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Matt Flynn looks to be the flavor of the month, having been groomed in the high powered Green Bay offensive system and fresh off a record breaking performance against Detroit in week 17. The list gets pretty pedestrian after Flynn with Jason Campbell,...
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While my money is on Jackson re-signing with the Chargers, the 49ers will definitely be in the game if he bolts the Bolts. Multiple reports indicate that the San Francisco 49ers plan on bringing in a couple new weapons for Alex Smith in the passing game.
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In order to keep the core of the team intact they have several free agents on their roster that they’ll need to bring back, most notably Alex Smith, Dashon Goldson, Carlos Rogers and Joshua Morgan. However, free agency will open up in March, and that’s...
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Only unrestricted free agents can be franchise-tagged. That is, NFLers with at least four years of experience. Restricted free agents — players with three years experience — cannot be. Quarterbacks set to become UFAs on March 15 include New Orleans’...
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And that bidding is expected to go quickly. And that bidding needs to be done by the 49ers. Unlike San Diego, San Francisco has a excellent rushing attack, knows how to play consistent defense and has a better head coach in Jim Harbaugh. Alex Smith may...
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The 49ers were two muffed punts away from a shot at winning a sixth Super Bowl championship. The team exceeded everyone's expectations with a strong defense and a head coach, Jim Harbaugh, who instilled confidence in the much-maligned quarterback, Alex...
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Combine is right around the corner and draft season is in full swing, to be sure. The most popular position of need being discussed with regards to our beloved 49ers is wide receiver (WR). Most of us feel that if we had a "stud" WR on the roster we...
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Behind Brees, Alex Smith might be the most popular quarterback this offseason after he played a big role in helping the San Francisco 49ers reach the NFC Championship match. Alex Smith had to go through a lot of obstacles to get to where he is now. ...
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In an expected change of pace, the 49ers introduced their offense, rather than their highly touted defense, in the pregame ceremonies. It’s not that this hadn’t been done before, but typically the final player introduced is a fan favorite — in the...
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I’m not quite as ready to conclude that teams with great defenses and so-so quarterbacks can’t win a championship. Baltimore and San Francisco came ever so close to meeting in the Super Bowl and they were teams built on defense and had quarterbacks who...
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(SI) The San Francisco 49ers raised the bar for this division with a shocking resurgence in 2011. The challenge for them now is to maintain that level of excellence, and that puts some pressure on the few decisions they have to make before free agency...
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San Francisco 49ers exited from the NFL playoffs in the NFC Championship Game at the hands of the New York Giants. The Niners were in the game and held a lead for a while, but their offense just couldn't get a whole lot going, especially passing the...
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San Francisco 49ers are coming off a storybook season under head coach Jim Harbaugh, finishing 13-3 and making the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Harbaugh was named Coach of the Year and quarterback Alex Smith, a former No. 1 overall pick who...
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Let’s begin with what I consider to be the most obvious. (To the incredulous ones out there: Yes, I am putting my complete trust in the quarterback once destined for football purgatory.) During a year in which a proper offseason program failed to...
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Beyond pulled out when analyzing Tim Tebow. Insight #1: When Tebow wins he’s a hero, and when he loses, he’s a fraud. Maybe not that surprising to Tebow followers. However, given this popular sentiment, the question then becomes does the same hold true...
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Smith has caused me to feel many different emotions over the last several years. Anger, frustration and confusion come to mind. However, the other night I experienced a completely unique feeling regarding the 49ers’ quarterback. It began after I...
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Smith had his best season in his career in leading the 49ers to a 13-3 regular-season record and the NFC Championship Game. The team has been open about its intent to re-sign Smith, who is an unrestricted free agent. “We’re all in lockstep as an...
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Brown getting banged up seems to alter people’s perception of reality. And goldson would have been able to see brown going for the ball better than brown could have seen goldson. They were both looking back at the ball and since goldson was behind,...
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Bringing in Manning would be a smart decision if this franchise has the ambition to compete with the best in the game. Pros: The 49ers went to the NFC Championship game last year without an elite quarterback. Alex Smith had a good season, but has...
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San Francisco 49ers Santa Clara, Calif. , leaders have approved plans for a new stadium , which would be completed in time for the 2014 season. Grant Cohn examines quarterback Alex Smith's top five strengths and weaknesses. Seattle Seahawks Seahawks...
About Alex Smith
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Alexander Ross Smith (born May 7, 1984 in Bremerton, Washington, U.S.) is an American football quarterback for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and a former number one overall draft pick. Full Article
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San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith accepts the trophy for head coach Jim Harbaugh who won the AP Coach Rookie of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl...
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers attends Pepsi Pre-Super Bowl Party at Indiana State Museum on February 3, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 09: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh (L) walks with caddie and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith on the 18th fairway during the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at the Spyglass Hill Golf on February 9, 2012 in Pebble Beach, California.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, walks with his caddie 49ers quarterback Alex Smith on the second fairway at Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. , Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain, from left, laughs with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh on the first green at Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach,...
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COMMERCIAL IMAGE - In this photograph taken by AP Images for NFL Honors Experience Suite, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith poses at the NFL Honors Gifting Suite in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith leaves the locker room at the NFL football team's headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith pauses as he talks to reporters at his locker at the NFL football team's headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. The 49ers lost to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game Sunday.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the 49ers lost the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants beat...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the GIants won 20-17 in overtime during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith leaves the field after being defeated by the New York Giants in overtime in the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks off the field at the end of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants beat the 49ers 20-17.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to pass against Linval Joseph #97 of the New York Giants during the second half of the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against Chase Blackburn #93 of the New York Giants during the second half of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (C) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (L), linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka(below) and Jason Pierre-Paul (R) during the fourth quarter during the NFL's NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers stands with head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco,...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers attempt to break away from pressure by Mathias Kiwanuka #94 of the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (C) is sacked by New York Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka during the fourth quarter of the NFL's NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball for 17-yards in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by Justin Tuck #91 and Jason Pierre-Paul #90 of the New York Giants in the third quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (R) leaps to throw under pressure from New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley during the third quarter of the NFL's NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith leaps to throw a pass against the New York Giants during third quarter of the NFL's NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (L) and defensive end Justin Tuck (R) during the third quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
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San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith accepts the trophy for head coach Jim Harbaugh who won the AP Coach Rookie of the Year during the inaugural NFL Honors show Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New York Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football's Super Bowl...
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