Michael Crabtree Not Sure If Alex Smith Is 49ers QB

I don’t think Crabtree’s words are putting Smith’s standing with the team in doubt. Harbaugh has made it very clear that Smith is likely to return as the starter with the NFL even having to tell him to tone down talking about Smith so much during the lockout.

What this may stem from is a few words Smith had last week on Crabtree. The San Jose Mercury News asked Smith last week why Crabtree wasn’t at the workouts and he responded, “Great question.”

This isn’t a big surprise to those that have been following the 49ers closely. New head coach Jim Harbaugh has consistently sung Smith’s praises suggesting that, if a contract can be worked out, Smith would return.

From my view, it’s a no-brainer to bring Smith back.