not so fast,we will see how kaepernick plays this year now that everyone had a good look at him.....he's not that impressive
He got beat out by a qb with better upside.
i think smith and chefs both have great season
He didn't get beat out. Smith got a concussion and was never named the starter again. Let's not forget Smith nearly took them to the SB the year before and had it not been for a special team's fumble, he may have been the QB in the SB two years ago.
That's getting beat out. Your coach is a former QB, who probably knows the old-adage, as well as anybody, "you don't lose your starting job to injury". Perhaps Harbaugh doesn't believe that, but it was only a matter of time before CK was going to be the man in san fran. You don't draft a QB in the 2nd round to be a backup. Smith was alright, but he struggled in several games early against the good defenses. Smith barely passing for 200 yards when defenses make sure Gore isn't going to be the one to beat them, isn't going to cut it. Yes, he helped them get to the NFC title game, but look at his performance, less than 50% completion and less than 200 yards WITH OT. It's so obvious the CK has tons more upside. His feet can beat you and that helps open up bigger passing plays. I'm not saying CK is an all-world passer, but the mobility tips the scale in his favor as the better QB. he makes guys like Crabtree that much more dangerous.
No, it's not getting beat out. How can you get beat out when there's no competition to get beat out in? A. Smith beat him out pre season and was doing great with the team until he got hurt. There was no competition after he got hurt. People around the league will tell you A. Smith got screwed in this situation.
How did he get screwed? Kaepernick was better than him last year. It is a meritocracy and 1 of the best coaches in the NFL chose to go with a different player.
After SF lost 26-3 at home to the Giants I think that is when Harbaugh knew they couldn't get over the hump with Smith at QB. He just isn't very good...
How did he get screwed?
How about being the first starting QB in NFL history to be benched after having a QB rating of 100+
How did he get screwed?
How about being the first starting QB in NFL history to be benched after having a QB rating of 100+
No, it's not getting beat out. How can you get beat out when there's no competition to get beat out in? A. Smith beat him out pre season and was doing great with the team until he got hurt. There was no competition after he got hurt. People around the league will tell you A. Smith got screwed in this situation.