Singletary calls out Smith and Crabtree for Week 1 performance
Following the 49ers’ 31-6 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, head coach Mike Singletary reportedly “called out” quarterback Alex Smith and receiver Michael Crabtree for their performances according to CSN Bay Area News.
“Alex (Smith) is our quarterback,” Singletary declared. “At no time did I think about putting David Carr into the football game.”
That is what Singletary said in his remarks to the media. But in the 49ers’ locker room, Singletary “called out” Smith, receiver Michael Crabtree and the offensive line, a team source told Comcast SportsNet after the game.
By all accounts, Smith had a very good offseason. He demonstrated a greater knowledge of the 49ers’ offense and earned his status as a team captain. But there was no carryover into the regular-season opener.
Smith and Crabtree certainly did not grow as a tandem during training camp. Their work together was limited, as Crabtree never stepped onto the field during the exhibition season because of a neck strain.
Crabtree was called out by teammate Vernon Davis for his perceived lack of effort during the offseason, so it’s not a total surprise to see everything come to a head on Sunday. Smith’s work ethic hasn’t been questioned, but the bottom line is that if he and his top receiver aren’t on the same page then that’s a problem. Obviously Singletary went to lengths to talk to both players following the game, so hopefully the team’s issues will be ironed out by Week 2.
Either way, it wasn’t a very pretty start to the season for a team that is expected to challenge for the NFC West crown this year.
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Obviously, it can’t be the coach’s fault for miserable play calling by the oc, nor game management as it relates to timeouts nor a qub not fit for anything more than college football nor a ego-laden wr. Nope, it isn’t Singletary’s fault. I wonder what his excuse will be for the planned Monday night fiasco?
agreed. singletary will never take any blame and therefore will never be a good coach. i’m just about to quit on this team. don’t think i’ve ever been more disappointed.
Obviously, Frank Gore was being focused on by the defense, so why didn’t they try something else like Dixon for instance and see what he could do. He’s more of a smash-mouth runner and might of had some success. Maybe even try a counter play with both of them. You never know until you try! And if Alex Smith is having a bad day, pull the wimp out. Who knows, maybe Carr could have done something. I blame it on bad coaching! If the guys aren’t performing, put someone else in that wants to do the job!
The team looked bad i missed the plays when the coach played how could it be his fault that the team sucked
Hey if philly doesn’t want him. We should take him. Vick that is, he better than all of our QBs put together. But lets continue to watch 3 yard pass over thrown on 4th down. Lets continue to watch everything the winds blows he fumbles. I mean come on guys QBS get sacked every weekend and manager to hold on to the ball. This guy the first contact and the balls out. Lets continue to watch him wait until the receiver is open by 10 yards before letting the ball go. The running game is the only sure fire way we can atleast get to 4th down to punt. I don’t know we are so strong everywhere else but QB and its been that way since Young left. Check our record since then. QB has to the key player. Brady, Mannining, brees,Matt ryan, Just to name a few are all good QBs and look where their teams go every year. Even with lossing other star players these teams have kept thier QBs. Smith sucks and thats it.
yes i agree where was westbrook and dixion they were all over gore i thought they pick up those guys just for that reason so why waste the money and time if your not going to try it but still have the faith i think maybe they went in to confedent but we will see te saints are next and yes i agree vick would be a great addtion to this team i am not sure about alex been long time how long do u wait
I aggree Alex Smith Sucks! When are the Niners going to part ways with this Lame! They should have picked up Vick. The Niners haven’t been to a playoff since Garcia. I think he is looking for a job!
i think coach should of sat out alex smith ou for a lil time so he can get his head staright and should of put in david carr and see what carr did for the niners plus we had westbrook too use all the weapons we got right thts what i think
we had a bad meltdown last week and if they play like they did last week on Monday it is going to be a long season.Coach you need to turn the page.