Smith-Kapernick: Did Harbaugh just kill the 49ers? - Dallas Cowboys Forum

KB1122 · 11-22-2012

Bench your very popular starting quarterback with a 105 qb rating because the backup had a nice game? Not only do you bench him, you Pipp him while he's injured?

Kapernick might be talented. but he is awfully young to win a Super Bowl, not to mention inexperienced. He'd better be the next Joe Montana, b/c I assume Smith will ask for a trade.

BAZ · 11-22-2012

He seems to believe Smith will not win him a SB, I agree.

Ren · 11-22-2012

They have a good system, i wouldn't trust Smith to win anything outside of it, maybe Kapernick is better either way i don't think it makes to much of a difference in that system

BraveHeartFan · 11-22-2012

I guess they'll see how it shakes out for them.

I don't know if it will backfire or what, you have to wait to find out of course, but I would find it hilarious if it backfired and this team just plunged backwards. I'd find that funny for a couple reasons.

#1) I hate the 49ers so any misery for them is hilarious for me.

#2) I would love to see the spin control that would go on for this guy who has had his koolaid drank so hardcore you'd think he was the second coming of the guy the Superbowl Trophy is named after.

On #2 don't get me wrong I think Jim is a pretty good, solid, NFL coach thus far. I don't hate him particularly but it's hilarious how much people just love this guy already.

burmafrd · 11-22-2012

Could be that Harbaugh has made the cold pragmatic decision that Kap is got a lot more potential then Smith has. He might figure that what he has seen of Smith is as good as he can get and that is probably true. Kap might have a lot more potential and he is figuring that is the way to go.

arglebargle · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by burmafrd

Could be that Harbaugh has made the cold pragmatic decision that Kap is got a lot more potential then Smith has. He might figure that what he has seen of Smith is as good as he can get and that is probably true. Kap might have a lot more potential and he is figuring that is the way to go.

This! Smith seems to be a medium quality QB, playing at his peak now. If the switch goes on this year, I would expect them to try and trade Smith at the end of the year.

BringBackThatOleTimeBoys · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by burmafrd

Could be that Harbaugh has made the cold pragmatic decision that Kap is got a lot more potential then Smith has. He might figure that what he has seen of Smith is as good as he can get and that is probably true. Kap might have a lot more potential and he is figuring that is the way to go.

Someone will probably find the quote, but Landry once said he gave a player three years to develop, then moved on to other players. A lot of coaches also operate that way, so you could say Smith has had plenty of time.

Joshmil53 · 11-22-2012

Smith's been a mediocre QB since he's been drafted. He has been playing VERY well lately, but he choked big time against the Giants this year and Kaep lit up a very good Bears D.

Only time will tell.

CopenhagenCowboy · 11-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Ren

They have a good system, i wouldn't trust Smith to win anything outside of it, maybe Kapernick is better either way i don't think it makes to much of a difference in that system

I believe Kaepernick actually made a difference. But then again, it was one game. We'll see.

windward · 11-22-2012

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Smith's been a mediocre QB since he's been drafted. He has been playing VERY well lately, but he choked big time against the Giants this year and Kaep lit up a very good Bears D.

Only time will tell.

But on the other hand, this is the first year he's had the same OC for 2 years.

rbr651 · 11-22-2012

Harbaugh is potentially setting himself up for a QB controversy to the likes of what Denver had. He can not turn around and put Smith back in next week without losing the respect of his team. After 9 games Smith is the ninth rated QB in the NFL this year which is more than enough to make a run at the SB. Unless he thinks Smith is still not capable to playing because of the concussion he has painted himself into a corner that he might not be able to get out of in the probable case that Kap doesn't continue to play at the same level he did against the Bears.

**Idgit** · 11-22-2012

Kaepernick looked like an MVP-quality passer against the Bears. He was unbelievable. I'd give him a shot, too.

And, yes, I know it's one game. And, yes, I know he's not necessarily MVP caliber, but he was dropping balls deep and outside into tight coverage and making them look like rainbows. And he's built like a TE and can run to buy time in the passing game, or to pick up yards when he has to. He was very impressive.

Blackspider214 · 11-23-2012

It's hard to win in the NFL, especially now, without a QB who can make a play for you. Just look at the past Super Bowl winners. It's very difficult for Smith to make a play. He is sheltered by the system they run for him. I don't believe the organization as a whole has any real confidence in him to be their long term guy. Seems they were waiting for any excuse to move on and now they have their chance. Smith was injured and Kapernick came in and lit up a very good Bears defense. If Peyton would have been interested in SF, they would kicked Smith to the curb quick as hell.

bklyn1028 · 11-23-2012

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It's hard to win in the NFL, especially now, without a QB who can make a play for you. Just look at the past Super Bowl winners. It's very difficult for Smith to make a play. He is sheltered by the system they run for him. I don't believe the organization as a whole has any real confidence in him to be their long term guy. Seems they were waiting for any excuse to move on and now they have their chance. Smith was injured and Kapernick came in and lit up a very good Bears defense. If Peyton would have been interested in SF, they would kicked Smith to the curb quick as hell.

You don't replace a starter because of injury. Harbaugh is dead-wrong ( I can't stand him anyway) he's a sore loser and I hope to God this blows up in his face. Smith is a middle of the field qb, but the starter nontheless. Kapernick is a rookie, and as good as RG3 is etc, the playoffs are a completely different animal then the regular season.

Harbaugh is embarrassing the organization and pretty much the NFL for doing what he is doing. One game doesn't make a Staubach etc.

Doomsday · 11-23-2012

I think it is a good decision, one I doubt JG would have the stones to make. He is going with the guy he thinks gives his team the best chance to win a title.