Coach Jim Harbaugh insists that the organization unanimously stands behind free agent Alex Smith as...

Coach Jim Harbaugh insists that the organization unanimously stands behind free agent Alex Smith as the 49ers' preferred quarterback. "We're all in lockstep as an organization that Alex Smith is our guy," said Harbaugh. "It's well-documented. You saw the way he played this year. (He is a) tremendous leader on our football team." Harbaugh will officially open the QB job to competition after re-signing Smith, though Colin Kaepernick isn't a serious threat to start Week 1. Don't expect the Niners to chase Peyton Manning, either.

I had actually thought they might be the place Manning would be most interested in.

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Good luck with that strategy.

by Chiefs447 on Feb 8, 2012 12:42 PM CST reply actions

So...

they sticking with Alex Cassel ….ur Smith. Good for you guys.

by km230015 on Feb 8, 2012 12:46 PM CST reply actions

Ah the public vote of confidence

Standing on the corner in a white Godfather hat. He drives a long black gangster Cadillac. He can steal a broads mind, man, in three or four minutes. It’s not how long you talk, brother, it’s what you put in it.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 8, 2012 12:56 PM CST reply actions

Made it to the NFCCG

With a guy no one has had confidence in for longer then weve had Cassel

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 8, 2012 1:50 PM CST reply actions

I never thought they'd go for Peyton

by stagdsp on Feb 8, 2012 1:55 PM CST reply actions

I mean we have to be the favorites, right?

Is Manning really going to want to go to Arizona and play against the most physical defense in the NFL TWICE? Not to mention they don’t have a quality starting OT on the roster right now. And outside of Fitz, there really isn’t much to drool about in terms of weapons.

by Crown Chief on Feb 8, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions

The teams I thought were the real competition keep bowing out...

First Tennessee, now SF… If Miami would announce they are chasing Flynn, I think we’d be a lock!

sooner or later, God'll cut you down...

by nmchief on Feb 8, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

John Clayton says no to AZ

Ownership just paid for Kolb…no offseason, shortened training camp….Bidwells will tell Whisenhunt to work with what he has…not spending MORE money on another QB…

Clark Hunt and Scott Pioli need to IMPRESS me in 2012....No Settling this year Chiefs Fans!!

by KCinAZ on Feb 8, 2012 7:56 PM CST up reply actions

Thats what I thought...

Alex Smith played VERY WELL this year considering he had no weapons….took his team to the NFC Championship and lost in OT because of 2 Special Teams errors….I dont think they are looking for a new QB, they are looking for more weapons for the QB they have now…the ONLY recieving threat they had was TE Vernon Davis…

Clark Hunt and Scott Pioli need to IMPRESS me in 2012....No Settling this year Chiefs Fans!!

by KCinAZ on Feb 8, 2012 7:50 PM CST reply actions