49ers pummeled while playing it safe

On the game's first offensive play Sunday, 49ers quarterback Troy Smith heaved a deep pass to Michael Crabtree.It was incomplete. But it sure seemed looked a message was being sent: They Niners were 9½-point underdogs on the road and they were going to adopt a go-for-broke mentality.Maybe an onsides kick at some point. Possibly a little razzle-dazzle. OK, at the very least, a sweep outside with Brian Westbrook? It never happened. It's not shocking that the Niners lost. The Packers are a superior team, particularly at Lambeau. Think a quarterback isn't the most important player on the field? Yes, I know, almost everyone does -- with, ahem, a few notable exceptions. Sunday's game was another classic example. Put Aaron Rodgers in a red and gold and place Troy Smith in those Curly Lambeau specials the Packers were wearing and the 49ers might win 34-16. So the loss was no big surprise. The most frustrating aspect for Niners fans, I'm guess...