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The 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 c
One of the better football players in the league today, Drew Brees had a phenomenal season with 46 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions. The biggest highlight for Brees this season was passing Dan Marino for most passing yards in a single season. Brees
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... View Photo »
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Many people consider Alex Smith’s career apex to be the final 12 seconds of the divisional playoff, however it’s my belief that the Sunday that followed held an experience more special. In an expected change of pace, the 49ers introduced their offense, r
Q. I can’t help thinking that the changes in the rules to favor offenses will eventually cause some boredom with fans. I truly believe the changes make the quarterback position more important than at any other time in history. That’s why a team like the
After getting the Niners to the NFC Championship Game, Alex Smith has earned the confidence of Jim Harbaugh and likely a new deal with San Francisco. (SI) The San Francisco 49ers raised the bar for this division with a shocking resurgence in 2011. The ch
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, left, and coach Jim Harbaugh, right, wait to putt on the third green during a charity shootout between the 49ers and the San Francisco Giants at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach,... View Photo »
Can Alex Smith and the 49ers offense score enough points to win?
The 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
The 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 wh
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
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers look sto pass as he rolls out of the pocket in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul in the third quarter during the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball against 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.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers dives for extra yardage against Kenny Phillips #21 of the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: (L-R) Alex Smith #11 and head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers talk during a timeout against the New York Giants in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is knocked to the field after throwing a pass against the New York Giants during the second quarter of the NFL's NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) runs the football as New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips attempts to tackle during the second quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith walks off the field in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walks to the sideline against the New York Giants in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith throws over New York Giants defensive tackle Linval Joseph in the first quarter of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul during the first half. of the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California January 22, 2012.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (L) is tripped up by New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips in the first quarter during the NFL NFC Championship game in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers greets his teammates as he takes the field against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a 73-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter to Vernon Davis #85 against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers takes the field during player introductions against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith runs onto the field before the NFL NFC Championship game against the New York Giants in San Francisco, California, January 22, 2012.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during warm ups against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith speaks during a news conference after his team lost to the New York Giants in overtime at the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith walks off the field after overtime of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 20-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVI.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith is tripped up by New York Giants' Kenny Phillips (21) after a run during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers' Alex Smith warms up before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is hit by New York Giants' Dave Tollefson (71) as he throws during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws to Frank Gore (21) during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is introduced before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in San Francisco.
View Photo »SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 22: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass in the third quarter against the New York Giants during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park on January 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
View Photo »They're a great front. At home with the crowd noise, they were teeing off ... We knew what type of defense they were. They're aggressive and come after you. I really thought they were getting the jump on us.
We liked the matchup that we had ... Braylon was one-on-one with the defensive back. We just had some missed communication . I left the ball inside and he went outside.
As I let it go, he goes outside, and all the sudden, he's outside with the DB inside
We haven't felt like this in a long time
We knew what type of defense they were, especially at home ... We felt like they were getting the jump on us.
Some of these mistakes are the first time we're going through this together
We definitely expected (pressure), knowing the type of defense they were, especially at home ... They're aggressive and come after you.
The mood in the locker room, every guy in there, no one is OK with it
It is tough to get ready for a defense like that ... They do so many different things, and they are talented all over the field. This is a tough team to prepare for in a short time.
We definitely expected it coming in, we knew what type of defense they were
No mention of his brother in regards to this game ... It's business as usual, staying with our routine. It's a short week, we're traveling East, there will be obstacles for us that we have to overcome. It will be a crammed week.
One of the best games I’ve seen him play
Especially on the perimeter there, (we were) frustrated
He's been the identity of that team and that defense for so long ... The mindset, the mentality of that defense, how they play, their aggressiveness, he's kind of embodied all of that.
It's business as usual, staying with our routine ... There will be obstacles for us that we have to overcome. It will be a crammed week.
A little frustrating ... In the passing game we left some stuff out there, but at the same time [it was] a little encouraging that we were still able to put the game away.
