Comments on: John Skelton: No reason Cardinals can’t top 49ers in NFC West

By: florio4prez

florio4prez — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:54:56 +0000

It is so much fun to be able to follow the Cards up close and personal. They truly are a leading candidate for the worst professional sports franchise of all time.

To think that Fitz lobbied for Kolb. To think these nuts signed Kolb and paid him all of that guaranteed money.

Priceless stuff all the time!

PS: Do you think Skelton even knows the Cards are home opener dogs to the lowly Seahawks?

By: 9ueenbee

9ueenbee — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:16:44 +0000

NFC west is going to be the battle between SF & SEA. Nobody cares about what Cards’ players or fans said. Actually their season is over before the season begins.

By: discosucs2005

discosucs2005 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:15:00 +0000

The only team in the NFC West that has no ground to make fun of Smith at QB.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:43:46 +0000

Last year was a fluke for SF. The Cards will be a .500, but the Seabags are going to win the NFC West.

By: mtnwizard

mtnwizard — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:37:48 +0000

diehardcard: There’s one other thing that’s different from every other year. He’s not playing under Nolan or Singletary. He’s playing under Harbaugh. Just pray that Kaepernick doesn’t get in. He’ll burn you guys.

As to the Niners losing to Skelton last season, put an * after that one. The Niners had already wrapped up the division and rested some starters. They were leading after 3 quarters and just bagged it. It was a meaningless game.

By: citynative

citynative — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:33:05 +0000

sj39 says:

Love the Niners fans who think that one year (a lucky one at that) makes a dynasty. You crack me up.

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Crack me up? You are the one who has jokes. Do you think anyone in a fanbase that is 5-0 in Super Bowls and is one of the original dynasties thinks one year is a dynasty? And how is 13-3 luck? Was the Cardinals one Super Bowl appearance luck?

By: delusionalcardsfan

delusionalcardsfan — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:48:48 +0000

For everyone saying that the cards have no chance against SF, remember a Skelton lead Cardinals team split the series last year. Only time will tell but if Alex Smith can get to the playoffs, so can Skeleton. Great leadership dude! Go Cards!

By: diehardcard

diehardcard — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:14:01 +0000

Nice to see all the 49er fans have such confidence in Alex Smith, of all people. What’s more likely, that last year was the true Alex Smith, or that every other year of his career was the true Alex Smith? Good luck with that.

By: jtputzy

jtputzy — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:10:04 +0000

Niners BIG TIME fluke last year. Cards will pull the win after beating the Jawks.

By: ericylz

ericylz — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:46:32 +0000

John Skelton’s qb rating in the 4th quater was above 100. He is physically capable of being a good quarterback. He is the starter now and will get the reps he needs. People forget that the cards went 7-2 with Skelton last year. If he can manage games and keep the turnovers down, there may be hope with this defense. The 49ers and Cardinals are pretty similar teams, really. Any 49er fan who wants to argue that needs to chill. ONE YEAR, take it easy!

By: westclaims

westclaims — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:44:32 +0000

It happened last year with Skelton at QB. Niners got beat. That means it is possible for it to happen again. Everything else is irrelevant.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:40:59 +0000

I can’t blame him for trying to show some confidence, however misguided his expectations are, as he is the new leader of the team and is trying to step into that role.

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:32:25 +0000

I like hearing this from him. Never go into the season talking about placing, always talk winning!

By: despenc925

despenc925 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:25:58 +0000

the only way the cards can win is if they bring Kurt Warner out if retirement!

By: bubba9er

bubba9er — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:18:16 +0000

Does anyone even remember last season? The 49ers lost 3 games by a combined 15 points. 15 points! There were some very close ones that they did win, but they lost 3 games by 15 points combined.

Yes, they won’t be sneaking up on anyone this year, but they have actually improved the team and had an entire off season to prepare and install the rest of the defense and offense. At what point will people stop calling it a fluke?

By: WestCoastVet

WestCoastVet — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:13:39 +0000

“last year we kind of put ourselves in a hole, starting 1-6″

That’s an understatement…

You may win one of your two games against the Niners this year but that doesn’t mean you’ll win the division. I’m reading the comments here and I seem to notice a trend of saying Arizona has no Oline. Well, guess what, the 49ers defense is the best in the league. Aldon Smith is going to be in your backfield more than your running backs. Fitz may smoke our corners from time to time but he’s a HOF bound receiver, so that’s just going to happen. But he can’t catch a ball that isn’t thrown because your QB is on the ground. Sorry, Charlie. 49ers are going back to get some revenge in the post-season.

By: haansel82

haansel82 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:00:45 +0000

To be honest, I still have zero respect for Alex Smith. If the 49ers struggle at all this season, it will be because of his decisions. Coach knows this, that is why Gore, Jacobs, Hunter, and James are going to run the ball for 60% of the plays this year. Its going to be hard to stack the box with Randy and Vernon running down-field. Skelton on the other hand is worse than Smith, his RB is worse, his receivers may be better (never doubt Fitz), but his TE is worse, his defense is worse, and his coach is a moron. No competent coach keeps Kevin Kolb on a roster after seeing him play.

By: mtnwizard

mtnwizard — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:52:06 +0000

Here are seven reasons, John:
Isaac Sopoaga
Justin Smith
Ray McDonald
Patrick Willis
Navarro Bowman
Aldon Smith
Ahmad Brooks

By: corvaninerfan

corvaninerfan — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:46:45 +0000

Dear John Skelton…beg to differ, dude. There’s one big reason that won’t happen…the Niners are a superior team to your Cardinals. Nuff said.

By: raideralex99

raideralex99 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:46:04 +0000

Skelton and Russell Wilson should shut up and stick to playing football … win afew games win afew playoff games and then you can talk the talk.

By: essentialsausage

essentialsausage — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:19:43 +0000

There’s no reason except for having a worse team in almost every way that they can’t top the 49ers.

By: liddogg33

liddogg33 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:19:36 +0000

Skelton is going to have his soul stripped and crushed this coming Sunday.. The Seahawks are going to show him 2 things…

1. His Oline is TERRIBLE
2. Seattle is by far the most improved team in the LEAGUE!!

Seattle 31
Arizona 7

By: sevdolo

sevdolo — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:09:43 +0000

Get some rings until then it’s hot air

By: sj39

sj39 — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:56:08 +0000

Wow, and here I thought the 12th Woman threw a hissy fit if you said anything derogatory about her precious little team. Looks like the California Girls have her beat. These next few ten years or so are going to be fun.

By: burlbradley

burlbradley — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:41:51 +0000

No reason the Cardinals can’t top 49 total points for the season.

By: jgrange

jgrange — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:38:57 +0000

I think Skelton just earned a roster spot in the substance abuse program after these statements.

By: radrntn

radrntn — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:52 +0000

well it is possible, if willis, bowman, staley , iupati, and and v davis get injured, and more importantly if Alex Smith stays healthy….then they have a chance.

By: sevdolo

sevdolo — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:30 +0000

News flash – 9ers are a dynasty – one of the first in fact regardless of how long it’s taken to get back to relevancy – still more ringd after an 18 yr hiatus than sny of you hatin jealous clowns franchises other than one and 9ers have a damn good chance is getting that 6th ring in the near future so say what you will to make yourselves feel better – my squad was still one of the first dynasty modeled after storied franchises with successful Bill Walsh tree coaches scattered through the league including the Packers head coach and we’re back so say what you will – it’s irrelevant

By: seahawks4alltime

seahawks4alltime — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:32:34 +0000

There are three reasons why it will be difficult for the Cardinals to win the NFC West… 49ers, Seahawks, and yes even the Rams. This should shake out to be a fun year for the NFC West. Personally I’m looking forward to December when the Seahawks play the rest of the NFC West. It’s going to be a fun month with playoff implications. Specifically that game between the 9ers and the Hawks.

By: jimiinpa

jimiinpa — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:20:51 +0000

i can think of one reason…no talent