moklerman

There are many who are disappointed with tonight's game and I just don't agree. The 49ers ALWAYS play the Cardinals close, regardless of coach, QB, location, etc.

The team got big stops and overcame all of the obstacles that have held them back in the past. They kept fighting and kept scoring and eventually took the lead. Anytime you think a game is going to be a blowout it isn't so I wasn't surprised by the closeness of the game.

In the end though, the offense came through, the defense came through and all Cardinals fans have to worry about now is the team getting complacent with a 4 game lead in the division!

Whisenhunt always plays tight in these games to try and keep the team from making a big mistake and, ultimately, luckily perhaps, it worked both times vs. SF.

Kurt Warner came up huge, Boldin was a beast, Fitzgerald caught everything, Breaston is the new x-factor and the team won with it's strength. No shame in this win at all.

CardLogic

Totally true of course...

But could someone tell me why??? Why do the Cardinals struggle to bear the pathetic Niners? Why do the Niners play their best games twice each year against the Cardinals, and pretty much stink up the field the rest of the time?

Why?

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Mulli

It is a division matchup. That just happens. Watch the NFC East, if you can, or the NFC Norris, games can be close not matter the records.

Moklerman, your boy was money tonight! No picks, no fumbles, and with no running game..

Huzzah!

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moklerman

The magic of the NFL. Division games often turn into close games when on paper they shouldn't be close. I also think the NFL hates blowouts on MNF. Haven't all the games been close on MNF this year? Methinks a little NBA officiating may be going on but I love a conspiracy theory.

Also, look at the Rams the first couple of weeks under Haslett. A fiery ex-player can get guys pumped up for a week or two and I think Singletary did just that. Not to mention that their isn't much game tape on Hill. Add to all of that the national audience. SF had nothing at all to lose and I think the Cardinals were playing pretty tight.

Even with all of that, they still put up 30 and won the game. Overcoming the stigma, pressure, deficit on the scoreboard, mental mistakes and questionable officiating has me very pleased with this win.

I think too many people are confusing expectations of a big win with the obstacles the Cardinals overcame and the win that they won.

NeverSayDieFan

NOT ONLY for the team but for US, too. We were sky-high; We're going to win by 40 pts.; ESPN picked us across the board, etc. We were totally set-up to be emotionally devasted by a loss. BUT, tonight, somehow, someway we came out on top. ...And that's ALL that matters right now. Truth is we're a GOOD team! BUT we have our "flaws" just like most every other team. I expect us to win more than we lose now but also realize that we're a work-in-progress.

moklerman

No doubt. Really staked his claim for a 3rd MVP which I thought was a pipe dream. My only criticism of his night was in the postgame when he started praising Jesus. The guy's a true class act and devoutly religious so I guess I can't blame him but I certainly prefer it when he's got that all toned down. God doesn't care if he or the Cardinals win or lose. Praise the defense, coaches, players or team Kurt. Keep God private.

Mulli

True, but God did keep him safe from the big uglies trying to hit him.

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DoTheDew

If the Bengals can take the Giants to OT, then I have no problem with winning a close one to a bad team. A win is a win. This is a game this team would have lost any of the last 10 years. Enjoy the results and let the coaches and players worry about the shortcomings.

dogpoo32

We are getting to the point where an ugly win is still a win. Past the point, I freaking hope, of seeing a bad team take the field two games in a row. The niners played inspired today, but we had chances to step on their throat. Cards of old would have found a way to lose this. Interesting that 2 players on D that we consider our core, 24 & 58, had idiotic penalties that either took points off or extended drives late. I hope its growing pangs. We won. We won. We F***ing won. Love it, savor it. The team needs to get to work. Whis needs to get on them for idiocy, clancy needs to learn to coach a defense for an entire game, and I need another beer. Bring on the Seahawks.

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Mulli

Win ugly next week!

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moklerman

I don't think there were as many bad defensive penalties as it seemed. The Dansby play sure looked like he was going for the ball. He didn't spear the guy or slam the player on the ground at all. New England wouldn't have been called on that play. The Wilson offsides could have gone either way. I think if he hadn't leaned just that little bit they would have let his timing on the rush go.

On offense, the P.I. on Boldin was total crapola. It only takes one big play to make the difference between winning and losing and the Cardinals overcame at least 3. I think this was a great effort, not ugly.

dogpoo32

All the way to Tampa Bay!







i think thats where the super bowl is...

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azmike74

I am as thrilled as you guys with a win that I thought would be crapped away, but I am a bit concerned that we couldn't run the ball for crap tonight.

dogpoo32

Eh, too early for me to worry about anything. Let me bask in the win first. Bring it up again thursdee.

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Redsz

Mvp! Mvp! Mvp!

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