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.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Carlota69

Well, I personally don't think anyone is a bad fan for having doubts, concerns or even negative thoughts about players, coaches, front office etc...

However, I think you're a bad fan if you are wishing serious, careeer ending injury on the only QB we have. I think you're a bad fan, or not a fan at all, if you wish career ending injury on any of our players. Some of the posts In this paticular thread are absolutely ****ing disgusting and those wishing a career ending injury on any member of this team, need to find another team to root for.

The Jets is a good choice, since they love to choke on the chocolate peni....

I don't even wish for players on other teams to get hurt much less players on my favorite team. Twisted fans.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Carlota69

Well, I personally don't think anyone is a bad fan for having doubts, concerns or even negative thoughts about players, coaches, front office etc...

However, I think you're a bad fan if you are wishing serious, careeer ending injury on the only QB we have. I think you're a bad fan, or not a fan at all, if you wish career ending injury on any of our players. Some of the posts In this paticular thread are absolutely ****ing disgusting and those wishing a career ending injury on any member of this team, need to find another team to root for.

The Jets is a good choice, since they love to choke on the chocolate peni....

There's a difference between truly wishing that on somebody and responding to a Choice A or Choice B question, though. (or toning down a Choice A or Choice B question, which is what I did in this thread).

As for Alex Smith being "the only QB we have"... well, that may be the case, but it doesn't have any effect on me. They're not doing anything substantial with him at QB this year or next, in my opinion, so what does it matter? 8-10 wins with no playoff success do nothing more for me than 2 wins.

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by philfree

I don't even wish for players on other teams to get hurt much less players on my favorite team. Twisted fans.

Especially career ending injuries. I mean, I may have wished Tom Brady a high ankle sprain to take him out for a month or something, but never anything serious, ever. And Certainly not this team, never ever.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by Carlota69

Karma will handle business...

Karma is a myth.

That said the posts are stupid, to be sure, but they are just stupid words typed by dumbasses.

Get a grip.

[Mr. Laz]

Idaho ... losing for a draft pick before the season even starts.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Idaho ... losing for a draft pick before the season even starts.

Yeah all we need is the first pick in the draft so we can get our franchise QB.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Idaho ... losing for a draft pick before the season even starts.

Not what I'm saying. I'm saying that 8 wins this year with Alex Smith at the helm registers no more with me than 2 wins (unless something drastic and unlikely happens, like him turning into an elite QB).

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I'd rather have a board where a person who follows two teams realizes the hilarity of talking trash about what type of fan someone who follows just one team and lives and dies with that team is.

You know the moment I grew up (as a sports fan)? When I picked one team to follow in each sport and stuck with it. Maybe you should try it. It feels pretty good.

You are apparently incapable of understanding something simple about this. For me, I have picked my one and only team. 49ers come FIRST. There are tons of people that have other, secondarily preferred teams though... and there is nothing wrong with that.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Talk about the players, coaches, etc. is fine as long as all thoughts are positive, right? If you express doubts about anything at all, you're a bad fan, right?

Wrong again. You are going to extremes to make a point that easily fails. I never have a problem with some doubts. I have a problem with myopic people that are determined to believe in an outcome that has yet to occur.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Decent people ... like you, right? I've got news for you: You're not a decent member of this community.

Given that much of this community is based in immaturity and shame, then I consider it an accomplishment to not be regarded as decent here.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Not what I'm saying. I'm saying that 8 wins this year with Alex Smith at the helm registers no more with me than 2 wins (unless something drastic and unlikely happens, like him turning into an elite QB).

Yeah, I don't see the excitement to win 8 games or even a playoff birth just to lose that game embarrassingly on National TV.

[Kaepernick]

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Wouldn't you rather a board where grown ups can talk about the players, coaches, games, opponents, etc. without everything being about "yer and idiot!" and "die in a flaming aids tree!"

All that crap just gets in the way of why decent people are here, I would think.

If you all really love this juvenile shit talking, then hey.. I guess go for it. It IS your house after all. If you pride yourself on being a jackass and think that's what the cool kids do.. that's your call.

I'd just start asking yourself two questions. (1) would my mother be proud of my forum interaction? and (2) shouldn't I be ashamed of myself for not growing the **** up like most adults?

Would my mother be proud of this locker room?

Would my mother be proud of this army barracks?

Would my mother be proud of this strip club?

C'mon, get real. Guys are guys. This place is over the top to me, but get real.

You are like the Frank Burns of Chiefs Planet. You got Hawkeye and Trapper John, and there is Major Burns in the corner reading his bible, casting damnation on everybody for being sinners. Get real dude.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

You are apparently incapable of understanding something simple about this. For me, I have picked my one and only team. 49ers come FIRST. There are tons of people that have other, secondarily preferred teams though... and there is nothing wrong with that.



Wrong again. You are going to extremes to make a point that easily fails. I never have a problem with some doubts. I have a problem with myopic people that are determined to believe in an outcome that has yet to occur.



Given that much of this community is based in immaturity and shame, then I consider it an accomplishment to not be regarded as decent here.

You know you are coming here dissing our forum. Why don't you just **** off and get the **** out. No one wants to hear your shit. No one is asking you to stay.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Yeah, I don't see the excitement to win 8 games or even a playoff birth just to lose that game embarrassingly on National TV.

A cowardly and childish way of thinking. It's like a little kid standing in the corner of a birthday party and pouting.

"what's wrong little Jimmy?"

"they said I can't eat Suzie's cake all by myself, those jerks!"

"well, wouldn't you enjoy a piece?"

"no!!! I must have it all right now, or I don't wants none!"




Losing 14 of 16 games is brutal, I know... makes for a truly awful year. Winning half of them instead sure does feel a lot better. Makes a team far more respectable, and would continue to give the players and most fans real hope that they are improving for the following season.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

Losing 14 of 16 games is brutal, I know... makes for a truly awful year. Winning half of them instead sure does feel a lot better. Makes a team far more respectable, and would continue to give the players and most fans real hope that they are improving for the following season.

Actually, no.

2011 was ****ing brutal. Every win was garbage.

When you're piling up wins against guys like Curtis Painter and getting your dick knocked in the dirt against real teams, it's a pathetic year. Especially when you blow a playoff berth by losing to the ****ing Raiders and Carson Palmer.

Going 8-8 is like winning the reerun olympics.

[Sandy Vagina]

Originally Posted by Kaepernick

Would my mother be proud of this locker room?

Would my mother be proud of this army barracks?

Would my mother be proud of this strip club?

C'mon, get real. Guys are guys. This place is over the top to me, but get real.

You are like the Frank Burns of Chiefs Planet. You got Hawkeye and Trapper John, and there is Major Burns in the corner reading his bible, casting damnation on everybody for being sinners. Get real dude.

... and this bolded part above is all I am really saying. I am not expecting a damn church here.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by Mac-NinersChiefs

A cowardly and childish way of thinking. It's like a little kid standing in the corner of a birthday party and pouting.

"what's wrong little Jimmy?"

"they said I can't eat Suzie's cake all by myself, those jerks!"

"well, wouldn't you enjoy a piece?"

"no!!! I must have it all right now, or I don't wants none!"




Losing 14 of 16 games is brutal, I know... makes for a truly awful year. Winning half of them instead sure does feel a lot better. Makes a team far more respectable, and would continue to give the players and most fans real hope that they are improving for the following season.

If we had a rookie quarterback to build a team around and have continued growth with I would agree with you. However we do not have that in Alex Smith. Let's not pretend Alex Smith is a rookie quarterback.