Thoughts.
1. We are getting beat right now by a better overall team. They can run, pass, stop the run and contain the pass. We simply cannot, to be fair though, the defense has been on the field a ton today, they played decent early in the game through about 1 and half quarters.
2. I like that we are running more, however we just aren't getting it done effectively now. Most of that from my seat is the defense.
3. If we cannot sling the rock, we are in trouble. Just as we seen late last season, at least they are trying to rectify that.
4. Our secondary, still has work to do in communication.. the first touchdown was an illustration switch off was missed, the other safety appears to missed a slide in protection. Recurring problem today.
5. Did I say we are getting beat by a more complete team.. that is my opinion right now. We have work to do.
I think the defense at least has shown life today and I think minus some of the miscues/coverage breakdowns played decently. Just a combination of mistakes, our offenses inability to control the ball at any lengths, and a very balanced 49er offense is wearing them down.
The 49ers offense is to me, about the perfect offense. Controls the clock, can run, can pass effectively.. we are just flat out getting beat today.
I can deal with getting beat.. it happens.
Positives.
1. I like the way they are using Cobb.. a space weapon we have been missing.
2. Offensive line has played decently... for as one dimensional as we have been again, they have held up pretty good.
3. Up front, we can see some life of getting a pass rush from both sides.. but Perry in space has been a liability. And he is wearing down.
4. The rotation on the defensive line is improved.. just cannot be expected to be on the field this much in a game and hold up all game long.
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"