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...

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 at QB
blogofspo.blogspot.com 10/25/2009 — Alex Smith starts the second half as the 49ers QB. Shaun Hill was just 6-11 for 45 yards in the first half. Smith just found Michael Crabtree for a 17 yard catch on his first throw. Smith was the first pick in the draft in '05, but hasn't played much in the last 2 years.

BREAKING NEWS: Alex Smith to start for 49ers next Sunday
examiner.com 10/26/2009 — Alex Smith is now the starting quarterback for the 49ers. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Head coach Mike Singletary has announced quarterback Alex Smith as the team's new starting quarterback. Singletary said the move was made with the feeling that Sm...

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 ...

Player Profile: Alex Smith
fantasypros911.com 22 days ago — Here is the story of former top overall pick Alex Smith, who battled back from missing the entire 2008 season to once again be a starter for the San Francisco 49ers.

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 ...

NFL Game Center: San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans - 2009 Week 7
nfl.com 10/26/2009 — Texans hold off 49ers to move above .500 It was over when ... Texans FS Eugene Wilson intercepted a pass from 49ers QB Alex Smith on fourth-and-10 with 36 seconds remaining in the game, ending San Francisco's hope of a comeback. Game ball Texans TE ...

Fantasy Football Tips, Down Hill to Alex Smith
top-fantasy-football.com 10/25/2009 — The 49ers Shaun Hill struggled again and the team switched to Alex Smith. The offense looks energized with Smith!

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 26th) — Bleacher Report - NFL 10/26/2009
Jets Leon Washington Done For Season He sustained what many players claimed to be a compound fracture to his fibula, and all reports suggest he will miss the remainder of the regular season . Rookie Shonn Greene stepped up in his absence, ...

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 ...

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.