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It was refreshing to see a coaching style that was drastically different than Nagy's.
Eberflus committed to the run. Even when it wasn't gaining a bunch of yards, it wore down the defense, gave the QB some breathing room, and made the play action more effective in the 2nd half. Nagy would have given up on it after 5-7 carries and force Fields to throw the ball 30 times in the rain with the defense knowing it will be a pass play.
Eberflus made half-time adjustments. How many times have we seen a Nagy team fold when they were down in the second half, even though the score was still in reach? Too many, that's for sure. But, these coaches made adjustments on offense and defense. The team also looked to be in better shape as well, as they actually seemed stronger in the 2nd half.
Eberflus is a head coach, while Nagy just couldn't give up being an OC. He let Getsy call plays that fit Justin Fields' ability while giving him some cushion by running the ball, calling screens, play action, roll outs, etc. Justin got to play his game instead of trying to play Nagy's game.
Eberflus is keeping players accountable, unlike Nagy. The best players get to play, regardless of contract or draft position. We were able to sustain momentum by reducing penalties, something that was killed way too often in the Nagy era by undisciplined play.
I know there are guys that are dissing this win, but this ain't fantasy football. Yards alone don't win games. We beat the 49ers in a game designed for them, a game where running and defense were key to victory. We played better defense, and ran the ball. The players were motivated and did not fold when things didn't look good. The defensive game plan was effective and forced the 49ers to put the game on the arm of an inexperienced QB in the pouring rain instead of milking a lead. The offensive game plan was good enough to open up opportunities in the 2nd half. Without a doubt, some of the many penalties by the 49ers were forced by our offense or defense.
We beat a team that made the NFC Championship as 7 point home underdog and to make the "experts" reach for excuses or eat crow. I'm loving it!
Eberflus committed to the run. Even when it wasn't gaining a bunch of yards, it wore down the defense, gave the QB some breathing room, and made the play action more effective in the 2nd half. Nagy would have given up on it after 5-7 carries and force Fields to throw the ball 30 times in the rain with the defense knowing it will be a pass play.
Eberflus made half-time adjustments. How many times have we seen a Nagy team fold when they were down in the second half, even though the score was still in reach? Too many, that's for sure. But, these coaches made adjustments on offense and defense. The team also looked to be in better shape as well, as they actually seemed stronger in the 2nd half.
Eberflus is a head coach, while Nagy just couldn't give up being an OC. He let Getsy call plays that fit Justin Fields' ability while giving him some cushion by running the ball, calling screens, play action, roll outs, etc. Justin got to play his game instead of trying to play Nagy's game.
Eberflus is keeping players accountable, unlike Nagy. The best players get to play, regardless of contract or draft position. We were able to sustain momentum by reducing penalties, something that was killed way too often in the Nagy era by undisciplined play.
I know there are guys that are dissing this win, but this ain't fantasy football. Yards alone don't win games. We beat the 49ers in a game designed for them, a game where running and defense were key to victory. We played better defense, and ran the ball. The players were motivated and did not fold when things didn't look good. The defensive game plan was effective and forced the 49ers to put the game on the arm of an inexperienced QB in the pouring rain instead of milking a lead. The offensive game plan was good enough to open up opportunities in the 2nd half. Without a doubt, some of the many penalties by the 49ers were forced by our offense or defense.
We beat a team that made the NFC Championship as 7 point home underdog and to make the "experts" reach for excuses or eat crow. I'm loving it!
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