Smith 49ers' best chance, Singletary said

--Singletary was asked if Smith's style, his ability to get the ball down the field is what the 49ers need: "Right now, overall, I think Alex Smith really just kind of fit the bill, in terms of doing the things we need to get done." --He reiterated that he never said he wants to be "3 yards and a cloud of dust." He did say he wants a team that can run the ball when they need to run the ball. So why haven't the 49ers been able to run the ball? "Because they normally have about 8 ½ people in the box - sometimes nine," Singletary said. "Sometimes it makes it a little more difficult when you have an offensive line that's been banged up and trying to get that right. It makes for not a good combination. As we build confidence and continue to get better, it will work itself out." --Tackle Tony Pashos (left shoulder contusion) and linebacker Takeo Spikes (right shoulder strain) are scheduled for MRI examination to determine the...