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With the start of a new NFL football season comes excitement, quickly followed by many questions and concerns, bottled up in the bodies of eager enthusiasts. Hope and dedication is always present at the beginning of a season, with optimism that one’s team can reach and become victors of the grand prize, becoming super bowl champions. However, before the special teams squad enters the field, of the season opener, and sends the ball sailing high over the heads of devoted, encouraging fans, one thing must take place. Pre-season. During this time teams must try and work out as many kinks, untie as many knots and view as many new and returning players as possible, in order to ensure success.
Mike Singletary, the 49ers head couch, knows this just as if not more than any other player, president, GM, assistant or coach that is part of the National Football League. Being a prior player of the game turned coach, adds a sense of keenness and commitment to Mikes mentality on and off the field.
This past week was the last of the NFL’s meticulous pre-season training. The 49ers faced the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. Although the outcome resulted in a defeat, much needed information was retrieved, studied and acted upon. My main concern, and or observation as a devotee to the 49ers, was that our offensive line needs to figure out a reasonable strategy that will able them, as a group, to act and react to multiple defensive plays and formations. Our offensive line seemed to not react quickly enough to the defense, enabling them to pick up the Chargers defensive line, as well as blitzing linebackers and cornerback. This lack of recognition resulted in unneeded pressure on 49er quarterbacks and tailbacks, which then in turn resulted in loss of yardage and in some cases sacks on the quarterback(s).
It is obvious that throughout the league there is much work to be done. But, growth and knowledge doesn’t come from constant success, in most cases. One must experience wrong, in order to prevent mistakes from repeating themselves. In this case, pre-season hopefully did just that.
This past week was the last of the NFL’s meticulous pre-season training. The 49ers faced the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. Although the outcome resulted in a defeat, much needed information was retrieved, studied and acted upon. My main concern, and or observation as a devotee to the 49ers, was that our offensive line needs to figure out a reasonable strategy that will able them, as a group, to act and react to multiple defensive plays and formations. Our offensive line seemed to not react quickly enough to the defense, enabling them to pick up the Chargers defensive line, as well as blitzing linebackers and cornerback. This lack of recognition resulted in unneeded pressure on 49er quarterbacks and tailbacks, which then in turn resulted in loss of yardage and in some cases sacks on the quarterback(s).
It is obvious that throughout the league there is much work to be done. But, growth and knowledge doesn’t come from constant success, in most cases. One must experience wrong, in order to prevent mistakes from repeating themselves. In this case, pre-season hopefully did just that.
You seem very knowledgeable about the 49ers and provided a lot of good information. In addition, your commentary shows that you are very passionate about this team. My only advice would be to make your sentences a little less wordy. Otherwise you did a good job.
ReplyDeleteHey, you got another niner fan over here! Good insight on the niners and their season to come. Pre-season for me looked very sketchy for a niner fan but watching how the defense played against the cardinals last sunday, I am looking forward to this season. The offense looks like they are a hard running team and even though the o-line couldn't catch a break, offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye still stuck to the game plan. Hopefully, the season will turn out to be a success
ReplyDeleteYou must be really into football and a dedicated fan of the 49ers. I don't follow football, so I don't really understand everything what's going on, but at least other people know what you're talking about.
ReplyDeleteI don't follow too much football, but you obviously know what you're talking about and are passionate about it, which helped me follow what you were saying. Good job, Sean!
ReplyDeleteThe o-line was definitely one of the biggest weaknesses for the Niners last season. Hopefully the preseason made these guys ready to take the field against division foes this season. Mike Singletary brings only what a few coaches possess to the game of football: motivation. Being a motivated speaker can change the whole game around from one half to the next.
ReplyDeleteI'm also not particularly informed about football but since you seem to be striking a chord with your intended audience you must be doing this right.
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