49ers’ Quarterbacks: Let Alex Smith Prove His Worth in the Preseason

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Published: June 9, 2009

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... Press-Democrat, saying that although Shaun Hill was slated to be the starting quarterback coming into this season, Alex Smith looks better than he has ever looked before.

In fact, Maiocco said Smith's performance has been so impressive thus far that he might work his way back into the starting role.

When I heard his comments, I only had one thought.

If the 49ers give Smith the starting job based on how he looked throwing against air, I'm going to be more than a little upset.

It's easy for a quarterback to look good when he isn't facing a pass rush. Smith's job is infinitely simpler when he has ample time to read the defense.

But nothing Smith does in OTAs or mini-camp should earn him the starting quarterback job.

I don't care if he completes all his passes in 7-on-7 drills. It doesn't matter if he consistently throws the ball 80 yards. Singletary and Co. cannot award Smith a starting position until they see how the young man perform...

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