That's it.
QB Alex Smith was officially put on the injured reserve list today, effectively ending his time with the 49ers.
After losing his job in the preseason to UCD's-own J.T. O'Sullivan, something came loose in Smith's already-surgically-repaired throwing shoulder and now he's out for the year.
The rub is that the size of his contract precludes keeping him on the team next season.
Elsewhere, his draft rival (Cal's) Aaron Rodgers looked fine in quarterbacking the Packers to victory on Monday night.
Sigh. What a waste -- of a guy's potential, of a first overall pick, of the faithful's goodwill.
If any fingers can be pointed to a particular thing that kept Smith from progressing as a QB, it's the dithering of the 49er front office. Four offensive coordinators in four years is a tough row to hoe for quarterback.
Well, yup; that sucks, Alex. Good luck wherever you end up.
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