Alex Smith: 49ers’ Vague Stance on QB’s Future Increases Trade Value

Demoted 49ers QB Alex Smith is in a precarious situation with his longtime team. Still under contract and due $8.5 million in 2013, the Niners' vague statements in the media about Smith's status will only increase his trade value for teams desperately searching for a franchise signal-caller.

What San Francisco can't afford to do is cut him. While it would save the team some cap room, there is a strong possibility that he could be swooped up by the Niners' NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals.

These assertions have substance thanks to ESPN's John Clayton, who Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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