NFL: ***2023 San Francisco 49ers***

[mj4cy]

Vikings fan here but 100% rooting for Brock and Niners like it was ISU last night.

Unfortunately the other team isn't just going to give you the win. The muffed punt return, the missed extra point, and porous defense the last couple of drives just couldn't give the Niners enough cushion. I thought Brock kept them in it, made some great plays, kept plays alive, and did the best he could despite running for his life a few times. My heart broke for him last night. Hope he gets another shot. I can't think of a more deserving player.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[Clonefan32]

I'm pretty sure you could see on the broadcast Brock shake his head and say "he was open". If that happens in a different part of the game he may have tried to make Jones miss and make a play. But in that spot I think it made sense to throw it away and take the 3. You didn't want Mahommes only having to get into field goal range.

 

[clone4life82]

I'm pretty sure you could see on the broadcast Brock shake his head and say "he was open". If that happens in a different part of the game he may have tried to make Jones miss and make a play. But in that spot I think it made sense to throw it away and take the 3. You didn't want Mahommes only having to get into field goal range.

He made the right choice to throw it away. The line f’ed up and didn’t block arguably one of the best d linemen in the sport.

 

[BCClone]

He made the right choice to throw it away. The line f’ed up and didn’t block arguably one of the best d linemen in the sport.

Jones should have been MVP. I didn’t watch who got it but I’m guessing it was Mahomes. If SF won, I was thinking Jennings was getting it.

 

[Clonefan32]

He made the right choice to throw it away. The line f’ed up and didn’t block arguably one of the best d linemen in the sport.

An unfortunate time for the RT to chose to not block anyone at all.

 

[ClonerJams]

Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see who they resign. I'm assuming Chase Young will not be resigned, and they likely will resign Aiyuk.

Gotta draft a RT in the first round, then maybe a corner in the 2nd (TJ Tampa, anyone?).

 

[BCClone]

Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see who they resign. I'm assuming Chase Young will not be resigned, and they likely will resign Aiyuk.

Gotta draft a RT in the first round, then maybe a corner in the 2nd (TJ Tampa, anyone?).

Young was a mercenary this year and done. They will go with Oline, corners, and add linebackers and TEs for depth I would believe. Will they keep Darnold or free up cap space there?

 

[cyfanatic13]

49ers players admitting in postgame that they didn’t know the new OT rules and just figured if they scored a TD they won. And Chiefs players said they were going for 2 had both teams scored a TD. Just further proof that taking the ball first in OT with this new system was a boneheaded decision.

 

[3TrueFans]

49ers players admitting in postgame that they didn’t know the new OT rules and just figured if they scored a TD they won. And Chiefs players said they were going for 2 had both teams scored a TD. Just further proof that taking the ball first in OT with this new system was a boneheaded decision.

Shananan knew so that's all that matters, but it's still a very questionable choice IMO. He said they wanted the ball third, to be able to win, but if that's the case just go for two after you score after being on defense first.

 

[BCClone]

49ers players admitting in postgame that they didn’t know the new OT rules and just figured if they scored a TD they won. And Chiefs players said they were going for 2 had both teams scored a TD. Just further proof that taking the ball first in OT with this new system was a boneheaded decision.

I think they need to be consistent on the rules and have regular season be the same as post season except the tie option. Would make it cleaner. Unless the Super Bowl rules were the same as the regular season but i thought if the receiving team scored a TD during the regular season it was over.

 

[SEIOWA CLONE]

Shananan knew so that's all that matters, but it's still a very questionable choice IMO. He said they wanted the ball third, to be able to win, but if that's the case just go for two after you score after being on defense first.

It was a silly choice to take the ball first, because KC knows taking the field that everything is 4 downs to pick up a first down. It's hard to stop any team that is willing to go all four downs instead of 3 and punt.

 

[ZRF]

Jones should have been MVP. I didn’t watch who got it but I’m guessing it was Mahomes. If SF won, I was thinking Jennings was getting it.

Jones was pedestrian all game. That play (though huge) was one of the few things he did all game. Karlaftis was better than Jones was. It's too bad it can't go to a unit/units as I thought the Chiefs back 7 were the stars of the game. The coverage was fantastic all game long.

Agreed on Jennings. That's who I thought would get it as well.

 

[cyfanatic13]

Shananan knew so that's all that matters, but it's still a very questionable choice IMO. He said they wanted the ball third, to be able to win, but if that's the case just go for two after you score after being on defense first.

There’s pros and cons to both obviously, but to me, easily the biggest advantage is knowing what you have to do with the ball on your possession. Changes how you call plays and all that jazz. Him saying he wanted the ball third is loser talk. Only an advantage to have the ball third if it gets to a third possession and so much has to happen for that to happen

 

[Buster28]

Articles to browse through about the Super Bowl and end of the season:

Shanahan details losing leads in Super Bowls vs. Mahomes, Brady

Kyle Shanahan details his experience losing leads in Super Bowls against Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes after the 49ers’ heartbreaking 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Whitner calls 49ers' season a ‘failure' after Super Bowl LVIII loss

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Donte Whitner perfectly described the feeling of another 49ers’ loss in the Super Bowl.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Warner details crying for Greenlaw after devastating Achilles injury

The bond between 49ers linebackers Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw was clear after the latter suffered a torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Juszczyk, Armstead compare, contrast 49ers' Super Bowl losses

Kyle Juszczyk and Arik Armstead both expressed their disappointment in losing another Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs during their postgame press conference.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[Buster28]

And some more:

Purdy takes ownership of 49ers' Super Bowl LVIII loss to Chiefs

Quarterback Brock Purdy took responsibility for the 49ers’ crushing Super Bowl LVIII overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Why Purdy's performance in Super Bowl LVIII made Shanahan ‘proud'

Coach Kyle Shanahan had high praise for quarterback Brock Purdy after the 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Shanahan doubles down on key OT, fourth-down decisions in Super Bowl

Kyle Shanahan doubled down on his decisions in overtime of the 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Chiefs.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

49ers grades in crushing overtime Super Bowl LVIII loss to Chiefs

Against Patrick Mahomes, the 49ers had to play a perfect game, and they failed to do that. In the end, they gave the Chiefs too many opportunities to win Super Bowl LVII.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[Buster28]

And more yet:

49ers ‘speechless' in locker room after Super Bowl loss to Chiefs

Silence and stillness filled the 49ers’ locker room after their devastating Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

49ers players admit they didn't know NFL's new playoff OT rules

Several 49ers players admitted they didn’t know the NFL’s new playoff overtime rules after their heartbreaking Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Chiefs, NFL world react to 49ers' ‘crazy' SB58 OT decision

Chiefs players and the rest of the NFL world reacted to the 49ers’ decision to receive the ball first after winning the overtime coin toss in San Francisco’s Super Bowl LVIII loss on Sunday.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

Stephen A rips 49ers for not knowing new NFL playoff overtime rule

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when addressing the 49ers not being prepared for the NFL’s new playoff overtime rule.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[Buster28]

Why not one more:

Shanahan's SB58 OT decision was right but reasoning was flawed

Despite what national pundits believe, Kyle Shanahan made the right call to take the ball to start overtime of Super Bowl 58, though his explanation opened the door for second-guessing.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[Buster28]

Best fans in the world (that's us):

 

[clones2005]

Nice work with the thread all year, Buster.

Quest for 6 continues... 30th time is a charm!!!