Another word on Jason Hill

When I included Jason Hill in my recent rundown of declining stocks in Santa Clara, it ignited a pretty fierce debate.

Hill, a San Francisco native and a fourth-year wide receiver out of Washington State, has his supporters. His speed is undeniable, and it seems a lot of fans have been waiting for him to emerge as the 49ers' clear No. 3 receiver. I wrote that Hill has been dropping passes lately, and met some skepticism.

First, I should say that Hill hasn't been a disaster in camp, not by a long shot. He makes plays every day, like most of the other receivers. But folks, the truth remains: The kid has been dropping some balls. I'm not saying he dropped them last year in the regular season, or in previous camps, or that he'll be plagued in the future. Just telling you what I've seen over the past nine days.

Hill missed another ball today when David Carr's pass slipped off his fingertips on a post route. It wasn't an easy catch, but...