NFC: OFFSEASON PRIORITIES

Shaun Hill hasn't been assured he'll start next season, but he's the only current quarterback guaranteed to be on the team. Former No. 1 pick Alex Smith is willing to take a pay cut, and there's a decent chance he'll return. Look for the 49ers to draft a quarterback in the m...

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Published in:The Sporting news 2009-01, Vol.233 (2), p.62
Main Authors: Somers, Kent, Ledbetter, D Orlando, Gantt, Darrin, Biggs, Brad, Taylor, Jean-Jacques, Kowalksi, Tom, Silverstein, Tom, Alonzo, Rick, Triplett, Mike, Schwartz, Paul, Mosher, Geoff, Thomas, Jim, Barrows, Matt, Farnsworth, Clare, Cummings, Roy, Keim, John
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Language:English
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Summary:Shaun Hill hasn't been assured he'll start next season, but he's the only current quarterback guaranteed to be on the team. Former No. 1 pick Alex Smith is willing to take a pay cut, and there's a decent chance he'll return. Look for the 49ers to draft a quarterback in the middle rounds and develop him behind Hill, who is 7-3 as an NFL starter. "I'm glad he's a 49er," G.M. Scot McCloughan says. "His winning percentage is excellent in the NFL."
ISSN:0038-805X