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Examiner Exclusive: Interviews with 49ers LB Patrick Willis and QB Alex Smith
Examiner Exclusive: Interviews with 49ers LB Patrick Willis and QB Alex Smith
49ers quarterback Alex Smith takes a picture with me at a special screening of "The Taking of Pelham 123" in Milpitas.(Photo by Russell Ja)On Wednesday night, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and quarterback Alex Smith hosted a special scree...
Alex Smith and the 49ers QB1 position
Alex Smith and the 49ers QB1 position
ninersnation.com — More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP Browse more photos » Although we still have two... days of OTAs left (tomorrow and Tuesday), we've reached a point where I ... (more) Alex Smith and the 49ers QB1 position
What Smith must show to win starting QB job
blog.pressdemocrat.com — A couple days ago Reader Danny had a question about the 49ers' quarterback competition.... (more) What Smith must show to win starting QB job
Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition
Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition
nfl.com — In boxing, there is an age-old adage that contrasting styles make fights. The same axiom could be... applied to the 49ers' quarterback competition between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill . As coach Mike Singletary and his staff evaluate the two candidates ... (more) Smith has fighting chance in 49ers' open QB competition
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On Wednesday night, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and quarterback Alex Smith hosted a special screening of " The Taking of Pelham 123. " In addition to Willis and Smith, Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, safety Michael Huff and rookie wide ...