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Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com reports this year is another chance for pundits to proclaim the Smith is living up to the expectations of a No.1 pick. But this offseason is different. This is the first time Smith knows the offense well enough to lead meetings, understand all the nuances of the team's protection schemes and fully appreciate the route concepts.
Reported by the Red Zone
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Teammates see a difference. "I'm with him 100 percent and I can't wait to see him out there this year because I know he's going to do a fantastic job," TE Vernon Davis said of his QB -- adding that Smith is emerging as a more vocal leader, too. ... Remember: This is his first offseason since Smith has been in the NFL in which he has not had to learn new concepts, a new offense and worked with a new offensive coordinator. It's also the first time since the 2007 offseason that he has been the unquestioned starting QB, gotten every first-team practice snap and is not rehabilitating from an injured shoulder. ... Now all he has to do is continue progressing when the pads go on.
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