Alex Smith gets lukewarm endorsement | Page 2

susweel · 2010-01-05T10:35:41-08:00

This kind of surprised me, I really thought Sing would have given Alex a better endorsement. Especially after all the but kissing he did with Alex this year. He basically just said Alex is our QB right now but we want someone better. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/05/alex-smith-gets-lukewarm-endorsement/ Alex Smith is the quarterback going forward," Singletary said. "But the thing I want you to understand is we're always trying to get better at that position and constantly evaluating. That does not mean we won't sign another quarterback. It's a very important position and we're always looking at it." Singletary also made it sound likely offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye will keep his job, but stopped short of a guarantee there. Reading the tea leaves, we suspect the 49ers are more likely to add a draft pick at quarterback than a veteran to threaten Smith's job.

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:19 PM

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Perhaps Singletary just wanted to shut NinerTalk up for a while?

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:22 PM

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It's because Singletary is about winning. He knows what winners look like and he isn't convinced yet.

Alex needs to show that he can own this offense.

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:22 PM

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GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:24 PM

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Don't exactly remember, but didn't he also stress that he didn't want a qb competition? Or is that something I read on here

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:36 PM

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That's BS and you know it. He didn't say "Alex is our QB and we want somebody better."

He said "Alex is our QB right now."

That's your take and your spin on what he said.

The bottom line is Alex has improved and we don't have better options for 2010.

Jan 5, 2010 at 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

"Bipolar ass"? Is that some new sexual technique involving a threesome? Just asking.

Jan 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM

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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
That's BS and you know it. He didn't say "Alex is our QB and we want somebody better."

He said "Alex is our QB right now."

That's your take and your spin on what he said.

The bottom line is Alex has improved and we don't have better options for 2010.

Important points to remember. I still think we draft a QB this April with a mid-round pick though -- just in case.

I also think it will be interesting how Nate Davis looks after a full off-season.

Jan 5, 2010 at 1:23 PM

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Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Jan 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM

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Originally posted by 49erFaithful:
Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Jan 5, 2010 at 1:57 PM

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Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful:
Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Jan 5, 2010 at 2:01 PM

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susweel
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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful:
Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Well if Sing is worried about the fans and media's opinion then he's an idiot.

Jan 5, 2010 at 2:01 PM

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Originally posted by nvninerfan1:
I'd say that's a heck of lot better endorsement than last year.

Last year alot of you were "Crowning King Shaun, the Emperor of Noodle Arms and protector of conservative game planning".

hahaha

Jan 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM

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IMO, we all hear what we want to hear. MS has shown the willingness to adapt according to most of what he's seen on the field. All season he seemed to choose his words very carefully when talking about Raye, Smith or Hill and I don't think he is really happy with any of them. I doubt you'd hear MS being as uncertain publicly about Willis, Gore or VD.

Jan 5, 2010 at 2:19 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful:
Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
Originally posted by TonyStarks:
Sing has to play it safe with you BiPolar ass fans and media.

Well if Sing is worried about the fans and media's opinion then he's an idiot.

I don't know why anyone would interpret the statement as anything but the truth. If I was in charge, I would be of the same opinion. Smith is the best they have right now, but that doesn't mean you don't ever stop looking for upgrades in positions not locked up by star players. Smith is not a star player in the NFL.

Jan 5, 2010 at 8:55 PM

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Since it is so necessary to have a billion zillion threads on smith I've decided to just copy paste my post. Call it a media blitz if you will.

Fun Fact,

Alex Smith is 4-1 in home games this season out scoring his opponents 74-24. Not saying this is any indication of whether or not he is going to polish his game to be a top passer but it is a nice start and a pleasant contrast to all the hater jargon.

I'm now realizing how many alex threads there is on the first page..... wow