Sept 9, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass while under pressure from Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry (53) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE

Wait… what?!

Yes, you read that correctly. Quarterback Alex Smith now holds a place in the San Francisco 49ers record — the same franchise that benefited from having the greatest of all-time Joe Montana and Hall of Famer Steve Young under center.

Today, Smith extended his consecutive completions without an interceptions streak to 185 and broke Steve Young’s franchise record.

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It is stunning to see the statistic but when you look at Smith’s ability to manage a game, you shouldn’t be that surprised. Smith has found a place for himself under Jim Harbaugh, who has preached taking care of the football. Smith is a lot smarter with the ball and is not afraid to take a checkdown.

It is strange to see Smith associated with a positive record but what’s done is done. Congratulations to Alex Smith!