Apr 22, 2009 | ESPN Feed
Pre-draft glance at NFC West free agents
Tight end Sean Ryan 's signing with Kansas City leaves the 49ers with three unrestricted free agents: Quarterback Jamie Martin , pass rusher Roderick Green and running back DeShaun Foster .
Austin Murphy: Niners need to get their heads checked
The Jay Cutler telenovela having played out, a consensus seems to be coalescing among NFL draftniks that the Detroit Lions will make Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford the top pick in the draft.
Around the NFC West: Spagnuolo era ramps up
Nick Wagoner of stlouisrams.com says Steve Spagnuolo is anxious for the Rams' to open their first minicamp under his leadership.
Comings and goings: 49ers since the Super Bowl
A quick look at 53-man rosters from Feb. 1, date of Super Bowl XLIII, provides a reference point for seeing how NFC West teams have changed so far this offseason.
Many questions as 49ers enter first mini-camp of 2009 season
Yes, there are some big-ticket items certain to be covered when the 49ers meet tomorrow for their first minicamp practice.
Age before beauty: 49ers free agents
The 49ers stand to get younger this offseason as they part with backup quarterbacks Jamie Martin and J.T. O'Sullivan. Both are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.
49ers have money to spend on free agents
Since taking over as 49ers head coach, Mike Singletary has embraced center stage.
Should Mr. Smith stay in San Francisco?
The 49ers should keep Alex Smith . They'll probably be able to sign him to an affordable, incentive-laden deal that would pay Smith as a backup, which is probably what he will be in 2009.
Another climb for Shaun Hill this off-season
For two games in the 2007 season, the fans were calling for Shaun Hill to take over as the new quarterback.