What Now?: The 49ers move to the next phase with QB position

I said a few days ago that Alex Smith is a goner as a 49er. That still is in limbo, despite ridiculous reports that the 49ers are reeling and must "beg," "plea," and/or "up the dollar amount" to Alex Smith.

Personally I believe the 49ers are still in the drivers seat with Alex. It's obvious after Seattle and Miami signed QB's over the last couple days that he's out of options. Alex can do 1 of 3 things now;
-Go sign some minimal contract as a back-up.
-Sit out next year until someone gets hurt or until next season when a team comes calling for his services.
-Retire.
None of these options are good. In fact they're laughable. Niner fans please do not believe in the ESPN drama columnists who like to kick-up dust. The 49ers are in the drivers seat and the only reason why Alex Smith wouldn't come back is because of ego, end of story. The Niners have a value on Smith and as they've said time and time again, he can take it or leave it.

This doesn't mean I don't like Alex. I really like him actually, I think he's our best option next year, but NOT our ONLY option. I feel bad for Alex, this sucks. His job has been in jeopardy the past couple days and it's been national news, not an easy thing to cope with. I hope to see him back but to think Harbaugh, Baalke, and York have to go crawl on hands and knees to him is simply wrong.

I'd like to have a little fun now. We just flirted with Peyton Manning, and many of us know that that would have made us instant Super Bowl favorites. Well here is a new idea, NOT A RUMOR, just a thought;

There's a certain MVP over in New Orleans named Drew Brees who is currently pissed about being franchised. He has yet to come to terms with the Saints, but it is believed to be a foregone conclusion that the sides will work something out because he is "their guy." Sound familiar?

What if? Just, what if the 49ers went after Brees? Paid him the money and gave up the 2 first round picks to get him? Would it be worth it? I have to say, I'd rather see him than Manning. I'd also be willing to give up two first round picks in a heart beat (considering all the Giants gave up to get Eli, and the Redskins just gave up to get RGIII) if this were possible! Little candy for the sports brain.

I do believe if the Niners don't come to terms with Alex Smith then Josh Johnson is next up for them. Don't believe the hype on the Niners being interested in Tebow, period. If anything, it'll be interesting for them to give up a late-late-late draft pick for a guy like Brady Quinn or Jimmy Clausen and see if there's anything there before simply going with Kaepernick. But since I'm a Pisces I'm going to dream a little more about Brees...