As a Cal alum, I have the utmost respect for Schwartz. Crazy to think Cal has had that many great linemen (e.g., Alex Mack too) but still suck. Ford would normally line up against Schwartz, but lately they have been moving guys around for maximum impact.

Oh, you just wait . . . Ford's going to break your heart. Over and over. And over . . .

Agreed. It's going to be tough even if they are at full strength and have a good scheme. With the WR speed KC has and Mahomes ability to throw with any arm action, no lead will be safe. Ask the Texans.

100%. To try and do anything else against their rush would be a mistake, IMO.

There will be opportunities to hit big plays at times, especially with KCs speed to create YAC. But for the most part Patrick is going to have to take what they give in the short to intermediate areas. Good news — that’s exactly what he did last year and this preseason against their scheme.

You should get used to beginning your 49ers predictions with “if Ford is healthy...”

I hope your sake you don't end up eating those words. Ford has been pretty solid for SF when he's been able to suit up. Not many mental mistakes.

100% lil' fella....

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He only needs to stay healthy for one more game. :D

Our receivers need to leave it all on the field. They need to finish every single route like they’re going to get the ball every single time. Those DBs will tire quickly against our elite speed.

A lot of receivers are notorious for not giving it their all on run plays to the opposite side and plays like that. We need to be locked in every single play and leave it all on the field.

Just don't say we didn't warn you.

He's not going to be a factor anyway. We can block Ford with a WR. Pringle probably.

I should also add — this is really important for staying ahead of the chains. If we do that, Ford will be near useless as really the only threat he presents is pinning his ears back on sure pass downs.

Are we still talking about Dee Ford, or you talking about Betty Ford? If he screws the pooch...I'll come back here and bow to your wisdom. ;)

Hey, don't take my word for it; we've seen Ford get punked by WRs, TEs, a water boy . . .

He's a straight liability against the run, he can't set an edge if you gave him a protractor, he gets blocked by WRs and scat backs, has no coverage skills, and has only one move. And that's without talking about his uncanny ability to line up or just jump off-sides on a regular basis.

And when we first got him, I liked him. But his ceiling turned out to be very low. He's okay on 3rd-and-long. But tends to disappear against quality OTs. So as long as you're willing to understand that he's very limited as a DE/OLB, you're good.

L'il?

Sir burt, I am 6' tall and at my heaviest 195 lbs with a big fat head and size 12.5w boot. I may have a babyface but don't let that fool ya...ain't nothing "l'il" ovah heah :D

What was Gus Bradley's strategy against you guys?

Our DC coached under him in Seattle and Jacksonville.