I have to agree with this article on how the 49ers can get rid of their malaise and start winning again.
Kaepernick is a gifted
quarterback, but given the inexperience at receiver, there's been too
much emphasis placed in the passing game. Opponents have defended Kaepernick
better, and his wideouts have struggled to get open. Those
three-and-out drives then affect the 49ers defense, leading them to see
the field too often.
Sticking with Gore would help bring balance to the entire ball club.
Controlling the clock with their physical brand of football would take
some pressure off of Kaepernick while giving their defense some time to
breathe on the sideline.
I think that is what happened against the Colts and Seadorks. Kaep tried to pass as best as he could but his receivers were just not open against a tough secondary. They should have pounded the rock and went to the screen pass and the quick slant. Just move the ball down the field in a long, bruising, mauling sort of way and give the defense time to get some Gatoraide. I hope they dump some of the fancy Read Option plays and stick to a more physical game instead against the Rams on Thursday.
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