Mike Martz speaks on Alex Smith
mvn.com 6/14/2009 — Former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was on NFL Network. He took the opportunity to talk about Alex Smith, and how Smith did while Martz was on the 49ers staff. Niner Insider has a brief recap of Martz's comments on Smith. He said that Smith needs to bend his knees more, spread his ...

49ers News Update for Thursday June 18
ustailgate.com 6/18/2009 — One of the biggest lessons of all the minicamps and OTAs, which have ended, is that 49ers head coach Mike Singletary has a legitimate quarterback competition. Alex Smith is throwing the ball well and his confidence is as ironclad as it’s been since college. “Well, I think the playing ...

49ers QB decision gets tougher
mvn.com 6/6/2009 — On Friday, the 49ers held their mini-camp session with two practices. There was one practice set for the morning and one later in the afternoon. The most notable change in the practices were the quarterbacks under center. Both quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Alex Smith got chances to run the first ...

What Smith must show to win starting QB job
blog.pressdemocrat.com 6/6/2009 — A couple days ago Reader Danny had a question about the 49ers' quarterback competition.

The QB battle continues in San Francisco
mvn.com 6/18/2009 — From now until late July, the 49ers team will be on vacation. Training camp will not begin until around July 30 but there is one topic of discussion that will not rest: Who will be the team's starting quarterback? Clearly this topic has already been discussed and it might get a little ...

Shaun Hill Named Starter for the 49ers
sportsradiointerviews.com 8/26/2009 — Why is this even a story? Alex Smith might be the biggest draft bust since Ryan Leaf. Smith had been looking better in training camp, but games have been a different story for him.. Hill had the ace in the hole, with good numb ers down the stretch ...

QB Smith Doing a Good Job Getting Up to Speed
49ersgab.com 6/25/2009 — The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Niners QB Alex Smith is doing a good job making up for lost time, and is ready to challenge Shaun Hill for the starting job: That 49ers coach Mike Singletary had his players go through two-a-day practices for a stretch earlier this month only bolstered ...

Examiner Exclusive: Interviews with 49ers LB Patrick Willis and QB Alex Smith
examiner.com 6/11/2009 — 49ers quarterback Alex Smith takes a picture with me at a special screening of "The Taking of Pelham 123" in Milpitas.(Photo by Russell Ja)On Wednesday night, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and quarterback Alex Smith hosted a special scree...

Who is going to be the #1 receiver for Hill, Smith?
examiner.com 6/1/2009 — I was browsing through some YouTube videos and I came across this highlight video of Alex Smith. Yes, a highlight video of Smith. OK, so there were pretty much clips from about five games he played well in, but it still provided me some insight ...

Quotes from the 49ers starting QB decision
examiner.com 8/25/2009 — Here are some quotes from today as head coach Mike Singletary announced QB Shaun Hill's promotion to starting quarterback of the regular season.Head Coach Mike SingletaryOn when he talked to Alex Smith and Shaun Hill about his decision:“Yesterd...

San Fransico 49ers: Offense Works, Expect a Decent Season — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/13/2009
If Jimmy Raye's offense executes, the 49ers will have a decent year and may exceed expectations. The 49er defense is sturdy enough to keep the team in games and if the offense is an upgrade over incumbent Mike Martz's leadership, the 49ers could ...

Alex Smith: Is This the Beginning of a Lost Cause in San Francisco? — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/14/2009
The San Francisco 49ers have experienced success in the NFL many times in their history. They had the dominant franchise, which was led by Joe Montana, later on by Steve Young. The 49ers have been lucky in the past for the quarterbacks they have ...

Falcons sign veteran OL Newberry — The Seattle Times: Sports 6/15/2009
The Atlanta Falcons have added depth to their offensive line by signing Jeremy Newberry, the former longtime starting center for the San Francisco 49ers.

Where Norris goes, Gore will follow — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 6/15/2009
Frank Gore wanted his fullback's attention. "Big Mo," he hollered across the 49ers' practice field Monday, as Moran Norris finished up some extracurricular drills by catching passes. Gore had been explaining his friendship with Norris to a reporter, ...

Falcons Sign Veteran Lineman Jeremy Newberry — Wash Post NFL 6/15/2009
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons have added depth to their offensive line by signing Jeremy Newberry, the former longtime starting center for the San Francisco 49ers.