Bears Game Notes

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Smith of San Francisco 49ers passes concussion tests, on track to start, according to league source - ESPN

 

[ChrisPozz]

Matt Barrows:

Alex Smith in black jersey, meaning he's been cleared for non- contact drills.

Other injured/nicked 49ers, Mike Iupati, Aldon Smith and Frank Gore also were on hand for the start of practice.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Smith dons helmet, takes part in pre-practice stretching

 

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Smith cleared to practice

Smith, who was wearing a black jersey to signify that he is off-limits for contact, put on his helmet and joined his teammates in pre-practice stretching on Wednesday. Then, he threw passes during warmup drills.

The fact Smith put on a helmet and was throwing appears that Smith will be available for the 49ers' game Monday night against the Chicago Bears.

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Back in black: Alex Smith cleared for non-contact work

 

[threelittleturds]

Looks like the Kaepernick project gets shelved again... which I'm OK with, I really didn't want his 1st start to be against the ballhawking Bears defense and their sneaky coverages.

 

[yossarian]

Looks like the Kaepernick project gets shelved again... which I'm OK with, I really didn't want his 1st start to be against the ballhawking Bears defense and their sneaky coverages.

Yeah but all it takes is one nasty hit by Urlacher and Kaep is back in.

 

[deep9er]

yeah, if Alex is back 100% for Monday, do start him.

they were already working Kap into games, so IF the situation fits on Monday..............continue giving him reps. i'd even let him throw despite the Bears good pass D? let him throw higher percentage passes.

if the game situations don't fit, wait till the next game.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Cam Inman:

#49ers Alex Smith feels good, awaiting further clearance from doctors

 

[ChrisPozz]

San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith at practice, showing progress - San Jose Mercury News

-- Linebacker Aldon Smith (9 ½ sacks) is on the verge of becoming the first 49er since Chris Doleman in 1997-98 to post back-to-back seasons of at least 10 sacks.

-- If the 49ers win, they'll tie the Dallas Cowboys for the most wins on "Monday Night Football" with 43 apiece.

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers: When caution (over Alex Smith’s health) and curiosity (to see what Kaepernick can do) come together | Talking Points

 

[ChrisPozz]

He forgot to put the word "x-ray" in there.

Matt Barrows:

Frank Gore says his post-game was to check on his ribs, which he injured Oct. 18 vs. Seattle. Says he's fine.

 

[ChrisPozz]

49ers Blog and Q&A: Alex Smith: 2011 concussion not nearly as severe as current one

 

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Smith: 'I feel good'

Did you see multiple neurologists?
"No, I only saw the neurologist up here at Stanford."

 

[yossarian]

Alex Smith: 'I feel good'

Did you see multiple neurologists?
"No, I only saw the neurologist up here at Stanford."

He should have said "What's a neurologist?"

 

[ChrisPozz]

Akers transcript: ‘Obviously I didn’t do what I needed to do at that time’ | 49ers Hot Read

 

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Smith Returns to Practice

 

[ChrisPozz]

Gore: ‘I was just trying to do whatever it takes to win’ | 49ers Hot Read

He is third among NFC running backs in Pro Bowl voting.

 

[ChrisPozz]

Alex Smith Participates in Practice

 

[ChrisPozz]

Scout.com: Bears preparing Campbell if Cutler can't go