Bears Game Notes

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49ers Blog and Q&A: Deep thoughts: No QB controversy until Smith gets better

 

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Locker Room Speech: 49ers vs Bears

 

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San Francisco 49ers – Niner Insider Blog – SFGate.com Two backup QBs, one element of surprise in 49ers’ win

 

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49ers offensive review: Kaepernick managed the game

 

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Kaepernick shines in first start but QB change in SF would be premature - NFL - CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy

 

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Point number 9 is 49ers related.

Whitlock: NFL's punishment for Ravens safety Ed Reed doesn't add up - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

 

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49ers.com | Week 11 Game Notes

 

[ChrisPozz]

Kaepernick on SVP and Russillo (Adnan Virk replacing SVP):

Colin Kaepernick - ESPN

And the one that's a must listen. Dilfer speaks on the Kaepernick situation. Love the guy. Makes some good points and points out some things to consider if you are one of many that's been quick to run with the Kaepernick stuff.

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8656615

 

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49ers defensive review: The Aldon Smith Show

 

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Young wants Harbaugh to end the QB controversy and name Alex Smith the starter immediately

 

[SY8goat]

Kaepernick on SVP and Russillo (Adnan Virk replacing SVP):

Colin Kaepernick - ESPN

And the one that's a must listen. Dilfer speaks on the Kaepernick situation. Love the guy. Makes some good points and points out some things to consider if you are one of many that's been quick to run with the Kaepernick stuff.

Trent Dilfer - ESPN

Thank you for posting that. Good interview with Dilfer.

 

[threelittleturds]

Young wants Harbaugh to end the QB controversy and name Alex Smith the starter immediately

I don't know if it is entirely legal, but if Harbaugh really can't decide... he should have the medical staff say that Smith still isn't cleared from his concussion and give CK another game.

If CK rocks it then they let him keep the job, and if CK drops the ball they can go back to Smith without the media and everyone saying CK is a bust or whatever...

 

[Bemular]

I don't know if it is entirely legal, but if Harbaugh really can't decide... he should have the medical staff say that Smith still isn't cleared from his concussion and give CK another game.

If CK rocks it then they let him keep the job, and if CK drops the ball they can go back to Smith without the media and everyone saying CK is a bust or whatever...

The legality of such a move would depend on contract language - but even if it were not illegal it would be unethical as hell.

 

[ChrisPozz]

I don't know if it is entirely legal, but if Harbaugh really can't decide... he should have the medical staff say that Smith still isn't cleared from his concussion and give CK another game.

If CK rocks it then they let him keep the job, and if CK drops the ball they can go back to Smith without the media and everyone saying CK is a bust or whatever...

I'm not in tune with exactly how the trainers and doctors operate in the NFL, but I'd be surprised if any person evaluating Smith would feel comfortable doing that. Are you saying Smith wouldn't be in on it? I don't think any competent medical professional would feel comfortable lying to an athlete because the head coach of the team he works for feels like it would make it easier for him. And if Smith was in on it, how would that make him feel? What if you'd have to turn back to Smith after going about it that way? Please come back at me with something if I'm off on something here?

 

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Dr. York 'perfectly comfortable' with handling of Smith's concussion

 

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http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/..._campaign=Feed:+49ersHotRead+(49ers+Hot+Read)

 

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http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/..._campaign=Feed:+49ersHotRead+(49ers+Hot+Read)

Gotta love the title of that article:

Kaepernick doesn’t want QB controversy but wants to play

Thanks for enlightening us with that.

 

[threelittleturds]

I'm not in tune with exactly how the trainers and doctors operate in the NFL, but I'd be surprised if any person evaluating Smith would feel comfortable doing that. Are you saying Smith wouldn't be in on it? I don't think any competent medical professional would feel comfortable lying to an athlete because the head coach of the team he works for feels like it would make it easier for him. And if Smith was in on it, how would that make him feel? What if you'd have to turn back to Smith after going about it that way? Please come back at me with something if I'm off on something here?

No, I meant Smith would be in on it too. The deception would just be aimed at the media. Since they are the ones chopping at the bit to turn this into a shitstorm.

I was pretty sure the doctors wouldn't lie, but was wondering if Harbaugh can lie and keep him on the injury report. Or maybe just call it "precautionary measures" and let Smith rest another game since CK filled in nicely... just something to buy time and give CK a 2nd game.

Because, damn does the media go nuts when a team makes a switch but then goes back to the original starter... I was just thinking outloud if the 49ers could be a little untruthful about Smith's concussion just to avoid that circus if CK sunk and the 49ers had to go back to Smith.

 

[Flyingiguana]

my take is smith is gonna have headaches unless kap crashes and burns, which i don't see happening.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Mark Purdy: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick performs like prime-time player - San Jose Mercury News