job getting to the second level against the Patriots. Getting to Willis and Bowman in such a fashion will be a key component regarding the success of Baltimore's ground game.
• Featured player: The two weeks off in preparation for this game should be more beneficial to Justin Smith than any player involved. Although he played a lot of snaps and was active the past two playoff games, Smith was not a noticeable difference-maker as a pass-rusher due to his triceps injury, but he has played the run well. Aldon Smith's pass rush picked up last week, but more is needed from him off the edge in such a big game. The 49ers have just two sacks in their three playoff games. When right, these two cause great problems with two-man stunts in the passing game. This 49ers pass rush hasn't been close to where it was early in the season, but it did pick up the pressure late in the NFC title game against Matt Ryan.
• Film room nuggets: Despite being the best team in the NFL overall on special teams during the regular season, the Ravens allowed two returns for touchdowns against Denver in the divisional round and consistently started with poor field position in New England. That being said, clearly the Ravens have a substantial advantage at kicker, which could be crucial in what looks to be a close game. … The Ravens didn't sack Tom Brady once in the AFC title game, even though Brady attempted a whopping 54 passes. But Baltimore did cause three turnovers in that matchup, which can't be overlooked. The Ravens' pass rush certainly isn't what it once was, but they will mix in a variety of blitzes and have recorded six sacks in their three playoff games. … Ravens LB Terrell Suggs has flashed here and there since returning from injury and Paul Kruger has impressed overall. But neither Suggs nor Kruger was a difference-maker against New England. San Francisco's huge offensive line is much better going forward in the run game rather than kick sliding in protection, but wrangling Kaepernick to the ground is not an easy endeavor.
Prediction
San Francisco 27
Baltimore 21
The Ravens are inspired by the impending retirement of Ray Lewis, but the tape shows that San Francisco has more advantages. In an excellent, hard-fought contest, the 49ers leave New Orleans with the franchise's sixth Super Bowl trophy.
Ravens have inspiration, but 49ers have superior talent
By Matt Williamson
Baltimore at San Francisco
When: 6:30 PM ET
Watch: CBS
When: 6:30 PM ET
Watch: CBS
After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of Super Bowl XLVII.
• Crabtree and Davis: Michael Crabtree is clearly the 49ers' top receiving option, but Vernon Davis' role expanded a great deal in the NFC title game against a Falcons team that struggles to stop tight ends. Davis again has an advantage against the Ravens' linebackers and safeties. The middle of the field can be quite vulnerable for Baltimore. Crabtree also could find a favorable matchup against any particular Ravens cornerback, although this is a very physical group of cover men. Crabtree has great hands, is a physical player and excels after the catch. He is also showing more verticality than he did early in the season. San Francisco rarely brings extra wide receivers on the field; so much of the receiving chores will be on Crabtree's and Davis' shoulders.
• The Niners' ground game: In defending San Francisco's read option, it appeared Green Bay was totally taken by surprise in the divisional round. The result was Colin Kaepernick running roughshod -- and too often untouched -- over the Packers' defense. In the NFC title game, the Falcons concentrated their efforts on stopping Kaepernick with the read-option play, but that opened up too much room for the 49ers' running backs, who often ran through gaping interior holes. The 49ers rushed for 149 yards against Atlanta, with just 21 of those coming from Kaepernick. But when discussing the San Francisco running game, there is much more to it than just the read option and Kaepernick's running skills. This might just be the most physical and diverse running game in the league, incorporating a sixth or even seventh offensive lineman at times. Frank Gore is a true bell-cow runner who is performing at a very high level, and the 49ers have incorporated LaMichael James' fresh legs as an effective change of pace to Gore. Both also catch the ball well.
• Baltimore's receiving options: Atlanta's Julio Jones and Roddy White combined to rack up 282 receiving yards against San Francisco, with Tony Gonzalez pitching in another 78. These three combined for 26 catches, many of them highly contested, but the Falcons had no running game against the Niners' defense. Baltimore will need a true team effort -- and QB Joe Flacco has done a very good job of spreading the ball around. San Francisco plays predominantly man coverage with a two-deep shell with its safeties. That strategy, along with superb tackling by this defense, makes hitting on big plays very difficult. And going deep, often off play-action to Torrey Smith, is an essential element of Baltimore's offense. Anquan Boldin has stepped up huge in the playoffs. Flacco will have to stay patient, as he did against the Patriots, and take what the defense gives him without forcing the issue.
• Home QB: Kaepernick's 10th NFL start will be in the Super Bowl. He has taken the league by storm in a very short time and is remarkably gifted -- as both a runner and passer. He has a huge arm, and defending the 49ers is far more difficult with him in the game, as he can make any throw asked of him. San Francisco has been much more potent attacking the perimeter with Kaepernick. Of course, Kaepernick must be aware of Ed Reed lurking in the deep middle of the field. The Ravens' defense has allowed only four touchdowns in its three playoff games versus excellent offensive teams. Kaepernick will need to be very sharp.
• Away QB: Flacco, an impending free agent, is playing great when it matters most -- both for his team and his career. In three playoff games, Flacco has thrown eight touchdowns against zero interceptions and is 8-4 as a playoff starter for his career. He is big-game-tested, has possibly the best physical tools as a passer there are in the NFL today and is one of the game's best deep passers.
• Key positional battle -- Ravens' RBs vs. 49ers' LBs: Ray Rice remains an instrumental piece of Baltimore's offense, not only as a dynamic rusher but as a threatening option in the passing game. Along with Rice, who has logged a lot of touches of late and over the past few seasons, the Ravens' backfield should benefit from the week off as Vonta Leach and Bernard Pierce have been battling injuries. Leach is a true battering ram who is instrumental to Baltimore's offense, which features a high percentage of 12 (1 RB/2 TEs) and 21 (2 RBs/1 TE) personnel. Pierce has been a great find in his rookie year and deserves quality touches to spell Rice. Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman are the best pair of linebackers in the NFL. Bowman, in particular, was all over the field making plays in the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers' safeties, Donte Whitner and Dashon Goldson, also can be aggressive downhill players in the run game. But they also can bite too much in play-action, which is a staple of Baltimore's offense. The Ravens' interior offensive line did an excellent job getting to the second level against the Patriots. Getting to Willis and Bowman in such a fashion will be a key component regarding the success of Baltimore's ground game.
• Featured player: The two weeks off in preparation for this game should be more beneficial to Justin Smith than any player involved. Although he played a lot of snaps and was active the past two playoff games, Smith was not a noticeable difference-maker as a pass-rusher due to his triceps injury, but he has played the run well. Aldon Smith's pass rush picked up last week, but more is needed from him off the edge in such a big game. The 49ers have just two sacks in their three playoff games. When right, these two cause great problems with two-man stunts in the passing game. This 49ers pass rush hasn't been close to where it was early in the season, but it did pick up the pressure late in the NFC title game against Matt Ryan.
• Film room nuggets: Despite being the best team in the NFL overall on special teams during the regular season, the Ravens allowed two returns for touchdowns against Denver in the divisional round and consistently started with poor field position in New England. That being said, clearly the Ravens have a substantial advantage at kicker, which could be crucial in what looks to be a close game. … The Ravens didn't sack Tom Brady once in the AFC title game, even though Brady attempted a whopping 54 passes. But Baltimore did cause three turnovers in that matchup, which can't be overlooked. The Ravens' pass rush certainly isn't what it once was, but they will mix in a variety of blitzes and have recorded six sacks in their three playoff games. … Ravens LB Terrell Suggs has flashed here and there since returning from injury and Paul Kruger has impressed overall. But neither Suggs nor Kruger was a difference-maker against New England. San Francisco's huge offensive line is much better going forward in the run game rather than kick sliding in protection, but wrangling Kaepernick to the ground is not an easy endeavor.
Prediction
San Francisco 27
Baltimore 21
The Ravens are inspired by the impending retirement of Ray Lewis, but the tape shows that San Francisco has more advantages. In an excellent, hard-fought contest, the 49ers leave New Orleans with the franchise's sixth Super Bowl trophy.
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Thanks for posting that Pozz. Very interesting read, I had no idea that Walsh later wrote a bible for football.
So sad though that he was another driven genius who could not enjoy his success. I had no idea about that either.
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Ya, I probably did jump the gun on him being a sore loser. After the game though, the only one who seemed to genuinely give respect to the 49ers for destroying Green Bay twice this year was BJ Raji. Seemed like everyone else took a big dump on the 49ers and said the better team lost... just like those douche fucks said a year ago when the Giants destroyed them.
Anyway, he is a horrible option because his awkward commercials show that he has no presence in front of a camera... anything that includes him is probably going to be forgettable and just weird. Unless CBS talks about being able to successfully dope up in the NFL and fool the testers.
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My brother does not watch football... at all. He's not a fan of any team. But coincidentally his baby's middle name is Raji. So, BJ Raji is my least hated Packer on the team. Good to know he took the loss like a man.
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