MM already not happy with Kubiak

[Donn Beach]

there's probably more to Darnold than I am aware of, this should be more about explosive plays than just running the ball. That was the deal with Pete and RW, it was really about setting up an explosive play, hit them on offense, deny them on defense

Key stat: As the Saints' playcaller last season, Kubiak's offense dialed up the fifth-most deep balls in the NFL (70 attempts 20-plus yards downfield). His new quarterback, Sam Darnold, finished first in completion percentage on such passes (55.7%) in 2024 with the Vikings. -- ESPN Research

and in terms of what the objective actually could be, Seth Walder of ESPN predicts that in 2027. We are talking like the number one pick in next seasons draft aren't we?

"Led by second-year star quarterback LaNorris Sellers along with a top-five defense, the Seahawks will reach the Super Bowl ... but will lose. The days of Smith and Darnold will be ancient history by 2027."

[Michael K.]

Look at the WR group and inform me where the explosive plays are coming from? Did Darnold make explosive plays last year? Yes, we don't have those weapons. JSN and Kupp are not outside stretch the field guys. We all know from the numerous articles you posted that our coaches thought a Rookie TE would fill that role. I had my doubts, you told me to take it up with them. Early returns are that we have a QB who likes to check down and is going to HAVE to check down because he doesn't have a deep threat.

I remember them also telling us that guy would be MVS, then it was Horton. It's early, but I have hated this passing game roster construction since day one. I've made no bones about it. Sorry, having this roster? Go ahead, fake the handoff....it aint gonna mean shit. Until we prove we CAN stretch the field? Do you really think a defensive minded head coach isn't in Darnold's ear about protecting the ball? Gonna be a lot of ugly offense played on Sunday fellas.

[Donn Beach]

Look at the WR group and inform me where the explosive plays are coming from? Did Darnold make explosive plays last year? Yes, we don't have those weapons. JSN and Kupp are not outside stretch the field guys. We all know from the numerous articles you posted that our coaches thought a Rookie TE would fill that role. I had my doubts, you told me to take it up with them. Early returns are that we have a QB who likes to check down and is going to HAVE to check down because he doesn't have a deep threat.

I remember them also telling us that guy would be MVS, then it was Horton. It's early, but I have hated this passing game roster construction since day one. I've made no bones about it. Sorry, having this roster? Go ahead, fake the handoff....it aint gonna mean shit. Until we prove we CAN stretch the field? Do you really think a defensive minded head coach isn't in Darnold's ear about protecting the ball? Gonna be a lot of ugly offense played on Sunday fellas.

yeah, that's been my point before, whether kubiak is an idiot or not, whether donald is a qb or not i don't see the weapons in the first place. The dim lightbulb went off watching the game highlights, it occurred to me, hey the 49ers have receivers. And are MM and JS such idiots that they don't see it? That led me to conclude its a throw away season to begin with. But what the fuck do i know. If MM and JS can pull it off great, i am dubious but I'll wait and see

[Donn Beach]

there was a X post, a wanted to post here but i lost it. It was a formation from the Chiefs game I believe. It showed outside receivers in like pairs. The poster seemed to feel it was unusual, the comment was, its like Kubiak giving the middle finger to his not having an answer for an outside receiver threat. I think the deal is we didn't see any hint of anything in the 49ers game, nada. So now its the Steelers if he comes up with something

[Michael K.]

yeah, that's been my point before, whether kubiak is an idiot or not, whether donald is a qb or not i don't see the weapons in the first place. The dim lightbulb went off watching the game highlights, it occurred to me, hey the 49ers have receivers. And are MM and JS such idiots that they don't see it? That led me to conclude its a throw away season to begin with. But what the fuck do i know. If MM and JS can pull it off great, i am dubious but I'll wait and see

The 49ers had CMC and who in the second half? Our love affair with what the defense did on Sunday? Purdy is now looking at being out for weeks. Unless he got hurt walking to the damn locker room after the game? So, I beat up and broken Brock Purdy had -

Ricky Pearsall: 64 snaps
Jauan Jennings: 50 snaps
Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 27 snaps
Russell Gage: 28 snaps

Christian McCaffrey (HB): 58 snaps
Luke Farrell (TE): 44 snaps
George Kittle (TE): 21 snaps (exited game early due to injury)
Jake Tonges (TE): 30 snaps
Kyle Juszczyk (FB): 17 snaps

Which one of those "playmakers" strikes fear into your heart Donn? Kittle played the first half. Other than that? CMC would start for us. Not sure about any of the others. So? We have no playmakers, and the 49ers have THAT, but "have receivers"? You would take Pearsall or Jennings over JSN? I might not take them over Kupp, even the version of Kupp we have now. Neither of our Coordinators should hold their head high after being beaten by that 49er team.

[Donn Beach]

well Pearsall seems pretty good to me, and Kittle got them their TD, and yeah after he left the game it hurt the 49ers. Kittle will return, the seahawks have promise, Horton, arroyo, and an old Krupp, that's why it occurs to me they aren't really serious about this season. You think its Kubiak, okay. I don't know. Donald needs to toss the football to someone other than JSN, that's Kubiak? Sorry but i find it a stretch to believe that Kubiak insisted on his JSN fixation. At some point i believe players take some modicum amount of responsibility for their performance

[D-train]

here is an AI answer to my trying to find that particular comment, it had to do with them communicating through headphones

Mike Macdonald frequently discusses Klint Kubiak, with Macdonald praising their collaboration and Kubiak's vision for the offense, specifically mentioning effective communication over the headset. Macdonald emphasizes the "through not around" communication mentality, which fosters strong team connectivity and allows coaches to visualize plays based on communication, a mindset that applies to how the whole team, including the offense with Kubiak, is coached. The term "headphones" likely refers to the headset communication system used between coaches, which is integral to the effective coordination between Macdonald and Kubiak.

When i was young and working in the office of a construction company as opposed to the field I remember my boss telling me, my job there now was to facilitate communication, that was it. That's always stuck with me. That's MM's responsibility now as a HC, facilitating communication, he can't just keep firing people claiming its not happening, he needs to make it happen

Exactly. If it doesn't work with Kubiak either there is only one common denominator.

[Michael K.]

well Pearsall seems pretty good to me, and Kittle got them their TD, and yeah after he left the game it hurt the 49ers. Kittle will return, the seahawks have promise, Horton, arroyo, and an old Krupp, that's why it occurs to me they aren't really serious about this season. You think its Kubiak, okay. I don't know. Donald needs to toss the football to someone other than JSN, that's Kubiak? Sorry but i find it a stretch to believe that Kubiak insisted on his JSN fixation. At some point i believe players take some modicum amount of responsibility for their performance

With Kittle in the game? 10 to 7 Seahawks.
Without Kittle in the game? 10 to 3 9ers.

Pearsall wouldn't start here, and non of those TE's would get on the field. You've been sold a fucking bullshit story from John Schneider. As for your question about what was last year's OC scapegoated for? They didn't make the playoffs for the third year out of four, and they had a dogshit O Line. Schneider told the world that the line was fine, they needed the right scheme. Enter Kubiak. More Bullshit. Kubiak is a yes man that agrees to run the damn ball and keep MM's defense on the sidelines. Only problem is? You need a few first downs to do that. These defensive minded coaches don't get that a first down completion works too. They don't even want you to score fast because that taxes the defense.

John doesn't want to have to answer to his decade and a half problem on the O Line, so he constantly changes OC's and tells you that's the problem. You, guys like you and the entire Media base here in Seattle buy in. It works like a charm every fucking time.

[Donn Beach]

The Steelers on the road worry me, seems like a very loseable game to me. Imagine Pete pulling off a win against Harbough and the seahawks lose to the Steelers. The knives would come out in Seattle wouldn't they. It could get ugly quick. I'm liking Pete having a new team, some entertaining aspects to it

[D-train]

The Steelers on the road worry me, seems like a very loseable game to me. Can you imagine Pete pulling off a win against Harbough and the seahawks lose to the Steelers. The knives would come out in Seattle wouldn't they. It could get ugly quick. I'm liking Pete having a new team, some entertaining aspects to it

Like I mentioned on the other thread my buddy on X is in Pittsburg and says the Steelers D is dogshit. If we can't score on them we are probably fucked for this season.