Troy Smith: What Are The Implications Of Him Starting For The 49ers?

October 27, 2010   ·   Joseph Burkey   ·   Jump to comments

Troy Smith, the San Francisco 49ers third-string quarterback, will start in London Sunday.
The change signifies several things. First, that David Carr is not a viable option. Second, that Alex Smith's shoulder is in fact, well, busted. Lastly, this is a sign that 49ers coaching has opened up to experimentation on offense.
A positive light shines on each of these, but a negative shadow is cast as well.
 
Davis Carr Is Not a Viable Option
Carr accomplished so little against Carolina, the loss could almost be placed on him. Sure, he handed the ball off well to Frank Gore, but every time he dropped back to pass, a disaster seemed eminent. It may have seemed tempting to start Carr off a full week of practice instead of coming in cold, but at 1-6 and with their backs against the wall, the 49ers decided to roll the dice.
The fact that their backup quarterback is not capable of coming off the bench and playing decently speaks volumes to their inadequacy at th...

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