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    It has been confirmed through multiple reliable sources today that the 49ers continue to pursue a contract with Cardinals free-agent quarterback Kurt Warner.
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    The 49ers signed wide receiver Brandon Jones this morning to a five-year, $16.5 million contract with $5.4 million in guaranteed money, according to his agent.
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    The 49ers have set up their second visit of free agency, as it's been learned Redskins defensive end Demetric Evans is scheduled to meet with club officials on Monday.
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    At least this 49ers quarterback scenario makes a heck of a lot more sense than the Michael Vick speculation of a couple weeks ago.
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    At least this 49ers quarterback scenario makes a heck of a lot more sense than the Michael Vick speculation of a couple weeks ago.
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    UPDATED (7:30 p.m.)

    The 49ers have a "legitimate shot" to land veteran free-agent quarterback Kurt Warner, who led the Arizona Cardinals to the Super Bowl this season, a league source said. A second source with knowledge of the situation said there have been no serious contract discussions.

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    I'm starting a new entry with the second half of the first day of NFL free agency:
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    Welcome to the first full day of NFL free agency. It's darn early in the morning . . . do you know where your free agent is?
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    We might even have a few updates here throughout the evening/morning . . .

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    The NFL announced this evening that 444 players have become free agents and are now eligible to negotiate with any team in the league.

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    While newlywed Alex Smith is on his honeymoon, talks about reducing his contract have been put on hold. The only timeline for getting a new deal in place apparently is Monday, March 16.
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    That darn East Coast bias gets pretty annoying, eh?
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    The 49ers currently have approximately $25 million in salary-cap space with free agency set to begin at 9:01 p.m. (PT) tomorrow night.

     

    Don't expect anything memorable like a year ago when this blog posted a report about the first free agent to switch teams. The post was time-stamped at 9:27 p.m. Teams -- and players speaking to the media -- will probably be a little more discreet this year.

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    Just wanted to check in for a quick update.
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    I was going to hold off on writing an NFL combine recap until Monday. But here I am, stuck for a while at Chicago's Midway. I see my flight has been delayed THREE hours. I'm not scheduled to arrive back in the Bay Area around 2 a.m., so thank goodness there's a Harry Caray's next to my gate.
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    Prior to coming to the NFL scouting combine here in Indianapolis, new 49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye sent faxes to Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. (Hmmm, sounds to me as if Smith just might be back on the team next season.)
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    An NFL employee led us down the concourse and into the elevator. We were not blindfolded, but it seems as if that would've been an appropriate safeguard.
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    The spread offense, which has become so prevalent in the college ranks, is having quite an impact on the college game, too.
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    One of the best draft prospects from the Bay Area colleges is San Jose State defensive Jarron Gilbert, who was the WAC's co-defensive player of the year with 22 tackles for loss.
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    There is news from the combine this morning that could impact the 49ers' pick at No. 10.
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    Niners general manager Scot McCloughan discusses the situations at quarterback, running back and offensive line during his session with the media.
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    In the second part of Mike Singletary's Q&A, he said he wants to look in the eyes of the draft prospects and get to know them.

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    I just completed typing up the transcript of Mike Singletary's meeting with the press today. There's a lot of stuff, so I'm breaking it up into two parts.
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    Mike Singletary and Scot McCloughan were just paced through the media gauntlet here at the combine.
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    Today is the day that I'll try to become a photon.

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    There have been a lot of questions in recent months about how things will change on the NFL landscape when/if the owners and players association allow the current collective bargaining agreement to expire.
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    The NFL has announced the official list of players given "franchise" designation by their respective teams. The 49ers did not name a franchise player.
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    Coach Mike Singletary and general manager Scot McCloughan are scheduled to meet with the media tomorrow. Today, Raiders coach Tom Cable was at the podium for a Q&A session.
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    The market for unrestricted free agents is shrinking by the minute.

     

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    The depth might not be as good as a year ago, but the top of the class of draft-eligible offensive tackles is very strong again.
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    It's an eight-block walk from my Indianapolis hotel to Lucas Oil Stadium, site of the NFL scouting combine. I'll be telling my grandchildren about the time I walked to work in the snow (though I was not barefoot).

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    I just arrived at my downtown Indianapolis hotel and now I'm trying to catch up on the NFL events of the day . . .
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    It's off to Indianapolis for four days of fun from the NFL scouting combine.
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    The 49ers emphatically closed the door on any possibility imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick will suit up for the club in 2009 or beyond.
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    The 49ers today announced that there will, in fact, be a uniform change for the 2009 season.

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    An estimated 1,200 season-ticket holders slogged their way through the elements to the 1,605-seat San Mateo Performing Arts Center last night for the 49ers' state-of-the-franchise event.
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    If Alex Smith and the 49ers agree to a new contract, he will compete with Shaun Hill for the starting quarterback job, coach Mike Singletary told reporters tonight after the team's first "state of the franchise" address in San Mateo.

     

    Also, Singletary said he has not ruled out the possibility of the team acquiring quarterback Michael Vick, who is serving a prison sentence on federal dog-fighting charges.

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    The 49ers are holding their first "state of the franchise" this evening at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
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    Getting ready to head out the door to the first 49ers' State of the Franchise evening in San Mateo . . .
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    Free agency kicks off Feb. 27, but the 49ers can solidify their plan of attack on Thursday. That is the deadline for teams to designate their "franchise player." So the 49ers will know which players will and will not be available later this week.
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    Free-agent outside linebacker Roderick Green had a disappointing season for the 49ers, recording just 3.5 sacks in his role as a third-down pass rusher. Now, he faces weapons and drug charges after allegedly becoming uncooperative during a traffic stop in Texas.
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    The folks at Niners Nation recently asked me if I'd take part in a 49ers Q&A. We came up with an idea. We'd give our answers; they would give their answers; and anybody who has an opinion will get a chance to let their voices be heard, too.
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    After posting this, the NFL waiver wire came across and the 49ers made a couple moves. Scroll to the bottom or click on the link to see which players the 49ers waived today.

     

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    Monday was the first day NFL teams could release players under contract. The 49ers did not make any moves, but they are expected to part ways with at least one veteran player before the start of the free-agent signing period on Feb. 27.

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    NFL Network's draft analyst Mike Mayock said the 49ers should take a look at USC quarterback Mark Sanchez if he is still available after nine picks in the draft. But, he said, the more logical selection would probably be an offensive tackle.
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    There is a chicken-and-egg element to examining the success of so-called "running teams."
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    The NFC West is in a state of flux.
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    Alex Smith's future with the 49ers should be known by the end of the month, as both sides would like his contract situation resolved by the start of the free-agent signing period on Feb. 27.
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    After closely following the NFL playoffs, including the Cardinals' narrow loss Sunday to the Steelers in the Super Bowl, I was left wondering how they did it.
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    It's Super Bowl Sunday and 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill says he can't stand to watch.

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