Mo’ money, mo’ problems: Alex Smith recognized by Forbes
Alex Smith makes Forbes’ list…of the biggest first-round QB flops in NFL history. Ouch. He’s in some pretty elite company, alongside the likes of Akili Smith, former Niner backup Cade McNown, David Carr, Joey Harrington, and even Carson Palmer. Scott Wright, who runs nfldraftcountdown.com, is quoted in the article and says that the 49ers “broke every rule in the book” in how they handled Smith after making him the No. 1 overall pick in 2005. Not featured in Forbes’ “Best Bosses” issue (at left): Al Davis.
The Niners will have nine opportunities to draft another flop in this year’s draft, though we suppose it’s hard to call any pick after around the third round — San Francisco has six of those — a flop.
Jeremy Roenick, who has a goal in two games against the Blackhawks this season, looks to return to the ice when the Sharks visit Chicago tonight. Mercury News
The Dubs put up a fight, shockingly, but ultimately lose 107-106 at San Antonio. It’s their 17th loss in their last 19 road games. Golden State of Mind says “AW!” We say, “typical.”
Jeff Fletcher wonders: Can Pablo Sandoval have a productive season if he continues to swing at more pitches than Vladimir Guerrero and Delmon Young’s love child? Uh, maybe. Fan House
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By Scott on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 at 6:10 am.
Tags: Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks
May 17th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
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