He played okay in Week 1. Not spectacularly, but solid. For some reason, he didn't start in Week 2, supposedly as a part of the scheme against Seattle. He asked to play on special teams, at least, and he made two tackles and blocked a punt. He's extremely athletic and I think he's quite talented, so I expect him to be starting again in Week 3.
Both. Nolan calls it a "hybrid 3-4," because they shift the linebackers around a lot. Justin Smith was brought in because the 49ers believe that he's mobile enough to be an effective linebacker when they go 3-4 as well as a down lineman in the 4-3.
niners fan till the death here. id love to talk some niners with whomever, lets get it going! btw i think alex smith got a bum rap, he changed offensive coordinators every year, and was injured alot. the players really liked playing with him though, he was a grinder. its sad to see him go. i really think we can win the division this year though.
I was raised by Chicago Bears and Notre Dame fanatics. The Bears always disappointed me as they were always pretty bad in my youth and never did anything (and still haven't) about their quarterback issues. However, I was always a fan of Mike Ditka and when he went to New Orleans during my middle school years I decided to become a Saints fan (don't ask me why). They've always stuck with me, I remember being up at Government Camp skiing with my cousins from St. Louis and watching them beat the Rams in their first ever playoff win and I was pumped. They have a potent offense, but need a defense to ever really have a chance as a Superbowl contender. I'm more of a college football fan though and I've been a Ducks fan since the Danny O'Neil days. That Rose Bowl against Penn St. still breaks my heart.
Seems like we have some 49ers fans around. You, Minstrel, and shape for sure. Tell you what; I'll get some 49er discussions going later. I'm about ready to head off to class...
some serious trash talking must ensue oct.5th pats vs niners in san fran. i have quite a few 5 dollar bets here in new hampshire, the niners need to pull this one out for me!
How about we bet with avatars here in the forums. If Pats win you wear a Pats avy for a week, if Niners win I do the same for you for a week.
I was going to suggest a bet with Minstrel that the loser of our game has to be turned pink for awhile (a la Shake)... but then I realized it was unfair to him. I'm already purple... going to pink aint that big of a deal.
