If 49ers fans turn out to be the real losers of the team’s quarterback battle in 2009, the organization has a good Plan B.
Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat writes that one of the primary reasons the 49ers acquired Carolina’s 2010 first-round pick was to get in “ideal position” should they be in the market for a quarterback.
The 49ers thought that Carolina’s schedule looked very difficult on paper and it would be tough for to repeat their 12-4 record. (Hard to argue there.) With two first-round picks, San Francisco will likely have enough ammunition to target another quarterback, should they need one.
The 49ers hesitance to fully invest their future in Hill and Smith is wise and not surprising. After all, they went hard after Kurt Warner in the offseason.
If either Smith or Hill emerge as The Man this season, everyone is happy.
If not, the 49ers will be positioned to dive into an intriguing crop of quarterbacks that could include impressive underclassmen prospects Sam Bradford and Jevan Snead to go with seniors Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy.