Alex Smith! Kevin Kolb! It’s The Check Down Bowl On NBC!

October 9, 2010   ·   Michael Erler   ·   Jump to comments

Your San Francisco 49ers are in a bind.
A season that was supposed to culminate with playoff glory has gotten off to an 0-4 start, thanks to a few costly red zone turnovers, some clueless coaching and a boneheaded fumble last week by cornerback Nate Clements.
I wouldn't say that all hope is lost for the folks at 4949 Centennial Blvd at Santa Clara, but boy are they happy the San Francisco Giants are in the playoffs.
That Tim Lincecum was something last night, huh? 14 strikeouts and 31 swings and misses by the Braves overall. He had Atlanta batters flailing helplessly all game.
It makes you wonder what kind of pitcher 49ers quarterback Alex Smith would've been, since he too seems to have a knack for throwing a ball to different spots than people expect.
Through four games Smith is your NFL co-leader with seven interceptions, along with, coincidentally enough, former 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill, who's been pressed into duty for the also win-less Detroit Lions be...

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