Sackataters
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What do you think of the Niners this year? I grew up in Utah so I didn't have an NFL team, so I chose the Niners due to my extended family living there and the fact I saw it as a local team, even though Denver and Arizona were closer. I was also a Ute fan growing up, so when Alex Smith went there it was perfect for me. Sadly, that time is coming to an end, but all things must end eventually. When Alex leaves, I'll have a second team I pay attention to, but the Niners have grown on me. I wish Alex had this year to win it all and then I'd be fine with Kaep, but it wasn't guaranteed either way, so Harbaugh breaks the tie.
I'm fine with Kaep now, but only football wise. I don't like how it happened, but if they replaced him in the off-season, I'd be ok both football wise and the way it happened (though if we won with him, I'd be less confident in the switch). Mixed feelings because I still believe that the Niners could win it all with Alex, it's just Kaep could win it too and that's where Harbaugh is going.
I'm not an ardent Smith guy, but completely agree that he got a raw deal. He elevated his game each season. He didn't hurt the team and was a good manager. Sure, he rarely made the game ripping play, but just chipped and eroded at the other teams D. Kaep is decent. We know Sloan would never have handled it like that. So, ballsy move by Harbough. I can't decide now if I want the Niners or Broncos to go all the way...I think the Broncs are 1A and Niners 1B.