Season Finale

Even though I didn't think that this would be the ending to the 2014 NFL season for the 49ers, I am happy to say that I was proud of the way that the team played. With all of the turmoil of Jim Harbaugh going to the Browns at the beginning of the season, it was known that there would be tough obstacles to get past during the season and it would be a grind. But, I thought that the Niners had a very good season. They showed that they could play top notch defense with half of the time being backups, and could prevail out of games that they should have never won. But with all that said, there is still one game to go. This weeks matchup will face the 49ers team against the best defense in the NFL, Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have always been a tough matchup for the San Francisco team. It seems that no matter the records of the teams, there is always going to be a hard fought game. Unlike the 49ers team, the Cardinals have been a consistent all around team this year. They come into the game with a 11-4 record that is tied for tops in the NFL. There defense has been impenetrable up front, even with star player, Darnell Dockett, out for the season with a lower body injury. This game had a lot of hype since the mid point of the year and I was excited to see it unfold.

Will Jim Harbaugh be done as the 49ers head coach?-Photo from www.bleacherreport.com. 

The game started with an 8 play 80 yard drive by the cardinals ending with a touchdown from Ryan Lindley to Michael Floyd, this being the first touchdown pass every thrown by Ryan Lindley. The 49ers came marching back with a deep 76 yard touchdown pass from Kaepernick to Boldin. The Cardinals scored a touchdown and a field goal, while the Niners scored two field goals to end the half with the Cardinals leading, 17-13. The second half was all about dominant defense. Both teams were held to 0 points late into the 3rd quarter, until Bruce Miller caught a touchdown pass from Kaepernick. The 4th quarter was the same, with 0 points being scored, and the Niners coming out on top to end their 4 game losing streak.

I thought that the Niners ended the year on a great note! They won the last game of the season, and were able to show the country that they could beat a tough playoff team, even with all of their depleting injuries. I personally, I am very excited to see what will happen this offseason. There is speculation that Jim Harbaugh is going to end his time in the Bay Area, and take the University of Michigan's head coaching offer for their football team. This would end up reuniting Harbaugh with his college, and give him the opportunity to become a legend at the university. But more importantly, Who will the 49ers get if he does leave for Michigan. Will they promote a current staff member to the coaching position, or search the league for a coach that is willing to fill in a big pair of shoes? I will continue to inform on the current situation the Red and Gold are dealing with. Go Niners!!!

Thanks for a great season!- Photo from www.sfgate.com

First Home Win

On September 28, 2014, the San Francisco 49ers played the 3-0 Eagles and there second home game of the season. The eagles were known for their high powered offensive scheme and the ability of Nick Foles to create positive plays and the rushing ability of Lesean Mccoy. The 49ers come into the game after losing their last two games and starting off the season at a rough 1-2. The Niners team is going to have to play very well in pass defense and rush defense if they are going to win this game and end their losing streak.

The 49ers will need to stop Lesean Mccoy this week, Courtesy of ESPN

The 49ers came into the game with the #10 ranked total defense. For most team in the National Football League, this is a good stat, but it is not for the Niners. They are known to have a very gritty defense that will shut down a rushing game, while keeping the opponents score down too. The 49ers played a very poor first half on special teams, giving up 3 non-offense touchdowns in the first half. They gave up a blocked punt touchdown after punting from their own 1 yard line. They then gave up a interception for 53 yards and a touchdown, to put the score to 14-10. As the half came to a close, they gave up a 82 yard punt return touchdown to Darren Sproles to give the Eagles a 21-13 lead and momentum into the second half. The second half was a positive for the 49ers. The 49ers defense had shut down the Eagles offense the whole game and after scoring 16 unanswered points, the 49ers first home win had come down to the last drive of the game. The Niners were up 26-21 and just needed one goal line stop to win the game, and they did. The 49ers held the Eagles on 4 plays on their 3 yard line. The 49ers came out with the win, 26-21, and got momentum for the next weeks game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the quarterback that first led their team to the NFC Championship, Alex Smith.

Perrish Cox is showing he is a big part of the 49er defense, courtesy of  Niners Nation

I believe that the San Francisco 49ers played very well this week. Their defense held the Eagles to 213 yards, which I think is freaking amazing! They showed that they are still a dominant defense even without some of their best players, including Navarro Bowman and Aldon Smith. I feel that they are going to carry this win into next week and defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. Their defense is getting healthy and I believe that they can beat any team in the league right now.

The Beginning of the Franchise

What comes to mind when you here about the San Francisco 49ers? There are lots that think they are the jokes of the National Football League. But I believe that they are the best team to ever play, in the most renowned sports league ever be founded. The 49ers have shown that everyone of their teams, can overcome heavy adversary, and succeed in many goals. To me, The San Francisco 49ers are the most successful sports franchise in the history of sports.

In the First week of the year, the 49ers were up to challenge the Dallas Cowboys in their new, AT&T Stadium. The niners played a very good first half, scoring 28 points and allowing 0. They played a conservative second half, allowing 17 points, while only scoring 0, but ended the game with an outstanding +4 turnover ratio. But most importantly, They came away with the win to start their season off on good terms. I thought that the team played very well, after loosing many key players on defense, including there defensive captain, Navarro Bowman. The team showed that they were able to play at a high level without key players, and could potentially be an elite team without their elite players.

Courtesy of Star Telegram

Based on what I saw in the first game, I thought that Colin Kaepernick excelled in the years first game. He ended the game completing 16/23 passes for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns. This game ensured 49er fans that he still is the same, playmaking, dual threat quarterback we have learned to love. I also thought that rookie, Carlos Hyde, played a very good game for the team. with his 7 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown, Hyde ensured fans that the 49ers will still have a high performance running back when Frank Gore leaves. I also believe that the offense needs to perform better in the second half. They showed lack of enthusiasm and it wanted to make me go out onto the field and score a touchdown for them. They layer down in the second half.

Carlos Hyde 3rd quarter run, courtesy of NFL Spin Zone

I predict that the 49ers will pull out a victory next week against the Chicago Bears. Based on the results of the week 1 victory of over the Cowboys, they showed that they still have their strong defense, while also transforming their offense into a more dominant one. They have showed in past years that they show up to important games, and are a disciplined team that knows how to win. I am looking forward to another game, and another win.