Criminy, how much bullshit can one guy endure? The strange and terrible saga of Alex Smith’s American dream rolls on. Granted, I think some of the other transgressions perpetrated on him by the 49ers were worse than Manning-Gate. Nolan’s chucking him under the bus in front of the rest of the team and the media after his shoulder separation, questioning his toughness, throwing him into the Saints game (in’07, I was there) where he was pounded relentlessly, and Nolan left him in there with a bad shoulder to take numerous shots until he finally pulled him midway through the 3rd quarter, Martz’s preseason bullshit that Smith tried to work through and couldn’t, Jimmy Hat’s horrifically putrid offensive game plans, and Singletary’s snide media comments, sideline screaming rants and subsequent yo-yoing of quarterbacks. For as much media-driven angst as this seems to be causing, the worst case scenario is for Smith to leave.
The thing is, everyone knows this. Everyone seemed to know it before free agency started. Which is why the Niners original offer was low. Smith was coming from the erroneous assumption that he could get Kevin Kolb (5/63/18 guaranteed) money. The Niners were coming from the assumption that a $3 million raise (and a 3 year deal) should be enough going forward. Low-balling? Sure. But again, this last offseason was one marred by the lockout and a whole lot of craziness that ensued once free agency started. The Niners knew that Manning was out there, plus guys like Matt Flynn, and lesser talents like Ortron, Gross Rexman, JJ, Hasselhof, etc. Through all that BOTH sides said Smith was coming back. How much that played early on for his value won’t be known, but it sure didn’t seem very high once he did hit the market. Most other teams out there feel that Smith is the creation of Jim Harbaugh. For good or bad.
The rest played out as we saw. The Niners took the midnight train to Georgia (woo woo!) (work with me here, it’s Gladys Knight and the Pips) and tried to sneak away with the Peyton Manning prize. That blew up in their faces amongst the hurt feelings and a morning flight to Miami. So, here we sit. The only viable option is for Smith to come back to the 49ers. The only question is will they hard-line it at this point, and stick with the 3/24 offer they originally gave him? There’s something to be said about Seattle giving Flynn, a veteran of 2 NFL starts, more money than the 49ers are offering Smith. Smith WAS supposed to visit with Sea, but instead signed Flynn before Alex could get there.
I think he comes back. The Niners will kick down a little more scratch for the bullshit they put him through. I think it happens later today. By the time the OTAs roll around, the wounds will have been healed and all will be well going forward. As well as they can be with Alex at the helm. I kid, I kid . . . This IS the best scenario for everyone involved. The latest revolting development in all this is the talk of Tim Tebow coming to the Niners. God help us all . . .
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Manning will be lucky to see 1/3 of that contract. Guaranteed or not.
At most, he goes three years, and that is optimistic. Two is most likely, which is why there is a big payout in year two. Contingent on PM passing the 2013 physical. Denver needs to have a future guy behind him, ready to take over when the time comes.
Tebow should stay in Denver. He’ll be starting again by week 6.
Not his choice. Elway was never happy with Tebowmania and wants him out.
He’ll be gone. Bank on it!
Elway will rue his ‘get rid of our qb’ mania soon as Manning goes crunch. The Anointed One, His Majesty Manning II is gonna be a short term very expensive investment.
With others I’m glad he’s not here. But the damage is done re: Alex.
I saw that. Something like a $40 mill bonus if he passes his 2013 physical . . .
The longer this drags out, the more likely the Niners say sayonara to Alex.
I figured tonight or tomorrow that he’d sign, but if JJ comes to town tomorrow, then what? 3/20 for Alex?
Dennis where are you? Are you under the table or above it?
Is that an on-the-slab reference, Nip?
If so, ouch . . .
Grump, where dfid you read that Manning was leery of coming here due to the Super-Bowl-or-Bust mentality?
Twitter. This was one tweet from Peter King at SI:
Peter King @SI_PeterKing
Tenn source tells me Titans felt Manning turned off by circus potential there … Source in SF says SB-or-bust feel would have bugged PM.
10:53 AM – 19 Mar 12 via TweetDeck
Apparently a deal will be announced shorty between the 49ers and Alex Smith.
Yippy!
Alex is making 10 times a month in interest than most of us live on in a year (conjecture). He doesn’t need the job or the money. He doesn’t “have to” come back to the San Francisco Forty Niners (fact). Longer this drags out with no commitment from the team- and there has been damn little when ya seen the NFL virgin Flynn signed for more (fact). Fact is he’s been the whipping boy of this organization for a very long time. Fact is he’s been dissed one more time by his employers. Fact is his ‘good buddy’ Harbaugh is looking more like Baalke 2, Nolan, Singletary = Mr. Hardass the Second, Third, Fourth. Fact. Carry yer own fucking clubs asshole (fact, lol). I agree with twin on this more and more the longer it drags out. And here I thought Twin was joking (fact…)
Oddly I find myself agreeing more and more that Alex is / should be done here (twin). You talk about pissing in the pot? You talk about dissing the guy that led the Niners to 13-4 first time since the demi-god Young was here last century? Yes you are because these are facts.
So here’s Phil’s conjectures: He’s done here, the Free Agent Smith. Highlight of his 49er Career was the last 5 minutes of the Saints spanking. Alex Smith has Nothing Left To Prove To This Team, it’s coach, the freakin GM OR TO HIMSELF and certainly nothing to prove to any fan. But for Harbaalke that is relatively unimportant because they value him differently- yer not going to get top dollar kid. FACT. “It wasn’t enough, try a little harder, take it or leave it”. FACT. Skeebs was upset about this shabby treatment and so is Twin. But nothing like Mr Smith’s upset (reasonable conjecture) who now is asking himself “When will it ever be enough?” (reasonable conjecture). “Never!” will be the obvious conclusion (pure conjecture). Followed by “I don’t need this” and “Time for a real nice vacation”. Buh bye SF.
He’s done, it’s ovah. Harbaugh blew it with his #1 QB something Bill Walsh NEVER did. FACT. Way to go Harbs and way to go Baalke. Go find another pot to ‘piss’ in. There’s lots of QBS out there.
Alex, take care of you my man. Your time will come.
No doubt Alex will sign in the next 10 minutes….
5 minutes. I owe YOU 1.20
Lol Twin’s killin’ Me…
“The NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports the 49ers have agreed to terms with Alex Smith on a new contract. Financial terms were not disclosed”.
Now Dennis can really party!
20 minute since Alex signed and no comments? I guess everybody’s already partyin’ hard…
All’s well in Ninerland! Wake up Dennis!
I said all along he’d be signing with us. I’m happy it’s finalized but this was like celebrating the sun coming up. You’re happy to see it but you knew it was coming……..
Just got home from work reading current news report, nothing we didn’t already know was going to happen
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Well, they got the best QB west of Burlington, Colorado… now I’ll be interested to see how the relationship plays out. I’d think Jimbo will be a litlle shy at first, Perhaps coffee, a group get together, later a film, some light petting.. it’s gonna take awhile before Alex..well, let’s just give them some space, they’ll both need some “coaching up” for the magic to return…