The 49ers travel to Arizona this weekend to kick off their regular season. Everyone and their grandmother is predicting the Cardinals to christen Arizona Stadium with a win, including me. I hate to admit it but the cards – no pun intended – are not in the 49ers favor. Here is a breakdown of what to expect when each unit has the ball.
When the 49ers have the ball:
Arizona will stack eight in the box, forcing Alex Smith to beat them in the air. I expect the offense to look like it did against the Bears in the preseason opener, with more roll-outs, play action, and bootlegs. I’m not to concerned with the passing game at this time, due to the fact, that Frank Gore will find a way to get his yards. Just when you think Gore is stopped he fights for those few extra yards. Throw in rookie Michael Robinson and change of pace back Maurice Hicks and the 49ers running game will do just fine. This will open up the play action and if Smith can avoid turnovers and spread the ball around, this should keep the Cardinals defense honest. In order for the 49ers to win this game, they’ll have to win it on the ground.
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MJ said:
Hey, what’s that thing you guys watch games with online? You had a dialogue about it on here a while back. Does it get ESPN? I wanna watch the Dolphins game today.
Oh, and in regards to the subject of this post; yes, we will probably lose and the Dilfer cries will start. I think if Dilfer started this game we we undoubtedly win, though.
4 hours after the fact.BuzzTracker.com said:
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4 hours after the fact.MJ said:
No, I found it. Erickson, you are a GENIUS
! I went back and read your previous posts. For those who do not know, go to Asiaplate.com and get TVU Player. Dude, you get ESPN, CBS, the whole works! I hope it works (fingers crossed.)
4 hours after the fact.mike said:
QB Smith, do your best and try not to be benched. I know you can do it like the Bears game. If you can’t let the coach know and stop doing turnovers.
5 hours after the fact.Mr. Lombardi said:
you herd it here first the 49ers will top the cards’ and gore will start his breakout with a bang. I will even go further and say Alex Smith will have a fair game because gore will be so effective
6 hours after the fact.