The Facts:
There’s another QB competition for the 49ers. Rookie Colin Kaepernick will get his shot to challenge incumbent Alex Smith for the Niners’ starting job -- though Smith has been the strong favorite all along and probably still is. While Jim Harbaugh still considers it Smith’s spot to lose, the first-year HC said Saturday nobody has earned the position in training camp thus far. He hasn’t said when he will name a starter.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
“We’re evaluating it daily and, really, it’s a mindset of letting the guys compete for it,” Harbaugh said during a conference call on the heels of Friday’s 24-3 loss at New Orleans in the 49ers’ exhibition opener and his NFL coaching debut. “There hasn’t been an opportunity so far to be a clear-cut, definitive winner in the quarterback competition. We just forge ahead. ...” In addition, San Francisco will consider adding an experienced veteran backup quarterback to the mix. “That’s a possibility,” Harbaugh said, noting a decision would be based “on the right person available. ...” Stay tuned.
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