Why Michael Crabtree Has Made Alex Smith’s Resurrection Possible

Less than six months ago, Alex Smith, San Francisco’s first overall draft choice from 2005, had been beaten out for the 49ers’ starting quarterback spot by career journeyman Shaun Hill.

After two straight injury-filled seasons, Smith’s future as an NFL starter seemed incredibly bleak after losing the quarterback competition in training camp.

Heading into the 2009 season, the 49ers were looking to play a hard-hitting defensive style while eating up the clock on offense with star running back Frank Gore.

Fortunately for Smith, this type of football stopped working five games into the season when Bleacher Report - San Francisco 49ers
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