In a move that was expected as soon as free agency started, the 49′ers have given quarterback Alex Smith a one-year deal that reports say is worth $5 mil. San Francisco picked Colin Kaepernick in the second round out of Nevada in April’s draft, but Smith had been expected to return as the 49ers’ starting [...]
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49′ers Draft Pick QB Colin Kaepernick Had Lower Leg Surgery
Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports second-round draft pick Colin Kaepernick had a minor surgical procedure on his lower left leg shortly after the draft, the former Nevada quarterback said Friday afternoon. The 49ers were aware of the procedure, which is not expected to have any long-term effects on Kaepernick and will not linger [...]
Scout’s Inc. Williamson Loves the 49′ers Pick of QB Colin Kaepernick
Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. talked to Mike Sando on ESPN about the pick of QB Colin Kaepernick, and Williamson flat out thinks the QB is going to the perfect team in 2011. “Cincinnati screwed up taking Andy Dalton over Kaepernick. I hadn’t thought of it in these terms, but we had Greg Cosell on [...]
Source Says San Francisco Wanted to Move Up to Take Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick
Frank Tadych of NFL.com reports league sources told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora that the 49ers were “persistent” in trying to land Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick, exploring trade options at the end of the first round before initiating talks with the Patriots and Bills at the top of the second. NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reported [...]
Three Reasons Why Alex Smith Should Be The 49ers Starter
Is Smith Still The Answer In San Fran? The mere look at this article’s title may make you cringe. You may be thinking, “No, not another year!” or “I’d rather be a Cleveland Browns fan!”. I understand your frustration. Year after year, the former first draft pick does a fantastic job at consistently underperforming and [...]
49ers Trade Up And Draft Nevada QB; Get Smith’s Potential Successor Kaepernick at 36
April 29th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in 2011 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report, San Francisco 49ers Miami Was Considering Kaepernick At #15 The 49ers acquired Denver’s second-round pick (36th overall). The Broncos get the 49ers’ second-round pick (No. 45), fourth-round pick (No. 108) and fifth-round pick (No. 141). NFL Draft Countdown’s Scouting Report on Colin Kaepernick: Height: 6-4 5/8 | Weight: 233 | 40-Time: 4.53 Strengths: • Excellent size with prototypical [...]
Jaguars Will Focus on Defense and Quarterback in Thursday’s Draft
The NFL draft is just over a day away, and the Jaguars are likely making final preparations for their pick. The Jaguars will be picking 16th tomorrow evening, and it is likely that they will address the defensive side of the ball throughout the draft. The only other major area for the Jaguars to address [...]
Two-Round 2011 NFL Mock Draft (Part 2)
Is Kendall Hunter the next Ray Rice? Skilled players on the offensive side of the ball are in high demand during round two. To read Round 1 click HERE #33 New England Patriots: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina #34 Buffalo Bills: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado #35 Cincinnati Bengals: Andy Dalton, QB, Texas Christian #36 Denver [...]
