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Colts 18 - 49ers 14: Grading out QB Alex Smith
When I was writing yesterday's recap, I mentioned that I was withholding comments on Alex Smith. Given how big a story it was in 49ers-land when Smith was elevated to QB1, I felt it was definitely deserving of its own post. Additionally, I thought it' Full Article at Niners Nation
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…for being better than Peyton Manning. Plus, he made some really good throws, and after Gore’s big run, the only time our offense moved was when we threw the ball. The biggest thing I noticed from Alex was his much improved awareness. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Remember that seven-year, $49.5 million deal Smith signed with the 49ers as the No. 1 overall pick in 2005? It turned into $26.3 million over four years before both sides agreed enough was enough. Full Article at Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - 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. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune
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HOUSTON He wasn't the second coming of Joe Montana, obviously. Not ever. But maybe Alex Smith can pull off something almost as remarkable after his long NFL hibernation. Can he be the successful second coming of. . . Alex Smith? Full Article at The Honolulu Advertiser
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We just want to make sure this time around we do everything that we can to put Alex in the best situation to be successful
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He's letting it fly, just playing Football like he's in the backyard. He plays well when he's relaxed and just going out and letting the ball go. ... Before, you could look at him and almost see the pressure on his back - you know what I mean, being a first-round pick and all the expectations.
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I, 150 percent, back what he’s doing, absolutely ... There’s not one iota that I’m wavering here or there, whatever. Jimmy knows there are some things going forward that he has to learn about our players, what they can and cannot do.
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The biggest thing was we were going on basic matchups ... That was the biggest thing. We thought the matchups were good the way we had them and we wanted to do that.
SOURCE: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
