| 2/27/2013 4:48:00 PM |
Description: Jay Glazer of FOX Sports first reported that the 49ers have traded Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs for two draft picks, a second-rounder in 2013 and conditional third-rounder in 2014. The deal is completed but won't be made official by the league until the new NFL year begins on March 12. | Insight: Smith's best years have come under Jim Harbaugh the last two seasons, but San Francisco found a new franchise quarterback in Colin Kaepernick after Smith suffered a concussion in the 10th game of the season. Even in 2012-13, when he had a 104.1 QB rating and 70.2 completion percentage, Smith didn't do much for fantasy owners as more of a game manager type of quarterback. New Chiefs coach Andy Reid likes to throw the ball, but Smith's fantasy value isn't likely to change much. | | |
| 2/24/2013 8:11:00 PM |
Description: According to Jason La Canfora from CBS Sports, the 49ers have reached an agreement to trade quarterback Alex Smith, though the deal won't become official until March 12th when the new league year begins. | Insight: La Canfora couldn't confirm which team Smith would be traded to, though Kansas City would seem to be the most likely destination. Smith threw for 13 touchdowns and five interceptions last season before being replaced by Colin Kaepernick in Week 11. | | |
| 2/22/2013 6:27:00 PM |
Description: Chris Mortensen from ESPN thinks it's highly unlikely that the 49ers will cut backup quarterback Alex Smith this offseason. | Insight: The Niners would much rather trade Smith than let him go and get nothing back in return. The trouble is, Smith hasn't generated much interest at all around the league. It's a sticky situation for sure and one that may not be resolved until April 1st when Smith becomes eligible to receive his $1 million roster bonus. | | |
| 2/13/2013 7:32:00 PM |
Description: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that 49ers QB Alex Smith hasn't generated much interest on the trade market. | Insight: Three months ago, Smith (13 TD, 5 INT in 10 games) was the quarterback for a division-leader. Today, he's trapped on that same team with no way out. It seems like a waste to keep Smith as a backup but for some reason, nobody is jumping at the chance to acquire a quarterback who threw for a QB rating of 104.1 in 2012. Maybe the market will open up for Smith later this offseason, but for now it looks like he'll remain with the 49ers. | | |
| 1/27/2013 8:20:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco QB Alex Smith is expected to ask for his release after the season according to Mike Fiorio from Profootballtalk.com. | Insight: Smith missed one week because of a concussion and never saw the field again (with the exception of one pass in the season finale against the Cardinals) after coach Jim Harbaugh handed the controls over to second-year sensation Colin Kaepernick. Smith (104.1 QB rating, 13 TD, 5 INT) was having a solid season before he got hurt so he shouldn't have any trouble landing a starting job if the 49ers cut him. | | |
| 11/25/2012 3:32:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith (concussion) is active for Week 12 against New Orleans, but will not start. | Insight: Given how well backup Colin Kaepernick played against Chicago it's no surprise that he replaced Smith. Hopefully you picked up Kaepernick as an insurance policy last week. | | |
| 11/21/2012 4:00:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith (concussion symptoms) practiced on Wednesday, though he did not take any hits. | Insight: Given how well backup Colin Kaepernick played against Chicago, if there is any question to Smith's health the 49ers will likely err on the side of caution. Hopefully you picked up Kaepernick as an insurance policy last week. | | |
| 11/20/2012 11:56:00 AM |
Description: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans due to his ongoing concussion symptoms. | Insight: Given how well backup Colin Kaepernick played against Chicago, if there is any question to Smith's health the 49ers will likely err on the side of caution. Hopefully you picked up Kaepernick as an insurance policy last week. | | |
| 11/19/2012 9:02:00 AM |
Description: Fantasy alert: Niners quarterback Alex Smith has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears according to Chris Mortensen from ESPN. Smith is still recovering from a concussion and was unable to receive clearance from a neurologist. | Insight: He'll hand the reigns over to backup Colin Kaepernick. Hopefully you picked up Kaepernick as an insurance policy earlier in the week. | | |
| 11/17/2012 3:54:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) practiced in the non-contact jersey for the fourth straight day but Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group thinks he will start Monday against the Bears. | Insight: If Smith was in any danger of missing Monday's game we doubt he'd be out on the field at all. With a showdown versus the Bears on the docket, you won't be starting Smith in fantasy. Most of his weapons will be shaky plays as well. | | |
| 11/15/2012 6:31:00 PM |
Description: 49ers QB Alex Smith (concussion) returned to a limited practice Thursday, a sign that he's on track to play Monday against the Bears. | Insight: "If there was any doubt, he wouldn't have been out there," CSN Bay Area's Matt Maiocco tweeted Thursday. "Expect him to play." Smith passed concussion tests Wednesday, three days after exiting early from San Francisco's tie versus St. Louis. | | |
| 11/14/2012 8:14:00 PM |
Description: 49ers QB Alex Smith has passed all his concussion tests and should be on track to play Monday night against the Bears according to ESPN. | Insight: Smith injured himself about halfway through Sunday's tie against St. Louis. His 104.1 QB rating through nine games is the highest of his career. | | |
| 11/11/2012 5:47:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith left Sunday's game versus the Rams after taking a big hit while scrambling. He has been ruled out for the rest of the game with a concussion. | Insight: Smith turned into a hit while going down at the end of a run and took the brunt of it to the back of his head. Colin Kaepernick will play QB the rest of the game. | | |
| 10/15/2012 11:18:00 AM |
Description: San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was picked off three times Sunday in a loss to the Giants. | Insight: Smith had thrown just one pick all year before Sunday's game and he only threw five interceptions all season in 2011. He'll have a chance to redeem himself this Thursday against the 4-2 Seahawks. | | |
| 10/12/2012 2:14:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith is probable for Sunday's game against the NY Giants with a finger injury on his throwing hand. | Insight: Smith is coming off a huge day, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns in a dominating win over Buffalo. He's thrown eight touchdowns passes to just one interception and is a viable fantasy option. Can anyone still remember the pre-Jim Harbaugh days when Smith was in danger of losing his job? | | |
| Hot | 10/9/2012 9:14:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith is dealing with a sprained middle finger on his throwing hand, which coach Jim Harbaugh said is "very much of a concern," according to the San Francisco Chronicle. However, Smith insists it's not a big deal. | Insight: Smith has an 8-to-1 TD/INT ratio in five games and has only thrown six interceptions in his last 21 games. He has a favorable matchup this week against the Giants and should be able to exploit it despite the injured finger. | | |
| Hot | 10/7/2012 8:21:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns Sunday against the Bills. | Insight: Smith was coming off two down games from a fantasy standpoint but he shredded Buffalo in Week 5. He has an 8-to-1 TD/INT ratio in five games and has only thrown six interceptions in his last 21 games. | | |
| Hot | 9/13/2012 11:47:00 AM |
Description: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith has now gone 185 passing attempts in a row without throwing an interception. | Insight: That's a new San Francisco record. Remember, this is a team with a history of tremendous quarterback play highlighted by Joe Montana's and Steve Young's tenures in the late 80's and 1990's, so this is no small feat. Smith really came into his own last season (17 TD, 5 INT, career-high 3,144 yards) and got his 2012 campaign off to a great start with a two-touchdown, 211-yard effort Sunday versus Green Bay. Look for Smith to have another strong game in Week 2 when the 49ers take on Detroit in their home opener. | | |
| 5/25/2012 1:55:00 PM |
Description: San Francisco 49er starting quarterback was recently quoted as saying "I could absolutely care less on (passing) yards-per-game. I think that's a totally overblown stat, because if you're losing games in the second half, guess what? You're like the Carolina Panthers and you're going no-huddle the entire second half and, yeah, Cam Newton threw for a lot of 300-yard games, that's great. You're not winning, though."
| Insight: Words no fantasy owner wants to hear. Sure, we all know the name of the game is winning and Smith helped the 49ers to 13 regular season wins last year, but we'd like to see him want to post good statistics too. | | |
| 3/21/2012 6:08:00 PM |
Description: Alex Smith signed a three-year deal to return to the 49ers Wednesday. Smith will receive $8 million per season with $16.5 million guaranteed. He could make as much as $33 million. | Insight: After Manning signed with the Broncos, re-signing Smith became San Francisco's top priority. Smith was much-improved last season and he should be even more productive in 2012 with the 49ers' signing of wide receivers Randy Moss and Mario Manningham. | | |
