Smith lost his starting job to Colin Kaepernick after sustaining a concussion Nov. 11. Kaepernick played well, and coach Jim Harbaugh stuck with him even when Smith was healthy.
Alex Smith quietly stayed behind the scenes after losing his job and watched from the sideline as San Francisco returned to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Yet the No. 1 overall draft pick from 2005 did make one thing known: The veteran quarterback still considers himself a starter.
There was a moment when Houston quarterback Case Keenum didn't think he would see the football field again — and it was well after the NCAA granted him a sixth season.
Scott Pioli spoke quietly and carefully, not at all like his reputation might suggest.
Jim Leonhard will be a sidelined spectator for another Jets playoff push.
Kyle Orton has a new home in the AFC West.
Kyle Orton has a new home in the AFC West.
Kyle Orton has gone from Jay Cutler's replacement to Tim Tebow's backup to the unemployment line.
New England's defensive backs are trying to prepare for a quarterback they've hardly seen.
