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Originally Posted by xDOEBOIx
Im liking all this good news about Morgan
Something to write about in 49ers' QB race
August 5, 2009 3:17 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Take a deep breath. Exhale. Relax. Avoid reading too much into a single practice during the course of training camp.
With that out of the way, the 49ers presumably saw clear differences Wednesday between quarterback candidates Alex Smith and Shaun Hill. A few things I saw:
After practice, coach Mike Singletary said he's seeing good things from Smith. He used the word "maturity" to describe the progress. I followed up by asking for examples. Singletary pointed to body language and command of the huddle. Specifically, Singletary said he sees Smith correcting teammates after they make errors. In the past, Smith might have turned back to the coaches for guidance in that situation.
- Alex Smith showed off his superior arm strength, repeatedly throwing downfield strikes for touchdowns. The fun began when Smith found Vernon Davis for a 40-yard touchdown near the left sideline with Manny Lawson close by in coverage. It's not every play you see three recent 49ers first-round choices coming together that way.
- The play of the day -- and possibly of camp, according to those who have seen every practice -- was probably Smith's long touchdown pass to Isaac Bruce down the middle of the field. A lesser receiver might have given up on the route. Smith threw the ball high. Bruce stretched both hands high to make an overhead grab near the goal line. Beautiful.
- Smith later found tight end Delanie Walker for a 40-yard touchdown near the right sideline, followed by a shorter touchdown pass to Davis.
- Smith also missed Frank Gore on a short dumpoff pass. Arm strength wasn't what was needed for that throw. I caution against overanalyzing because it's possible Smith expected Gore to cut off his route earlier -- it was a hot read -- but the play was ugly either way.
- Shaun Hill couldn't compete with the downfield throws, but he moved well to buy time and threw accurately while drifting, keeping his eyes upfield. I had the feeling Hill would have thrown the pass to Gore more accurately if given a chance to run the same play. But if you needed a deep pass, Smith would be your choice.
Alex Smith showed off his superior arm strength
Superior to whom?
the hillusions are getting to you man. did you read the article? he wasn't trying to overanalyze things but frank gore might have ran thewrong route.Originally Posted by BirdsIView
Dude can hit 40 yard passes but can't complete a dump off?That's what frustrates me about Alex Smith, he can't do the simple things.
They're trying to cut him a break with that one. I haven't forgotten his pocket presence, dude runs around like a chicken with it'shead cut off from the slightest amount of pressure. I just don't trust himOriginally Posted by Andrew630
the hillusions are getting to you man. did you read the article? he wasn't trying to overanalyze things but frank gore might have ran the wrong route.Originally Posted by BirdsIView
Dude can hit 40 yard passes but can't complete a dump off?That's what frustrates me about Alex Smith, he can't do the simple things.
That's what frustrates me about Alex Smith, he can't do the simple things.
100% Truth.
I think anyone would, with the O-Line he had the first couple season when he was in the leagueOriginally Posted by BirdsIView
They're trying to cut him a break with that one. I haven't forgotten his pocket presence, dude runs around like a chicken with it's head cut off from the slightest amount of pressure. I just don't trust himOriginally Posted by Andrew630
the hillusions are getting to you man. did you read the article? he wasn't trying to overanalyze things but frank gore might have ran the wrong route.Originally Posted by BirdsIView
Dude can hit 40 yard passes but can't complete a dump off?That's what frustrates me about Alex Smith, he can't do the simple things.
Originally Posted by NikeTalker23
Lets go out and sign Vick I'm sure he can start day 1!
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Originally Posted by BirdsIView
Dude can hit 40 yard passes but can't complete a dump off?That's what frustrates me about Alex Smith, he can't do the simple things.
Per a league source, agent Eugene Parker is telling the 49ers that Crabtree will sit out the season re-enter the draft in 2010, unless the team gives Crabtree what he wants.
Originally Posted by NikeTalker23
Lets go out and sign Vick I'm sure he can start day 1!
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Alex Smith will prove you wrong.Originally Posted by Deuce King
Originally Posted by NikeTalker23
Lets go out and sign Vick I'm sure he can start day 1!
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Sounds like a plan to me, at least Vick can complete a 5 yard pass, unlike your boy Alex Smith.
Originally Posted by Andrew630
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/06/source-parker-tells-niners-that-crabtree-will-re-enter-draft/
Per a league source, agent Eugene Parker is telling the 49ers that Crabtree will sit out the season re-enter the draft in 2010, unless the team gives Crabtree what he wants.
Originally Posted by Andrew630
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/06/source-parker-tells-niners-that-crabtree-will-re-enter-draft/
Per a league source, agent Eugene Parker is telling the 49ers that Crabtree will sit out the season re-enter the draft in 2010, unless the team gives Crabtree what he wants.
Originally Posted by Andrew630
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/06/source-parker-tells-niners-that-crabtree-will-re-enter-draft/
Per a league source, agent Eugene Parker is telling the 49ers that Crabtree will sit out the season re-enter the draft in 2010, unless the team gives Crabtree what he wants.
Originally Posted by LB510
Originally Posted by Andrew630
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/06/source-parker-tells-niners-that-crabtree-will-re-enter-draft/
Per a league source, agent Eugene Parker is telling the 49ers that Crabtree will sit out the season re-enter the draft in 2010, unless the team gives Crabtree what he wants.