Former number one pick Alexander Smith threw for 206 yards with 3 TD's in the second half on Sunday against the Texans. Shortly after that virtuoso performance, the Niners announced that Smith is their guy. If you have a roster spot open, I'd snatch him up. If you aren't sure who to drop, drop the guy who has any of the following abbreviations next to his name: BUF, CLE, OAK
This is really the perfect situation for Smith. Expectations usually surround a number 1 pick and we tend to dismiss a guy if he doesn't produce right away. Smith probably got caught up in trying to meet those expectations and he kinda failed. It wasn't his fault, of course. Who were his WR's in '05? Arnaz Battle? Unmotivated Antonio Bryant?
Presently, SF has weapons - a legit playmaker named Michael Crabcakes (mmmmm crab cakes) and an all-around tough guy named Frank Gore. It's also pretty clear that Smith and Vernon Davis are on the same page. Davis was the recipient of all 3 teeds (check to see if he's owned in your league as well). More importantly, unlike before, Smith has nothing to lose. Following Shaun Hill is like following Doug Williams at an NFL roast - seriously, you can't lose.
Smith's mindset is probably better than it's ever been. Sure, last Sunday may have been just a "blip" - but there's no harm in stashing him away for a spot start when your no. 1 QB is on a bye.
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