Don’t let Nolan fool you; it’s Smith’s job

By Chris Cluff  |   Wednesday, May 14, 2008  |  Comments( 1 )

 San Francisco 49ers
Don’t let Mike Nolan fool you. If you listen to the coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the quarterback job is up for grabs. If you listen to Nolan, Alex Smith, the former No. 1 overall draft pick and the incumbent starter, is going to have to fight off unheralded backups Shaun Hill and J.T. O’Sullivan. Don’t let Nolan fool you. It’s...
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bardley80		 11:33 PM
05/14/2008
I agree that it has to be Smith's job. Hill and O'Sullivan are career backups at best.
I do think this is a make-or-break year for Smith. If he can't perform well this year, he may never live up to former No. 1 pick status. Martz's pass happy offense should make is easier for Smith to put up good numbers, and they have upgraded their receiving corp somewhat with Isaac Bruce and Bryant Johnson.
I also think Mike Nolan's job status is tied closely to whether Alex Smith succeed this year or not.
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