Vogelsong to the Rescue and a Niner Draft Wish

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on April 28, 2011

Volgelsong versus Karstens. Man, I bet the Pitt fans turn out in droves to catch this match up. Is it possible to log a negative attendance figure?

I’m not worried about this hitting slump. They went through this stuff last year, it doesn’t last and they’ll hit out of it soon enough. Like everyone else, I like the numbers Burriss has put up and it will be interesting to see if he can hit now. I don’t put a lot of stock into all those sb’s, Decker is sending his runners on every pitch. The only thing I care about with Burriss is, has he learned how to bunt?

Big Niner Draft today. I’m a little sluggish for this one with all the lock out bullshit going on. I’m guessing that Harbaugh trades down and ends up picking up either Dalton or Locker with a late first round pick. I think both of those guys are going to have a good NFL career, Locker especially. That guy had a shit O-line and literally no TE during his time at Washington. And I am double-down with the guys that go back to finish school. He’s big, he’s a leader and I think he’s going to have a very good pro career, hopefully with the Niners…….

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Giant Head said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:09 am

If Peterson falls all the way to 7, the Niners would be fools not to take him. Many considered him to be the best player in college football last year and if you can get him at #7, you say Holuy Keith Smart!

Vogelsong with a shutout! If they can avoid the rain….
Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:18 am

Peterson 1 and Dalton 2 is what I hope for. They may need to trade up in front of AZ to get Dalton, or possibly even Locker . . .
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:39 am

Flav, you need to keep doing the one or two line running commentary on the Flap league in your opening monologue . . . ala’ “Fuck you Bozo gains 6 and change against PawliesPandas, while Berra’s Bombers discover new ways of losing. Blade, No Whitey and Flav all have miserable “ofers” in the standings.”
DJLoo said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:47 am

Is it too soon to try to figure out who will be pitching on what days in NY next week?
- Macdog said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:13 am
  
  I’ve been trying to figure that out as well. With no off days the rest of the trip, it looks like Vogelsong, Timmy and Dirrrrty. I’ll be at the day game next Thursday.
- Rough Trade said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:14 am
  
  Don’t see why it wouldn’t be V, L and S.
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:54 am

Blade, I know, just mailed it in today. I’ll start doing it again tomorrow. The reason I think the Niners trade down is because Peterson won’t be there and they can’t afford to wait till rd 2 for a QB. Plus if they traded their 7 pick down to 21 or so and added another 3rd or 4th rounder, that’s all good, right?
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:33 am

First off, how the hell is it possible for Ed to have 13 1/2 pts? I thought 14 was the floor. Give the poor bloke a break. He’s been busy preparing for the big wedding tomorrow.

What looked like at least a 50/50 chance of getting Patrick Peterson just a few days ago is now looking like a long shot, IMO. I don’t think ARZ is taking Gabbert at 5, so they’re going to take the BPA left and that’s Peterson. Which leaves Gabbert sitting there at 7 for the 49ers. Maybe they can trade down with the Skins or someone else, I sure in the hell don’t won’t Gabbert.

We already drafted Alex Smith once, I sure the fuck don’t want to draft him again.
- blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:37 am
  
  !4 isn’t the “floor.” There are 10 categories, so 10 is the absolute floor. Quite frankly, I think Orb has something up his sleeve and is lulling us into some sort of complacency. Tricky Brits 🙂
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:39 am

Congratulations Ryan Vogelsong on getting your first start in many a moon for the Giants.
You reward? Room B lineup du jour.

CF Rowand
2B Burriss
1B Huff
3B Sandoval
LF Burrell
RF Ross
SS Fontenot
C Whiteside
P Vogelsong
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:47 am

Where has Burriss been playing in Fresno? I would think Burriss at SS gives us more range. Fontenot is not a SS. I woulda flip-flopped those two.
- twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:25 am
  
  Who gives a ratfuck what you would do? And you can find out where he’s been playing by going to Baseball Reference. You’re too opinionated to be such a lazy fuck.
  - Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:33 am
    
    When Fontenot commits a key error at SS today I’ll spare you the “I told you so.”
    You’ll just know it’s there.
  - twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:46 am
    
    An error ( by either) wouldn’t prove shit. This is why you’re a baseball ignoramus, Dennis.
  - Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:20 am
    
    Well if questioning why a guy (Fontenot) who has 1800 at 2B is being an ignoramus, corner me the market. I think it’s a mistake.
Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:51 am

If AZ takes Peterson, the Niners defintely need to get in front of them come round 2. Whoever is left will get taken by AZ.

And yeah, they might trade out of the 7 spot to someone that wants to get Gabbert.

As long as it ISN”T US . . .
Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:53 am

This is just a regularly scheduled day off for Freddy, right?

His shoulder has me worried . . .
- zumarust said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:34 am
  
  There’s that phenomenon where veterans can look like they’ve aged a lot quickly, when they’re not playing well. Franchez suddenly looks like he’s aged five years in the last few weeks.
  - twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:06 am
    
    Fruckie has been fine. Next to Panda, he’s been their most consistent hitter.
  - Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:33 am
    
    His throwing has been shakey at times. That’s what I’m referring to.
zumarust said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:29 am

The Giants might need to seriously consider giving Posey some starts at firstbase when he isn’t catching. I don’t know if they can afford to rest Posey 25 games this season. This isn’t going to work with Whiteside getting 25 starts this season, and Posey sitting.
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:36 am

Looks like Roger McDowell isn’t a big fan of the D Train either. What do you expect coming from the guy who spat on Kramer from the grassy knoll. “That is one magic loogie.”
stixwiz said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:54 am

Gametime looming. Will those bats awaken? Any of them? Like maybe today?
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:03 am

Management thinking as per Room B:
“Burriss is a fine shortstop and Fontenot is a fine second baseman- let’s switch ’em!”
zumarust said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:06 am

It’s frustrating watching the Dodgers have two guys, Ethier and Kemp, red-hot, and the Giants could use just ONE person getting hot. Let’s hope today gets the team out of the funk.
Kevin said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:21 am

The Giants definitely need to try some youth in the infield. But the hitting is what is holding them back. I agree with Flav, given time the hitters will come around.
The QB’s the Niners should look at : Locker, Ponder, Dalton and Stanzi.
Peterson is the BEST player out there, makes your Defense and Special teams better from day one. If he is available at #7 the Niners had better take him.
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:39 am

6 pitches. I guess we have a plane to catch. Jesus.
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:40 am

The Prince at the 7 spot, Dalton..
- Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:34 am
  
  Prince won’t help what ails the Niners.
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:51 am

A real 2B like Fontenot makes that play no prob.
ewisco said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:59 am

the ol’ giant favorite, the DP. though last year it was sandoval hitting, not the baserunner.
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

Shut the fuck up. Fontenot doesn’t make the second one.
ewisco said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:07 am

it’s whitey time!
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:07 am

These lineups make this look like a mid-March spring training game, except more fans in Scottsdale…
ewisco said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:10 am

that’s the kind of “hit” we need!
ewisco said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:12 am

can the gamer hit a deep fly? Only the shadow knows . . .
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:16 am

Good on Rowand to take advantage of all the early Christmas presents. Need some more…
ewisco said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:23 am

the gamer steals home! now he thinks he’s darren ford!
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:24 am

Check that. Pirates ARE playing a spring training game. That was a pathetic inning by the Bucs. Gyros needed it, will take the gifts…
stixwiz said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:25 am

In the Big Inning the Giants scored four times, even without a whole lot of stick action. Sometimes it is good to let the other guys beat themselves for a change. Bumgarner would have killed last night for that kinda run support.
TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:47 am

Vogelsong to the rescue indeed
dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:52 am

Vogelsong – dweller where the birds sing.
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:06 am

With every blank frame posted by Vogelsong, Zito’s sprained foot takes another turn for the worse.
dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:10 am

I’m stuck with the box score. Lots of pitches but he seems to be picking up steam as the game goes on. Jitters must have got to him early.
- TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:19 am
  
  Jitters? Is that Overbay’s nickname?
Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:42 am

Wow. A little league game broke out . . .
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:47 am

Don’t know about anybody else, but I didn’t miss Zitoid today…
- mrmrbill said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:51 am
  
  I’d say give ‘im the boot, but he’s already in one.
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 11:54 am

Huff needs a day or two off. He’s frustrated, thinking too much at the plate…
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Panda looking very good in the field today. Dropping 40 has definitely made a difference in his D, speed on the bags, and hitting…
- twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:22 pm
  
  All year.
TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:15 pm

In other news, Oswalt took a personal leave of absence from Philly
- xootsuit said, on April 28, 2011 at 1:33 pm
  
  He pitched a couple of ineffective innings, got removed and then left the team, yesterday or the day before. Big story about a long cell phone call he took in the dugout before the game. Sounds sad.
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Where’s Jon Miller today? — haven’t heard anything…
- Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:27 pm
  
  Scheduled off day. Must like the sites in Pittsburgh.
unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:25 pm

2 of 3 in this house of horrors? I’ll take it.
unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:26 pm

On to the next hell-hole. Nat – park
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Gamer – POTG, again…
- TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:34 pm
  
  Just trying to earn his WS ring 😉
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:30 pm

Vogelsong too.
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Denny and Loo— interesting read about Tom Durkin if you haven’t seen it. Sad.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/sports/27durkin.html?_r=1&ref=joedrape
- Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:37 pm
  
  Yeah, saw that the other day. Reading that he needed to see a hypnotist to help calm the nerves was a bit unnerving. Larry Collmus should do a nice job as the new caller. He had that memorable one from about a year ago with the two horses about the wives knowing and not knowing. Great call.
  - Rough Trade said, on April 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
    
    The Belmont with Birdsong out dueling Smarty Jones was just one of many classics from Durkin.
  - Rough Trade said, on April 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm
    
    I read Birdsong in Stix’s post…ha. Birdstone.
  - Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 2:25 pm
    
    I think our old friend, Big Titty could outrun this years crop of 3 yos. Oink City.
stixwiz said, on April 28, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Ahh, April and i hear birdsong. Sweet music, indeed. Language lesson for the day: The German word for bird is Vogel. Any questions? It looks now as if there will be a strong temptation for Zito’s injury to linger and linger…unless, of course, there is interest sometime between now and the deadline for a heavily financially discounted availability for his services by some squad (most likely in the Junior Circuit) jonesing for a starter.

Ooh, and that bullpen. Most games and the opposition goes down quietly when those boys go to work. Affeldt was properly utilized today ~ as a situational loogie. Did his job just fine. No drama today from our .38 Special in the 9th. Must have been the miniscule crowd. That one craves an audience ~ preferably a huge, national one.

Whodda thunk it a couple weeks back but Rowand delivers and delivers, getting all the way up to 8 RBI’s even before April is in the books. Buncha thieves on this team ~ curiously not including Ford, who did not appear and Burriss, the other usual suspect. Nate, getting into that act and adding a couple of hits to up his average into the .280’s, may be starting to draw a bit of interest from other teams now. Ahh, motivation.

Another series win. Evened the season’s record at a dozen either way. Some were predicting a worse April. Hitting still sputtery, particularly with RISP (witness the pair of gdp’s), but the ability to advantage the other team’s mistakes is the mark of a champion. And that pitching!!! Anybody else hearing the dulcet tones of that Little Birdie that Could?
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm

Loved the 5-4-3 DP. Thank God it was Burriss at second..
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Word is Barry Bonds visited Bryan Stow and his family at the hospital and signed some memorabilia for the kids.
At least he’s not a total ass.
- mrmrbill said, on April 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm
  
  Also, Charlie Sheen is donating merchandise profits from a show, to help Bryan. Must be something in the air today.
- TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:05 pm
  
  Duh, winning
  - mrmrbill said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:17 pm
    
    Oy, his attorney has filed a trademark application on that one.
DJLoo said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Yeah, heard about Durkin…..My definition of sad has changed over the years. I wonder if Durkin was hypnotized about 15 years ago when he called a horse named Confederate Flag, “Confederate Fag” all the way to the eighth pole. No lie.

Finally settled on my Derby horse…
Hint: Expecting to see the Village People celebrating in the winner’s circle.

RT-Mac: Thanks – See you out there, maybe?
- Rough Trade said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm
  
  Mucho Macho Man?
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Who the hell is Durkin? I thought that was a pickle?…
Big Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:23 pm

I’ve always liked durking but for my $ Trevor denman is the best out there. Dave Johnson (abc guy?) was the worst
mrmrbill said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:26 pm

Q of the day: What will Vogelsong’s record be by the time Zits gets off the DL? (Officially, he’s just on the 15d effective 4/19 but it’s been reported that his sprained footie will keep him out much longer)
- mrmrbill said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:33 pm
  
  For giggles, I’ll guess he gets at least 4 more starts, optimistically winning 2, losing 1 with 1 no-decision, so… 3-1-1ND
- blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:48 pm
  
  Why? Did Sabean shoot Zits in the foot?
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 4:44 pm

I like what Charlie Sheen’s producer said about him . . .

“I exercise regularly. I eat moderate amounts of healthy food. I make sure to get plenty of rest. I see my doctor once a year and my dentist twice a year. I floss every night. I’ve had chest x–rays, cardio stress tests, EKG’s and colonoscopies. I see a psychologist and have a variety of hobbies to reduce stress. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I don’t do drugs. I don’t have crazy, reckless sex with strangers.

If Charlie Sheen outlives me, I’m gonna be really pissed.”
Del Mar Dennis said, on April 28, 2011 at 5:08 pm

Loo’s picking a female trainer to win the Derby? Macho, Macho, Man. I wanna be a Macho Man. I met Shelly Riley in Pleasanton where “Casual Lies” was based. 2nd in ’92.

As of right now, I’m boxing “Babe” and “Arnold” in an exact. Oink! Oink!

Speaking of oinks, Carolina just drafted Cam Newton 1st overall.
Big Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 5:24 pm

I would have literally given the #1 pick away to someone behind me. Cam newton is going to be a huge bust. But if you’re Carolina you have to take him or deal with massive fan backlash.
Big Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 5:44 pm

Smith? That’s fine. As long as it wasn’t a QB at that spot I’m cool with it….
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 5:45 pm

Aldon Smith makes COMPLETE SENSE . . . Harbaugh knows that he is in a weak division that’s winnable . . . QB makes no sense, especially when he can grab one in later rounds. Agree with what he did – win NOW with Alex Smith and/or a veteran pickup. Develop a later round QB.
Big Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 5:49 pm

Locker at 8? Wow, I love the dude (as I said earlier today) but not at 8. But if he turns out then it won’t matter where they took him. Outside of that idiotic package Atlanta handed over, I don’t think there is too much “trade up” interest. Even if there was, Atlanta just blew the market for it out of the water….
TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Philly Daily News sportswriter Paul Domowitch just wrote that the 49ers will trade Aldon Smith for quarterback Kevin Kolb.
- blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:12 pm
  
  That wouldn’t surprise me . . . Still ties into what I said earlier about Harbaugh wanting to win now in a weak division. Kolb would facilitate that.
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Ted, did this guy say that it was a “done deal?” Just wondering because ESPN isn’t saying shit on their draft show.
- TedSpe said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:22 pm
  
  No, it’s not. I think it’s just speculation
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Well, Eagles pick at 23 (10 pickes away) . . . Maybe they are mulling it over between now and then. Or, the Niners told them to pound salt.
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:32 pm

Harbaugh says they won’t trade him and also says Alex will be here Friday ( don’t if that’s tomorrow or next week).
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:46 pm

I’m all over the Niners taking a QB with their next pick. Harbaugh will mold his ass into something not even his family dreamed he could become………No chance in Hell A-Smith comes back here. And he shouldn’t, it’s time to move on to a less toxic environment. He can go be a decent back up for someone. Win a few games as a fill in. He can do that…….
- twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:51 pm
  
  Maybe not, but Harbaugh said he was. I wish Smith would turn them down. From Lynch this evening:”One more interesting note, Alex Smith talked with Harbaugh today and expects him to be at the 49ers on Friday. “
twinfan said, on April 28, 2011 at 7:57 pm

Don’t get all het up, Flavoro, Dennis… He just said he talked to Alex and he was coming by tommorow.Probably no reason..
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Oh I believe he’s coming by and I believe they’re talking. With almost no lines of communication open anywhere you don’t shut down the ones that are there. I like Smith, Twin. I just don’t think he can succeed in SF.
Harbaugh believes he can turn the corner for any QB. Let’s all just shut the fuck and watch the magic unfold……..
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Here’s the deal: If Harbaugh’s ego has him thinking he can mold Smith into something productive than Smmith would be a fucking grade A stupid asshole to turn down that opportunity. Besides getting to work with a guru like Harbaugh, only an idiot turns down a starting QB job in the NFL. And Smith is not getting a starting gig in the NFL unless Arizona comes a’callin which wouldn’t totally shock me……..
Zumarust said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:06 pm

Zito got Wally Pipped today.
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Come on. “Voggy” clearly isn’t a “Welly”, he seems to be better, an actual pitcher. But he’s just a fill-in guy. If he has another good start the scouts will out whatever holes he has and he’ll free fall into Nowhereland. He pitched a get-away-day-game to a bunch of kids who had no idea who he even was or what he throws. Let’s just be happy with anything good he gives us while Zito is gone……….
- snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:37 pm
  
  He struck out 8 guys. I like that number, in 5 2/3. And he walked just 2, didn’t walk 5, like Zits might have…
unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm

Dalton’s the best guy out there, but he won’t last til 45. They have to trade up in front of AZ and Wash to get. If it’s Mallett, well, Smith will be a better option.
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm

Well, I’m a huge “Fuck Mallet” guy. But again, I have ultimate faith in Jim Harbaugh. If he thinks he can help a guy turn a corner, I’m double down-2 thumbs up……….
unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm

Still can’t get over the Niners picked a 20 year old guy.

Aldon Smith won’t be an impact guy until 2013, if then. It’s too much like Balmer, and it may end up the same way. A wasted pick.
unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:32 pm

A fucking sophomore? Man, I don’t get it. Cam Jordan would have been better.

They could have traded down 12 picks and still had Smith. They should have traded down with Jax.
Flavor said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:36 pm

I think Harbaugh and Fangio are comfortable working with young college guys open to being coached. Chuck, you’re too blinded by all the shitty coaches we’ve had over the last decade. Give these guys a chance, they just might know what they’re doing………
- blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm
  
  “Aldon Smith won’t be an impact guy until 2013, if then. It’s too much like Balmer, and it may end up the same way. A wasted pick.”
  
  BULLSHIT Chuck . . . Scout analysis says, “Smith arrived on the scene in 2009 and made an immediate impact in the Big 12 as one of the leagues better defenders. He possesses terrific size and growth potential and has the versatility to be used in a variety of positions. Smith is an athletic player who makes a tremendous amount of plays in the box and up the field, and he will quickly produce in the NFL for a creative defensive coordinator who puts him in positions to be successful.”
- unca chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:45 pm
  
  The problem is, they need an NT. They get a project DE. Coaching up is fine, but Aldon Smith isn’t close to being ready to being a 4 down guy. He needs 2-3 years, even with great coaching. A guy like Phil Taylor would have made more sense. He’s older, stronger, and fills a bigger need, with Franklin going.
  
  They may do well the rest of the way, but taking projects with the 7th pick pisses me off.
snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:40 pm

I assume Harbaugh has some kind of QB situation in the bag. The Niners have maybe the worst QB situation in the NFL, yet picked none of the top QBs, and got instead a DE that most think got picked at least half a dozen or more picks too soon. And they left the Prince on the board. He’s got my benefit of the doubt, but if he thinks Alex can play a main QB role to help him get to a division win, he’s bat stuff crazy…
Zumarust said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Yeah, it’s kind of hard to get excited about a Niner draft pick that won’t make an immediate impact
blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:48 pm

Sorry Snarkk, I disagree . . . Smith has been screwed over by 49ers management since he arrived here. I just cut and pasted the following from an SF Gate article that in a nutshell summarizes Alex’s situation in Niner land

“The 49ers’ missing puzzle piece has long been a coach who could develop a quarterback. Mike Nolan all but ruined 2005 No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith with annual changes at offensive coordinator. Mike Singletary did the same thing to Smith the past two years.”

Maybe Harbaugh and this coaching staff can salvage Alex Smith.
- snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 8:54 pm
  
  Blade, I’m tired of the dude. You’re telling me that after six years, there’s nobody available in the entire United States that can help the Niners win games at QB more than Alex fuckin Smith? I don’t believe it. The first interception Alex throws at the Stick he’ll be booed into oblivion. We don’t need that again. Get somebody else as a bridge QB, and let Alex go to wherever and peddle his happy feet there…
  - blade3colorado said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:00 pm
    
    No, I didn’t say that . . . But why waste a 1st round pick on a QB that you will have to develop anyway. Shit, Brady and Montana were taken in the 6th round I believe. Why this fixation on getting a QB in the early rounds. Book this . . . Panthers are idiots for taking Cam Newton number 1 and will regret it down the road.
  - snarkk said, on April 28, 2011 at 9:03 pm
    
    I agree with you on Newton. He’s a wasted pick at that spot. But, I could easily have been down with Locker for the Niners. I think he’s going to be pretty good. Like I said, Harbaugh must have a QB scenario well in hand already. He’d better…
  - Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:34 pm
    
    The thing about Smith is good, bad, or indifferent, he’s never put 2 games together in his entire career. Yes, his coaching sucked. Yes, he had few weapons when he got here, yes, the coaching staff sabotaged his success by dumbing down the offense to John Robinson levels.
    
    But still and all, you have plays like the Philly game where he should take a sack, but he gets cute, and fumbles the ball away for a TD the other way. Or on the opening drive he tries to throw a screen to Gore that’s high and wide, and it gets picked. He tries to throw a screen late to Gore, but the DB tips it away. He’s still too panicky. If he had waited ½ a sec, the lane would have cleared. Gore had 40 yards of clear field in front of him. Next play? Int. Game over. Close but no cigar. Yes, he did well vs NO and Atl. Yes they were let down by the D. The problem is, he plays like he did vs KC or Seattle. Granted, that falls on the coaches, but he’s never risen above adversity to win a game. At least not since 2006.
    
    There should be SOME sign of progress.
    
    Fuck it. It’s the goddamn fron office that should be shit-canned. Paraage and his magic spreadsheet need to hit the highway. He was the one to teach Nolan how to properly use the red flag. Uh, not very good when he challenged a FG. Nolan NEVER could figure out the stupid thing. Or the Lance Brggs case that cost the team a draft choice. Or the latest escapade with Harbaugh talking to Smith, which was met with a fine. The front office is supposed to KNOW these things.
    
    The biggest joke regarding this front office was the ‘search’ for a GM, which was a total sham when Baalke was hired. Reported by Mike Lombardi 8 days before it happened.
- Unca Chuck said, on April 28, 2011 at 10:19 pm
  
  Blade, Balmer got the same shit said about him. Balmer was going to be great. Quick off the line, smart, fast, blah blah blah.
  
  Aldon Smith is a sophomore coming out. He’s 20. He needs two years to fill out his frame, for God’s sake. They might as well have taken Cam Jordan. If they wanted to take a risk, go with Nick Fairley.
  
  Smith projects out to be a 3rd down specialist. Isn’t 7 a little high for that? I mean unless he turns into Fred Dean, and I mean 4-6 years of steady 10-14 sack seasons, I don’t see the payoff.