As a 49er fan, I have to admit, I think Alex Smith is horrible. Of course, when you go to San Francisco, you have to live up to a lot at the QB position. That being said, I have to hope he will show some improvement over last season (1 TD - 11 INTs). Having an NFL vet in Trent Dilfer as a back up helps a lot. The o-line is young, and with another season, hopefully they can gel. Vernon Davis might be a specimen, but I happen to like Eric Johnson a bit more. Probably because I've actually seen him do something. Hopefully, with a few 2 TE packages, and a strong running game behind Gore, the offense will actually be alive this season. On defense, all I can do is cry. I can't get over the losses this offseason. Overall, I am looking forward to the season, but I don't have high hopes. I would be pleased with a 6-10 record, but I expect 4-12. At least they are going to improve this season. When you are last in offense and defense, the only way to go is up.