Duck season for 49ers quarterback hopefuls

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(05-03) 18:48 PDT -- After two days of practice, it's obvious Alex Smith and Shaun Hill are already in quarterback shape - for early May. At the 49ers' full-squad minicamp, one of Smith's passes raised dust at the foot of his intended receiver while Hill threw one pass that looked like a wobbly duck in the throes of death. Coaches would be concerned if these were September passes but as it is ... [link]

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49ERS MINICAMP REPORT
Published 5/4/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... . Says TE Vernon Davis of the quarterback competition between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill, “May the best man win. I love both those guys .” Rookie LB Larry Grant ...

NFL Players Coming Back From Injury
Published 5/5/2008 at End Zone Buzz
... QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers: The former #1 overall pick is trying to avoid the dreaded "bust" label and seems to be just fine after shoulder surgery to repair a separation. ...

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