The Facts:
HC Jim Harbaugh was interviewed Friday on Sports 1140 AM in Sacramento and was asked about Smith. “So excited, yeah, I’m going to say it, I’ve been studying Alex Smith and watching him and I believe that Alex Smith can be a winning QB in the National Football League,” Harbaugh said. “I’m excited to work with him, get to know him.”
Reported by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As Press Democrat staffer Eric Branch noted, this is a bit of a deviation from the new coach's previous script. Last week, Harbaugh said he wasn’t into “absolutes” and would make “a great evaluation of the QBs on the current roster and those that are out there that we could bring to the 49ers.” On Friday, he reiterated that the Niners “would uncover every stone” in finding a QB. But he also indicated that he’d started his evaluation of Smith. And his initial review was favorable. What are some of the qualities Harbaugh saw in Smith? “Very accurate passer,” he said. “Very athletic. And a guy that has played and been durable.” Harbaugh went on to say that he’s talked with Smith and other players about having a “clean slate” with the new coaching staff. And he also acknowledged that Smith might choose to get a completely fresh start with a new franchise after six turbulent seasons in San Francisco. “Ultimately, he has to make a decision because he’s an unrestricted free agent right now,” Harbaugh said. ... In the end, that might have more to do with what Harbaugh finds while uncovering those other "stones" he mentioned. Stay tuned.
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