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Source: Hill likely to be named starter after Smith fails to impress

ESPN.com news services

Saturday, August 22, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shaun Hill appears likely to be named the 49ers' starting quarterback after Alex Smith's subpar performance Saturday night in the 49ers' 21-20 win over the Oakland Raiders. Smith completed just three of nine passes and threw an interception. A source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter last week that Smith was going to have to play very well to beat out Hill for the starting job. Meanwhile, 49ers coach Mike Singletary said he needs to "look at some more film" before making th ...

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