Keyword: "Perspective"

Week 4 Rumblings
“Why aren’t Larry Allen and Jonas Jennings pancaking the hell out of everyone?”
“We should start ‘Blame’ Kwame Harris.”
“BENCH F*%$#^G SMILEY!!!!”
“START DILFER, SMITH SUCKS…oh wait…uhhh.”

You definitely got the last one right my man, right on the button. It honestly disappoints me to say I am affiliated with some of the “faithful” who literally “talk out of their asses” when speaking about ‘their’ beloved Niners, or football for that matter. My advice is to listen to what I’m about to say very, very closely.

I’ve read through all the “Monday Morning Quarterback” articles since we were embarrassingly man-handled by the Seachickens (sorry BrownMagic) this past Sunday and the overwhelming consensus among the “faithful” is that the Niners’ season is in shambles and that (gasp!) individuals on the Offensive Line are the biggest guilty party.

Do I agree that the 49ers Offense is horribly out of sorts? Absolutely. Do I think our Offensive Line is largely to blame? Absolutely. So, why am I not ripping on the 49ers as vehemently as the rest of you guys? Because, and here’s where you really need to start paying close attention, I know what it means to maintain perspective. Yes, I said it. I have it…the rest of you lack it. So what do you need to gain some perspective? Some proof positive evidence that what’s broken can be fixed.

This was "Timmy", my stuffed bear after sleeping with it for, lets say close to fifteen years (don't pass judgement). Its safe to say that he was broken.

This was "Timmy" after a little mending. It's safe to say that he was fixed.

The Bush Administration royally screwed up its "War on Terror". An utter mistake.

But Bush's Administration can most certainly right its ship...er...maybe not?

My point here is that we all understand that the Niners' offense is struggling, is not in sync, is in shambles - whatever you want to call it. But our grumblings are not going to help an already shattered, pressing O-line. Its not about replacing individual parts of the line. Remember that these same five (save Staley) were an utter FORCE last year. But they need to regain the cohesiveness that made them one of the best O-lines in league.

Whether or not we enter our Bye week 2-3 or 3-2 isn't a worry of mine (okay, fine it is). I'm simply looking forward to seeing the perfectly tuned, well oiled machine that is the 49ers Offensive Line chug into New York and lay down the law. Patience and perspective my 'Ninerites', patience and perspective.