Alex Smith’s motivation this year will stem from the signing that never was. Peyton Manning had been brought in to meet with coach Jim Harbaugh, and toss some passes on the practice field. During this time Smith was wondering if Manning would supplant him as the starting quarterback of the NFC West division winning 49ers.
Smith told Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee:
Smith said there were no hard feelings with Harbaugh, but admitted it was “a little awkward.” The 49ers are lucky that Smith decided to use this as motivation, opposed to signing with the Miami Dolphins who he met with. I speak for all 49er nation, when I say I never thought I’d mutter those words out. In a day where athletes always feel disrespected, it’s a somewhat surprise Smith didn’t say bye to the team he brought to the NFC Championship game. I have a feeling Smith is in for a good year.“Certainly there are a lot of forms of motivation,” said Smith, who eventually signed a three-year deal with the 49ers. “I guess that’s there a little bit as far as motivation.”
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