49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Thursday that no decision has been made regarding the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints. "We're hopeful that Alex (Smith) gets cleared tomorrow, physically," said Roman, responding to conflicting media reports. "We're confident in both quarterbacks to be on the field. "We're always going to make way all the information as we have it and make the best decision for the team at the time. But we have ultimate confidence in either." A 49ers quarterback controversy began after backup Colin Kaepernick led the 49ers to a 32-7 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night. He was filling in for Alex Smith, who suffered concussion a week earlier. Following the game, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was asked who would be his starter against the Saints and he replied that he would go with "the hot hand." Since then, Kaepernick has been taking the first-tea...
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November 21, 2012
