NFL Rumors: San Francisco 49ers to Bench Alex Smith?

After signing David Carr in the offseason, and then trading last year's starting quarterback, Shaun Hill, to the Detroit Lions, the San Francisco 49ers are left with little options at the quarterback position outside of Alex Smith.

During Sunday’s night contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, the crowd grew restless and frustrated with the inconsistent play of Smith. They started chanting for Carr to come in the game—and almost got their wish. However, after Smith and head coach Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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