Kaepernicks ceiling is twice as high as Smiths and Harbaugh KNOWS that.
The mid range and deep passing game was electric with CK in there and with their running game, that is what that team needs to win playoff games. Now, teams will only have 7 games of film on CK to prepare for playoff games with and with a guy that has such a diverse skill set, that's simply not enough. Not only that, but they will be able to trade Smith for a decent pick after or even during the draft to a team that needs a guy but missed out in the draft on a starter quality pick.
Teams arent gonna be able to put 8 men in the box anymore against that offense and that is gonna let Gore average a lot more per carry from here on out.
I really like the move.
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