Golden Nuggets: Confidence in either, but Alex Smith is hot hand as well

So some people have suggested that Colin Kaepernick is the likely starter, and I don't quite understand it. The 49ers have won a lot with Alex Smith at the helm, and I don't think one game or riding with the "hot hand" is a great idea. At any rate, I'm at least more confident in Kaepernick at this point.

Today, we're going to have some quick links for a number of reasons. There's not a ton of new ones, I imagine the beat writers will get some morning stuff up so if you happen to see a link, post it up in the comments if you could. Anyway, here's the linkage for the day, folks. Enjoy.

Roman: Smith could be cleared Friday; no decision on starter (Barrows)

Gore ready to accept more active role (Maiocco)

355-pound Leonard Davis as a receiving threat (Lynch)

Kaepernick inherits expectation of Super Bowl (Maiocco)

Familiar situation: Smith played role in 2006 QB switch (Maiocco)

Sifting evidence on which QB will start (Branch)

Tight ends create mismatches made in NFL heaven (Branch)

Alex Smith to play in San Francisco or elsewhere in 2013? (NFL)