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Alex Smith at QB
Alex Smith starts the second half as the 49ers QB. Shaun Hill was just 6-11 for 45 yards in the first half. Smith just found Michael Crabtree for a 17 yard catch on his first throw. Smith was the first pick in the draft in '05, but hasn't played much in the last 2 years.
Smith now 49ers starting quarterback
sports.yahoo.com — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)— Alex Smith is getting a big chance to resurrect his career. All but... forgotten, the former No. 1 overall pick is the San Francisco 49ers ’ new starting quarterback—again. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday ... (more) Smith now 49ers starting quarterback
Alex Smith Named Starter Against the Colts
Alex Smith Named Starter Against the Colts
ninernoise.com — Now I can see why it took Mike Singletary so long to make a decision in training... camp about the 49ers starting quarterback. Singletary named long forgotten and former number one draft pick Alex Smith as the starter against the Colts on Sunday. In the back of his mind he probably had Smith as... (more) Alex Smith Named Starter Against the Colts
Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
blog.blitznation.com — Former #1 overall draft pick Alex Smith is getting one last chance to prove he’s not one... of the biggest busts the NFL has ever seen. On Monday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary announced his decision to start Smith over Shaun Hill , who was benched at halftime of ... (more) Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
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