San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Shaun Hill, left, and Alex Smith practice during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Shaun Hill, left, and Alex Smith practice during NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif. , Monday, Aug. 3, 2009.

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  1. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the football as he is hit by linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  2. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Chicago Bears' Zackary Bowman (35) and Marcus Harrison (34) in the first half of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, November 12, 2009.
  3. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on November 12, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  4. SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 08: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws the ball during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Candlestick Park on November 8, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  5. INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 18-14.
  6. PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Smith #82 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled on a run by Corey Webster #23 of the New York Giants on November 1, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  7. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers throws downfield at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  8. GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterbacks Shaun Hill #13 and Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers walk out onto the field prior to the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.

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  1. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers passes the football as he is hit by linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  2. GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass the football as he looks for receiver down field against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 30-24.
  3. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) meet after the Packers' 30-24 win in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis.
  4. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-24.
  5. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass over Chicago Bears' Adewale Ogunleye (93) in the second half of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, November 12, 2009.
  6. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Chicago Bears' Zackary Bowman (35) and Marcus Harrison (34) in the first half of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, November 12, 2009.
  7. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) looks for daylight as 49ers offensive lineman Chilo Rachal (R) blocks Indianapolis Colts linebacker Tyjuan Hagler during their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2009.
  8. San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary shakes hands with 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown against the Indianpolis Colts during their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2009.
  9. San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, left, is stopped for a loss by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Daniel Muir in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Colts defeated the 49ers 18-14.
  10. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree walks off the field after a NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  11. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks off the field after throwing an interception during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter of a NFL football against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  12. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Shaun Cody (95) tries to tackle him during the fourth quarter of a NFL football Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the 49ers 24-21.
  13. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Josh Morgan #84 and Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Morgan caught a touchdown pass thrown by Hill during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  14. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Vernon Davis #85 and Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate after Davis caught a touchdown pass thrown by Hill during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
  15. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks for a receiver against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  16. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina #92 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.

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