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Sat, 26 May 2012 04:48:24 -0700 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.
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:20:59 -0700 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."
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:07:17 -0700 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."
Sat, 12 May 2012 10:00:57 -0700 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.
Mon, 07 May 2012 12:42:35 -0700 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.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:19:01 -0700 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.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:29:59 -0700 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.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:16:16 -0700 Updating a previous item, the San Francisco 49ers and QB Alex Smith have agreed to terms on a three-year contract that will pay him $8 million per season with $16.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday, March 21. Smith's new deal, which was all but done late Tuesday, March 20, can pay him up to $33 million.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:22:33 -0700 The San Francisco 49ers and free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) agreed to terms on a new contract Tuesday, March 20. It is believed Smith will make around $8 million per season, according to published reports.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:25:44 -0700 The San Francisco 49ers are close to finalizing a deal to re-sign QB Alex Smith.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:09:35 -0700 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.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:45:03 -0700 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.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:42:27 -0700 Free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) is very interested in signing with the Miami Dolphins if they are serious about their interest in him.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:35:05 -0700 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.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:18:28 -0700 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.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:42:30 -0700 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.
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:39:00 -0700 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.
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:26:24 -0700 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.
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:43:24 -0700 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.
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:19:54 -0700 The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) this week.
Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:06:27 -0700 The Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) Sunday, March 18.
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:39:40 -0700 The Seattle Seahawks may show interest in free-agent QB Alex Smith (49ers) if the 49ers decide not to re-sign him.
Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:40:42 -0700 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).
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:00:59 -0700 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.
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:05:46 -0800 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.
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:00:21 -0800 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.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:14:21 -0800 The San Francisco 49ers have offered impending free-agent QB Alex Smith a new contract.
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:44:13 -0800 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.
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:50:05 -0800 The San Francisco 49ers are currently in negotiations to re-sign unrestricted free-agent QB Alex Smith.
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:33:20 -0800 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."
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:39:42 -0800 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."
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:10 -0800 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.
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:37:09 -0800 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."
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:14:05 -0800 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.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:06:43 -0800 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.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:12:03 -0800 The trust between San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith and WR Michael Crabtree does not appear as strong as it should be. The 49ers could look to trade Crabtree in the offseason; however, the team would unlikely receive a great deal in return for him.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:44:19 -0800 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.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:15:58 -0800 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.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:48:35 -0800 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.
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:12:01 -0800 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.
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:02:13 -0800 San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith will receive a $1 million bonus for starting a playoff game this season.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:31:51 -0800 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.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:24:44 -0800 San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith went 21-for-31 for 219 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the St. Louis Rams.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:38:07 -0800 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.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:43:24 -0800 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."
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:38:10 -0800 San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith was not sacked in Week 15 after being sacked 18 times over the last three games.
Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:34:03 -0800 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:11:56 -0800 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.
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:02:06 -0800 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.
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:03:10 -0800 San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith completed 18 of 37 passes for 175 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. After starting the year 9-1, Smith is now just 1-2 as a starter over his past three games. He also has just two touchdown throws during that span, and he has 175 or fewer yards in the two losses.
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