New Sheriff In San Francisco
nflgridirongab.com 10/26/2009 — In a results-driven league such as the National Football League, you’re only as good as your last performance, regardless of the position you have, whether as a player or coach. Apparently, the San Francisco 49ers feel the same way as the league as on Monday, team head coach Mike ...

49ers Coach Mike Singletary Names Alex Smith Starting QB
mkrob.com 10/26/2009 — San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday that backup quarterback Alex Smith would be the new starter. Singletary benched starter Shaun Hill at halftime of the Niners’ 24-21 loss at Houston on Sunday. Smith, who hadn’t played in nearly two ...

Alex Smith Again Named Starting QB for 49ers
baysportsjournal.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — The 49ers looked like a team in need of a change in the first half of Sunday's ballgame in Houston. Shaun Hill looked out of sync and off target for the last couple of ballgames and Coach Singletary made a much needed change going to Alex Smith. His performance in the second half of the game has ...

Is Alex Smith Finally Ready?
ltsports.net 10/25/2009 — Due to ineffectiveness in the first half, Shaun Hill was replaced by Alex Smith at the start of the second half against the Houston Texans. The 49ers under Hill this season have been troubled moving the ball through the air. Smith, in his first action since 2007, played brilliantly as he ...

Alex Smith Likely To Become Starting Quarterback For 49ers
rumorsandrants.com 10/26/2009 — After leading the San Francisco 49ers back into their game on Sunday against the Houston Texans, former No. 1 pick Alex Smith may have earned back his starting job at quarterback. Though the Texans won 24-21 , Smith entered after halftime with the 49ers down 21-0. Starter Shaun Hill ...

49ers QB decision cont'd: Alex Smith and the effect on the rushing game
ninersnation.com 10/27/2009 — Our discussion of the Alex Smith QB decision continues to roll along at full throttle.  The 49ers do have a game this week, but I have a feeling the discussion about the QB position will not be slowing anytime soon.  Accordingly, I thought ...

Alex Smith starting for the rest of season might be best option for 49ers
examiner.com 10/25/2009 — QB Alex Smith might be ready to lead this offense(AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Shaun Hill experiment in San Francisco might have seen its last days on an NFL field after Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Houston Texans. After a 3-1 start in which Hill pla...

Alex Smith gets second life in San Francisco
scoresreport.com 10/25/2009 — The 49ers didn’t get a win in Houston on Sunday, but they may have found their new quarterback in a familiar face. It appears that the stagnant play of Shaun Hill is finally over, as former first overall pick Alex Smith started the second half of the Niners’ 24-21 loss to the Texans in ...

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 ..

Alex Smith takes first team snaps at 49ers practice
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 10/15/2009 — Shaun Hill got banged around in San Francisco's humbling 45-10 loss to the Falcons, so he's sitting out some work during the team's bye week practices."There has been no talk about making a change at quarterback" according to Matt Maiocco...

Smith to start for 49ers after solid second half — FOXSports.com News for NFL 10/26/2009
Alex Smith is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday after sitting down with Shaun Hill, who was benched at halftime of the Niners' 24-21 loss at Houston on Sunday. Smith, who hadn't ...

49ers make a change, turn to Alex Smith as starting QB — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 10/26/2009
Alex Smith is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday after sitting ...

Alex Smith Named San Francisco 49ers' Starting Quarterback — Bleacher Report - NFL 10/26/2009
San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary announced Monday that former first-round draft pick Alex Smith will take over as the team's starting quarterback. Singletary made the announcement after sitting down with former starter Shaun Hill.  ...

Smith now 49ers starting quarterback — Boston.com -- Football news 10/26/2009
Alex Smith is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement Monday after sitting down with Shaun Hill, who was benched at halftime of the Niners' 24-21 loss at Houston on Sunday. Smith, who hadn't ...

Smith Takes Over Starting QB Role From Hill At 49ers — NYT > Pro Football 10/26/2009
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alex Smith will take over as San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback from Shaun Hill, head coach Mike Singletary told reporters on Monday.