Alex Smith spoke publicly for the first time since Jim Harbaugh named Colin Kaepernick the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers this week against the Rams.

“It sucks,” said Smith. “I don’t know what else to say.”

Smith suffered a concussion several weeks ago and Kaepernick has played well in his absence.

“No resentment,” Smith said. “I don’t get to make those decisions. That’s what he gets paid to do. He’s the head coach. I play football. That’s what I’m going to continue to do. Continue to get ready. And make the most of my next opportunity.”