mkrob.com - 8/22/2009
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Coach Mike Singletary said he’s closer to a decision at quarterback , which is good news because the 49ers open the regular season in three weeks. Don’t read anything into it, but Alex Smith will get the start Saturday night against the Raiders.
He’s just keeping it ...
49ers name Hill starter
novafantasysports.com 8/25/2009 — Update: 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary announced Monday that Shaun Hill will be the 49ers' starting quarterback in Week 1. Alex Smith will be looking over his shoulder all season, but Hill will get the nod opening day against Arizona. Fantasy Impact: Fantasy owners need to ..
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 ...
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...
Singletary 49ers’ post-game transcript: QBs OK, passrush “non-existent”
blogs.mercurynews.com 8/15/2009 — I dealt with the dead-heat QB competition in my column. Repeat: Shaun Hill got one series and looked pretty good and Alex Smith got the rest of the first half and looked decent.
After the game, Mike Singletary was a little tougher, saying neither QB ...
49ers QB Hill likely to be named starter
examiner.com 8/23/2009 — Alex Smith's chance of starting again took a sack on Saturday.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)If there is any truth to an ESPN report, QB Shaun Hill will be named the starting quarterback sometime this week. QB Alex Smith had to make an impact to win t...
Finding the right quarterback to the lead the 49ers
mvn.com 8/6/2009 — The 49ers entered this training camp looking for a starting quarterback. The two players that would be in the middle of this competition is former #1 overall draft pick Alex Smith and last year's starter Shaun Hill. Hill finished with a tremendous record and his play helped secure Mike ...
49ers: For Smith, role as backup might help
sacbee.com 8/25/2009 —
Shaun Hill took over as the 49ers' starting quarterback midway through last season. SANTA CLARA With the all-important third exhibition game looming Saturday, 49ers coach Mike Singletary didn't want his quarterback competition to drag ...
49ers want Smith to start
novafantasysports.com 7/27/2009 — Update: According to the National Football Post, people within the San Francisco 49ers organization are hoping that Alex Smith wins the quarterback job this season. Smith is more talented than Sean Hill, and he has looked excellent so far this summer. Fantasy Impact: Smith has been ...
Smith turns in dud performance
novafantasysports.com 8/26/2009 — Update: Alex Smith struggled mightily in starting the 49ers' preseason game against the Raiders on Saturday night, completing just 3-of-9 passes for 30 yards, in addition to throwing an interception. Fantasy Impact: Shaun Hill is the starting quarterback and that's that in San
A positive outlook for Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree
mvn.com 7/29/2009 — On Tuesday, head coach Mike Singletary spoke highly of rookie wide
receiver Michael Crabtree's desire to play. There is a lot of hope on
the 49ers side that the first round draft pick will have a contract
signed by the beginning of training camp. Crabtree was not present at
49ers headquarters ...
What to look for in 49ers game tonight —
SFGate: Top Sports Stories 8/22/2009
1. Alex Smith: It's vitally important in his bid for the starting job that he plays with intelligence and efficiency, which means making good decisions, getting his passes off in three seconds or less and avoiding turnovers. 2. The pass rush: The ...