If Cosell sees it, rest assured that Harbaugh and his staff sees the same thing when they look at the tape. If Harbaugh feels he can work w/ Smith and continue to improve his decision making and willingness to take shots, then he’ll roll w/ him. However, if he doesn’t feel Alex is up to ALL the demands of playing QB in the NFL, then he’ll make sure he starts a QB that can handle the position.

The Harbaugh-Smith relationship, though solid, isn’t a Cinderella story. Harbaugh isn’t going to be sentimental and he’ll start players that give the team the best chance to win. There’s nothing that says Alex is the 49ers QB indefinitely. He’ll be back, I’m sure, but Harbaugh is going to make him work and keep up the pressure in terms of competition. For all the fluff written about Harbaugh and Smith, it all comes down to WINNING and the TEAM. I trust Harbaugh to make the right decisions on Alex and the rest of the roster.

there are many throws that Alex doesnt make, and if you followed the Niners for his whole career, it’s something Alex has done every game. He will always make the safe throw, he will always look for his checkdown if he feels its the safest throw.

I’m hoping Harbaugh works with Alex, and makes him a more complete QB in terms of those “stick throws” Cosell is talking about. Just PULL THE TRIGGER ALEX!