San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of a NFL football Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of a NFL football Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.

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  1. SEATTLE , WA - DECEMBER 06: Josh Morgan #84 of the San Francisco 49ers dives a yard short of a the goal line against Jordan Babineaux #27 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  2. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is checked by trainers after a hard tackle in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle.
  3. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 29: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Manny Lawson #99 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 29, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  4. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Running back Ryan Grant #25 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the football for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 30-24.

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  1. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) looks for daylight as 49ers offensive lineman Chilo Rachal (R) blocks Indianapolis Colts linebacker Tyjuan Hagler during their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2009.
  2. San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary shakes hands with 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown against the Indianpolis Colts during their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2009.
  3. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, left, is stopped for a loss by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Daniel Muir in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-14.
  4. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree walks off the field after a NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  5. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks off the field after throwing an interception during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter of a NFL football against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  6. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of a NFL football Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  7. SEATTLE - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers passes against the Seattle Seahawks on December 6, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 20-17.
  8. SEATTLE , WA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Frank Gore #21 against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  9. SEATTLE , WA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  10. SEATTLE , WA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 6, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
  11. San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith walks off the field after the Seattle Seahawks beat the 49ers 20-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle.
  12. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith throws against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-17. Smith, who didn't have a 300-yard passing day in his first 38 NFL games, threw for 310 in the 49ers' new pass-happy offense.
  13. HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 13: Shaun Cody #95 of the Houston Texans runs onto the field before a game against the New York Jets at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Jets defeated the Texans 24-7.
  14. HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Defensive tackle Shaun Cody #95 of the Houston Texans is treated on the sidelines after taking a hard hit at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  15. HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Defensive tackle Shaun Cody #95 is treated on the sidelines after taking a hard hit at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  16. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of a NFL football Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.

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