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Mathew Barrows: Time for Smith to prove himself 
Sacramento Bee | by mbarrows@sacbee.com (Matthew Barrows) | Mon, Dec 14
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SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith threw for 310 yards last week and is showing more confidence and more control than he has since joining the 49ers almost five seasons ago.
Dilfer said he sensed more of a take-charge attitude in Smith than he had before.
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