Alex Smith Named San Francisco 49ers’ Starting Quarterback

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Published: October 26, 2009

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... Alex Smith will take over as the team's starting quarterback. Singletary made the announcement after sitting down with former starter Shaun Hill.

Hill had been ineffective in his past two starts and hadn't been solid under center since Week Two. Considering the 49ers had dropped to 3-2 and only had a shot against Houston on Sunday when Smith entered the game, the change was almost expected.

Smith, the 49ers' former franchise quarterback, got another shot at holding down the starting job Monday afternoon after throwing three second-half touchdowns and nearly leading a ferocious comeback against the Texans in a 24-21 loss.

Smith's lively arm and athleticism bring much more potential and excitement to the 49ers' passing attack, especially with the addition of freshly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree.

Smith will make his first NFL start in over two years next week on the road against the Indianapolis Colts.


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Alex Smith Named San Francisco 49ers’ Starting Quarterback

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: October 26, 2009

commentComment        

... Alex Smith will take over as the team's starting quarterback. Singletary made the announcement after sitting down with former starter Shaun Hill.

Hill had been ineffective in his past two starts and hadn't been solid under center since Week Two. Considering the 49ers had dropped to 3-2 and only had a shot against Houston on Sunday when Smith entered the game, the change was almost expected.

Smith, the 49ers' former franchise quarterback, got another shot at holding down the starting job Monday afternoon after throwing three second-half touchdowns and nearly leading a ferocious comeback against the Texans in a 24-21 loss.

Smith's lively arm and athleticism bring much more potential and excitement to the 49ers' passing attack, especially with the addition of freshly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree.

Smith will make his first NFL start in over two years next week on the road against the Indianapolis Colts.


For more breaking NFL news, f...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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