The Alex Smith era could be over in San Francisco. According to Jim Trotter of SI.com, Niners coach Jim Harbaugh has informed Alex Smith that he will be going with Colin Kaepernick on Sunday versus the Saints. This comes as no surprise after the performance that Kaepernick put on during last Monday’s dismantling of the Chicago Bears. Smith, who missed Monday night’s game due to a concussion, is not being benched due to his health reasons, but rather his lack of ability to throw the ball down the field. This inability was indeed apparent 2 weeks ago in a tie, that felt more like a loss, to a mediocre St. Louis Rams team. Fans booed around the stadium as they continued to run the ball on 3rd downs, playing not to lose instead of to win. They have seen it all before too many times from the former #1 overall pick in the 2005 draft. Kaepernick quickly erased the memories of that inept offensive display on Monday night, throwing the ball down field from the moment the game started, peppering the Chicago Bears defense and leaving them with no answer for the Niners offense. Kaepernick finished 16 for 23 with 243 yards, including a 57 yard completion on the second drive of the game to Kyle Williams. Kaepernick not only brings the arm strength, ability, and confidence to make big throws, he is also very capable of running with the ball. The Niners have used him in the wildcat formation all season long and he has proven that his athletic ability alone can gain some extra yards instead of taking a sack or having to throw the ball away. With a steady quarterback, it will open up more holes for the running game, allowing Frank Gore and co. to run the ball more effectively. Harbaugh has made the call, now it is up to Kaepernick to step up and lead this football team. The 49ers looked more motivated behind Kaepernick on Monday night than they did all season behind Alex Smith, now they need to carry that momentum into Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans against the red hot Saints. It was just less than a year ago when Alex Smith had his biggest moments of his career in last year’s postseason against the Saints. Now it’s Kaepernick’s turn. - Rich Peters The post Harbaugh To Start Kaepernick Against Saints appeared first on Bay Area Sports Nut.
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November 21, 2012
