Alex Smith

Edwin Alexander Smith

Position: TE
Height: 6-4    Weight: 258 lbs.

Born: May 22, 1982 in Denver, CO
College: Stanford   (school history)    (Smith college stats)
Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 3rd round (71st overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 20 (4750th overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Could look to trade Alex Smith: The San Francisco 49ers could consider asking QB Alex Smith for a list of teams he is willing to be traded to in an attempt to...[+] trade him instead of releasing him this offseason.
• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Some teams could show interest in Alex Smith: The Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars could be among the teams to show interest in San Francisco 49ers OB Alex Smith...[+] if he is released this offseason.
• 1/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith to seek release : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith is expected to seek his release before the start of free agency, according to a source with...[+] knowledge of the situation. Smith is due to earn $8.5 million in 2013, with $1 million guaranteed now and the balance guaranteed as of April 1.
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith happy despite not starting: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith said he is thrilled the team is heading to the Super Bowl, even though he was replaced by QB...[+] Colin Kaepernick as the team's starting quarterback. 'I'm so happy, man,' Smith said. 'This is so surreal. It's such a crazy time, such a crazy moment. Obviously, it's been a unique year, and it would be great to be in there. But I couldn't be happier. This is a great group of guys, and they're all Super Bowl bound. I'm just so happy for all of them.'
• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith has been consummate pro: While San Francisco 49ers QBs Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick have switched roles, with the second-year Kaepernick now the start,...[+] Smith has been the consummate pro throughout the time. 'Alex is as professional as you can get and Alex himself is getting ready for this game. So, they are lock-step in their preparation,' offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Wednesday, Jan. 9.
• 1/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Alex Smith, Reggie Bush unlikely options: The San Diego Chargers are unlikely to try and add San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith or Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush this offseason....[+]

• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Adam Snyder wants Alex Smith to QB team: Arizona Cardinals OT Adam Snyder he would tell the team's management to go after San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith if he becomes...[+] available in the offseason. 'If someone asked me about him, I would tell them exactly what I thought,' Snyder said. 'I think the guy's got unbelievable character, and I think he's a leader. Obviously, he and I came in together (in 2005). So I've got a special place for him.'
• 12/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Kevin Kolb could be released: The Arizona Cardinals may decide to release QB Kevin Kolb following the 2012 season. Kolb has played just 15 of a possible 32...[+] games for the team in his two seasons in the desert. 'Clearly Arizona has to do something at the quarterback position, and more than likely I think they'll wipe themselves out after two years of the Kevin Kolb experiment,' ESPN NFL insider John Clayton said. 'I don't know if they move on Alex Smith or draft a quarterback, but they've got to do something.'
• 12/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Could deal Alex Smith in offseason: The San Francisco 49ers could be open to dealing QB Alex Smith during the offseason. He signed a three-year, $24 million contract...[+] with the team in the offseason. That reasonable contract gives the team options. If he is on the team's roster April 1, 2013, his entire $7.5 million base salary becomes fully guaranteed. He is currently the 20th-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, which might make him an attractive option to a team in need of a QB. If he is released before April 1, the team would still owe him $1 million.
• 12/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith still part of team’s thinking: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the QB Alex Smith still is one of the team’s guys. “Alex is not out of this,”...[+] Harbaugh said. “We feel like Alex is, we said it before, he's one of your guys he's won us a lot of football games and he'll be preparing himself to play in these games every single week. That's what his mindset has to be.”

• 11/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Expect QB decision by midweek: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team expects to make a decision on their starting quarterback between QBs...[+] Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick by Wednesday, Nov. 28. 'Alex Smith is our starting quarterback. He has not done anything to lose that job,' Harbaugh said. 'In fact, he's playing at a very high level. Also, Colin Kaepernick, you can't categorize him as a backup quarterback, because he's started games and played very well in those games.' Harbaugh said anything is possible this week, including using both quarterbacks in Week 13 against the St. Louis Rams.
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Vernon Davis still a fan of Alex Smith : San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis said he believes QB Alex Smith remains the favorite to be the starting quarterback moving...[+] forward despite QB Colin Kaepernick's performance. Head coach Jim Harbaugh is not committing to either player at this point. 'It's difficult, but I think Alex is still the man,' Davis said. 'In my heart I strongly believe that and you'll know next week. I'm sure Harbaugh will make a nice decision who he wants to go with but right now we have two outstanding playmakers.'
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick expected to keep job: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is expected to keep the starting quarterback job when QB Alex Smith (concussion) returns....[+]
• 11/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No advantage to naming QB: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that reports he’s told QB Colin Kaepernick he’s starting in Week 12 are not...[+] factual and offered no comment when asked if Kaepernick or QB Alex Smith (concussion) knew who the starter would be. 'We feel like there’s no competitive advantage for us to release that information for our organization and our team,' Harbaugh said. 'Like any position, we don’t get into what the roles going to be and how we’re going to use it.'
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Expect Alex Smith to be cleared: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday, Nov. 23, that he expects QB Alex Smith (concussion)...[+] to be medically cleared to play by Saturday, Nov. 24. A decision will be made Saturday morning regarding Smith's status for the Week 12 game against the New Orleans Saints.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith appears past symptoms: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday, Nov. 23, that QB Alex Smith (concussion) has not experienced symptoms...[+] - headache or nausea - since Tuesday, Nov. 20. However, QB Colin Kaepernick has taken a majority of the first-team snaps in practice, which could be an indication he will be making his second career NFL start in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints. There have been reports during the week that Smith will not start, even if healthy, although Harbaugh continues to say he will not divulge a starting QB just yet.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith questionable for Week 12 : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 23, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 12.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith wearing no-contact jersey : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) is wearing a no-contact jersey during practice Friday, Nov. 23, which indicates...[+] he has not been cleared to play.
• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Teammate says Colin Kaepernick is starting: San Francisco 49ers CB Donte Whitner said QB Colin Kaepernick will be the starting quarterback over QB Alex Smith in Week 12....[+]
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith listed as limited participant: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Thursday, Nov. 22. If he is available...[+] in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, he is expected to serve as the backup to QB Colin Kaepernick.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | QB update : There are conflicting reports whether San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick will start the team's Week 12 game; however, according...[+] to a league source, Kaepernick has only been told that he’ll get first-team reps in practice. It is still possible QB Alex Smith has been told by head coach Jim Harbaugh that Kaepernick will start; however, Kaepernick has yet to receive that specific piece of news.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | HC sees higher ceiling in Colin Kaepernick?: One reason San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reportedly has opted for QB Colin Kaepernick over QB Alex Smith (concussion)...[+] in Week 12 is because he wants to find out what he has in Kaepernick. Harbaugh knows Smith isn't hard for opponents to prepare for, and he doesn't have a huge arm. Kaepernick, meanwhile, is a wildly athletic quarterback with clearly improving accuracy, and he is coming off a strong performance in Week 11.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Can Alex Smith still start in Week 12?: Updating a previous item, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) said head coach Jim Harbaugh told him QB Colin Kaepernick...[+] would get first-team reps in practice, but the door is open to start in Week 12 based on how the quarterbacks perform in practice.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith supports Colin Kaepernick : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) plans to fight for his starting job once he is fully healthy; however, he is supporting...[+] QB Colin Kaepernick as the starter. 'If you can't be happy for your teammate's success you're playing the wrong sport. Go play tennis or golf or something,' Smith said. 'That's ridiculous, I think. That doesn't belong in team sports, in my opinion. It's the quarterback position. It gets a lot of attention. We're going to get talked about.'
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick to start in Week 12: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh informed QB Alex Smith Wednesday, Nov. 21, that he intends to start QB Colin Kaepernick...[+] in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. The decision is not based on health.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith limited in practice: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. Smith was still...[+] wearing a black non-contact jersey.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No timetable on QB decision: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team was going to let the quarterback situation play out and there is no...[+] timetable on the decision between QB Alex Smith and QB Colin Kaepernick.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith expected to be cleared : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he believes QB Alex Smith will be cleared for contact by the end of the week;...[+] however, Harbaugh will not yet reveal his starting quarterback for Week 12.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick likely starting in Week 12 : San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick appears as if he will be the starting quarterback in Week 12. QB Alex Smith's (concussion)...[+] post-concussion symptoms returned over the weekend and he is still awaiting clearance by the team doctors. The 49ers also have a shorter-than-normal-week to prepare for their game, another sign pointing in the direction of Kaepernick starting.
• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith has not been cleared: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith's (concussion) concussion symptoms returned over the weekend, and he has not been cleared by...[+] team doctors. All signs right now point to QB Colin Kaepernick receiving another start against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12.
• 11/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh to ride hot hand at QB: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he usually rides the hot hand when it comes to deciding between two quarterbacks,...[+] and Harbaugh said both QBs Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick have the hot hand right now.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Week 11 Inactives: The San Francisco 49ers have declared WR A.J. Jenkins, QB Alex Smith, RB Brandon Jacobs, DL Ian Williams, OG Joe Looney, RB LaMichael...[+] James, FS Trenton Robinson inactive for Week 11.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith officially ruled out : Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers have announced QB Alex Smith (concussion) has been officially ruled out for...[+] Week 11 after being examined by the team's medical director.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith out for Week 11: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) will not play in Week 11. He was unable to get clearance from a neurologist, according...[+] to sources.
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith likely to play: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) intends to play in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears, and that it would be a surprise...[+] if he doesn’t, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The only hurdle reportedly in the path of Smith is a so-called 'contact' test, which will entail hitting Smith with a pad in the helmet and monitoring him for concussion symptoms.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith still needs to pass test: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) has passed all of the post-concussion steps but the...[+] last one, a contact test, which is likely to be administered Sunday, Nov. 18. He practiced all week in a black non-contact jersey, and is officially listed as questionable for the Week 11 game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith questionable for Week 11: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in practice Saturday, Nov. 17, and he is considered...[+] questionable for the Week 11 game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith limited in practice: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was listed as a limited participant for the second straight day of practice Friday,...[+] Nov. 16. He is still expected to start in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith limited San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith on track: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) has passed concussion tests this week and is currently...[+] on track to start against the Chicago Bears in Week 11 Monday, Nov. 19.
• 11/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith cleared to take part in drills San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) has been cleared to take part in non-contact drills during practice....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) has been cleared to take part in non-contact drills during practice.
• 11/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith seeking second opinion: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 10. While it's unclear whether he'll be cleared by...[+] an independent neurologist to return to action in Week 11 against the Chicago Bears, a league source said Smith is seeking a second opinion.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith injury update: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) was doing much better Monday, Nov. 12, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. Smith...[+] slept well, and his concussion symptoms were OK.
• 11/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick finishes up: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick saw his most extensive play in Week 10 against the St. Louis Rams, finishing up the 24-24...[+] tie after QB Alex Smith (concussion) departed early with a concussion. Kaepernick completed 11 of his 17 passes for 117 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also ran eight times for 66 yards and a diving 7-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith injury update : Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 10 and will not return...[+] to the game.
• 11/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith leaves game San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (head) left the game early Week 10 after suffering what may have been a concussion....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (head) left the game early Week 10 after suffering what may have been a concussion.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith practices in full: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) was able to practice fully Friday, Nov. 9, and he is considered probable for the Week...[+] 9 game against the St. Louis Rams.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith practices in fullSan Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 8....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 8.
• 11/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Full practice for Alex SmithSan Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) took part in a full practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) took part in a full practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.

• 10/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith earns honor San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8.
• 10/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith ridiculously accurate: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed all but one of his 19 pass attempts in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals Monday,...[+] Oct. 29. He finished with 232 yards and three touchdowns. However, he fell short of the single-game NFL accuracy record because he was one attempt short of qualification.
• 10/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Extra rest does Alex Smith good: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) said the sprained middle finger on his throwing hand benefited last week when he did...[+] not throw for three consecutive days. 'Yeah, it was a good week throwing the ball, very good this week,' head coach Jim Harbaugh said Saturday, Oct. 27. 'I think he feels very good physically. Confident going into the game and ready to roll.'
• 10/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | OC blames injury on struggles for Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Friday, Oct. 19, that the recent struggles for QB Alex Smith (finger)...[+] can be partly attributed to a sprained middle finger on his throwing hand suffered 12 days ago. In the past two games, he has four interceptions, and passer ratings of 43.1 and 74.5. Smith and the 49ers are off until Oct. 29 when they'll face the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh clarifies quarterback situation: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said the team has been getting plenty from QB Alex Smith and only is using QB Colin...[+] Kaepernick as an extra weapon.
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Giants | Defense pressure QBs in Week 6: The New York Giants sacked San Francisco 49ers QBs Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick six times for 48 yards in losses in Week 6....[+]
• 10/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith turns ball over frequently: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) completed 19 of his 30 pass attempts for 200 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions...[+] in the Week 6 loss against the New York Giants. He also fumbled once, but that was recovered by his own team. Smith entered the game with a finger injury on his throwing hand.
• 10/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith probable for Week 6: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) is listed as probable for the Week 6 game against the New York Giants. He had his finger...[+] taped Friday, Oct. 12, in practice.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith says finger is OK: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) said his sprained middle finger shouldn't be a problem for Week 6. Smith made some...[+] throws both Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, to test his finger, and said he expects it to keep healing as the week goes on and he uses it more. 'It's doing fine,' Smith said. 'The more you move it around, keep it going, it'll get better as the week goes on.' Smith said he might wear some tape 'for support' on the finger for the game.
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No bandage for Alex Smith: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) was not even wearing a badange on the sprained middle finger...[+] of his throwing hand Wednesday, Oct. 10, when he took part in a full practice.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith practices without restriction: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 10. Smith is expected...[+] to be fine for the Week 6 game against the New York Giants.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No bandage on Alex Smith’s finger: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) did not have a bandage on his sprained finger at practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. Head...[+] coach Jim Harbaugh said the injury is not a big deal.
• 10/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith's injury a concern: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said QB Alex Smith's (finger) injury is concerning. Smith is dealing with a sprained...[+] middle finger on his throwing hand, and he didn't attempt a pass since injuring it in Week 5. He currently leads the league with a 108.8 passer rating, and he's completed 68.6 percent of his passes (94-for-137) for 1,087 yards, eight touchdowns and one interception.
• 10/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith suffers sprained finger: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (finger) suffered a sprained middle finger on his throwing hand in the Week 5 win against the...[+] Buffalo Bills. Before departing in the second half of the blowout win, Smith completed 18 of his 24 pass attempts for 303 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Smith also gathered 49 yards on three runs.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick impresses: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick rushed for 50 yards on five carries, including a seven-yard touchdown run against the...[+] New York Jets in Week 4. Kaepernick also completed a pass for over 50 yards to WR Randy Moss in the game, the team's longest pass of the season. However, there doesn't appear to be any ideas of Kaepernick replacing QB Alex Smith as the starter.

• 9/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cowboys | Will Tony Romo receive better protection?: Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo was sacked 21 times over the final seven weeks of the 2011 season. Only San Francisco 49ers QB Alex...[+] Smith (23) was sacked more in that span.

• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith to play in preseason finale: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith will play in the 49ers' preseason finale, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. WR Mario Manningham...[+] will miss the game for personal reasons.
• 8/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick wins backup QB job: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick has won the backup job behind starting QB Alex Smith, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh....[+]

• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith loves offensive additions : San Francisco 49ers WR Alex Smith said he loves the additions of WRs Randy Moss and Mario Manningham this offseason. 'Love it,...[+] love it,' Smith said. 'We had a great offseason, a lot of new faces came in, really fit in. But this is the time when real football starts, put the pads on and we’ll see what everybody’s got.' Smith has particularly been impressed with Moss during offseason workouts. 'He’s been a blast on the field and off the field,' Smith said of Moss. 'Great guy, great teammate, catches everything, makes you look good as a quarterback, so it’s been great.'
• 7/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick expected to hang onto backup job: San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is expected to enter training camp as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter QB Alex Smith....[+] However, he'll need to hold off a charge from QB Josh X. Johnson.
• 7/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith says pursuit of Peyton Manning will be motivation: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith said he does not have any hard feelings toward the team about their pursuit of Denver Broncos...[+] QB Peyton Manning this offseason but said it will serve as motivation for him this season.

• 6/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith throwing quickly, confident: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith threw quickly and confidently every time he dropped back during minicamp, looking very comfortable...[+] in head coach Jim Harbaugh's offense. Smith didn't throw many deep balls during practices, but he was threading the needle in red zone exercises mid-week.
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith's arm stronger : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith spent the offseason strengthening some of the smaller muscles in his shoulder, which has resulted...[+] in more arm strength. 'We don’t have the gun out there timing it, but I do (see a stronger arm),' offensive coordinator Greg Roman said.

• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Jon Beason critical of Alex Smith comments : Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason responded to San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith via Twitter after comments he perceived were a...[+] slam on QB Cam Newton. Beason wrote, 'Alex smith, don't hate on Cam (because) your stats would've gotten u cut if Peyton decided to come 2 San Fran. Truth b told. That's after a 13-3 yr.' Smith used Newton as an example earlier this week that big stats don't always equate to wins.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith not concerned with passing yardage : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith said he is not so concerned with the amount of passing yards he has per game this season. Smith...[+] said big stat lines do not necessarily win games. 'This is the honest truth: I could absolutely care less on yards per game,' Smith said. 'I think that's a totally overblown stat. Because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what? You're like the Carolina Panthers and you're going no-huddle the entire second half and, yeah, Cam Newton threw for a lot of 300-yard games, that's great. You're not winning, though.'
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith impressed with receivers : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has been impressed with the team's new additions at wide receiver: WRs Randy Moss, Mario Manningham...[+] and A.J. Jenkins. 'It's like waking up on Christmas,' Smith said. 'You have a lot of new toys out there, new presents.' Head coach Jim Harbaugh added Smith has done a good job of distributing the ball during workouts. 'Alex has really been, in the two days out here, has been spreading the ball very well,' Harbaugh said. 'He's got a lot of options. That's been evident, too, for two days.'
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Coach says Alex Smith has improve delivery: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he is pleased with the way QB Alex Smith has improved his throwing motion this...[+] offseason. Smith worked with motion specialist Tom House to work on improving his motion.
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Believe Alex Smith can improve accuracy : The San Francisco 49ers believe QB Alex Smith can improve his accuracy by working to fix two mechanical flaws they have found....[+] The team thinks Smith can especially improve his throws outside the numbers if he corrects his flaws. The first flaw is that Smith locks his left leg as he strides during his throwing motion. The second flaw is sometimes he veers off to the right when he is supposed to take a straight drop back.

• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Raised offer to Alex Smith in negotiations: The San Francisco 49ers raised their offer late in negotiations with QB Alex Smith, according to a league source Wednesday, March...[+] 21. Smith signed a three-year, $24 million contract that includes $9 million guaranteed, the source said. The total money did not change, but originally he was to receive $8 million guaranteed. If Smith maxes out his incentive package - likely based on play time and undisclosed performance levels - the total package of the contract can reach $33 million.
• 3/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith not upset about Peyton Manning pursuit: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith said he is not upset with the team’s pursuit of QB Peyton Manning who decided to sign with...[+] the Denver Broncos.
• 3/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Agree to deal with Alex Smith: The San Francisco 49ers and free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) agreed to terms on a new contract Tuesday, March 20. It is believe...[+] Smith will make around $8 million per season, according to published reports.
• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh meets with Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and the front office met with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) for an hour Monday,...[+] March 19, in order to smooth over their relationship after San Fran pursued Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning. Harbaugh is likely trying to sell Smith on returning to the team.
• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Close to re-signing Alex SmithThe San Francisco 49ers are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign QB Alex Smith....[+] The San Francisco 49ers are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign QB Alex Smith.
• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith expected to re-sign: The San Francisco 49ers are expected to re-sign QB Alex Smith after the team lost out on signing Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning....[+] Smith met with the Miami Dolphins over the weekend, but now that they have signed QB David Garrard, Smith has turned back to the 49ers. Smith's contract offer is still on the table; they offered three years and $24 million.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dolphins | Alex Smith interested in joining team: Free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) is very interested in signing with the Miami Dolphins if they are serious about their interest...[+] in him.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Turning attention to Alex Smith : The San Francisco 49ers will likely now turn their attention to re-signing free-agent QB Alex Smith after free-agent QB Peyton...[+] Manning (Colts) has decided to play for the Denver Broncos. If the team is unable to re-sign Smith, QB Colin Kaepernick would likely end up the team’s starter.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Targeting Mike Wallace? : The San Francisco 49ers may consider making an offer to Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR Mike Wallace should the team...[+] lose out on both free-agent QBs Peyton Manning (Colts) and Alex Smith (49ers). The money saved would go toward Wallace - a deal in the neighborhood of $8 million annually.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith contract offer update : Updating previous items, the San Francisco 49ers have offered free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) a three-year deal worth $24 million...[+] that Smith is weighing, according to a league source.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Alex Smith considering agent change : Free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) is considering changing agents, according to a league source. Smith's agent, Tom Condon, represents...[+] free-agent QB Peyton Manning (Colts), who has worked out for 49ers officials. Smith hasn't yet interviewed any prospective new agents.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dolphins | Alex Smith negotiating with team: Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) met with the Miami Dolphins Sunday, March 18, and he is in contract...[+] negotiations with the team. Smith might receive a multi-year deal worth about $8 million per season.
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Could show interest in Alex Smith or Matt Hasselbeck: The Denver Broncos could show interest free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) if they lose free-agent QB Peyton Manning (Colts) to the...[+] San Francisco 49ers. They could also show interest in Tennessee Titans QB Matt Hasselbeck if the Titans sign Manning and release Hasselbeck.
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Alex Smith scheduled to visitThe Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) this week....[+] The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) this week.
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dolphins | Alex Smith to visitThe Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) Sunday, March 18....[+] The Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) Sunday, March 18.
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Rock Cartwright believes Alex Smith is starting QB : San Francisco 49ers RB Rock Cartwright believes free-agent QB Alex Smith will remain the team's starting quarterback. 'I think...[+] Alex is a great guy. I think we've got a great quarterback in Alex,' Cartwright said. 'Whoever is there, we'll be there to support him. Right now Alex is the guy.' The 49ers have been working to re-sign Smith, and Smith has acknowledged he was happy with their three-year offer. However, the team is also showing interest in free-agent QB Peyton Manning (Colts).
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Seahawks | Could have interest in Alex SmithThe Seattle Seahawks may show interest in free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) if the 49ers decide not to re-sign him....[+] The Seattle Seahawks may show interest in free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) if the 49ers decide not to re-sign him.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith happy with contract offer : Updating a previous item, San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent QB Alex Smith said reports of his demand for a five-year contract...[+] are 'completely false,' and that he’s happy with the three-year deal offered by the team. Smith said his agent and the 49ers are working out the details and that he expects to sign a new contract with San Francisco.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith still expects deal to get done: Impending free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) said Saturday, March 10, that he still expects a contract extension to get done with...[+] the club before Tuesday, March 13, when he can become an unrestricted free agent. 'It's just a process. It takes some time. It will get done,' Smith said.
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Standing by Alex Smith; Peyton Manning not option?: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh continues to stand firmly behind QB Alex Smith, who remains unsigned, as the team's...[+] starting quarterback. 'We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy. It's well documented,' Harbaugh said. While plenty of speculation tries to tie the 49ers to free-agent QB Peyton Manning (Colts), the 49ers have not done anything to inspire the speculation to continue. Earlier this week, team general manager Trent Baalke said the team's front office has not had any internal discussions regarding pursuing Manning.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith has received offerThe San Francisco 49ers have offered impending free-agent QB Alex Smith a new contract....[+] The San Francisco 49ers have offered impending free-agent QB Alex Smith a new contract.
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Remain focused on re-signing Alex Smith: The San Francisco 49ers remains intent on re-signing impending free-agent QB Alex Smith despite the fact Indianapolis Colts QB...[+] Peyton Manning (neck) is expected to hit the open market.
• 3/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Negotiating with Alex SmithThe San Francisco 49ers are currently in negotiations to re-sign unrestricted free-agent QB Alex Smith....[+] The San Francisco 49ers are currently in negotiations to re-sign unrestricted free-agent QB Alex Smith.

• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | HC echoes GM's sentiments on Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reiterated the team's interest in re-signing impending free-agent QB Alex Smith. 'Yeah,...[+] Alex is our guy. That's well-documented. He had a tremendous season. Definitely as a coach, you worry about a lot of things,' Harbaugh said. 'And when the quarterback's not signed and is a free agent, that leads to some lost sleep.'
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Want to keep Alex Smith : The San Francisco 49ers maintain they want to re-sign impending free-agent QB Alex Smith; however, the team offered no details...[+] on where things stand. 'We’re working hard to keep our guys in place,' general manager Trent Baalke said. 'There’s a lot of things that go on in the negotiation process. We don’t talk about where we are individually with any of our players contractually. All I can say is we want to keep our group together. We’re going to do whatever we can from a financial standpoint to do that.'
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith will look to cut down on sacks: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith said he will take the offseason to find ways of avoiding sacks in the future after getting sacked...[+] 44 times this season.
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh wants Alex Smith back : San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear he wants the team to re-sign impending free-agent QB Alex Smith....[+] Harbaugh said Smith is the team's guy at the starting quarterback position. 'We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy. It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year,' Harbaugh said. '(He is a) tremendous leader on our football team.'
• 2/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith is high priority for team: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reiterated Tuesday, Feb. 7, that re-signing QB Alex Smith is a high priority for the...[+] team, as he is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13. 'Obviously, Alex is as high a priority as anyone on our team,' Harbaugh said. The team has not yet started talks with Smith about a contract.
• 2/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith unlikely to get franchise tag: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith is unlikely to receive the franchise tag if the team and Smith's representatives are unable...[+] to come to an agreement, as the franchise tag for a QB is likely to pay in excess of $14 million for one season.

• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith struggled hitting WRs in playoffs: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed only eight of his 29 passes to wide receivers for 51 yards during the playoffs and...[+] finished with a 51.1 quarterback rating when targeting wide receivers. Smith completed 28 of his 37 passes for 444 yards to running backs and tight ends.
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith wants to return but not in rush for deal: San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent QB Alex Smith said he would like to re-sign with the team but is not putting a timetable...[+] on when he would like to get a deal done. He would not say if he would be willing to test the free agent market.
• 1/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith tosses two TDs in playoff game loss: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed 12 of 26 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the NFC Championship...[+] Game overtime loss against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 22. He also ran for 42 yards on six rushes.
• 1/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith throws for 299 yards, three TDs: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed 24 of 42 passes for 299 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Divisional...[+] Round playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14. Smith also had a 28-yard rushing touchdown on his only run of the game in the fourth quarter. It was Smith's first career playoff victory.
• 1/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith will receive bonusSan Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith will receive a $1 million bonus for starting a playoff game this season....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith will receive a $1 million bonus for starting a playoff game this season.
• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Offense did a solid job against pressure : The San Francisco 49ers did well most of the season against pressure, with QB Alex Smith completing 91 of 153 passes for 1,116...[+] yards, eight touchdowns, one interception and a 96.7 passer rating. However, the 49ers also allowed 21 sacks, including 13 in the final six games.
• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith solid in Week 17San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith went 21-for-31 for 219 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the St. Louis Rams....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith went 21-for-31 for 219 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the St. Louis Rams.

• 12/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith throws for 179 yards in Week 16: San Francisco 49ers TE Alex Smith completed 14 of 26 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against...[+] the Seattle Seahawks. Smith also ran for 22 yards on five carries. Smith has managed a total of just three TD passes over his past five starts.
• 12/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | OC talks about Alex Smith's development: San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman discussed the development of QB Alex Smith Wednesday, Dec. 21. 'Let's start...[+] off with when we evaluated him in the offseason. We saw a lot of things that we really, really liked,' Roman said. 'We put a plan in place on how we were going to bring this thing and get it moving forward, and he's been there every step of the way. I think he does a lot that people will never know, in terms of running the offense. Certainly not going to get into those details, but he does a phenomenal job of leading the team.'
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Kept Alex Smith clean in Week 15 San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith was not sacked in Week 15 after being sacked 18 times over the last three games....[+] San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith was not sacked in Week 15 after being sacked 18 times over the last three games.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith excelling with two tight ends : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has completed 64.5 percent of his passes with 12 touchdowns and only two interceptions when...[+] the offense has two or more tight ends on the field.
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith throws for 187 yards, TD: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed 18 of 31 passes for 187 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 15 game...[+] against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Dec. 19. Smith also ran for 12 yards on three totes.
• 12/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Double coverage has rubbed Vernon Davis out: San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis has been the focus of opposing defenses in the red zone. QB Alex Smith hasn't been forcing...[+] the ball deep in the red zone, which has resulted in the ball going in the direction of single-covered receivers.

• 11/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith does little in Week 12: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed 15 of 24 passes for 140 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 12 against...[+] the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Nov. 24. He also was sacked eight times, and had a long touchdown to WR Ted Ginn Jr. nullifed due to a chop block penalty on RB Frank Gore.
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith contract extension to wait : San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith, who is playing under a one-year contract, said Wednesday, Nov. 16, that any talk about a possible...[+] contract extension can wait until after the season. 'It's nothing I've talked about or even really thought about,' Smith said. 'It's so early. I'm focused on playing football. It's not something I want to think about in the middle of the season, to be honest with you.'
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith faces Seattle in Week 11: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has two touchdown passes in each of his two meetings with the Arizona Cardinals, his team's...[+] Week 11 opponent. Over his past six starts against the Cardinals, Smith has managed just five TD strikes and six INTs.
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith having career year: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has a 97.3 pass rating through eight games, which is the best start of his career. He has thrown...[+] 10 touchdown passes and just two interceptions during the span, but he is averaging fewer than 200 passing yards, totaling just 1,467.
• 11/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith effective Week 9: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith went 17-for-24 for 200 yards and one interception in Week 9 against the Washington Redskins....[+]

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | No one will be handed starting QB job: Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Friday, April 29, that free-agent QB Alex Smith is...[+] very much in the team's plans. He said drafting QB Colin Kaepernick in the second round, and trading up to do so, 'changed nothing.' He also added that no QB will be handed the starting job. 'They'll all be earned,' Harbaugh said.
• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Colin Kaepernick unlikely to immediately start: San Francisco 49ers rookie QB Colin Kaepernick, a second-round draft choice, probably will not be an immediate starter for the...[+] 49ers. The 49ers have reportedly been interested in re-signing QB Alex Smith, who was working out at the team's facility Friday, April 29, despite being a free agent. Kaepernick may have fell a bit in the NFL Draft because of an elongated throwing motion, but he said he has not had a coach tell him they have a problem with his throwing style. 'Coach (49ers head coach Jim) Harbaugh was actually he first coach to tell me that it looked great. I think he was worried about whether I got the ball out quickly or not. And when he told me that, I was very excited about it,' Kaepernick stated.
• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Drafting QB does not change position on Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said drafting QB Colin Kaepernick in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft does not...[+] change the team's interest in re-signing impending free-agent QB Alex Smith.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith will report to facility: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said impending free-agent QB Alex Smith will report to the team’s facility Friday,...[+] April 29.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith unlikely to return if team drafts Blaine Gabbert: San Francisco 49ers impending free agent QB Alex Smith likely would not re-sign with the team if they took University of Missouri...[+] QB Blaine Gabbert in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Interested in having Alex Smith compete for starting job: San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said the team is interested in having QB Alex Smith compete for their starting...[+] quarterback job next season, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Have offer on table for Alex Smith: The San Francisco 49ers have a one-year offer on the table for impending free-agent QB Alex Smith but the two sides can’t agree...[+] on anything until there is a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee. It appears that head coach Jim Harbaugh wants Smith on the roster next season.

• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Alex Smith plans to test free agency: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith plans to test free agency, according to a source, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. The...[+] team holds sole negotiating rights to Smith until March 3, but they are not expected to offer him a contract.
• 2/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh has met with Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh have met with impending free-agent QB Alex Smith several times since the end of the...[+] season and have worked out on the practice field together, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. Harbaugh said he has been evaluating tape of Smith to determine whether the team should re-sign Smith.

• 1/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Jim Harbaugh confident in Alex Smith: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he believes QB Alex D. Smith can be a winning quarterback in the NFL, according...[+] to Eric Branch, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 'So excited, yeah, I'm going to say it, I've been studying Alex Smith and watching him and I believe that Alex Smith can be a winning quarterback in the National Football League,' Harbaugh said. 'I'm excited to work with him, get to know him.' Harbaugh added that Smith is an accurate passer and very athletic.
• 1/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Coach open to Alex Smith coming back: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated during a radio interview that he would be open to the team bringing back...[+] impending free-agent QB Alex Smith next season, reports CBSSports.com.
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | Coach believes Alex Smith open to returning: San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he believes impending free-agent QB Alex Smith is open to re-signing with the...[+] team this offseason, according to Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
• 1/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: 49ers | GM Trent Baalke says QB of future not on roster: San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said Wednesday, Jan. 12, that the quarterback of the future is not on the current...[+] roster, and that he'll look to draft, trade or pick up a quarterback via free agency, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. 'Is the quarterback of the future on this roster? I think it's obvious that he isn't at this point, but things could change and they will change through one of those three vehicles,' Baalke said in a radio interview with Mike Florio, of ProFootballTalk.com. It doesn't sound like QBs Alex Smith or Troy Smith are in the plans to start in 2011.

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