For people like Joe Montana and Tom Brady, that reality turned them into sports heroes. However, the results of each fumble and the critical junctures at which they occurred make for one of the most disappointing playoff performances of all time. This season, there is no doubt that Alex Smith turned his career around. For the first time since he was drafted, he appeared comfortable in an offensive scheme. In fact, after what he accomplished in the week prior against the New Orleans Saints , some were saying he might be ready to be mentioned as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
Statistically, his play was acceptable: 12 completions on 26 attempts, yards and two touchdowns. However, he failed to do what elite quarterbacks are capable of—seemingly will their team to victory. The conditions were poor and the Giants defense was certainly doing their part with good coverage and pocket pressure, but Smith should have been able to do more. Unfortunately, one cannot overlook his inability to move the football toward the end of the game, not to mention a 1-for showing on third down.
In a word, the 49ers wide receiving corps was lifeless on Sunday. Sports Bar Thread. We're back for another playoff game. We like that. Last week was a sort of general excitement about getting into the playoffs and getting a home playoff game. They are the guys that solidify that whole defense. They are very active and when they pressure they do a nice job with that. The definitely give you some thought about how you are going to pick those guys up. They do a very good job and they are right in the middle of their defense and all the communication goes right through those two.
Q: What do you say to the receivers in terms of yards after the catch considering the 49ers are a good tackling team? They are a good tackling team in all aspects.
First of all, ball security. You have to take care of the ball because when they are around, they are going for the ball. A: They do play tough and physical and that is a challenge always. Who is going to win the physical battle is a big part in this game.
A: We have been on a little bit of a run where we have rushed the ball better. We have a substantial group of veteran guys who have played together.
We have a couple of newcomers in there with Baas and Boothe now at that left guard position. They are all veteran players and are very smart. They work very well together. I neglected to really emphasize enough the other day the outstanding job that they did in order for us to throw the ball up in Green Bay.
Those people upfront provided the opportunity for us to put the quarterback in the position to make that play. You can always look at exactly where things start and they start upfront on both sides of the ball.
Q: How does the film study change when you face a team for the second time? I spend a lot of time looking at the more recent games but I am aware of the divisional games. I do take a peek at those as well. We have people assigned to looking at all the games so if there is any difference, it shows up and we can be aware that something did show up in a game that was a little bit different.
Q: When you say divisionally you mean in your division? Q: Do you talk about the game that you were a part of? A: I have thought about that and we will talk about some of the things that occurred there but only from the standpoint of the history and the tradition and what a great event that was at that particular time. That was a long time ago and I think some of our players because they are historians will know a little about that game and the great players that played in that game.
Q: How much does a healthy Frank Gore change things as opposed to the first time you played them? A: He makes a big difference and there is not a question about that. This will be the historic eighth postseason meeting between these two teams. Betting Line: The 49ers are the slimmest of favorites here, favored at 1.
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