Dec. 22, 2010
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CSNBayArea.com StaffMike Singletary plans to start Troy Smith at quarterback against the St. Louis Rams in Week 16, according to a national report. The NFL Network's Jason La Canfora first reported the story via his twitter page Wednesday afternoon. Mike Singletary refused to reveal the name of his starter on Tuesday, even though he said he had made his choice. When asked why he wouldn't announce which Smith it would be, he responded, "because it's something I don't want to announce right now."
CSNBayArea.com 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco reported on his Twitter page this morning that offensive coordinator Mike Johnson said he didn't know who the starter would be Sunday in St. Louis.
MAIOCCO: Singletary chooses QB for Rams game, but wont tell who it isAlexSmith started the past two games for the 49ers, and has startednine games this season. He has completed 60.1 percent of his passeswith 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He is averaging 6.6 yards perpass attempt, and has a passer rating of 79.2. He has been sacked 21times while attempting 298 passes.
STATS: Alex Smith 2010 splitsTroy Smith 2010 splitsTroySmith started five games in the middle of the season. He completed 52.4percent of his passes with four touchdowns and three interceptions. Heaveraged 8.1 yards per attempt, with a passer rating of 80.2. He wassacked 16 times with 126 pass attempts.
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