SB Nation Bay Area: All Posts by Jason Patthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48817/bayrea-fave.png2013-02-03T20:46:46-08:00https://bayarea.sbnation.com/authors/jason-patt/rss2013-02-03T20:46:46-08:002013-02-03T20:46:46-08:0049ers to pick 31st in draft after Super Bowl loss
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<p>The 49ers will pick 31st in the 2013 NFL Draft due to their Super Bowl XLVII loss to the Baltimore Ravens. </p> <p>Thanks to their 34-31 loss to the <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Baltimore Ravens</a> in <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl" class="sbn-auto-link">Super Bowl XLVII</a>, the <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Francisco 49ers</a> will be picking at No. 31 in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Ravens will obviously then be picking 32nd.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/1/28/3924336/2013-nfl-mock-draft" target="_blank">Dan Kadar over at Mocking the Draft</a> currently has San Francisco selecting South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger. The Niners' defense was pretty solid on the whole all season, but as witnessed in the Super Bowl, their pass defense had some issues.</p>
<p>Across the bay, the Oakland Raiders will be picking third. Kadar has the Raiders taking Texas A&M defensive end Damontre Moore to help improve the pass rush.</p>
<p>Here's the full rundown of the first round:</p>
<p>1. <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Chiefs</a> 2-14, .516 SOS</p>
<p>2. <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> 2-14, .539</p>
<p>3. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> 4-12, .469</p>
<p>4. <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Eagles</a> 4-12, .508</p>
<p>5. <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> 4-12, .566</p>
<p>6. <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Browns</a> 5-11, .508</p>
<p>7. <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Arizona Cardinals</a> 5-11, .559</p>
<p>8. <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Buffalo Bills</a> 6-10, .480</p>
<p>9. <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> 6-10, .512</p>
<p>10. <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tennessee Titans</a> 6-10, .512</p>
<p>11. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a> 7-9, .457</p>
<p>12. <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a> 7-9, .500</p>
<p>13. <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> 7-9, .502</p>
<p>14. <a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Carolina Panthers</a> 7-9, .516</p>
<p>15. <a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Saints</a> 7-9, .521</p>
<p>16. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a> 7-8-1, .539</p>
<p>17. <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> 8-8, .465</p>
<p>18. <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a> 8-8,.523</p>
<p>19. <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> 9-7, .521</p>
<p>20. <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a> 10-6, .512</p>
<p>21. <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a> 10-6, .438</p>
<p>22. St. Louis Rams (from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Redskins</a>) 10-6, .494</p>
<p>23. <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a> 10-6, .520</p>
<p>24. <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indianapolis Colts</a> 11-5, .441</p>
<p>25. <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> 11-5, .504</p>
<p>26. <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> 11-5, .508</p>
<p>27. <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> 12-4, .496</p>
<p>28. <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> 13-3, .457</p>
<p>29. <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a> 12-4,.496</p>
<p>30. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Falcons</a> 13-3, .422</p>
<p>31. San Francisco 49ers 11-4-1, .504</p>
<p>32. Baltimore Ravens 10-6, .496</p>
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https://bayarea.sbnation.com/49ers/2013/2/3/3949400/current-nfl-draft-order-2013Jason Patt2012-12-14T06:43:21-08:002012-12-14T06:43:21-08:00Warriors' improved defense a key to hot start
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<p>The Warriors have gotten off to an excellent 15-7 start this season thanks in large part to their much-improved defense. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Golden State Warriors</a> have been one of the pleasant surprises of this 2012-13 NBA season, jumping out to a 15-7 record after a thrilling victory over the <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> on Wednesday night. This strong start comes after a woeful 23-43 campaign last year.</p>
<p>So what has changed for these Warriors? While the offense has remained as similarly effective as last season, the defense has improved by leaps and bounds. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/2012/12/13/3762248/golden-state-warriors-defense-david-lee-jarrett-jack">SB Nation's Tom Ziller</a> notes just how impressive the improvements on the defensive end have been:</p>
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<p>The transformation has been stunning. Golden State was No. 27 on defense last season, and sits at No. 14 after Wednesday's win, <a href="http://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/GSW/2013.html" target="_blank">according to Basketball-Reference</a>. This was, admittedly, part of the plan. The plan when the team traded <span>Monta Ellis</span> for <span>Andrew Bogut</span> last season. Bogut, who has played a grand total of 73 minutes for the Warriors. Bogut was supposed to be the centerpiece of a revived Golden State defense. Bogut isn't in there, but the defense got better anyway. It's mindblowing.</p>
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<p>Ziller points out a few stats that are key to understanding Golden State's newfound defensive success. The first is the fact that the Warriors are No. 1 in the NBA in defensive rebounding, helped in large by <span>David Lee</span>. The others involve opponent field goal percentage and expected opponent field goal percentage, which the Warriors come in at No. 8 and No. 2 in the league.</p>
<p>Much of the credit for the defensive turnaround can be given to coach Mark Jackson and his staff. Even without Ellis, Golden State's roster is still full of guys who are not highly regarded for their defense. But thanks to the schemes designed by Jackson that have been executed quite well by these players, the Warriors have become a respectable defensive team.</p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/warriors/2012/12/14/3765658/warriors-defenseJason Patt2012-12-14T06:41:33-08:002012-12-14T06:41:33-08:00Raiders' McClain has 'nothing to say' to media
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<p>Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain refused to speak to reporters following Thursday's practice that saw him in the role of scout team running back. </p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> linebacker <span>Rolando McClain</span> returned to practice this week following a two-game suspension, but has seen his role reduced a significant amount. At Thursday's practice, McClain was thrust into the role of scout team running back.</p>
<p>McClain was in the locker room for the media access period after practice, but the linebacker refused to speak to reporters (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/paul-gutierrez/mcclain-i-aint-got-nothing-say">via CSN Bay Area</a>):</p>
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<p>"I ain't got nothing to say," McClain said with a shake of his head.</p>
<p>"Coach covered everything you could ask me."</p>
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<p>Raiders coach Dennis Allen has not discussed the specifics of McClain's suspension, which was handed down on Nov. 30 for "conduct detrimental to the team." The two men met on Wednesday and McClain was subsequently put back on the active 53-man roster.</p>
<p>It's currently unknown whether McClain will see the field when the Raiders host the <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Chiefs</a> this Sunday. Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver said Thursday that McClain has looked good in practice, but there are no guarantees when it comes to playing this weekend.</p>
<p>Before getting suspended, McClain had notched 60 tackles on the season, which is currently still fourth on the team.</p>
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