Alex Smith benched

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Jim Trotter ‏@SI_JimTrotter

BREAKING: Jim Harbaugh has informed Alex Smith that Colin Kaepernick will start Sunday, per source. Said decision not based on health.

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

After watching and following the 9ers over the past 3 years....Alex Smith is not a good QB. He can't throw down field all that well to the point that when a downfield pass does get completed that you feel like it was complete luck. This kid they've put in is much better.

That's why Smith will probably end up a Chief. We love QBs who can't throw the ball down the field.

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Originally Posted by Buckweath

Harbaugh probably just doesn't want Smith to lose his confidence.

More likely that he wants to keep his trade value up.