Hi, Arnold. Merry Christmas. I too wonder about the timing of the QB change. Their must have been something about Smith that Harbaugh didnt like. I think that if Harbaugh really wanted to start Kaepernick, then he should have done so in training camp. It would have been best for the team in my opinion.

I am enjoying the season though. 11-4-1 with a division title, and a playoff game is nice. I do think the team is going to make some changes in the offseason, and it will be somewhat different than the team we've seen the past two seasons. Particuarly on offense and special teams. I think we 'll see more spread formations and a bit more passing. We 'll still run a lot, but things are going to open up more. On special teams we 'll have a new placekicker, and I think we 'll see LaMichael James as the fulltime returner.