It seems as if the Niners have been poised for two seasons to finally take control of the weak NFC West, but each year they play near .500 football. Once again San Fran is buzzing with hope for another shot at the playoffs. This may be the year they return to the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Head Coach Mike Singletary has built a roster of talented, yet disciplined players willing to play tough football. Their first round of the 2010 draft is a perfect example of this. They loaded up on offensive linemen grabbing Rutgers OT Anthony Davis and Idaho OG Mike Iupati, ensuring that Alex Smith will have sufficient time in the pocket this year. This is great news for WR Michael Crabtree and TE Vernon Davis, who are both sure to light up defenses this season. I'm a big Alex Smith fan so I absolutely believe that the Niners will have a great passing attack, but if he falters Frank Gore will carry this offense like he has done in the past. All in all I think the offense is ready to breakout this season, and I won't be surprised if they are top 5 by the end of the season.
The Niners' offense isn't the only thing that has potential to be great this season, as the defense is looking like a Mike Singletary defense should. Linebacker Patrick Willis has taken it upon himself to be a mentor for the young linebackers, especially Navarro Bowman, the dynamic rookie from Penn State. Bowman and 2nd round pick Taylor Mays will have every opportunity to earn playing time which should only inject this defense with youth, speed, and hard hits. Mays, a 6-3 235 lbs. strong safety, has scary potential. if he can be coached into a smarter player. Veterans Justin Smith, Nate Clements, and Takeo Spikes are ready to lead a defense that should be known for their brutal hits by the end of the season.
I'm pretty excited to watch Niners' games this season just because of Mike Singletary. I love a guy that doesn't bullshit and tells the media straight up that they will play football the way its meant to be played. He's kind of like a smaller, black Rex Ryan, except without the trash talk. If Alex Smith can rise to the challenge, maybe we will see the Niners' make a run in the playoffs like the Jets did this past year.
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