The question has been posed several times since April 26: What will the 49ers do with quarterback Nate Davis this season? The answer: It depends on Nate Davis. The 49ers currently have four quarterbacks on the roster, but in all likelihood they'll keep only three during the regular season. Shaun Hill and Alex Smith - barring injury - can count on roster spots, leaving the battle between Damon Huard and Davis.
The 49ers have said they intend to bring Davis, a fifth-round draft pick, along slowly. He threw a handful of passes during the team's rookie minicamp last month, but he hasn't taken any snaps in a team situation since. The lion's share of the snaps have gone to Hill and Smith; Huard has received the leftovers.
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