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Defense and/or special teams need to make big plays...We need a score from one of these units or both would be better....Take the pressure off AJ and the offense...make the field short...If Cleveland can hold SF to 3 points then they should get a big fat 0 against us
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I'd like to see McCarron execute a few successful scoring drives. Not the big play for easy score type, but the 12 play, pick the defense apart, grind it out sort of drives. We need him to demonstrate full knowledge of the play book, gain the confidence and timing of the receivers.
This game should be a gimme, but SF does have a valid pass rush. And, next week v. Denver will be feet to the fire for the young QB.
Volson is meh, but I like him, and he has far exceeded my expectations
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Don't expect a ST td if cinder block shoes is the return man.
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I think the key is for McCarron to control the tempo of the game. He needs to stay even keel and not get too excited. We have a boatload of talent around him he doesn't need to make the big play unless it's easy taking.
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I think the key to the game is going to be coaching.
Not to underestimate the opponent because of NFL rankings or Johnny and the Flushables beat them last week.
Any given Sunday... so hopefully Marvin/Hue/Guenther got these guys in the right mind to play inspired smart football.
Not cute bullshit offense and stupid chest thumping costly penalties.
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Running game and defense. That should be enough. As long as AJ doesn't cause turn overs it should be a good game.
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I'd like to see this team finally embrace the simple concept of short passes to GIO or Hill for easy yards
and potentially huge gains.
Too many cute plays. Do what works. K.I.S.S.