One of my favorite football writers, Chris Brown of Smart Football, says that the 49ers will NOT suck this year... reversion towards the mean be damned!

I went from being Meh on Alex Smith to respecting him lafter that touchdown sweep against the Saints.

I agree that "With another year of experience in Harbaugh's system — along with an infusion of some solid, if unspectacular, talent — the offense should only improve:

Coaching is about putting your players in the best possible position to succeed, whatever their talent.

In Jim Harbaugh we trust.