... 1-6, there has not been a dull moment for the San Francisco 49ers, as they now approach the halfway point of the season. By defying playoff expectations in such a jarring fashion, there will be no shortage of drama and flux.

For starters, a good number of 49er fans' enthusiasm over Coach Mike Singletary's permanent retention two years ago has waned. Despite chronic instability at quarterback and less than stellar consistency, the team had a legitimate chance to make the playoffs in 2009 and were picked to win the NFC West division this season.

Quarterback Alex Smith, although in abbrevia...

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