POLL: Harbaugh benching Smith in favor of Kaepernick - The Orange Mane

baja · 11-22-2012, 04:36 PM

Good move or Bad move?

OK fixed it.

Drunken.Broncoholic · 11-22-2012, 04:44 PM

This is the last year of Smith. If he wins the Super Bowl he stays. If he went to the playoffs and lost in the championship game he's done. Even going to SB and losing he's done. No 7 mil roster bonus in April and its off to a new team. I do not see Smith winning a SB. He manages games and that's it. Rarely completes passes downfield. Watching miner games you can see once he is behind its hard for them to comeback.

I thought he still wasn't cleared to play. Give the back up a look on the road. The only position that is weak on that team is QB and if it makes you better why not

BroncoBuff · 11-22-2012, 04:47 PM

Like I just mentioned in the other thread on this same topic ... good move giving Kaepernick a start at this point, but bad move actually naming him the starter.

HAT · 11-22-2012, 04:48 PM

It's an excellent move.

Hamrob · 11-22-2012, 05:04 PM

The kid played in one game...and caught the apposing team off guard. What has he done besides that one game? Smith isn't spectacular...but, his QB rating was top 5. I don't think you bench your vet after an injury...and force guys to take sides in the locker room. Harbaugh should know better.

Now, Smith knows that you're not in his corner. If Kaepernack falls on his ass...Harbaugh is screwed.

errand · 11-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Smith probably knew Harbaugh wasn't completely in his corner when he didn't sign him before last season was over and Alex was leading his team to NFC title bout....and was resigned only after Manning rejected the 49ers.

rugbythug · 11-22-2012, 05:35 PM

Kaepernick is not a Rookie.

Requiem · 11-22-2012, 05:36 PM

Alex Smith has been terrible is whole career until a decent year this year and last. Threw for over 3,000 once and has never had 20 TDs. Any good QB in the NFL has done just as much as Smith in half the time. Dude sucks.

HAT · 11-22-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

Kaepernick is not a Rookie.

Baja is a hippie and does copious amounts of drugs....You have to let minor details slide with him most of the time.

baja · 11-22-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAT

Baja is a hippie and does copious amounts of drugs....You have to let minor details slide with him most of the time.

I don't do drugs

any more.

Kaylore · 11-22-2012, 06:04 PM

Everyone > Alex Smith

theAPAOps5 · 11-22-2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rugbythug

Kaepernick is not a Rookie.

This and the signs were clear Smith was on borrowed time in San Fran. But still surprised they made move to Kaepernick. Switching starter mid season while still in the playoff hunt (in their case leading the division) is risky. Just ask Shanny

Play2win · 11-22-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baja

I don't do drugs

any more.

...or less than you used to.

baja · 11-22-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drunk idiot kicker

...or less than you used to.

Anything concocted by man I don't put into my body except the occasion Aspirin

Kaylore · 11-22-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baja

Anything concocted by man I don't put into my body except the occasion Aspirin

Well technically man didn't create aspirin, he just discovered it.

baja · 11-22-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Well technically man didn't create aspirin, he just discovered it.

Technically man didn't create any drug just refined & concentrated it from natural substances

Kaylore · 11-22-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by baja

Technically man didn't create any drug just refined & concentrated it from natural substances

Of course, however people had been using Willow bark and spiraea since Egyptian times. You can't really chew on a plant and get Viagra, for example.

HAT · 11-22-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Of course, however people had been using Willow bark and spiraea since Egyptian times. You can't really chew on a plant and get Viagra, for example.

Disagree...I've had chicks suck a root and it affects me exactly like Viagra.

ZONA · 11-22-2012, 08:02 PM

Harbaugh probably thinking Colin had one hell of a game against one of the better defenses in the league, and if he can do that to the Bears defense, he should be good against average to poor defenses. But it is very risky. If Colin has a stinker of a game next week, wow, do you have a big can of open worms now. If you're losing, yeah do it, nothing to lose. But when you're winning, and this doesn't pay off in the next few weeks, whoa, there will be a ton of criticism coming down on Harbaugh.

I just have a question though, is this now official? I know Colin was taking 1st rep snaps in practice early in the week but Harbaugh had said nothing about who was starting the game.

baja · 11-22-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Of course, however people had been using Willow bark and spiraea since Egyptian times. You can't really chew on a plant and get Viagra, for example.

Horney Goat Weed

http://www.futurescopes.com/love-and...hrodisiacs-men

Jay3 · 11-22-2012, 08:08 PM

Kap's legs look funny. Like they might break or something. Thanks.

BroncoBuff · 11-22-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baja

Anything concocted by man I don't put into my body except the occasion Aspirin

If he were to live in the United States, the Most Interesting Man in the World would reside in one of two states only: Washington or Colorado ... the only two that permit legal recreational use of cannabis. While drinking Dos Eqqis.

BroncoBuff · 11-22-2012, 08:31 PM

I can't believe Harbaugh officially name him "the starter." Success must have gone to his head, because that's a a plainly foolish thing to do.

baja · 11-22-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

If he were to live in the United States, the Most Interesting Man in the World would reside in one of two states only: Washington or Colorado ... the only two that permit legal recreational use of cannabis. While drinking Dos Eqqis.

Us Messakins don't need on stinken permission

ZONA · 11-23-2012, 12:19 AM

Most of the guys on NFL Network think it was the wrong move also. Colin may have more upside then Smith but, like they say, it's a huge risk. You know what you get with Smith, he'll give you some plays, maybe not as much as some other great QB's, but he's probably not going to make many mistakes to cost you game either. And ALOT of players don't like it when you lose your job due to an injury, especially if you are ready to go the following week. Could be some locker room issues with this decision if Colin doesn't churn out some wins. It's not like Smith was out for 6 games and the guy replacing him was lights out for half a season or something. We're talking 1 friggin game. Clearly this is Harbaugh saying Smith was "not my guy" like so many of these coaches do today. Their ego gets in the way. Should make the Saints game much more fun to watch now.

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11-22-2012, 04:44 PM	#2
Drunken.Broncoholic Steppin on feet Pickled in Orange and Blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carmel Ca Posts: 6,289 Adopt-a-Bronco: LeLo Lang	This is the last year of Smith. If he wins the Super Bowl he stays. If he went to the playoffs and lost in the championship game he's done. Even going to SB and losing he's done. No 7 mil roster bonus in April and its off to a new team. I do not see Smith winning a SB. He manages games and that's it. Rarely completes passes downfield. Watching miner games you can see once he is behind its hard for them to comeback. I thought he still wasn't cleared to play. Give the back up a look on the road. The only position that is weak on that team is QB and if it makes you better why not

11-22-2012, 04:47 PM	#3
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,440 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Like I just mentioned in the other thread on this same topic ... good move giving Kaepernick a start at this point, but bad move actually naming him the starter.

11-22-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
HAT I think, therefore I ham. Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,718 Adopt-a-Bronco: Adam Weber	It's an excellent move.

11-22-2012, 05:04 PM	#5
Hamrob All-American! All-American! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 4,747 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	The kid played in one game...and caught the apposing team off guard. What has he done besides that one game? Smith isn't spectacular...but, his QB rating was top 5. I don't think you bench your vet after an injury...and force guys to take sides in the locker room. Harbaugh should know better. Now, Smith knows that you're not in his corner. If Kaepernack falls on his ass...Harbaugh is screwed.

11-22-2012, 05:30 PM	#6
errand Ring of Famer Forgot more than you'll ever know Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Western NC mountains Posts: 15,066	Smith probably knew Harbaugh wasn't completely in his corner when he didn't sign him before last season was over and Alex was leading his team to NFC title bout....and was resigned only after Manning rejected the 49ers.

11-22-2012, 05:35 PM	#7
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,788 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	Kaepernick is not a Rookie.

11-22-2012, 05:36 PM	#8
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,606 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Alex Smith has been terrible is whole career until a decent year this year and last. Threw for over 3,000 once and has never had 20 TDs. Any good QB in the NFL has done just as much as Smith in half the time. Dude sucks.

11-22-2012, 06:04 PM	#11
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Everyone > Alex Smith

11-22-2012, 08:02 PM	#19
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,402 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Harbaugh probably thinking Colin had one hell of a game against one of the better defenses in the league, and if he can do that to the Bears defense, he should be good against average to poor defenses. But it is very risky. If Colin has a stinker of a game next week, wow, do you have a big can of open worms now. If you're losing, yeah do it, nothing to lose. But when you're winning, and this doesn't pay off in the next few weeks, whoa, there will be a ton of criticism coming down on Harbaugh. I just have a question though, is this now official? I know Colin was taking 1st rep snaps in practice early in the week but Harbaugh had said nothing about who was starting the game.

11-22-2012, 08:08 PM	#21
Jay3 Sad Elway Ah . . . no. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,368 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Kap's legs look funny. Like they might break or something. Thanks.

11-22-2012, 08:31 PM	#23
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,440 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I can't believe Harbaugh officially name him "the starter." Success must have gone to his head, because that's a a plainly foolish thing to do.

11-23-2012, 12:19 AM	#25
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,402 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Most of the guys on NFL Network think it was the wrong move also. Colin may have more upside then Smith but, like they say, it's a huge risk. You know what you get with Smith, he'll give you some plays, maybe not as much as some other great QB's, but he's probably not going to make many mistakes to cost you game either. And ALOT of players don't like it when you lose your job due to an injury, especially if you are ready to go the following week. Could be some locker room issues with this decision if Colin doesn't churn out some wins. It's not like Smith was out for 6 games and the guy replacing him was lights out for half a season or something. We're talking 1 friggin game. Clearly this is Harbaugh saying Smith was "not my guy" like so many of these coaches do today. Their ego gets in the way. Should make the Saints game much more fun to watch now.