Mike Singletary Says Troy Smith Starting at QB for 49ers vs. Rams

by John Hickey

Filed under: 49ers, NFC West

The San Francisco 49ers are ready to give Troy Smith a second consecutive start Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Smith started two weeks ago against the Broncos in London and guided the 49ers to their second win of the year with the starter, Alex Smith, unavailable because of a concussion.

With the team coming off a bye week, coach Mike Singletary said Wednesday that Troy Smith would be the quarterback against the Rams, although he did leave a little bit of wiggle room in the eventuality that Alex Smith made a major improvement in the next few days.

But Alex Smith himself doesn't see it. He told the San Jose Mercury News that his ailing left shoulder probably wouldn't be ready Sunday unless "it was flag football.'' There is some concern medically that another hard hit would hand Alex Smith another major setback.

 

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