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The battle for the 49ers QB position gets tougher as
mini-camp progresses. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
On Friday, the 49ers held their mini-camp session with two practices. There was one practice set for the morning and one later in the afternoon. The most notable change in the practices were the quarterbacks under center. Both quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Alex Smith got chances to run the first offense in practice. Smith took the team in the first practice while Hill ran the second one.
Obviously, Hill already has the advantage in the position battle with his recent history with the team. But let's not forget that Smith has been throwing the ball real well during the OTAs and could very well win the starting job if he stays consistent in his throws.
During Hill's session with the first team, he was picked off by Allen Rossum on a pass intended for Vernon Davis. Hill then got right up to Davis and told him that he was not pleased at what he just saw. Either Davis didn't make an effort to break up the pass or he ran the wrong route.
But such leadership has already given Hill the lead in this race to the finish line. I am very sure that head coach Mike Singletary would be very pleased at the leadership role that Hill has displayed.
Smith has shown signs of being a leader, but nothing to the extent that Hill has given the team.
However, what's been going smooth for Smith was his throws. It's clear that he has fully healed from his off-season shoulder surgery and he is hitting his receivers nicely.
But when it comes down to it, he has yet to give at "Singletary-like" attitude on the field. It might come down to that when it is time to make a decision on the quarterback of the season. It would make sense to favor Hill right now, but Smith still has a lot of time to show that he is more than just a quarterback that can throw. He has to show that he can lead as well.
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