For years, there are a few things in San Fransisco that have been repeated over and over — “There hasn’t been a quake in years and Alex Smith is the biggest bust our team has ever seen.” The patience of fans looking for a championship outweighs the patience of fans letting a player grow. Not every player is thrown into a perfect storm and wins a championship in his first year, there are growing pains.
In San Franciso, there has been many growing pains; coaches, staff, and general disarray. While fans are screaming for a change, Alex Smith was digging in to prove he is the man for the job, and the 90.7% passer rating proves he truly is. His coaching staff has given him the tools to succeed, Vernon Davis has shined, and Patrick Willis has beaten quarterbacks into submission.
With a storied past like the 49ers have, fans are always looking for the next Montana or Young never remembering the hiccups those men had along the way. Is Alex Smith the next great thing? Only time will tell, but this year and the path this team has taken to get to the NFC championship has been worth it. Give Alex Smith some credit he has earned his place in this championship game!
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