San Francisco 49ers Look Rough Around Edges in Preseason Opener

Though there were plenty of bright spots, to me it looked at times as though the 49ers thought they were playing in a scrimmage perhaps. 

Maybe that's the way the coaches wanted to approach this game.  Don't play your butts off, save some for the rest of the preseason, regular season opener, etc. 

The offense looked crisp, spirited, efficient, (insert adjective here) during the first series.  It was nice to see Vernon Davis thrown to twice in the first few minutes of play (and to see him catch the ball and run with it). 

Then Alex Smith came in. 

I'm not a hater.  I want the guy who's playing the best to be our QB.  Last night however, Smith looked a lot like the old Alex we all want to forget.

Granted Shaun Hill...

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