GM Scot McCloughan, who held the role of director of player personnel in 2005, is no longer with the 49ers as the sides parted ways "mutually." Matt Maiocco of The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat asked 49ers president Jed York today on a conference call what it means now to quarterback Alex Smith that the man who championed his cause more than anyone else, and the man who decided he wanted to keep Smith around a year ago with a new contract is no longer with the franchise. "Alex is our guy," York said. "He's our quarterback. We believe in Alex. Coach Singletary believes in Alex. I think he's always said he believes in Alex. I think Alex did a nice job stepping in last year when he came in. I think it's great this is the first time he's had continuity at the offensive coordinator. When you have some weapons around him with Crab (Michael Crabtree) with Vernon (Davis) with Frank (Gore), I think Alex is poised to have a good season for us. And (we're) more excited that Alex is our starting quarterback." Source: Santa Rosa Press-Democrat
get some oline help. a little more time can only help alex smith. along as smith and the WRs get some trust together
