Former Ute QB Alex Smith loses starting position on 49ers despite clearance from concussion

Published: Thursday, Nov. 29 2012 2:00 p.m. MST

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San Francisco 49er quarterback Alex Smith has recovered from a concussion injury, but he won't be reclaiming his spot as the team's starting quarterback.

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Wookie

Omaha, NE

@ Duckhunter:

I agree with the majority of your comments. However, to claim that he never did anything great shows that you did not watch any games or pay any attention to his stats since Harbaugh took over the reins for the 9ers.
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3:29 p.m. Nov. 29, 2012
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skywalker

Palo Alto, CA

Unless Kaepernick falters or is injured, this may be the end of Alex's playing days for the 49ers.

One minute you're the starter. The next minute you're cast aside like a tattered old t-shirt.

Such is life in the

2:57 p.m. Nov. 29, 2012
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Ernest T. Bass

Bountiful, UT

One thing Alex has never done is fumble 3 times over the course of 5 plays like a former Dolphin QB did.

4:12 p.m. Nov. 29, 2012
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