**Updates with contract info*** Veteran cornerback Dre’ Bly, who signed a one-year contract with the 49ers today, said he is eager to compete against Tarell Brown and Shawntae Spencer for a starting job.
Niners sign Dre’ Bly to a one-year contract
Veteran cornerback Dre’ Bly signed a one-year contract with the 49ers just one day after the club announced starter Walt Harris would undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee.
Niners decline to publicly close door on Vick
Expect to see a continuation of Vick-to-49ers speculation. It will remain that way until somebody in a position of power with the 49ers comes out and says, “No,” or Vick ends up on another team’s roster.
Veteran cornerback Kelly is also scheduled for visit
Veteran cornerback Brian Kelly, whom the Lions cut in December, is scheduled to visit the 49ers and take a physical later today, a league source said. Dre’ Bly is also scheduled to arrive in Santa Clara today.
Niners scheduled to visit with Dre’ Bly
The 49ers are wasting no time in targeting a replacement for injured Walt Harris, as the club is scheduled to meet Thursday with veteran free-agent cornerback Dre’ Bly, a league source said.
OTA rundown: Beginning and ending with Rice
Jerry Rice attended the last part of 49ers practice today for a filming of the ESPN show, “Homecoming.” After today’s session of organized team activities, the team gathered around as he spoke to them for about 10 minutes on the field.
Harris sustains torn ACL; likely to miss season
Veteran cornerback Walt Harris is likely to miss the 2009 season after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee yesterday. The injury will require surgery, the team said.
Why Hill should start, and other answers to questions
There have been a lot of questions tossed my way recently. And I haven’t had a lot of time to answer them. But here are some answers to common questions surrounding the 49ers at this time.
After one day of OTAs, Singletary wants to see more
The 49ers might not be in midseason form – and that’s OK because it is the month of May. But coach Mike Singletary is exhibiting mid-November intensity.
Getting early start: Niners sign two draft picks
***Includes updates on the contract numbers, as well as a new deal for Jeff Ulbrich that suggests the likelihood he figures into the team’s plan for this season.*** Niners chief negotiator Paraag Marathe is not waiting around for the team’s draft picks to be slotted. The 49ers today announced the signings of linebacker Scott McKillop and defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois to four-year contracts.
Logjam already forming in front of 49ers Hall of Fame
It’s a nice idea. But as the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished.
Glance at all 82, make that, 81 on 49ers’ roster
The 49ers begin organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, and most of the 82 81 players on their roster are expected to participate.
A look in May at all 32 quarterback situations
Remember when I wrote I wasn’t going to post a blog entry for a while? Well, I lied.
No excuses: The simple answer why Alex Smith has not produced
The big competition of the 49ers’ offseason is taking place at quarterback – just as it did a year ago. In fact, it was the only head-to-head comparison going on during the 49ers’ recently completed minicamp.
Notes from final day of 49ers’ minicamp
The 49ers’ minicamp concluded today, and I can’t even begin to say which quarterback is in the lead for the starting job. (But you would think Shaun Hill began with a significant edge, based on how he played last season after Mike Singletary elevated him to the starting lineup.)
Raye wants to see QBs in games before making call
Today was coordinator day at 49ers minicamp, as offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye and defensive coordinator Greg Manusky fielded questions in a group setting for the first time this offseason.
Hill, Smith take all snaps during rookie minicamp
Niners rookies and selected veterans hit the practice field this afternoon. Very few of the veterans are in attendance this weekend, as the youngsters get a chance to take the bulk of the practice repetitions during the minicamp.
McCloughan: No discussions with Peppers or Suggs
The 49ers picked up an additional 2010 first-round draft pick last week, and GM Scot McCloughan said today it is possible the club will not still own it when next year’s draft rolls around.
Niners sign Harris and 12 undrafted rookies
The 49ers today signed veteran outside linebacker Marques Harris, an unrestricted free agent who played his first four seasons with the Chargers. The club also announced the signings of 12 undrafted free agents.
All the draft picks arrive at 49ers headquarters
The rookies – drafted and undrafted — began arriving this afternoon at the 49ers’ practice facility in Santa Clara.
