I just had a feeling that the niners wouldn't show up for the denver game. All the media talked about was Peyton breaking the record and wouldn't you know it, he start lighting it up as soon as the game starts. As soon as he did that trot on to the field, it was already over. No pass rush. No coverage in the secondary. The performance from the niners early was just sorry.
The niners couldn't seem to do anything right at the start of the game. The blocking was not there. Three and outs giving the ball back to Manning only made it worse. Sometimes it just seems like the niners take the day off.
Something really smells funny about this year. I thought the niners would be doing better than last year, but it seems like they are taking a step backwards.
They get all of these new players, but they can't seem to move the ball or score. The protection for Colin is not there and they still have a hard time just getting a stinking play in without calling a timeout.
After the start of the game, I figured out quickly that the game was going to line up with the whole story line of Manning and breaking the touchdown record. I knew they probably had all the footage and special crap for the halftime show. After a seeing a couple of series, I had enough and turned the channel.
The niner defense is just not as strong as in the past. They might be selling the idea of playoffs and superbowl, but I am not buying it. They lose games and they don't even look competitive.
It is just like the times when they would head up to Seattle and get roasted. Something is just not right. I have also noticed something different about the games in general in the nfl these days. Teams will get a big lead at the beginning of a game and then some how the team from behind finds a way to creep back into the game until the final minutes. Whatever happened to teams locking down wins?
It is still early in the season, but the niners just don't look like world beaters. The tough defense of the past is just gone.
Part of the reason is the changes to the rules in the league. Defense can't come up and make plays. They call just about anything trying to break up a receiver from the ball. The big hits are just not allowed. You can't hit the quarterback without getting a penalty.
I guess I have to take it down a notch when it comes to watching football. It is just entertainment after all.
