Hill Wins 49ers Quarterback Competition By Default

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Published: August 23, 2009

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... the offseason that his team's mantra was going to be "Physical With an 'F'."

It certainly sounds better than "Inaccurate With an [insert gagging sound here]."

In a contest that was supposed to be all about which of the quarterbacks - Shaun Hill or Alex Smith -would stand up and be accounted for, to make their case before a sellout Candlestick crowd (albeit with oodles of Raiders fans), neither did.

When asked afterward if either passer enhanced his chances with their play, Singletary's reply was similar to his playing style as a Hall-of-Fame linebacker for the Chicago Bears: quick and emphatic.

"No," he said.

The game was Smith's chance to really open up Singletary's eyes and make him reconsider the inevitable - that the steady, consistently decent Hill would be under center when the season kicks off at Arizona on September 13th.

Smith blew it.

He threw passes high. He threw passes behind receivers. A couple he had deflected at the li...

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