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Did Harbaugh contact Smith, earn Niners a fine?
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08:02 AM ET 03.24 | Jim Harbaugh, who is embracing the lockout's uncertainty ("I just love being in uncharted waters"), doesn't have many options at QB. One of the quarterback possibilities continues to be Alex Smith. Harbaugh's interaction with Smith -- remember, he admitted to Matt Maiocco in February that the two had met and tossed the ball around -- may have gotten the 49ers in a bit of hot water. On Wednesday, commissioner Roger Goodell reported that the league had fined five teams for having illegal contact with players prior to the lockout. The NFL did not reveal the teams, but there is speculation that the 49ers are one of the five. ... Given the 49ers' quarterback situation -- one player, David Carr, under contract -- Harbaugh had to get to know Smith to understand whether he was a plausible possibility should the labor situation grind into late summer.
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Uh oh, this offseason gets more interesting every day.
Tebow Time!
Clifton Heights , PA
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Being in uncharted waters is cool and all, but it looks like Harbaugh better get some swimming lessons before he drowns there.
Devi8ed
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Same could be said for a lot of new coaches.
Tebow Time!
Clifton Heights , PA
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Oh no!
COUNT DOOKU
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What is considered illegal contact before the lockout?
Zeeker
Santa Fe , NM
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Getting the players up on his system is the biggest problem he has, so eating a fine to get a headstart is kinda like taking a penalty to negate an opponent's touchdown: a good strategic foul.
Devi8ed
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Hell I don't know..... Did he?
Robataille
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Uh, hitting the receiver after 5 yards?
Debbie Does
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What's the problem? It's Alex Smith. He's only supposed to avoid contact with football players.
Debbie Does
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Of course, we're talking about Alex Smith here, so that mitigates the genius of the idea somewhat.
Devi8ed
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Zing!
Tebow Time!
Clifton Heights , PA
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He could hold a meeting with the whole offense!
Devi8ed
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Team meeting even.
S DOT HITS DA SPOT
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49ers aren't the only ones... Cowboys were fined also.
Whatever...
Otis B. Driftwood
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Using the scale of fine, good great...fine is about correct.
Zeeker
Santa Fe , NM
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once again, glad the spam is flippin us the bird... Harbaugh lasts 3 years in San Fran.. They're a shinking ship
iahawksfann
Dallas Center , IA
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thanks spammers for flippin us off this morning.. Harbaugh will last 3 years there.. San Fran is a sinking ship
iahawksfann
Dallas Center , IA
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At least Goodell is keeping in practice; if you can't fine the players, fine the teams.
Mangler.
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Good time for Alex to be UFA. He is the same age as Kolb, has experience, better numbers and you do not have to give anything to get him.
Funny really, the 49ers need him more than he needs them , and Harbaugh knows it.
50yearfan
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