D Diehl proved he is better than he gets credit for around here

[Morehead State]

The OL didn't improve. Did you watch the 49ers game? That was some of the worst pass blocking I have ever seen

Beatty is roughly 2 million percent better than Diehl is at LT.

And obviously SF is such a poor pass rushing team. Imagine how he would do against a team that can actually get to the QB.

[Gmen 802]

Sounds like you're hoping for him to fail.

Not at all. He's our starting RT from here on out barring injury, so why would I want that? I'm just not ready to forgive him for seasons now of mediocrity or worse because he played well against the league's worst defense. I absolutely hope he plays well for the rest of the year, helps pave the way for Bradshaw and now Wilson (who provided he doesn't fumble is sure to get more carries) as well as not only keep Eli upright but give him time to throw. We will see

[slipknottin]

"he has been awful for 2 years" I dont think he is the best T at all but awful thats low. he really is a superb guard though.

When he played LG last season he was plain brutal. When he was a young player he was a capable guard. But he got mauled every game at LG in recent years.

He has played ok at RT this season, still no reason at all for them to have started him over Locklear, but little choice now. Still expect Diehl to be released in the offseason

[slipknottin]

And obviously SF is such a poor pass rushing team. Imagine how he would do against a team that can actually get to the QB.

Did you watch the giants play the 49ers this year?

That is the difference when you have capable pass blockers.

Diehl for whatever reason, age, injuries, etc. was a horrible pass blocker the past two years at every position he's played.

[Eliscruzzz]

And obviously SF is such a poor pass rushing team. Imagine how he would do against a team that can actually get to the QB.

When your probably going to play this team in the playoffs it matters....

[Morehead State]

Did you watch the giants play the 49ers this year?

That is the difference when you have capable pass blockers.

Diehl for whatever reason, age, injuries, etc. was a horrible pass blocker the past two years at every position he's played.

At this point in his career, he's a very good back up. He is fine at RT. He's not the "awful" player you guys are making him out to be.

Again....what would happen if he got hurt? Obviously you guys think we'd be better off.

[slipknottin]

At this point in his career, he's a very good back up. He is fine at RT. He's not the "awful" player you guys are making him out to be.

Again....what would happen if he got hurt? Obviously you guys think we'd be better off.

The past couple games are the first time in three years he hasent been one of the worst players playing OL in the league

[Morehead State]

The past couple games are the first time in three years he hasent been one of the worst players playing OL in the league

That's just ridiculous.
DD had been our LT for many years and during that time, Eli was one of the least sacked QB's in football.

[Buddy333]

That's just ridiculous. DD had been our LT for many years and during that time, Eli was one of the least sacked QB's in football.

That's more because of Eli than Diehl.

[Morehead State]

That's more because of Eli than Diehl.

Look I'm not saying that DD is a great football player. What I am saying is that he's not the bumbling, incompetent that some of you are suggesting he is.
And we have won a lot of games, and had a dynamic offense for many years with DD playing an important role on our O line.

I mean..."the worst O lineman in the league". This is complete nonsense.