our O-line has been one of the league's worst for some time now (look at the link TheTruth posted up and view the ratio of sack to pass attempts and you'll understand why we try to establish the run -- however, the last 2 games show that the passing game has opened up the run game for Gore who was struggling BAD in the beginning of the season). Alex was thrown into the fire and has taken a LOT of abuse because of poor protection ever since he stepped onto the field. despite this, he's posted up a QB rating over 80 the last 2 seasons, which isn't bad considering the shitty play calling during those seasons.

after a shaky start and before the Eagles comeback, it looked like the same old shit play calling and nO-line. all of a sudden, Harbaugh opens up the playbook and the O-line looks like they've finally looking as if they got something going. Alex actually looks poised in the pocket since the season started - poised for the first time EVER in his career. coaches, coordinators, and team morale can change a lot, and winning changes everything.

talk about the million chances he's had and how he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the lockout, but the few supporters here and the 49er staff obviously see something in him that is worth giving a shot and acknowledge that he hasn't been given the best opportunities to succeed. you can name a bunch of QBs who've been written off similarly, but i bet most of them would've broken down and given up already. this season he's got nothing to lose; he's been through the lowest of lows; he's been planted into the ground by many lineman; he's been boo'ed numerous amount of times by Candlestick; but now his confidence is at a high and he's in a situation where he can succeed and the team and fans believe in him. keep hating if all you want, but i'ma keep rooting for the kid.