December 3, 2008 The San Francisco 49ers may not go after free agent quarterback Matt Cassel in the offseason, because they may believe Shaun Hill is better than him, according to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
Our View:They certainly didn't think he was better than him for the first half of the season, as J.T. O'Sullivan was named the starter. Hill has performed will lately, however, and carries a 94.6 QB rating with eight touchdown passes and three interceptions. Still, he should be used as a backup only in fantasy leagues.
December 1, 2008 Coach Mike Singletary praised Shaun Hill following Sunday's upset win over the Bills, according to the SF Chronicle. Singletary said, "I'm really excited about Shaun and what he brings to the offense and just to see how he handles what we needs to get done and when it needs to get done." He added that the 49ers are responding to his toughness.
Our View:Hill closed out November with seven touchdown passes over four games, two of which the 49ers won. Hill will be tested in Week 14 against the upstart Jets.
November 23, 2008 Shaun Hill completed 21-of-33 passes for 303 yards with two touchdowns against one interception in the Week 12 loss to Dallas.
Our View:It was the first career 300-yard passing day for Hill, who has thrown two touchdown passes in each of his last three starts.
November 19, 2008 Shaun Hill has been named the NFC Player of the Week, according to the Associated Press. He fired two scoring strikes and ran for another score on the ground in a winning effort last Sunday against the Rams. He completed 15-of-20 passes for 213 yards, with a perfect 158.3 efficiency rating.
Our View:Most importantly, he helped the 49ers snap a six-game losing streak. He registered a blip on the fantasy radar, but will have a tougher match-up this weekend at Dallas.
November 16, 2008 Those who took a chance on Shaun Hill this weekend were rewarded, as the signal caller had a terrific fantasy day against the Rams, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.
Our View:With consecutive solid showings, Hill has officially moved onto the radar of fantasy owners.
