they won yesterday, didn't they? they were picked to easily win the division this year. they were 8-8 last year, which is pretty solid, especially for a young team.

He hasn't played anywhere else either, and that's because other teams think he's awful too! The Ravens drafted him to play WR, and only switched his position due to a dire need. The guy is NOT an NFL Qb.

T Smith for you is going to be like Mike McMahon, and Drew Stanton for delusional Lions fans. You won't admit that he's terrible until he's ready to retire or he's out of the NFL.

When they found out their #2 was complete trash, they are giving him a shot...on a 1-6 team.

I cant believe you guys are making me side with the buckeye here but...man you guys are HARSH! a new kid plays 2 games scores 3 td and no turnovers and he's absolutly no good????? really???? The guy looks alot like a moblie Kyle Orton to me. Dont get me wrong Im not ready to call him great, but I think he's showing servicible RIGHT NOW and the kid still is learning how to be a pro. Like him or not your fooling yourself if you think getting playing time wont make him better...and he's decent RIGHT NOW...how can anyone say "never" at this point? I just dont get the hate.......

I cant believe you guys are making me side with the buckeye here but...man you guys are HARSH! a new kid plays 2 games scores 3 td and no turnovers and he's absolutly no good????? really???? The guy looks alot like a moblie Kyle Orton to me. Dont get me wrong Im not ready to call him great, but I think he's showing servicible RIGHT NOW and the kid still is learning how to be a pro. Like him or not your fooling yourself if you think getting playing time wont make him better...and he's decent RIGHT NOW...how can anyone say "never" at this point? I just dont get the hate.......

Alex Smith hands off to Troy Smith
November, 15, 2010
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By Mike Sando
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback eased into his new surroundings when the team signed him a week before the regular season.

Troy Smith, named the starter Monday even if Alex Smith returns from injury, shared his leadership philosophy in the 49ers' locker room. He has no plans to project himself any differently. He used the term "even-keeled" to describe his approach.

"As a man and collectively, you achieve things and to come in and just tell guys what the bottom line is, I don't think that is how you deal with men," Troy Smith said. "I think you reason with men. I think you give men the opportunity and the chance to showcase their talents and their abilities and we'll all move forward."

Smith said he assimilated into the 49ers' locker room by showing humility.

"You need to show the guys around you that you are humble, that you are a human being, that everybody can come talk and interact and be a part of any and everything that you have going on," Smith said. "That makes it a little easier for everybody to take to you when they see you are more of a personable person."

Smith owns a 2-0 record with no turnovers and a 116.6 passer rating since becoming the starter while Alex Smith recovered from a shoulder injury. He comes across as even-keeled, polished, mature and thoughtful. Alex Smith has shown those traits as well, but Troy Smith appears more relaxed, more comfortable -- perhaps unburdened by expectations.

Alex Smith expressed frustration over losing his job following an injury, but he was not surprised. Like everyone else, he saw the 49ers winning without him and he knew Troy Smith could get the call. He said doctors have cleared him to return from his injured left shoulder. He also said he played well this season despite too many turnovers.

"I really felt in the last few weeks I had done a good job with that and was moving in the right direction," Alex Smith said. "But it doesn't really matter at this point."

"I wasn't surprised by it," Alex Smith said.