Is Michael Crabtree Due for a Breakout Game?
by Douglas M on Dec 3, 2011 3:00 PM CST
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PrintLooking at the San Francisco 49er roster on offense, only only a few names catch my immediate attention: Frank Gore, Vernon Davis... One name that the entire NFL has been waiting to see in highlight reels since his college days at Texas Tech is Michael Crabtree. His career thus far as been marred by a rookie holdout, ill fitting shoes and injuries.
Yet there is no getting around Crabtree's talent, no matter how well its been hidden to date. This is a wide receiver that WILL break out of his slumber one day very soon, and his "perfect storm" may very well be provided by the St. Louis Rams this Sunday. With Craig Dahl filling in for the injured Darian Stewart, and the "Justin King Factor" constantly present, I can see Crabtree having a very big day against the Rams defense.
Many may believe the 49ers will attack the abysmal Rams run defense for the greater part of the day? This could be true, with Frank Gore and promising rookie Kendall Hunter out of Oklahoma State University in the 49ers backfield. Yet I can't help but think the 49ers will be looking down the road toward the post season, and the health of the aforementioned running backs has to weigh heavily on head coach Jim Harbaughs's mind. Do you leave them in the game to suffer injury against a team filled with players trying to make a case for employment next year? A case can be made for the 49ers to be taking this opportunity to "Madden" their receiver core in a variety of situations they may see further down the road. Crabtree's numbers this season tell me he's in need of some serious confidence building. He has 509 receiving yards on 44 receptions and one TD so far this season; far below where many thought he'd be.
Will this Sunday be Crabtree's time to shine?
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Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!
by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Dec 3, 2011 3:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Unless King is covering him.
If so expect 49er fans to call crabtree the next jerry rice.
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Are we really that bad that we have to feature other teams players on this site? Im just saying!
by kevio3000 on Dec 3, 2011 3:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
lol Don't take it that way Kevio. These are regular promo-ed features we put out each week.
Have a look at some other SBNation sites and you’ll see the same sponsored post for the different games
Yes. Because talking about how other players form other teams have the ability to have big games on us.
Really boosts morale.
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We already did that and KSR still isn't out of the mental institution.
Total failure.
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And I think people have had enough of your man women.
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All i'm saying is you either pick man ladies or women that look good but you then pick the creepiest, worst pictures of them.
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Speaking of Draft. When are we having one?
I know someone pitched a WWE Tag Team draft and people seemed on board with that.
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AUSTIN 3:16 SAYS I JUST WHOOPED YOUR ASS!
AND THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! CUZ STONE COLD SAID SO!
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Haha. I'd be down with doing that.
I already know who I’d take
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
KSR must wait until he is 40 years old to care about women.
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Then we shall all reenact the film with KSR as steve carell
we can just hope he doesn’t get laid.
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Or be creepy and find a way younger woman.
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Rams win by a you sunk my battleship knockout in the 4th inning of round 6 of game 3.
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Perfect analysis, but saying the 4th inning make you a pessimist...
… They’ll be “burning the stone” before the third-ender… (see – Curling)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!
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I think the game will be close until the second half due to the 49ers physical style. Rams 13 49ers 27
by kevio3000 on Dec 3, 2011 3:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Only reason I care about these games anymore is stats.
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I will go on Niners Nation and laugh at all of them.
Shit talking will happen.
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I put an All-Time Rams team together a couple of days ago. Any thoughts?
Offense:
QB – Kurt Warner
RB – Marshall Faulk
RB – Eric Dickerson
FB – Jerome Bettis
WR – Henry Ellard
WR – Isaac Bruce
WR – Torry Holt
TE – David Hill (1983-1987)
OT – Jackie Slater
OG – Tom Mack
OC – Doug Smith
OG – Dennis Harrah
OT – Orlando Pace
Defense:
DE – Deacon Jones
DT – Merlin Olsen
DT – Larry Brooks
DE – Jack Youngblood
LB – Isiah Robertson
LB – Jack Reynolds
LB – Kevin Greene
LB – Les Richter
CB – LeRoy Irvin (nickel CB)
CB – Aeneas Williams
CB – Dick Lane
S – Ed Meador
S – Nolan Cromwell
The best part is, I have autographs from 3 of those guys on my Rams hate :)
Faulk, Mack and Youngblood. Oh yea.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
Rams *hat*
not hate.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
Your missing adam carriker and tye hill.
other wise good list
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Hmm, Michael Crabtree or Frank Gore, Crabtree or Gore...hmm...gonna be a long day...
On an unrelated subject (of sorts), if you had the opportunity to pick up Donovan McNabb as a back-up QB instead of Feeley, would you do it? I know it’s a moot point, just felt like throwing that one out there for fun…
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:10 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Feeley or McNabb? Oh god.
I wish it was philly McNabb. But McNabb over Feeley.
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Yeah, just a better quality back-up, even though his talent has declined so much over the past few seasons...
I’d still take him over Feeley…
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
With the current FO in charge, we'd probably try and get Ryan Leaf out of retirement...
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Heath Shuler?
Except he’s in congress….
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Patrick Ramsey
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by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Would you go for a young, inexperienced back-up for next season, or a tried and trusted QB (not Feeley though)
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Young and inexperienced with room to grow.
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I'm sure we had one of those in pre-season...
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
... Yeah isn't that guy now in some nuclear waste dump?
I mean cleveland
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Really? How do you know that?
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by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Who knows.
Probably working at a 7/11
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Not gold dust.
I’m pretty sure he’s one of dougs BWL draft picks
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Goldust as HC, with his dad, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes as GM = Spagnuolo and Devaney
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
What's the game involve Douglas?
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Cool - I'll get on the laptop in a mo, got some amazing picks
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't know about you guys but I'm thinking of posting the theme music of each of my picks.
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sounds like more people trying to take my picks.
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im going to my buddys but im taking my laptop
Don’t effing start without me
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 4:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
We would never do that.
Ok lets kick this thing off.
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Damn, gonna have to give this one a miss guys - can we get to do this one again sometime soon? Like, during tomorrows game thread (joking - I think)
"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet - I'm gonna break your face..." The Champ
by JoolzMF on Dec 3, 2011 4:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I have a comment for this but I won't say it.
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Reminds me of my 1st round pick ;)
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
I grew up watching monday night raw
Too bad wrestling sucks now.
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All I know is the Miz is awesome, and would whoop any wrestler ever.
End of story.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
The Awesome Truth. There's my tag team. I win.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
the douche award
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 6:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
If thats from the show Doug then that show also sucks
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that show kicked ass. like Ahhh Real Monsters, Rocko and Angry Beavers
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 7:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
since we are talking wrestling, this may be more appropriate.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
Team Rated RKO V The Awesome Truth shall fight for the award of biggest douche group in the world.
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in all seriousness though, there is no other.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
I will fight you. Back the fudge off.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 6:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
thats like saying
Torry Holt is there but I think I’ll take Terrence
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by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 7:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What you got something against terrence?
Yeah but Kane does suck depending on era.
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Crabtree better not. I will be attending this game in full Rams gear, and I want to win.
Crabtree is going to choke, Davis and Gore are going to come down with the flu, Willis is going to tweak his ancle coming out of the tunnel, and Justin/Aldon Smith are going to collide into eachother on their first sack of Sam Bradford and be out the rest of the game, for fear of concussion.
Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.
is crabteee gonna be playing on king kontenint this week?
M-V-TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Upon hearing that the nfl lockout was over, I faced in the general direction of Seattle and gave them the finger. GO RAMS
Follow me at @Th3_Prophet
by Throw on Dec 3, 2011 7:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions
So we still only got 2 people for the draft or what?
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do it tomorrow. the night game sucks anyways
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
by Joe Mazzi on Dec 3, 2011 7:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'll jump in tomorrow
Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter T_bron
Gore is going to run wild
200+ yards
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