Comments on: Donte Whitner says Colin Kaepernick is starting for 49ers

By: aces79

aces79 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:53:04 +0000

Alex Smith sucks get rid of him been here for 8 years and done nothing cant win big games give Kap some playing time for experience and will prove that he is better then Smith

By: hackphx

hackphx — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:13:16 +0000

Harbaugh figures 49 ers need30+ points vs NO not a Smith specialty. This could be a week to week custom fit, or it could be both are used. Harbaugh attacks conventional qb thinking &he’s a qb. Competition at every position at all times. No stop for rest.

By: dgbi

dgbi — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:41:52 +0000

Remember Kap is the same kid to come in and fumble in the Jets game. Same kid who came in after Alex hit Moss on a 50yd + completion in the Giants game and looked horrible while losing 11yds. He also missed a wide open Davis on the deep route that he supposedly is fantastic at. Lap played well against the Bears, but Alex was better on Monday night against the Cardinals on the road. Alex is far better than most people will acknowledge.

By: jibberator

jibberator — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 03:33:07 +0000

Smith had been doing great the past 2 starts…until he got the concussion that is. The fact of the matter is that Colin was completing passes that Smith would not even attempt because his throwing skills aren’t that accurate. He got vernon the ball when under heavy coverage, something smith hasnt done all season.

By: cuda1234

cuda1234 — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:40:55 +0000

How is this logical? Wasn’t Alex Smith almost perfect in his last full game? Doesn’t that count?

The “logic” surrounding this kid is almost as illogical as the “logic” applied to Tim Tebow.

By: db105

db105 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:26:58 +0000

Nice to have Donte Whitner tip off the Saints as to who is starting.

By: shlort

shlort — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:24:39 +0000

LOL@ all you fans thinking benching the starting quarterback of a winning team is a great idea.

Sure, #7 played and was the winning qb the other night, but if anyone thinks for a second that the ’9ers D wasnt responssible for that win, they are nuts.

Smith has been pretty good since Harbaugh got the coaching gig in San Fran. He has decent stats and has played well.

If we all used the logic posted here, the Packers would have traded Rodgers after Matt Flynn scorched the Lions in the season Finale last season.

Alex Smith has the 49ers where they are. Sitting him in favor of an unproven player would be like what we see some college teams do these days.

By: steelchampions

steelchampions — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:04:26 +0000

i can’t see why Alex smith is suddenly considered to be out as the starter. if he’s not healthy enough; ok. but he’s been playing great this season and should be the guy. Colin K. did his job as the back up and did it well, but unless Smith’s performance dictates it he should continue being the back up.

By: contraisloosebuthole

contraisloosebuthole — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:31:06 +0000

kane337 says: Nov 23, 2012 12:57 PM

New Orleans gonna make that kid look like a scared rook.
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New Orleans defense does not scare anyone so you need a reality check. Second I have a bad feeling about this. He had one game. We will see if this kid is the real deal or not though I guess.

By: Nevis

Nevis — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:30:54 +0000

lawyermalloy says:
Nov 23, 2012 12:11 PM
I think we’re witnessing Jim Harbaugh “over coaching” in trying to fix something that isn’t broken. While I hope it works out for him, this has disaster written all over it!

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I think you greatly underestimate Harbaugh and his coaching staff. He doesn’t make rash decisions, he just makes decisions that not everyone agrees with.

No reason to doubt Harbaugh until he gives people a reason to — every QB he touches turns to gold.

By: ajpnsf

ajpnsf — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:50:35 +0000

I want the Niners to be the juggernaut they are capable of being. Clearly, that is not going to happen with Alex Smith. I like the guy. A lot. But he’s only so so. We have all watched him overthrow too many long passes to count. Get him in the hole over 10 points and the game is over.

I would rather risk it on Kaepernick and lose in a massive explosion than go down like a wimpering dog with Smith.

By: sixjak

sixjak — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:49:36 +0000

Yes exactly jikkle49. NO had zero answers for RG3. I think NO will struggle against CK7. Ppl think SF just drafted him this year. He’s not a rookie. He’s 1.5 years into the system. He knows it very well. Now it’s just a matter of developing real time muscle memory which only comes from playing. Over 10,000 yds passing and over 4000 yds rushing during his college career ppl. The only player to ever do that.
I’m sure the dome will be loud and it will be a daunting task in that regard but in the end, football is football.

By: thesportgenius

thesportgenius — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:40:26 +0000

meant Smith…

By: thesportgenius

thesportgenius — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:32:04 +0000

Kap is the new Bledsoe…

By: wizahdry

wizahdry — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:29:28 +0000

I think its a mistake. Old saying is if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Why permanently change to a first year starter mid-season. Niners have done very well with Smith since last year.

That Niner defense is the type that can win the team a super bowl if the QB doesn’t put them in bad situations. With a first year QB MISTAKES ARE GOING TO HAPPEN. It’s inevitable, happens to them all. Why mess with a successful situation with Smith if it’s not needed?

If the team truly feels Kaepernick is the future that is fine. Make him the starter at the beginning of next year or even the off season and let the kid have an entire offseason, preseason and reg season to grow into the role. This is asking for problems putting the kid in the middle of a playoff run based on one start. You have a capable, proven veteran that won’t do anything to cost you a title. That’s how the Ravens did it and there is no reason the Niners couldn’t do the same.

By: buffbill99

buffbill99 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:23:43 +0000

Here comes the turnovers.

By: jikkle49

jikkle49 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:11:04 +0000

Just like how New Orleans made RGIII look terrified in his first NFL start………..

By: sonoco

sonoco — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:07:13 +0000

Harbaugh definitely opened himself up for criticism, but he and his staff resurrected Alex Smith’s career to a point many thought impossible and concurrently progressed Kaepernick from a college pistol QB to a promising NFL QB in about 15 months. They’ve seen them both operate daily in practice. I think they’ve earned the benefit of the doubt at this point.

By: direwolf748

direwolf748 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:02:43 +0000

lol at these people who think he is a rookie.

By: kane337

kane337 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:57:13 +0000

New Orleans gonna make that kid look like a scared rook.

By: blackfootkiller

blackfootkiller — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:55:53 +0000

I hope that Harbaugh does this…
Nothing would be better than to watch the 9′ers spiral into flames when he decides to switch to ‘basically’ a rookie QB 2/3rd’s of the way through the season…
The 9er’s haven’t been the ‘world beaters’ that everyone had predicted this season…
Teams get a few game tapes on this kid, and the shine will dull pretty quickly…
C’mon Jimmy…Show us all how ‘smart’ you are!

By: jm91rs

jm91rs — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:53:45 +0000

Kaepernick will start and they’ll say it’s because Smith is still hurt. When he struggles Harbaugh will come out and say “we never really wanted anyone but Alex Smith here anyway”. It’s the Peyton Manning thing all over again.

By: warikahill

warikahill — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:52:53 +0000

im niners fan for life and i think kap give us the best chance to win, but im not proud of my niners this week the lying ,the backstabbing, the deceitfulness. i hope they win this week but i wont be watching the game.i cant cheer on them this week.

By: djjackson81

djjackson81 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:40:28 +0000

Hopefully SF make Smith available this off season cause the Cardinals could use him.

By: electstat

electstat — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:39:12 +0000

Carr had a good game once too.

By: oldcat157

oldcat157 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:36:09 +0000

Drop Alex? Why was he on your team to begin with……

By: chattanola

chattanola — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:32:31 +0000

Jim Harbaugh, an outstanding coach, would be more than happy to misdirect the Saints’ game planning and preparation this week.

Coaches usually keep things close to the vest in the interest of holding an edge over the opponent so the confusion around who’s starting is to his advantage. Wouldn’t surprise me if he asked Whitner to do some name dropping on the show.

By: holahey123

holahey123 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:26:58 +0000

As a 49ers fan, I saw this coming. Harbaugh and his staff know Alex Smith performance had hit his ceiling. Smith is a above average QB because of Harbaugh and the offensive system built around him. For the non-believers of this theory and for the ones thinking Alex Smith is still improving, he is not. Kaepernick has a better pocket presence, can make more accurate throws, has a stronger arm, is more athletic and a better scrambler. The 49ers traded up to select Kaepernick in the second round, we should have known Alex Smith could be disposable. I know it’s just one game, but I like what I see so far from Kaep and I think he will improve.

By: bigbluecrew420

bigbluecrew420 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:22:44 +0000

So I should drop Alex Smith???

By: csilojohnson

csilojohnson — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:22:34 +0000

I disagree. Smith just cant win. Second time he had been questioned this year. This time while being one of the top passers in the league. Colin better be capable of winning the super bowl. There is no turning back now.