San Francisco 49ers: Is This the Real Alex Smith?

The San Francisco 49ers head into their bye week with a surprising 5-1 record, which puts them just behind the 6-0 Green Bay Packers in the NFC. 

Former first-overall selection Alex Smith is having a career year, but can we truly accredit his transformation as the sole or even major catalyst of the 49ers resurgence in 2011? I sadly answer this question with a resounding "NO." 

While I would have loved to answer "yes" to that question, I simply can't lie to myself. The Niners' resurrection is a result of a complete team effort. 

Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing Alex Smith, I just can't believe his performances thus far have made this incredible difference everyone speaks of.

With that, here are a few reasons why the 49ers have truly become succes...

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