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Nate Davis wants to know playbook ‘like it’s my name’
On the surface, Nate Davis wouldn’t appear to be in any better position right now than he was a year ago. Last May, Davis was firmly entrenched behind the guys competing for the starting quarterback job, Alex Smith and Shaun Hill. Flash-forward a year and Davis is still No. 3 – now behind Smith and his primary backup, David Carr.
Speaking last week at the 49ers’ OTAs, however, the second-year QB said the feeling was a night-and-day difference.
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Posted in Offseason camps, Quarterback talk
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Morgan on his QB: ‘It was like a whole new Alex’
In the ranks of Niner Nation, doubt still clings to Alex Smith. Among Smith’s teammates, though, the feeling seems to be highly positive as the top overall pick of the 2005 draft heads into his sixth season, and his second with offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye.
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49ers examine using pick on Clausen
Constructing a mock draft is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. The pieces have to fit. I’m having a difficult time with one player in particular: Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Before the trade that shipped Donovan McNabb to Washington, … Continue reading
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Difficult task for Davis to move up from No. 3 on 49ers depth chart in 2010
The 49ers have three quarterbacks on the roster. They will add a fourth at some point during or after the draft. But if the current pecking order — 1) Alex Smith; 2) David Carr; and 3) Nate Davis – … Continue reading
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Delving into the 49ers-McNabb issues
Veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb is on the trade block, in case you haven’t heard. He is the subject of rampant speculation. Many believe all the 49ers need is solid quarterback play to be among the contenders in the NFC. … Continue reading
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Why Alex Smith deserves York’s vote of confidence
Quarterback Alex Smith was given a vote of confidence from the 49ers team president this week when Jed York declared, “Alex is our guy.” York made his remarks a couple weeks after the 49ers attempted to strengthen their quarterback … Continue reading
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Growth of Nate Davis continues behind the scenes
Alex Smith is making huge strides in the minds of the 49ers’ decision-makers toward entrenching himself as the starting quarterback in 2010. But there are plenty of folks who liked what they saw from rookie Nate Davis in the exhibition … Continue reading
Posted in Podcast, Quarterback talk
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Singletary explains why he described Smith as ‘meek’
If you listen to coach Mike Singletary and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye speak about Alex Smith, you never hear any mention about a need for the quarterback to improve his physical skills. But there are other issues on which … Continue reading
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Smith’s QB play has ’tilted toward outstanding,’ says coordinator
Niners offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye speaks with the media every Thursday. Today, he let it be known exactly where he stands as it pertains to the question about the 49ers’ quarterback of the future. Raye has been very impressed … Continue reading
Posted in Injury updates, Quarterback talk
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No. 1 goal for 49ers in final six games
With six games remaining in the 49ers’ season, there are a lot of significant issues that face the team. Playoffs? OK, the 49ers have a 4-6 record. It’s silly to even talk about the playoffs of this point. … Continue reading
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Revisiting the Smith, Rodgers visits
The two quarterbacks are forever linked. After 4 ½ seasons in the NFL, the past three weeks are the only times they have both been starters for their respective teams at the same time. On Sunday, the 49ers face … Continue reading
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Walker ready to bust out; Smith returns home
Tight end Delanie Walker has just four catches for 68 yards on the season, but he’s not complaining. “As long as Vernon (Davis) is ballin’, I’m happy,” Walker said during our podcast.
Posted in Podcast, Quarterback talk
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Is 49ers’ QB situation following the script?
Coach Mike Singletary is scheduled for his usual Monday press conference around noon today, and I expect him to announce Alex Smith as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Colts.
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