Jim Harbaugh is "pretty sure" Alex Smith is the starter

Sep 02, 2011

As if there was any doubt, Alex Smith earned coach Jim Harbaugh’s official nod as the 49ers’ opening-day starting quarterback. Smith led the 49ers to touchdowns on their first two possessions in Thursday’s 20-17 win at San Diego, closing out the 49ers’ 2-2 exhibition season.

Asked if it’s finally time to name Smith his starter, Harbaugh replied: “I’m pretty sure we can say that. … He played (Thursday) with a very cool head and made good decisions. He played the way you want him to out there — calm, cool, collected.”

Fantasy Impact:

Saying that he's "pretty sure" about something isn't exactly a ringing endorsement. If Smith and/or the 49ers struggle this season, don't be surprised if Harbaugh runs Colin Kaepernick out there to give the rookie some experience (and perhaps give the 49ers a better shot at Harbaugh's QB at Stanford Andrew Luck in the 2012 NFL Draft).

Apr 17

Chargers to sign RB J.K. Dobbins on one-year deal

Tom Pelissero

Apr 17 · 7:45 PM EDT

Former Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is planning to sign with the #Chargers on a one-year deal. Electric when healthy, Dobbins — who averages 5.8 yards per carry in his career — reunites with OC Greg Roman and can hit the market again in March.

Related Players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has had poor injury luck in his career, but has only managed 234 total rushes since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This is a low-risk, high-reward move by the Chargers and might give them a runway to wait a little longer in the '24 Draft before they address the position.

Apr 16

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman

Todd Archer

Apr 16 · 8:15 PM EDT

The Cowboys have signed running back Royce Freeman to a one-year deal. Freeman had 319 yards on 77 carries with 2 touchdowns last year for the Los Angeles Rams. He was 3rd round pick of Denver in '18.

Related Players: Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn

Fantasy Impact:

Freeman hasn't rushed for 500 yards since 2018, his rookie season. This shouldn't have any impact on the team drafting at the position and/or bringing back Ezekiel Elliott.

Apr 15

Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

Ian Rapoport

Apr 15 · 10:45 AM EDT

The Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, DeVante Parker, Parris Campbell

Fantasy Impact:

Great news for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense as a whole. Smith will continue his 1b role in which he finished the 2023 season as fantasy's WR22.

Jim Harbaugh is "pretty sure" Alex Smith is the starter

Chargers to sign RB J.K. Dobbins on one-year deal

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman

Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

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