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By Matthew Barrows
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Published: Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011 - 12:00 am | Page 1C
Last Modified: Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011 - 7:43 am
SANTA CLARA – Those who were waiting for Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers to unveil an intricate passing game that harkens back to the franchise's glorious past and exotic blitz packages that leave opponents bewildered will have to wait at least another week.
The 49ers on Sunday looked very much the way they did in the preseason – blitzing only occasionally on defense and leaning heavily on a power-running game on offense.
In fact, their 33-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks was tantamount to a fifth preseason game in terms of sticking to the basics.
The big difference is this one counted and the 49ers beat an NFC West opponent. They won't play another team from their division until the Arizona Cardinals visit Candlestick Park on Nov. 20.
It also means the 49ers still have more in reserve for upcoming opponents, including the Dallas Cowboys, who visit Sunday.
"When you get in the hard games, you can throw a blitz in there and keep them off balance," defensive end Ray McDonald said Monday. "I think (defensive coordinator Vic Fangio) is saving that for when we really, really need it."
McDonald was one reason Fangio didn't have to dig very deep into his bag of tricks Sunday.
McDonald, fellow defensive end Justin Smith and outside linebackers Parys Haralson and Ahmad Brooks put plenty of pressure on Seattle quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who was playing behind a shuffled and inexperienced offensive line.
On Seattle's opening drive, McDonald had three tackles and a sack, signaling to Fangio that the 49ers could apply adequate pressure throughout the afternoon without sending extra pass rushers.
"I think it's a testament to the guys up front that we were getting a lot of pressure, and we didn't have to dial up a lot of blitzes," safety Reggie Smith said. "We also do have them if we need them."
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said he arrived at work at 10 a.m. Monday following a rough loss to the New York Jets the night before so he could begin studying the 49ers' defense.
He said Fangio's system has "a little bit of a Dom Capers feel" in reference to the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator known for using cornerbacks and safeties in his blitz packages.
Romo said he expects to see something similar from the 49ers.
"I would think that they're going to have to (blitz), and they're going to end up bringing some secondary pressures against us," he said. "I just think you prepare for it – it's in their system, and we have to be ready for it."
On offense, meanwhile, the 49ers rushed 32 times vs. 20 pass attempts. Only one team, the Minnesota Vikings, attempted fewer passes in Week 1.
The 49ers ran 18 plays inside the Seahawks' 25-yard line. Twelve of those were runs – including a one-yard touchdown by quarterback Alex Smith – and six were passes.
Harbaugh, however, said he didn't view the play calls as overly cautious. Instead, he called them "attacking," and he noted the 49ers committed no turnovers to the Seahawks' three.
"So you may look at it as safe," he said. "We look at it as playing to win."
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By Matthew Barrows
[email protected]
Published: Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011 - 12:00 am | Page 1C
Last Modified: Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2011 - 7:43 am
SANTA CLARA – Those who were waiting for Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers to unveil an intricate passing game that harkens back to the franchise's glorious past and exotic blitz packages that leave opponents bewildered will have to wait at least another week.
The 49ers on Sunday looked very much the way they did in the preseason – blitzing only occasionally on defense and leaning heavily on a power-running game on offense.
In fact, their 33-17 win over the Seattle Seahawks was tantamount to a fifth preseason game in terms of sticking to the basics.
The big difference is this one counted and the 49ers beat an NFC West opponent. They won't play another team from their division until the Arizona Cardinals visit Candlestick Park on Nov. 20.
It also means the 49ers still have more in reserve for upcoming opponents, including the Dallas Cowboys, who visit Sunday.
"When you get in the hard games, you can throw a blitz in there and keep them off balance," defensive end Ray McDonald said Monday. "I think (defensive coordinator Vic Fangio) is saving that for when we really, really need it."
McDonald was one reason Fangio didn't have to dig very deep into his bag of tricks Sunday.
McDonald, fellow defensive end Justin Smith and outside linebackers Parys Haralson and Ahmad Brooks put plenty of pressure on Seattle quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who was playing behind a shuffled and inexperienced offensive line.
On Seattle's opening drive, McDonald had three tackles and a sack, signaling to Fangio that the 49ers could apply adequate pressure throughout the afternoon without sending extra pass rushers.
"I think it's a testament to the guys up front that we were getting a lot of pressure, and we didn't have to dial up a lot of blitzes," safety Reggie Smith said. "We also do have them if we need them."
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said he arrived at work at 10 a.m. Monday following a rough loss to the New York Jets the night before so he could begin studying the 49ers' defense.
He said Fangio's system has "a little bit of a Dom Capers feel" in reference to the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator known for using cornerbacks and safeties in his blitz packages.
Romo said he expects to see something similar from the 49ers.
"I would think that they're going to have to (blitz), and they're going to end up bringing some secondary pressures against us," he said. "I just think you prepare for it – it's in their system, and we have to be ready for it."
On offense, meanwhile, the 49ers rushed 32 times vs. 20 pass attempts. Only one team, the Minnesota Vikings, attempted fewer passes in Week 1.
The 49ers ran 18 plays inside the Seahawks' 25-yard line. Twelve of those were runs – including a one-yard touchdown by quarterback Alex Smith – and six were passes.
Harbaugh, however, said he didn't view the play calls as overly cautious. Instead, he called them "attacking," and he noted the 49ers committed no turnovers to the Seahawks' three.
"So you may look at it as safe," he said. "We look at it as playing to win."
49ers week 2 depth chart
Posted on September 13, 2011 by Grant Cohn
This is how the 49ers list their depth chart for week 2.
Notice the addition of Justin Peelle as the third string tight end. Also, notice the Niners list Michael Crabtree as Joshua Morgan’s backup, and they list Shawntae Spencer as a third-stringer.
Offense
WR: Ted Ginn Jr. –OR– Braylon Edwards
LT: Joe Staley, Alex Boone
LG: Mike Iupati, Daniel Kilgore
C: Jonathan Goodwin, Adam Snyder
RG: Chilo Rachal, Adam Snyder
RT: Anthony Davis, Mike Person
TE: Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Justin Peelle
WR: Joshua Morgan, Michael Crabtree, Kyle Williams
FB: Moran Norris, Bruce Miller
RB: Frank Gore, Anthony Dixon, Kendall Hunter
QB: Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Scott Tolzien
Defense
LDT: Ray McDonald, Demarcus Dobbs
NT: Isaac, Sopoaga, Ricky Jean-Francois, Ian Williams
RDT: Justin Smith, Will Tukuafu
OLB: Ahmad Brooks
ILB: NaVorro Bowman, Larry Grant
ILB: Patrick Willis, Tavares Gooden, Blake Costanzo
OLB: Parys Haralson, Aldon Smith
LCB: Carlos Rogers, Chris Culliver
RCB: Tarell Brown, Tramaine Brock, Shawntae Spencer
FS: Dashon Goldson, Madieu Williams
SS: Donte Whitner, Reggie Smith, C.J. Spillman
Special Teams
PR: Ted Ginn Jr., Kyle Williams
KOR: Ted Ginn Jr., Kendall Hunter
P: Andy Lee
K: David Akers
H: Andy Lee
LS: Brian Jennings
Posted on September 13, 2011 by Grant Cohn
This is how the 49ers list their depth chart for week 2.
Notice the addition of Justin Peelle as the third string tight end. Also, notice the Niners list Michael Crabtree as Joshua Morgan’s backup, and they list Shawntae Spencer as a third-stringer.
Offense
WR: Ted Ginn Jr. –OR– Braylon Edwards
LT: Joe Staley, Alex Boone
LG: Mike Iupati, Daniel Kilgore
C: Jonathan Goodwin, Adam Snyder
RG: Chilo Rachal, Adam Snyder
RT: Anthony Davis, Mike Person
TE: Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker, Justin Peelle
WR: Joshua Morgan, Michael Crabtree, Kyle Williams
FB: Moran Norris, Bruce Miller
RB: Frank Gore, Anthony Dixon, Kendall Hunter
QB: Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Scott Tolzien
Defense
LDT: Ray McDonald, Demarcus Dobbs
NT: Isaac, Sopoaga, Ricky Jean-Francois, Ian Williams
RDT: Justin Smith, Will Tukuafu
OLB: Ahmad Brooks
ILB: NaVorro Bowman, Larry Grant
ILB: Patrick Willis, Tavares Gooden, Blake Costanzo
OLB: Parys Haralson, Aldon Smith
LCB: Carlos Rogers, Chris Culliver
RCB: Tarell Brown, Tramaine Brock, Shawntae Spencer
FS: Dashon Goldson, Madieu Williams
SS: Donte Whitner, Reggie Smith, C.J. Spillman
Special Teams
PR: Ted Ginn Jr., Kyle Williams
KOR: Ted Ginn Jr., Kendall Hunter
P: Andy Lee
K: David Akers
H: Andy Lee
LS: Brian Jennings
Rodgers, Urlacher, Ginn tabbed as NFC's best for Week 1
By Sports Network The Sports Network Published: Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2011 -11:48 am
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher and San Francisco return specialist Ted Ginn Jr. have been chosen as the NFC's top players for Week 1 of the NFL season.
Rodgers had a banner opening night last Thursday against New Orleans to capture the offensive award, completing 27-of-35 passes for 312 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Green Bay's 42-34 win. He misfired on just one of his 15 throws in the first quarter and his three scoring passes in the opening period tied the 1964 record set by Buffalo's Jack Kemp for the most in the first quarter of an opener. It's the third weekly honor for Rodgers, who picked up his first two last year.
Urlacher spearheaded a Chicago defense that kept the high-powered Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone in a 30-12 win on Sunday. He led the Bears with 10 tackles and added an interception while also returning a fumble 12 yards for a touchdown. The 12th-year veteran from New Mexico earned his sixth weekly honor and first since the 2004 season.
Ginn claimed the special teams award after returning a kickoff and punt for touchdowns in San Francisco's 33-17 win over Seattle. He turned a two-point edge into a 16-point cushion in just 59 seconds, the fastest time of any of the now 12 players that have returned a kickoff and punt for a score in the same game.
After his 102-yard kickoff return made it 26-17, the 49ers forced a quick punt and Ginn wove his way to the end zone from 55 yards away to put the game away. He finished with a franchise-record 268 return yards and earned his second career weekly award, also picking up the honor in 2009 with Miami.
Other nominees for the offensive award were Washington quarterback Rex Grossman, who threw for 305 yards with two touchdowns in a 28-14 win over the New York Giants; Arizona's Kevin Kolb, who threw for 309 yards with a pair of scores in a 28-21 win over Carolina; and Panthers rookie Cam Newton, whose 422 passing yards were the most for a player in his NFL debut.
Defensive consideration went to 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson, who had four tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles against the Seahawks; and Dallas linebacker Sean Lee, who recorded 15 tackles and a 37-yard interception return that led to a touchdown in a 27-24 loss to the Jets.
Green Bay rookie Randall Cobb was nominated for the special teams honor thanks to a 108-yard kickoff return against the Saints.
By Sports Network The Sports Network Published: Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2011 -11:48 am
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher and San Francisco return specialist Ted Ginn Jr. have been chosen as the NFC's top players for Week 1 of the NFL season.
Rodgers had a banner opening night last Thursday against New Orleans to capture the offensive award, completing 27-of-35 passes for 312 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Green Bay's 42-34 win. He misfired on just one of his 15 throws in the first quarter and his three scoring passes in the opening period tied the 1964 record set by Buffalo's Jack Kemp for the most in the first quarter of an opener. It's the third weekly honor for Rodgers, who picked up his first two last year.
Urlacher spearheaded a Chicago defense that kept the high-powered Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone in a 30-12 win on Sunday. He led the Bears with 10 tackles and added an interception while also returning a fumble 12 yards for a touchdown. The 12th-year veteran from New Mexico earned his sixth weekly honor and first since the 2004 season.
Ginn claimed the special teams award after returning a kickoff and punt for touchdowns in San Francisco's 33-17 win over Seattle. He turned a two-point edge into a 16-point cushion in just 59 seconds, the fastest time of any of the now 12 players that have returned a kickoff and punt for a score in the same game.
After his 102-yard kickoff return made it 26-17, the 49ers forced a quick punt and Ginn wove his way to the end zone from 55 yards away to put the game away. He finished with a franchise-record 268 return yards and earned his second career weekly award, also picking up the honor in 2009 with Miami.
Other nominees for the offensive award were Washington quarterback Rex Grossman, who threw for 305 yards with two touchdowns in a 28-14 win over the New York Giants; Arizona's Kevin Kolb, who threw for 309 yards with a pair of scores in a 28-21 win over Carolina; and Panthers rookie Cam Newton, whose 422 passing yards were the most for a player in his NFL debut.
Defensive consideration went to 49ers linebacker Parys Haralson, who had four tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles against the Seahawks; and Dallas linebacker Sean Lee, who recorded 15 tackles and a 37-yard interception return that led to a touchdown in a 27-24 loss to the Jets.
Green Bay rookie Randall Cobb was nominated for the special teams honor thanks to a 108-yard kickoff return against the Saints.
Harbaugh wired for sound... good stuff
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