Hill has earned the right to start in SF with the way he plays in games, but the problem is that Hill is terrible in practice and Smith looks really, really good in practice. Hill is a game player, where Smith fails in games, but a lot of times coaches just don't get that.

I like Shaun Hill, I really do think he has a good deal of potential.  I understand trying to salvage Smith, but at this point, it might be a bit of a lost cause.  He hasn't shown much when he has been healthy, and he rarely seems to be healthy.

 Culpepper, Farve if not Tavaris, Sanchez, Russell, Leftwich, Smith, Anderson, Kurt, and Pennington.

That said.  I would usually say go with the rookie in Detroit but they had such a bad year they need experience.

Tavaris was improving at the end of the year some so if Farve is a no go I roll with him, Sage makes mistakes at key times...he does have AP which might help but I don't think so (I do like Sage).

Sanchez I go with him cause I think he's prepared and he's the future the previous regime was sold on Clemens (God knows why) but he's lost that luster since new folks are there.  If they struggle he'll see the field on like a 2nd half benching.

JaMarcus will start probably F it up and then be replaced.  Fortunately with that division they have some flexibility to let him try.

Leftwich is a boss the only problem his delivery takes forever so it's based on the O-Line if they hold up he is the man if not look for Freeman later to get in game experience.

Personally I am a fan of Smith and I think it's unfair to blame a player sometimes when an organization is SO in turmoil that they don't have a damn chance to win.  I think Smith gets his chance but either way if Hill wins out they will win about 6 to 8 games depending on the schedule.

I'm never sold on Simms I think he's okay but his name gives him way more hype... now Orton I've loved since he was at Purdue and I think he will be successful and Denver will contend in that division.

I like Quinn to get some but I really think that DA will play well without Winslow being a knucklehead and Braylon should rebound I rally think him dropping passes messed up that team.  When your stud is being average at best and the recievers already sucked...it doesn't help.  So DA should gt thru the season long as the WR's can do something and J Lew gets it on a little bit.

Kurt Warner is Kurt Warner.  There's no argument here.

Pennington will play this will be the last year of the Pennington Files.  I don't know what the tuna loves in Henne but I can't stand the dude HOWEVA if the Tuna says it... I know it is so.

My break down and explaination of my choice.  Good day.

The QB controversy is over-rated.  NFL teams today need more  than one option at QB.  Healthy competition is good.  The dominant, every snap QB is hard to come by nowadays.

Injuries often force adjustments, as well.

Personnel change so often in this league, you can't grow too comfortable with one guy.  Likelihood is if he takes you to the SB this year, he may be gone the next.

Wow, 100%!  Great insights. 

No, not really.  The usual drivel.  Is this your real job?

Start Culpepper so Stafford can learn more and what to look for in defensive schemes.

If they sign Farve use him as insurance and let Tavaris show how much he has learned.

Start Sanchez , Clemens and start the rebuilding phase.

Let Garcia start and teach Russell move of the fundamentals.

Leftwich hands down he will be 100% healthier for the first time in his career and keep McCown and Freeman for try outs then trade one of them for a draft pick next year.

Start Smith, Hill just has the athleticism while Alex has more fundamentals.

With Orton and Simms play both of them.

Cleveland sign Vick and trade Anderson.

Warner of course.

Chad Pennington and rub it in some more to the Jets for letting him go.

D.A had his shot and blew it. It's Quinn's time to shine in Cleveland. He's the "golden boy", this generation's version of Bernie Kosar, a guy who can be the face of a franchise.

Sure Anderson may have the stronger arm, but not a smarter arm. In Mangini's ball control offense Quinn is the better fit.

Quinn has been a student of the game for three years now, knows the playbook inside out, and understands what it's going to take to make it in this league. I compare what he's been through to the situations of what guys like Carson Palmer and Tony Romo had to go through, and like Palmer and Romo I expect Quinn to turn out alright.

 Smith has no business starting over Hill.

One extra benefit of Chris Simms being around is to hear his dad try to explain why he has talent.  If Neckbeard beats him again, that should be the end of Chris Simms.

 i dont think you should sign farve he is too old and past his prime time

NINERS S  SOLUTION SIGN VICK!!no way u can go out there wit those 2,and im not a niners fan and ive been lobbying for this all off season

Alex Smith's reads are too slow for the NFL, I don't beleive he has the ability to audibilize effectivally to be a competent NFL starting QB.  He can get to receiver # 2 and if he is covered he is then running for his life.  Top QB's in the NFL are on read # 5 when Smith is on read # 2.  He is just too slow in reacting to the defense. 

I like to hear that. Hopefully Hill wins the battle. I got his autograph in 2004 at the Vikings training camp, so I kind of pull for him to do well. Hope he gets it.

On another note, no way Garcia gets the nod in week 1, not with so much tied into Russell, plus fairly positive reports as of late. Maybe he'll be on a short leash, but he starts week 1.

I like to hear that. Hopefully Hill wins the battle. I got his autograph in 2004 at the Vikings training camp, so I kind of pull for him to do well. Hope he gets it.

On another note, no way Garcia gets the nod in week 1, not with so much tied into Russell, plus fairly positive reports as of late. Maybe he'll be on a short leash, but he starts week 1.

Browns - Brady Quinn is the quarterback of the future for the Browns and if Mangini is smart he will allow him to win the battle so he can dish Anderson to another team for a nice draft pick.  Either way however, Clevland needs to make a decision alredy.  This is beyond rediclious.

Lions - If the Lions are smart they will allow Culpepper to play the entire season and let him take the beating that is coming to any Detroit quarterback.  But we are talking about the Lions here and I am fairly confident that Matt Stafford will win the battle and be thrown into the Lion's den.

Vikings - Tavarus Jackson is very similar to Kordell Stewart in my opinion.  A flash in the pan great athleate who has a great arm but cant lead a reciever to save his life.  The Vikings are a all around strong team and can make it into the playoffs on Petersons back and Sage Rosenfels.  Jackson simply gives up too many turnovers that would doom a all around talanted team. 

Jets - Clemmens has proven that he can be an acceptable backup in the NFL.  But thats all he is and will ever be.  Rex Ryan is going to rely on his defensive schemes to win him some games and I expect him to use Sanchez much like the Ravens and the Steelers used Joe Flacco and Big Ben in their rookie years; manage the game and don't lose it.

Oakland - Its time to admit it alredy.  Russell is a bust.  Al Davis will push for him to be the starter but you can't ignore what Jeff Garcia brings to the table; leadership, mobility, accuracy and is a winner.  Garcia is one of the most underrated players in the league.  Oakland knew what it was doing when they brought him in.  Its ok tho... Russell will get a chance to play half way through the season when the Raiders are alredy eliminated from the playoffs.

49ers - How many chances is Alex Smith going to get?  One to many I say.  After he loses this QB battle he will no longer be labeled as the 49ers quarterback of the future.  Mike SIngeltary liked Sean Hill at the end of last year and his opinion won't change at the beginning of this upcoming year.