49ers defense looking forward to hitting ASmith

[Fat Elvis]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-d...1426--nfl.html

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Over all those years and thousands of practice snaps, the stingy San Francisco defense never got to put a hit on Alex Smith.

And this is a group known for its vicious blows, from sack man Aldon Smith at linebacker to pounding safety Donte Whitner.

So, no surprise Smith's former teammates on the opposite side of the ball will be salivating to finally chase down the quarterback when they face him and the Chiefs in a preseason game at Kansas City on Friday night.

''There's a first time for everything,'' linebacker NaVorro Bowman said, smiling. ''We never got a chance to hit him. This time we can. We're looking forward to it. I know Alex knows we're coming. It's football, man. He's on another team and we have to go out there and play our game.''

Cornerback Carlos Rogers plans to talk trash - because, he insists, Smith will certainly be expecting it from this group.

''He'll probably come after me because we were always talking junk during practices while he was here. I'm going to take a look at the film and see what we can come up with,'' Rogers said. ''It will be really fun. I'm pretty sure he's going to be talking junk. He's going to want to go at our defense because now he gets the opportunity. When he was here we didn't really go against the 1 offense unless it was training camp.''

Smith has begun anew in the AFC with the Chiefs after being traded in March. He lost his starting job with San Francisco in November to Colin Kaepernick.

Smith certainly sounds as if he will leave the personal ties out of it Friday - rather focusing on preparing his offense with a matchup against one of the NFL's top defenses in recent years.

''Regardless of the fact that I used to play there, they're a good defensive unit,'' he said ''They're a really good defensive unit, and they'll be a good test for us. I mean, they don't have many weaknesses on that side of the ball. It'll be a really good test for us.''

49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula insists the razzing by his defenders is all in good fun. Tomsula started Smith for the regular season finale in 2010 in Tomsula's lone game as interim head coach following the firing of Mike Singletary.

''They're throwing that out there. That's an inside joke to Alex,'' Tomsula said. ''They all just like him so much, they really do. It's a good banter, is what it is.''

Given Smith's long history with the 49ers, an up-and-down, eight-year tenure - filled with numerous promotions and demotions, not to mention injuries - after they selected him with the No. 1 draft pick out of Utah in 2005, he still has many supporters in his old locker room.

Running back Frank Gore is rooting for him, tight end Vernon Davis, too. And Kaepernick, of course.

They have spoken a couple of times during the offseason, though Kaepernick declined to elaborate.

''He did a lot for me, Alex was someone that really helped me pick up the playbook, understand what we were trying to get done and how we wanted to do it,'' Kaepernick said Wednesday. ''I wouldn't be as far along as I am right now without him. Personally, he's a great guy, he's a class act. I have nothing bad to say about him. He's always helped me, he's always put the team first.''

It was Smith who took it upon himself to lead San Francisco's players in workouts at nearby San Jose State during the 2011 NFL lockout that became known as ''Camp Alex,'' a step in his leadership that put the team in position to end a franchise-worst stretch of eight seasons without a playoff berth or winning record. After all those boos from his own fans during the struggles, he had made good at last.

For his example, and so many other things, coach Jim Harbaugh is grateful to this day. Even if he made the tough choice to go with Kaepernick for last season's stretch run. Smith largely thrived under the direction of Harbaugh, a 15-year NFL quarterback himself.

''It's personal with Alex. It probably is different in that way,'' Harbaugh said. ''Feel like there's a great friendship there and a lot of history. He's a unique person. A very good, in all ways, a good friend. No longer on our team. Not a trusted agent anymore.''

Come Friday, both sides will try to keep all the mixed emotions off the field. Though the history will clearly provide some preseason fuel.

''Now we'll get a chance to hit him,'' Rogers said. ''He had on the jersey and we couldn't touch the quarterback, so I'm pretty sure our D-line will be happy about that, too.''

Notes: A day after safeties C.J. Spillman and Michael Thomas fought during practice and Spillman sent to the locker room, Harbaugh said he has handled the altercation. ''I think that's something that has no place in practice or training camp,'' Harbaugh said. ''Not to go into what the policy is right now as it's happened. It's been addressed.'' He wouldn't say whether they would play against the Chiefs. ... Harbaugh has ''a list of eight or nine guys'' he said won't travel to Kansas City, though he wouldn't say who they are other than that LT Joe Staley is likely on there. Staley returned to practice after missing four days with an undisclosed injury.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

No , I'm saying he will be stable like Green was.

Where is the QB of our dreams coming from? Just curious what you mean by that.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Where is the QB of our dreams coming from? Just curious what you mean by that.

Didn't you hear him? He said stabler.

[TimeForWasp]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Where is the QB of our dreams coming from? Just curious what you mean by that.

Possibly Bray, but I am not thinking he is the one, but I know we will either draft one or make a blockbuster trade for one. I believe that between Dorsey and Reid we will sniff out a great QB. But for now, I think Alex will prove to be very servicable until that time.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

Possibly Bray, but I am not thinking he is the one, but I know we will either draft one or make a blockbuster trade for one. I believe that between Dorsey and Reid we will sniff out a great QB. But for now, I think Alex will prove to be very servicable until that time.

So it's going to be this guy?

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

Possibly Bray, but I am not thinking he is the one, but I know we will either draft one or make a blockbuster trade for one. I believe that between Dorsey and Reid we will sniff out a great QB. But for now, I think Alex will prove to be very servicable until that time.

So faith/hope. Gotcha.

I'll believe they're committed to drafting and developing a QB with franchise potential when I actually see it happen.

I don't know what amazes me more... that people think Dexter McCluster is a "dangerous weapon" or that people truly think Tyler Bray is actually a developmental guy to watch.

[TimeForWasp]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

So faith/hope. Gotcha.

I'll believe they're committed to drafting and developing a QB with franchise potential when I actually see it happen.

I don't know what amazes me more... that people think Dexter McCluster is a "dangerous weapon" or that people truly think Tyler Bray is actually a developmental guy to watch.

To be honest with you , Every year I start off with a positive attitude about the Chiefs and Hope for the best. Who the hell knows what the chemistry of the team is until it is orchestrated. I have high hopes right now and refuse to start the season, any season for that matter with a negative attitude. If that is considered drinking the cool aid, so be it.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by milkman

Well, since it's a preseason game, I'm sure I was going to be worry free anyway.

Agreed.

No doubt, the 49ers are a talented team. However, the Giants had spent far too long [9 months] hearing about how the 49ers were going to take the crown they felt was stolen from them in the NFC Championship game. Therefore, during the 2012 season, the Giants traveled back to San Francisco to play the 49ers, and they were thumped 26-3. Kaepernick was also in as quarterback.

Here is a novel thought for them, you want to win? Score more points than the other team.

Teams that boast before a game, Coughlin's message is clear, "Talk is cheap, play the game." I agree.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Dylan

Therefore, during the 2012 season, the Giants traveled back to San Francisco to play the 49ers, and they were thumped 26-3. Kaepernick was also in as quarterback.

No, that was an Alex Smith game.

And I think it was the game that convinced Harbaugh he had to replace Alex Smith if the 49ers were going to get over the hump.

Also, I love it when women get violently angry over football.

[Dylan]

And also Kaepernick, Clay.

[Dylan]

Clay, this video is for you.

Although, the quarterback is RGIII and not Kaepernick - running quarterbacks take an awful beating. However, I believe Kaepernick has the edge over RGIII.

RGIII ran the ball over 120 times (if I remember correctly).

Here is a compilation of all RGIII's running plays. The hits will send shivers up your spine.



I wish running back quarterbacks the best this season and hope they remain healthy.

[Dylan]

Also, I love it when women get violently angry over football.

I thought you said that you do not like women talking about football.

I might not participate in off topic threads - however, if I have the time I enjoy reading some of the posts.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by gochiefs(exceptQB)

Just gotta take the short stuff. Can't force anything downfield.

What is ****ing mentally wrong with you? Yeah don't lead a touchdown drive this game or anything.

[-King-]

Some of you guys fall for the bait much too easily.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by -King-

Some of you guys fall for the bait much too easily.

Bait?

Have you read his posts from 2002 to 2012?

Mark Rick?

[-King-]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Bait?

Have you read his posts from 2002 to 2012?

Mark Rick?

If you don't realize a good number of his posts are made just to get a rise out of guys like you, you're delusional.