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NFL Plus: Learning the hard way

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Alex Smith, making his first start as a 49er, fumbles on a hit by the Colts' Robert Mathis. Smith threw four interceptions in the game. April 23, 2005. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

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  1. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the football as he is hit by linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  2. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12:  Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  3. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08:  Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  4. INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 01:  Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the NFL game against  the Indianapolis Colts  at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 18-14.
  5. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01:  Alex Smith #82 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled on a run by Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants on November 1, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  6. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25:  Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws downfield at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  7. GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13:  Quarterbacks Shaun Hill #13 and Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walk out onto the field prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.
  8. SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 22:   San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith #11 scrambles away from Oakland Raiders defensive end Tommy Kelly #93 during the 1st quarter as the San Francisco 49ers host the Oakland Raiders at Candlestick Park August 22, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  9. SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 04:  Quarterback Alex Smith #11 throws the ball during the 49ers training camp at their practice facilities on August 4, 2009 in Santa Clara, California.

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