If you haven't noticed (and I haven't until today) Alex Smith is putting together a pretty good campaign in 2011. I don't think this is a coincidence or an accident either. That's why I'm advocating, for the first time, you consider adding Alex Smith to your roster if you're looking for QB help. He ranks 2nd in the NFC in passer rating and has thrown only 1 interception to 8 total TD's (1 rushing + 7 passing). The niners hired coach Harbaugh with the hopes he could tutor a young QB and that's why they drafted Colin Kaepernick, but it's Smith who was more ready to be the starter with the shortened camp and he seems to be making the most of this opportunity. Whether it's a bid to get a long-term deal in the Bay or a dress rehearsal for another QB needy team next year, he's finally got a coach and coordinator that are getting the most out of him and the weapons around him. This week he has a tough matchup with the Lions forcing lots of turnovers, so I wouldn't advocate starting him. But if you're not satisfied with your current backup, he's a player you may want to consider taking a shot on. This may be the beginning of a really good thing and you can get in on the ground floor.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Has His Time Finally Come?
If you haven't noticed (and I haven't until today) Alex Smith is putting together a pretty good campaign in 2011. I don't think this is a coincidence or an accident either. That's why I'm advocating, for the first time, you consider adding Alex Smith to your roster if you're looking for QB help. He ranks 2nd in the NFC in passer rating and has thrown only 1 interception to 8 total TD's (1 rushing + 7 passing). The niners hired coach Harbaugh with the hopes he could tutor a young QB and that's why they drafted Colin Kaepernick, but it's Smith who was more ready to be the starter with the shortened camp and he seems to be making the most of this opportunity. Whether it's a bid to get a long-term deal in the Bay or a dress rehearsal for another QB needy team next year, he's finally got a coach and coordinator that are getting the most out of him and the weapons around him. This week he has a tough matchup with the Lions forcing lots of turnovers, so I wouldn't advocate starting him. But if you're not satisfied with your current backup, he's a player you may want to consider taking a shot on. This may be the beginning of a really good thing and you can get in on the ground floor.
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I think the niners were banking on Smith to continue to suck and hoping to "suck for Luck" -- thats why they didn't sign another qb this offseason when there were plenty of upgrades from smith on the market. Their owner is probably pissed that Alex Smith actually started playing good, now they can't get Andrew Luck. Patrick Willis is a beast, and there defense is pretty good, but I think Alex Smith will come back down to earth and continue his sucky ways.
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