sfgate.com - 10/6/2008
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Defense EMPTY CHAIR Actually, the chair shouldn't even be in this sad summation, just a blank square. The 49ers could not stop the run, could not stop the pass and, therefore, could not get off the field. The unit was on the field nearly 40 minutes. Whether in nickel or base, it mattered not. ...
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Around the NFC West: 49ers defenseless
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Matt Maiocco of Instant 49ers breaks down the 49ers' and Patriots' passing efficiency based on how many defensive players were rushing the quarterback. Mandatory reading. Also from Maiocco: Did the 49ers retire their offense in the second half? Monte Poole of the Oakland Tribune says J.T. O'Sullivan and the 49ers' offense were no match for the Patriots' veteran defense. Dan Brown of 49ers Hot Read says the 49ers think they already have the answers on defense despite another 30-point game by the opposition. Also from Brown: A report card with a "D" for the 49ers' ...
Golden Nuggets: The Morning After
Niners Nation —
... Gwen Knapp thinks there is too much of a losing culture with the 49ers. If it is a "losing culture," I don't think it's the traditional culture of losing. It's some twisted version.
SF Chron: The Chronicle's look at Steve Young's retirement ceremony.
SF Chron: Ray Ratto thinks the 49ers defense might still be on the field at Candlestick.
SF Chron: John Crumpacker grades out the 49ers.
Sacramento Bee: Bamm Bamm was ...
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Patriots 30, 49ers 21 —
NYT > Pro Football 10/6/2008
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Bleacher Report - NFL 10/6/2008
Well let's get the story straight, right off of the mark.
The Patriots offense was the bast we have seen it all season long. The running game found its stride and finally set fourth a precedent for the rest of the season.
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