Alex smith taking snaps with 1st team offense

Originally posted by mrbusinessman499:
Matt Maiocco just posted that on Twitter I guess they r losing faith in Shaun [/indent]

how's that if everyone took off for the bye week? Or are they back to work already?? In anycase, this is great news. Now we can check smith off the list as well and make room to see what Davis can do for us. If everyone fails. we draft a QB.

Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:

Originally posted by mrbusinessman499:
Matt Maiocco just posted that on Twitter I guess they r losing faith in Shaun [/indent]

how's that if everyone took off for the bye week? Or are they back to work already?? In anycase, this is great news. Now we can check smith off the list as well and make room to see what Davis can do for us. If everyone fails. we draft a QB.

Today is the last practice before the players go off and do there thing

Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:

Originally posted by mrbusinessman499:
Matt Maiocco just posted that on Twitter I guess they r losing faith in Shaun [/indent]

how's that if everyone took off for the bye week? Or are they back to work already?? In anycase, this is great news. Now we can check smith off the list as well and make room to see what Davis can do for us. If everyone fails. we draft a QB.

I really am hoping we get to see what Davis has, at some point. He may not be ready right now, but his pocket presence and strong arm are something that our #1 and #2 just don't have.

Wait isnt the team on vaca??

im an Alex Smith supporter but if this is true this is stupid I dont see why you would bench Hill after 1 bad game, so if Alex has 1 bad game does that mean Nate Davis comes in

Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Wait isnt the team on vaca??

Today is the last practice before the players go off and do there thing

I am glad to hear this. This is a good time to give Smith some time with the first team.

One of the most important things the 49ers need to learn from this season is a final decision on whether or not Smith can be the guy. It has been widely reported that Smith has made good progress under the tutelage of Mike Johnson. If that is the case, then the coaches need to see how that translates into game situations.

It has always been clear that Shaun Hill is a place-holder until a legit NFL QB arrives. To date; Smith has NOT been that guy, but he also has not had either the training or the tools to fully develop what he may have. This is a good time to begin to find out.

If Smith can't get the job done, then one of the #1 pick next year must solve that problem. This team will be lucky to get into the playoffs with Hill, much less get past the first round.

Originally posted by mrbusinessman499:

Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Wait isnt the team on vaca??

Today is the last practice before the players go off and do there thing

Oh lol thanks

Originally posted by valrod33:
im an Alex Smith supporter but if this is true this is stupid I dont see why you would bench Hill after 1 bad game, so if Alex has 1 bad game does that mean Nate Davis comes in

IMO I don't think Hill has had 1 bad game....the last game just sticks out because it was such a bad loss. I think Hill has either sucked, has had subpar play, and/or intermittent success in every game this season. i.e., nothing close to consistent.

well if 1 "bad" game gets you benched, the whole starting offense/defense should be benched.

OH YEAH! I guess this is why Smith is staying the whole bye week and Shaun is leaving for vacation after today. If he plays well this means no more noodle arm.

Maiocco also points out that this is the first time backups have had the chance to run with 1s since they arent running Scout Team plays

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MattMaiocco In other words, this is first time a lot of backups have had chance to practice 49ers' plays - not just the opponents' plays - since camp.