Shaun Hill Wins 49ers QB Gig

Finally the San Francisco 49ers have named their starting quarterback, and as expected, at least by me, Shaun Hill will get the nod.

It's unfortunate they waited so long as Hill now has just a few weeks before the season to work on his final timing and plays with the "A" team, but hopefully that will be enough.

Hill's leadership and overall poise were pointed to as reasons for his ascendancy to the top spot. Alex Smith's currently injured thumb probably pushed the decision forward as well, but again this was a move the staff was rumored to have liked a long, long time ago.

Hill played well in 2008 once he emerged from the chaos of the last days of the Mike Nolan regime, with solid if not spectacular football.

Hill lacks the arm that Alex Smith has, however ...

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