Alex Smith reflects on his 49ers tenure, breaks down Purdy-Lance-Darnold QB situation

Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith sits down with Matt Maiocco at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe to discuss his time as the face of the franchise in San Francisco, as well as how he feels now at age 39, several years removed from his horrific 2018 leg injury. Plus, the former No. 1 overall pick offers his insights on the 49ers' current quarterback situation. Smith shares why he still has faith in Trey Lance's future but also loves what Brock Purdy has shown on the field, praising the young QB's accuracy, timing and processing.

(1:45) Alex discusses living in the Bay Area again and his kids growing up 49ers fans

(4:10) How the Faithful embraced him despite the rough early years

(6:20) What he has been doing with his time now that he's retired

(7:42) Alex breaks down the 49ers' current quarterback situation

(10:20) How can the 49ers make this work with Purdy, Lance and Darnold?

(11:55) Alex still is bullish on Lance's NFL future

(13:36) Alex's observations of Purdy's impressive performance last season

(15:08) Alex speculates how he would have looked in Kyle Shanahan's offense

(16:20) Would Alex have thrived as a read-option QB in the modern NFL?

(18:00) How Shanahan adapts his offense to whichever quarterback is on the field

(19:25) Alex says the "sky's the limit" for the 49ers this season, but they need to win NFC West

(20:20) Alex reflects on his gruesome leg injury, shares positive health updates

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