49ers QB Battle: Throw Nate Davis into the mix

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Published: May 12, 2009

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... the quarterback that could benefit most from this is Nate Davis.

The rookie quarterback out of Ball State was drafted in the fifth round and could be projected as the team's third string quarterback. He even could end up as the fourth stringer behind veteran Damon Huard.

But how can he benefit from a battle that doesn't even involve him?

Now, the 49ers would be fools to not name Shaun Hill their starter for the 2009 season. Everything that has gone right for Hill has gone accordingly and he should be rewarded with the starting role. With an impressive 7-2 record as a starter, Hill does give the 49ers the best shot to win.

Let's say that Hill does get the No. 1 spot on the depth chart. Who would be No. 2? You would think Alex Smith will take that spot, but Davis could be a solid challenger to Smith.

Smith is the pet project of the Mike Nolan era. With that No. 1 overall pick status looming over Smith, the "bust" word starts to creep closer and closer ...

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