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Found November 27, 2012 on Fancloud.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alex Smith,  Colin Kaepernick,  Matt Cassel,  Tom Brady,  Aaron Rodgers,  Peyton Manning
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers,  Kansas City Chiefs,  New England Patriots,  Green Bay Packers,  New Orleans Saints
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November 25, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) watches from the sidelines during first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) started the game instead of Smith. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE11/25/2012 3:37:18 PM A storm is brewing over San Francisco as the Quarterback drama continues: Kaepernick or Smith? A former 1st overall pick, Alex Smith had been buried in the lineup as a flop for the organization, and only in the last season did he begin to gain the trust of the fans and Niner leadership. Alex Smith has become a leader for the 49er offense, leading an impressive squad to the NFC Championship last year. However, NFL fans have amnesia and ruthlessly harass these players – there is a reason why only a few players can rebound after a bad season. With the 49ers losing Smith to a concussion two weeks ago, Kaepernick stepped u...
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