stilltheguru
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They need to keep it on the low.
Agreed but, if it sharpens focus and preparation during the week, it has real benefit.All that revenge stuff goes out the window the moment the game starts - this is just rah rah stuff. Execution and gameplan is all that matters once they get on the field.
Pittsburgh Macho.McCarthy working his work week magic getting the players minds right.
There's a chance this is over by halftime.
All that revenge stuff goes out the window the moment the game starts - this is just rah rah stuff. Execution and gameplan is all that matters once they get on the field.
I wonder how true that, because if it is then was pretty dumb to release Ridgeway especially when they could've released someone like Hill.I believe it about Mike. Jerry said when they were on the clock to draft Ridgeway, he asked Mike if he was sure we needed another big guy at DT with just drafting Bohanna the year before for a similar role and Mike said, "Remember the playoff game. We'll play both. We can't have enough big guys up front."
So he knows they got pushed around and he doesn't want it to happen again.
I wish we had the 90's version of Nate on Sunday. It would make me feel better about the OL.Nate Newton on DC.com - Likes the vibe he's getting in the building this week.
These are pro athletes getting paid millions of dollars; if you think revenge is what will get them over the top, or make them more focused..,i guess you can think that. This ain't Al Bundy at Polk High. But preparation and execution as well as aggression will be the biggest factors in determining who controls the LOS. Revenge goes out the door once you get smacked by your opponent or you smack your opponent. Set the tone for the rest of the game.
Disappointed they didn't keep him and develop him. They need more than Hankins. Gallimore and Bohanna will need to be active. Which makes the possible need for two kickers on gameday frustrating...I believe it about Mike. Jerry said when they were on the clock to draft Ridgeway, he asked Mike if he was sure we needed another big guy at DT with just drafting Bohanna the year before for a similar role and Mike said, "Remember the playoff game. We'll play both. We can't have enough big guys up front."
So he knows they got pushed around and he doesn't want it to happen again.
Unlike last year the boys are getting mentally prepped for a tough tough fight.
Its smart. As a head coach you have to lean on something. 49ers are a better team and have a better record. Less rest and on the road.Bobby Belt on the radio - McCarthy leaned into 49ers playoff loss. Brought it up consistently throughout offseason, training camp, regular season, team meetings, etc.
Mike Fisher on Youtube - McCarthy made sure every one in organization top to bottom knew we got "big boyed" last year.
Jon Machota on Media Mash - Players are licking their chops for this rematch.
Nate Netwon on DC.com - Likes the vibe he's getting in the building this week.
Just some interesting tidbits I've seen in the media the last few days.