Troy Smith VS. Alex Smith

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Here's a brief synopsis of the strengths and weaknesses of Troy Smith and Alex Smith at quarterback and why I think Mike Singletary decided on Alex for this Sunday's must-win game against the Seahawks.

When Alex Smith bounced off the bench last year, he was effective, and let's face it, Troy Smith should have far more than just three interceptions. He's dangerous to the opposition and the 49ers offense, because he can throw a touchdown from anywhere on the field at any time. But he's also capable of making the horrendous mistake. The 49ers just haven't been punished by them as much as they should have. Here are the further strengths and weaknesses of Troy Smith:

Alex is back.

STRENGTHS: He's an unquestioned leader; former Ravens HC Brian Billick called him the most charismatic player he's ever coached and as Billick said, he's been around Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. You could see right away he got the attention of the receiving corps and they played better for him. They didn't drop as many passes and they responded to the belief they could get a pass at any time when Smith dropped to throw. Secondly, Smith has a quick release and a powerful arm. He's also elusive and can sometimes show a cool leadership in the pocket. He loves the deep ball and can make the eye-opening play.

Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Dec 07 at 02:34 PM

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