>In fact I'm pretty sure I've posted something along these
>lines a couple times on here
>
>But we've now had a good long look at Kaep and it's changed
>everything. Not that he's arrived and everything will be
>peachy from here on out... but we've seen enough to know the
>kid can handle the speed of the game and make solid reads. The
>ability part was never really in question but I will say his
>level of accuracy has been a pleasant surprise.
>
>Unlike some of the football 'experts' on here I don't think
>this is about Smith as much as it is Kaepernick. The staff
>knew Kaep had the ability but coming off a 13-3 season and
>nearly missing a super bowl meant they couldn't just turn
>things over to a second year QB... especially after Smith has
>the season he did. But I think he really opened some eyes
>starting in training camp and on into the regular season, both
>with his play on the field and in practice. Smith's concussion
>gave them an opportunity to take a peak at just how far along
>Kaep had really come. The Ram game gave them enough of a taste
>and Harbaugh was clearly intrigued... but I still think they
>would have went back to Smith the following week had he been
>fully healthy. When Alex was slow to recover and Kaep got the
>start vs the Bears the door was then opened. In fact, told my
>daughter the day of the Bear game that Kaep had a chance to
>play himself into the starters job with a great performance.
>Now with the Saints game also under his belt it's clear to the
>staff and most everyone else that his mental development is
>far enough along that it's a reasonable gamble to tap into his
>talents.
>
>The idea that Smith has somehow been exposed and his haters
>have been redeemed is comical... had Smith never been hurt
>he'd still be leading a team to the playoffs and potentially
>to a Super Bowl. This is about Collin Kaepernick more than
>anything. Those that disagree can start their argument by
>listing all the other backups in the league the 49ers would
>have sat Alex for Sunday... go ahead, I'll wait.
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