49ers Position Battles: Quarterback

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Published: June 13, 2009

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... on the team and break down each player that would either be trying to make waves during camp.

Currently on roster:

  • Alex Smith (entering 5th year)
  • Shaun Hill (entering 8th year)
  • Nate Davis (entering 1st year)
  • Damon Huard (entering 13th year)

At the end of the 2008 season, we assumed that the 49ers would give Shaun Hill the full-time starting job at the position. But when Mike Singletary announced that there would be a battle for the starting job (much like what happened the previous offseason), the team started to scramble.

Hill proved that he could lead the team to wins but apparently his recent performance wasn't enough to win him the starting job.

With a healthy Alex Smith, the 49ers look to have both Hill and Smith battle it out for the starting job. And to provide some veteran stability, the 49ers signed free agent Damon Huard.

Prior to the draft, there were some speculations on whether or not the 4...

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