As far as top performers over the past two years, Alex Smith has been as good as anyone. Since the 49ers got a real coaching staff, Smith has done a great job. With Harbaugh as his coach, Smith has been "the best." In 2011, he took a somewhat lame 49er team to the NFC championship game. He not only QB'd the Niners to their best finish since 1994, he was their first coach in 2011, too. In 2012 he positioned the 49ers to win the division with his winning record, before his concussion. With... Sign in to see full entry.