Hill takes lead in 49ers QB derby ... we think

Mike Singletary might be a first-time head coach, but he’s showing early signs of being an excellent spin doctor.

 

Singletary announced Shaun Hill will start the team’s preseason opener Friday. Then followed that by saying he didn’t know who will start next week and, “don’t read anything into it.”

 

Good luck. The 49ers have one of the few quarterback battles still brewing, albeit between a pair of quarterbacks who would be battling for the inactive No. 3 job in most NFL cities.

 

It doesn’t take an expert to read between the lines. Hill isn’t getting the nod because it’s a dead heat and he’s the incumbent. In fact, Singletary wouldn’t even commit to when – or how much – Alex Smith will play.

 

“Right now we are just going to get into the flow of the game and see where it goes,” said Singletary. “I think the flow will dictate, more or less, how much (Hill) will get to play.”