…but even last week, I was to the point of thinking Alex has the playing ability to win a super bowl. He is making excellent decisions this year during the game. Before the hike (audibles) and after the hike with his play. He isn’t rattled easily. If he does get rattled, he can bounce back to deliver both game winning throws and drives. And Gwebishu is absolutely right, Alex has shown tremendous leadership this year in training camp. Team offensive leaders Gore and Davis have defended him publicly for the last couple years. As MichaelWhite pointed out, we’re just beginning to understand the role Alex plays on the team. Fortunately they are winning. I think victory is also giving Alex the confidence to understand his role in the offense: “I don’t care [about stats]. I execute plays.” -ASmith, postgame interview

The 49ers have a very deep playbook, I think teams are going to be very surprised by what they see in the closing weeks of the season and in the post season in terms of creativity and execution from the offense. This is my instinct given Edward’s allusions after the game, and Harbaugh’s infamously large playbook at Stanford, and comments by offensive coordinator on the 49ers tv network…oh and the already creative play calling that has somehow come through on the field in games where the niners are playing with a lead.

Let’s hope the offense can tighten and execute better down the stretch. If they can do that they will earn respect…and postseason success.