49ers | Smith looking ahead; not back
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:32:08 -0800
Dennis Georgatos, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith remains confident in his abilities and he is looking forward to 2006 and not back on 2005. Little went right for Smith in his first year with the 49ers. Smith failed to win the starting job in training camp, suffered a midseason knee injury that cost him five games, fumbled 10 times and threw 11 interceptions before completing his first (and only) touchdown pass. Smith, who won't turn 22 until May, admitted that his very public growing pains as 49ers quarterback frustrated him. Nothing bothered Smith more than the fumbles. Smith said he's more conscious now of his grip, especially when handling newer, slicker footballs. Smith returned from the knee injury to start the last five games, winning the final two. Learning the scheme installed by Norv Turner is the next challenge for Smith, who has been meeting regularly with the team's new offensive coordinator. Smith said he'll lean on his first-year experiences to try to make the transition seamless.
You got to feel bad about the dude. He had zero talent around him and there was nobody to block for him. Hopefully Turner can install a good offense that fits with Smith.
Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:32:08 -0800
Dennis Georgatos, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco 49ers QB Alex D. Smith remains confident in his abilities and he is looking forward to 2006 and not back on 2005. Little went right for Smith in his first year with the 49ers. Smith failed to win the starting job in training camp, suffered a midseason knee injury that cost him five games, fumbled 10 times and threw 11 interceptions before completing his first (and only) touchdown pass. Smith, who won't turn 22 until May, admitted that his very public growing pains as 49ers quarterback frustrated him. Nothing bothered Smith more than the fumbles. Smith said he's more conscious now of his grip, especially when handling newer, slicker footballs. Smith returned from the knee injury to start the last five games, winning the final two. Learning the scheme installed by Norv Turner is the next challenge for Smith, who has been meeting regularly with the team's new offensive coordinator. Smith said he'll lean on his first-year experiences to try to make the transition seamless.
You got to feel bad about the dude. He had zero talent around him and there was nobody to block for him. Hopefully Turner can install a good offense that fits with Smith.
