NFL: Merrill Hoge

[AUTiger7222]

Merrill Hoge has always been an idiot and that's not gonna change ever. But he just said on NFL Matchup that the San Francisco 49ers have the best offense in the NFL.

[ChrisD]

Well, it's like they've been claiming for years. . . Pigs CAN fly.

[sonnyjim]

I've always thought his lapels were too tight for clear thinking.

[Duff_Man]

I don't think the pieces add up to it on paper, but that means nothing when you're all on the same page and playing well together. They are looking good.

I do still believe they are in for a fall this season. 10 wins max.

[ggp]

It is too early to say that he is wrong. Their run game is very good and Alex Smith is managing the game pretty well.

I don't worry about what TV analysts say. They often contradict themselves and think nothing of it. Hodge is an old school guy and he loves the Niners philosophy. So be it. In the end, it is all talk.

[phocis850]

All the other teams he wanted to pick are either 0 and 1 or barely won.

[Jesus]

Best offense after week one? Talk to me after week 8

[mdrake34]

Merrill has brain damage from all of the concussions that he suffered when he played. I read an interview with him where he said when he first started appearing on tv he would stay up the entire night practicing his line and would still have trouble remembering them.

[AUTiger7222]

Well I have to admit after watching the Niners for 2 straight games they're offense is much better this year than it was last year. Alex Smith is actually making teams pay for selling out against the run.

I hate to admit this but Hoge might be right.

[ChrisD]

Their offense looks good this year, a lot better than last year, but I'm not going to sit and say that they have the best offense in the league right now. However, it could very well be the most balanced offense in the league. Probably one of the only teams that can run the ball effectively and pass effectively. You aren't going to see too many big plays out of them though, and when a team doesn't have big play potential, it could turn into a problem later in the season.