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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

Let's talk about the wristband that Kirk was wearing last night. It seems to have helped get the plays called faster and allow more time at the LOS. This appears to have had many positive effects including less panic and confusion, less ability of the defense to get a good jump as the play clock hits 2, 1, 0... and it seems to have given Kirk more time to survey the defense.

Did Kevin O'Connell just unlock the best version of Kirk Cousins? That was the M'F'in Niners defense out there that we just beat.

I called it immediately in the game day thread and talked about the positives this morning.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: marty
While a good short yardage runner would help, Kirk also needs dagger throws that connect in the end zone, to put the team up 2 TDs, especially if they're short throws for possible TDs.

We were at the 1 and the 2....we didn't get a TD either time; not on Kirk. On the Coaches to figure that out. Been a problem this year and last.

I suggest run Akers over LG/LT (Risner, Darrisaw, Oliver) on those short yardage plays instead of up the gut. Again 0 rushing TDs this year.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

The Addison steal for a TD was just #4 on ESPNs Top 10 (NFL only). A couple of sideline catches ahead of his play. Should have been #1, for uniqueness alone!

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: marty
While a good short yardage runner would help, Kirk also needs dagger throws that connect in the end zone, to put the team up 2 TDs, especially if they're short throws for possible TDs.

We were at the 1 and the 2....we didn't get a TD either time; not on Kirk. On the Coaches to figure that out. Been a problem this year and last.

I suggest run Akers over LG/LT (Risner, Darrisaw, Oliver) on those short yardage plays instead of up the gut. Again 0 rushing TDs this year.

Uhhh:

1st & Goal at SF 2
(8:24 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Mattison left guard to SF 3 for -1 yards (K.Givens).
2nd & 3 at SF 3
(7:46 - 2nd) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Addison.
3rd & 3 at SF 3
(7:41 - 2nd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to B.Powell (F.Warner).


1st & Goal at SF 1
(8:37 - 3rd) K.Cousins up the middle to SF 1 for no gain (F.Warner).
2nd & Goal at SF 1
(8:03 - 3rd) PENALTY on MIN-G.Bradbury, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 1 - No Play.
2nd & Goal at SF 6
(7:43 - 3rd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Addison to SF 2 for 4 yards (I.Oliver).
3rd & 2 at SF 2
(7:05 - 3rd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to A.Mattison.

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

Let's talk about the wristband that Kirk was wearing last night. It seems to have helped get the plays called faster and allow more time at the LOS. This appears to have had many positive effects including less panic and confusion, less ability of the defense to get a good jump as the play clock hits 2, 1, 0... and it seems to have given Kirk more time to survey the defense.

Did Kevin O'Connell just unlock the best version of Kirk Cousins? That was the M'F'in Niners defense out there that we just beat.

I called it immediately in the game day thread and talked about the positives this morning.

Sorry about that. Sometimes when posts hit the previous page I'm like a goldfish.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

Let's talk about the wristband that Kirk was wearing last night. It seems to have helped get the plays called faster and allow more time at the LOS. This appears to have had many positive effects including less panic and confusion, less ability of the defense to get a good jump as the play clock hits 2, 1, 0... and it seems to have given Kirk more time to survey the defense.

Did Kevin O'Connell just unlock the best version of Kirk Cousins? That was the M'F'in Niners defense out there that we just beat.

I called it immediately in the game day thread and talked about the positives this morning.

Sorry about that. Sometimes when posts hit the previous page I'm like a goldfish.

It’s all good. It’s totally worth talking about. It showed we could recognize a problem and come up with a solution. It made such a difference.

If they could recognize next that Mattison deserves way less snaps we’ll be cooking.

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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ORIGINAL: David F.

Let's talk about the wristband that Kirk was wearing last night. It seems to have helped get the plays called faster and allow more time at the LOS. This appears to have had many positive effects including less panic and confusion, less ability of the defense to get a good jump as the play clock hits 2, 1, 0... and it seems to have given Kirk more time to survey the defense.

Did Kevin O'Connell just unlock the best version of Kirk Cousins? That was the M'F'in Niners defense out there that we just beat.

I called it immediately in the game day thread and talked about the positives this morning.

Sorry about that. Sometimes when posts hit the previous page I'm like a goldfish.

It’s all good. It’s totally worth talking about. It showed we could recognize a problem and come up with a solution. It made such a difference.

If they could recognize next that Mattison deserves way less snaps we’ll be cooking.

That's what I'm talking about!

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

The Addison steal for a TD was just #4 on ESPNs Top 10 (NFL only). A couple of sideline catches ahead of his play. Should have been #1, for uniqueness alone!

I had to watch the game this morning with Spanish commentators and they all went wild on that play - my wife came into the room and asked "what the heck is going on with your game?"....

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

Has Mattison had even one highlight to showcase?

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

The Addison steal for a TD was just #4 on ESPNs Top 10 (NFL only). A couple of sideline catches ahead of his play. Should have been #1, for uniqueness alone!

I had to watch the game this morning with Spanish commentators and they all went wild on that play - my wife came into the room and asked "what the heck is going on with your game?"....

IMO the payback factor alone should have made it ESPN's #1. Not just a good play but payback by the little guy who got bullied earlier in the game ... against the big bad 49er defense that Aikman fawned over all game. (Which made Cousins' performance sweeter as well).

When Ward stole the ball from Addison ... it kind of notched up my worry that Addison, as good as he looks in space, will have problems at the line and against physical CBs in general when refs are letting them play.

He may be small and skinny but he's starting to look like an assassin.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Murph

Great game!

I'm shocked.

The best single game I've seen Cousins play. No way did I expect him to play like that on Monday night without Jefferson. His trade value is sky high now.

Addison looked great as did the offensive line and defense.

The first enjoyable game of the year.

Agree with all. It's your post lol, but I would have left off the part about Cousins trade value. While true, the probability of him being traded went from like 5-10% (so there's still a chance!) to zero.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

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ORIGINAL: marty
While a good short yardage runner would help, Kirk also needs dagger throws that connect in the end zone, to put the team up 2 TDs, especially if they're short throws for possible TDs.

We were at the 1 and the 2....we didn't get a TD either time; not on Kirk. On the Coaches to figure that out. Been a problem this year and last.

I suggest run Akers over LG/LT (Risner, Darrisaw, Oliver) on those short yardage plays instead of up the gut. Again 0 rushing TDs this year.

Uhhh:

1st & Goal at SF 2
(8:24 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.Mattison left guard to SF 3 for -1 yards (K.Givens).
2nd & 3 at SF 3
(7:46 - 2nd) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Addison.
3rd & 3 at SF 3
(7:41 - 2nd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to B.Powell (F.Warner).


1st & Goal at SF 1
(8:37 - 3rd) K.Cousins up the middle to SF 1 for no gain (F.Warner).
2nd & Goal at SF 1
(8:03 - 3rd) PENALTY on MIN-G.Bradbury, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at SF 1 - No Play.
2nd & Goal at SF 6
(7:43 - 3rd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Addison to SF 2 for 4 yards (I.Oliver).
3rd & 2 at SF 2
(7:05 - 3rd) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to A.Mattison.

If I remember correctly the Addison pass was a little long and Mattison should have sat in zone coverage but again we have no short yardage running game.

Tush push was a fail and Mattison is not a good goal line back.

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

The Addison steal for a TD was just #4 on ESPNs Top 10 (NFL only). A couple of sideline catches ahead of his play. Should have been #1, for uniqueness alone!

I had to watch the game this morning with Spanish commentators and they all went wild on that play - my wife came into the room and asked "what the heck is going on with your game?"....

IMO the payback factor alone should have made it ESPN's #1. Not just a good play but payback by the little guy who got bullied earlier in the game ... against the big bad 49er defense that Aikman fawned over all game. (Which made Cousins' performance sweeter as well).

When Ward stole the ball from Addison ... it kind of notched up my worry that Addison, as good as he looks in space, will have problems at the line and against physical CBs in general when refs are letting them play.

He may be small and skinny but he's starting to look like an assassin.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Some really good stuff last night:

OLine
KC's
Addison
Generally, the D


Some bad:

Redzone offense
certain play calls

Some ugly:

Continuing to use Mattison in the passing game. he's not a pass catching RB, he just isn't. It's ok.
the QB sneak. Just because it's successful for other teams doesn't mean it's going to work for you. The wildcat was successful. Does that mean you run it with CJ Ham? Stop!
Short yardage situations. We suck at it. Get rid of it. There is no rule that says you have to use it. Spread teams out and use speed. We are not a power offense.

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Some really good stuff last night:

OLine
KC's
Addison
Generally, the D


Some bad:

Redzone offense
certain play calls

Some ugly:

Continuing to use Mattison in the passing game. he's not a pass catching RB, he just isn't. It's ok.
the QB sneak. Just because it's successful for other teams doesn't mean it's going to work for you. The wildcat was successful. Does that mean you run it with CJ Ham? Stop!
Short yardage situations. We suck at it. Get rid of it. There is no rule that says you have to use it. Spread teams out and use speed. We are not a power offense.

Not sure if it's "bad" or "ugly" but TJ Hockenson is now down to 8.3 yards per reception which ranks about 296th out of 70 or so tight ends. He's also scored a total of five touchdowns for us since we traded for him.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Some really good stuff last night:

OLine
KC's
Addison
Generally, the D


Some bad:

Redzone offense
certain play calls

Some ugly:

Continuing to use Mattison in the passing game. he's not a pass catching RB, he just isn't. It's ok.
the QB sneak. Just because it's successful for other teams doesn't mean it's going to work for you. The wildcat was successful. Does that mean you run it with CJ Ham? Stop!
Short yardage situations. We suck at it. Get rid of it. There is no rule that says you have to use it. Spread teams out and use speed. We are not a power offense.

Not sure if it's "bad" or "ugly" but TJ Hockenson is now down to 8.3 yards per reception which ranks about 296th out of 70 or so tight ends. He's also scored a total of five touchdowns for us since we traded for him.

While true, I thought he played much better last night.

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Some really good stuff last night:

OLine
KC's
Addison
Generally, the D


Some bad:

Redzone offense
certain play calls

Some ugly:

Continuing to use Mattison in the passing game. he's not a pass catching RB, he just isn't. It's ok.
the QB sneak. Just because it's successful for other teams doesn't mean it's going to work for you. The wildcat was successful. Does that mean you run it with CJ Ham? Stop!
Short yardage situations. We suck at it. Get rid of it. There is no rule that says you have to use it. Spread teams out and use speed. We are not a power offense.

Not sure if it's "bad" or "ugly" but TJ Hockenson is now down to 8.3 yards per reception which ranks about 296th out of 70 or so tight ends. He's also scored a total of five touchdowns for us since we traded for him.