By Matthew Barrows -
Updated: 12:17 am
SANTA CLARA - Alex Smith v. Aaron Rodgers is a rivalry manufactured by the media. This according to Rodgers, who said this week he's always been friendly with Smith, even when they were vying to become the No. 1 draft pick four years ago.
By Matthew Barrows -
Updated: Tuesday, November 3 2009 - 9:04 am
With the 49ers' defense holding Peyton Manning and the Colts to 18 points Sunday, the perception following the game was the 49ers lost because of another stodgy, run-heavy performance by the offense.
By Matthew Barrows -
Updated: Monday, November 2 2009 - 8:30 am
In falling 18-14 Sunday, the 49ers continue to be the gutsy young track runner who comes close to winning the race but can't quite make it over that final hurdle.
By Matthew Barrows -
Updated: Tuesday, October 27 2009 - 8:39 pm
Mike Singletary tapped Alex Smith as his new starting quarterback Monday not only to help a 49ers passing offense that ranks in the bottom third of the league.